3 August 2026
Key requirements
Completed law degree or expected to complete this year Newly admitted or working towards admission Available to work full time commencing in February 2027 Wants a supportive, high performing team culture
The role
Hamilton Locke is offering a Melbourne Graduate Program in 2027 for individuals looking to start their legal career. This rotational program provides hands-on experience across various practice areas within a supportive and collaborative firm environment.
What you'll do
- Gain hands-on experience across three distinct practice areas over an 18-month period
- Work closely with industry-leading professionals across numerous areas of law
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment
- Gain hands-on experience working on real legal matters
- Attend court hearings
- Participate in client meetings
- Conduct legal research
- Contribute to complex legal transactions
- Benefit from active mentoring
- Participate in professional development sessions
- Begin building valuable relationships
- Participate in our Graduate Committee and shape the Graduate experience
What we're looking for
Completed law degree or expected to complete this year
Newly admitted or working towards admission
Available to work full time commencing in February 2027
Wants a supportive, high performing team culture
Thrives in a team-oriented environment
Takes initiative
Owns responsibilities
Wants to deliver impactful results
Has natural curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning
Eager to grow and embrace change
Feels comfortable navigating ambiguity
Brings fresh ideas to the table
Charts the path forward in complex situations
Benefits
Comprehensive orientation program
Mentorship from supervising partner, coach and buddy
Access to high quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities
Fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events and networking opportunities
Competitive remuneration package, including equity pursuant to the firm’s ESOP
Cost of Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and admission fees covered
An extra week of paid leave each year
Opportunity to attend Adventure Club
Full day of paid birthday leave each year
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Melbourne Graduate Program 2027
Hamilton Locke · Melbourne
Melbourne