Melbourne 2026 Law Graduate Program
Melbourne 2026 Law Graduate Program
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The role
Our Melbourne office is seeking multiple Law Graduates to join us in February 2026. We know you want practical experience and diversity and our 12-month graduate program will allow you to gain experience through rotations in at least three practices working with a number of different senior lawyers and partners from day one. You will gain hands-on experience by working on a variety of matters with experts across different specialities of law allowing you to discover your strengths and interests.
Our program is tailored to provide personalised on-the-job training formal learning programs real case experience client interaction and direct contact with partners to support your journey towards admission as a lawyer. You can expect to develop your technical legal skills commercial acumen and confidence to make the successful transition from a law student to a legal practitioner in a supportive environment.
To be successful for one of our Law Graduate positions you will have:
- Demonstrated academic excellence throughout your tertiary studies
- A curious mindset with high quality research skills and demonstration of critical thinking
- Strong attention to detail
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Digital capability
- Ability to build positive and respectful relationships quickly with a team player attitude
- An ability to demonstrate initiative and take a proactive approach to solving problems
Please note this program is for students in their final year of study in 2025 or recently graduated and not yet in professional work
About Piper Alderman
Piper Alderman is a full-service national commercial law firm with offices in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Perth and Adelaide. With 160 years experience and over 400 employees nationally we have achieved our impressive growth and success by listening to our clients and creating practical and innovative legal solutions.
Our perks
We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including but not limited to:
- A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Wellbeing Program.
- Learning and development programs and opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
- An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
- Purchased annual leave options.
- A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible!
- A range of corporate discounts.
- Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono work.
Apply today
Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Please submit an application by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement.
Applications close Wednesday 20 August 2025.
Employment Type
Contract
