Graduates
Our graduate lawyers gain diverse experience working across different practice areas throughout the law graduate programs. Graduates complete a formal 18-month program of either three (Melbourne and Perth) or two (Sydney) rotations.
As a graduate, you can expect to:
- work alongside partners and lawyers to develop technical skills in specific practice areas;
- play an active role working on exciting, challenging matters – honing your project management, client communication and cross-team collaboration skills;
- receive training to build your leadership, legal technology and digital capabilities; and
- broaden your horizons through opportunities such as client
secondments , international placements or further postgraduate study.
During your rotations, you’ll work directly with partners and lawyers and be actively involved in matters related to your practice area. This experience is complemented by a comprehensive program of professional and business development, knowledge management and pro
You’ll also be paired with a more experienced lawyer who will guide you through your rotations and your transition into a practice area. You can look to your mentor to assist you in establishing relationships across the firm and for ongoing support as needed. It’s less about developing your
Ready to take the next step?
The best place to start is to apply for a summer clerkship with us. Once you complete your clerkship, you will be eligible to be considered for on-going paralegal opportunities as well as a place in our law graduate programs in Sydney.
Our summer clerk program is the primary pathway for graduates at G+T,
Two intakes
Eager to squeeze in some more travel time after you graduate? Each year we offer two graduate intakes, February and August, so you’re not restricted to starting your graduate program in Sydney straight away.
Two rotations
Our Sydney program offers two rotations of nine months each, at least one of those being completed in a transactional practice area. Rotations are available across all our practice areas, including the option to apply for a 12 month rotation in Pro Bono plus interstate
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
The Graduate Development Program is designed to complement the learning attained through Practical Legal Training (firm-funded PLT). You will also undertake practice-group specific training during your rotations and that will provide invaluable practical and commercial skills to help you transition into practice as a junior lawyer.
Rapid development
At G+T you won’t get lost in the crowd. Our business model means that lawyers of all levels work directly with Partners and clients. As a graduate, you’ll work directly with partners and lawyers on a day to day basis who will assist with your professional development, challenge you intellectually and provide you with
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Ready to take the next step?
The best place to start is to apply for a clerkship with us. Once you complete your clerkship, you will be eligible to be considered for on-going paralegal opportunities as well as a place in our graduate program (timing of offers is subject to LIV guidelines).
One intake
Our Melbourne law graduate programs
At the end of the 18‑month Melbourne graduate program, you’ll meet with our People Team to discuss your options for placement as a junior lawyer.
Three rotations
Our Melbourne law graduate program offers three rotations of 6 months each, where you will have a chance to work in three separate practice areas before deciding where to settle as a lawyer. Graduate rotations take into account your preferences to give you experience to match your interests.
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
The Graduate Development Program is designed to complement the learning attained through Practical Legal Training (firm-funded PLT). You will also undertake practice-group specific training during your rotations and that will provide invaluable practical and commercial skills to help you transition into practice as a junior lawyer.
Rapid development
At G+T you won’t get lost in the crowd. Our business model means that lawyers of all levels work directly with Partners and clients. As a graduate, you’ll work directly with partners and lawyers on a day to day basis who will assist with your professional development, challenge you intellectually and provide you with
Ready to take the next step?
The best place to start is to apply for a clerkship with us, as priority offers will be made to those who have completed a summer or winter clerkship. All clerks who’ve completed a clerkship in the past year can apply by emailing an expressions of interest to be forwarded to Lisa Harold, lharold@gtlaw.com.au, in early July. We will announce priority offers in late July. Offers will remain open until 5.00pm on the same day.
Keep an eye on our 'Browse Jobs' page for active law graduate jobs in Perth.
One intake
Our Perth graduates commence their 18 month program in February each year. At the end of the 18‑month graduate program, you’ll meet with our People Team to discuss your options for placement as a junior lawyer.
Three rotations
Our Perth program offers three rotations of 6 months each, where you will have a chance to work in three separate practice groups before deciding where to settle as a lawyer. Graduate rotations take into account your preferences to give you the experience to match your interests.
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
The Graduate Development Program is designed to complement the learning attained through Practical Legal Training (firm-funded PLT). You will also undertake practice-group specific training during your rotations and that will provide invaluable practical and commercial skills to help you transition into practice as a junior lawyer.
Rapid development
At G+T you won’t get lost in the crowd. Our business model means that lawyers of all levels, including graduates, work with partners and clients directly. This will assist with your professional development, challenge you intellectually and provide you with ongoing formal and informal feedback.
Graduates
Our graduate lawyers gain diverse experience working across different practice areas throughout the law graduate programs. Graduates complete a formal 18-month program of either three (Melbourne and Perth) or two (Sydney) rotations.
Sydney
As a graduate, you can expect to:
- work alongside partners and lawyers to develop technical skills in specific practice areas;
- play an active role working on exciting, challenging matters – honing your project management, client communication and cross-team collaboration skills;
- receive training to build your leadership, legal technology and digital capabilities; and
- broaden your horizons through opportunities such as client
secondments , international placements or further postgraduate study.
During your rotations, you’ll work directly with partners and lawyers and be actively involved in matters related to your practice area. This experience is complemented by a comprehensive program of professional and business development, knowledge management and pro
You’ll also be paired with a more experienced lawyer who will guide you through your rotations and your transition into a practice area. You can look to your mentor to assist you in establishing relationships across the firm and for ongoing support as needed. It’s less about developing your
Ready to take the next step?
The best place to start is to apply for a summer clerkship with us. Once you complete your clerkship, you will be eligible to be considered for on-going paralegal opportunities as well as a place in our law graduate programs in Sydney.
Our summer clerk program is the primary pathway for graduates at G+T,
Two intakes
Eager to squeeze in some more travel time after you graduate? Each year we offer two graduate intakes, February and August, so you’re not restricted to starting your graduate program in Sydney straight away.
Two rotations
Our Sydney program offers two rotations of nine months each, at least one of those being completed in a transactional practice area. Rotations are available across all our practice areas, including the option to apply for a 12 month rotation in Pro Bono plus interstate
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
The Graduate Development Program is designed to complement the learning attained through Practical Legal Training (firm-funded PLT). You will also undertake practice-group specific training during your rotations and that will provide invaluable practical and commercial skills to help you transition into practice as a junior lawyer.
Rapid development
At G+T you won’t get lost in the crowd. Our business model means that lawyers of all levels work directly with Partners and clients. As a graduate, you’ll work directly with partners and lawyers on a day to day basis who will assist with your professional development, challenge you intellectually and provide you with
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Melbourne
Ready to take the next step?
The best place to start is to apply for a clerkship with us. Once you complete your clerkship, you will be eligible to be considered for on-going paralegal opportunities as well as a place in our graduate program (timing of offers is subject to LIV guidelines).
One intake
Our Melbourne law graduate programs
At the end of the 18‑month Melbourne graduate program, you’ll meet with our People Team to discuss your options for placement as a junior lawyer.
Three rotations
Our Melbourne law graduate program offers three rotations of 6 months each, where you will have a chance to work in three separate practice areas before deciding where to settle as a lawyer. Graduate rotations take into account your preferences to give you experience to match your interests.
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
The Graduate Development Program is designed to complement the learning attained through Practical Legal Training (firm-funded PLT). You will also undertake practice-group specific training during your rotations and that will provide invaluable practical and commercial skills to help you transition into practice as a junior lawyer.
Rapid development
At G+T you won’t get lost in the crowd. Our business model means that lawyers of all levels work directly with Partners and clients. As a graduate, you’ll work directly with partners and lawyers on a day to day basis who will assist with your professional development, challenge you intellectually and provide you with
Perth
Ready to take the next step?
The best place to start is to apply for a clerkship with us, as priority offers will be made to those who have completed a summer or winter clerkship. All clerks who’ve completed a clerkship in the past year can apply by emailing an expressions of interest to be forwarded to Lisa Harold, lharold@gtlaw.com.au, in early July. We will announce priority offers in late July. Offers will remain open until 5.00pm on the same day.
Keep an eye on our 'Browse Jobs' page for active law graduate jobs in Perth.
One intake
Our Perth graduates commence their 18 month program in February each year. At the end of the 18‑month graduate program, you’ll meet with our People Team to discuss your options for placement as a junior lawyer.
Three rotations
Our Perth program offers three rotations of 6 months each, where you will have a chance to work in three separate practice groups before deciding where to settle as a lawyer. Graduate rotations take into account your preferences to give you the experience to match your interests.
Practical Legal Training (PLT)
The Graduate Development Program is designed to complement the learning attained through Practical Legal Training (firm-funded PLT). You will also undertake practice-group specific training during your rotations and that will provide invaluable practical and commercial skills to help you transition into practice as a junior lawyer.
Rapid development
At G+T you won’t get lost in the crowd. Our business model means that lawyers of all levels, including graduates, work with partners and clients directly. This will assist with your professional development, challenge you intellectually and provide you with ongoing formal and informal feedback.