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McCabes Lawyers

  • 100 - 500 employees

Law Graduate Program null

Sydney

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Join us at McCabes and embark on an exciting journey from law graduate to lawyer.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
10-15
Salary
AUD 80,000 - 85,000

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
L
Justice & Law Enforcement
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
International Law
Tax Law
Legal Studies

Hiring criteria

Bachelor of law

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • International Student/Graduate Visa
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About McCabes

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

Graduate Program

Our graduate program is built around our core practice groups and during the 12-month program you will undergo a comprehensive and structured training experience to provide you with a solid foundation in various practice areas. 

Key features of our program include:

Rotational opportunities: you will have the unique opportunity to  undertake up to five rotations across different practice areas within the firm. This rotational structure will allow you to gain exposure to diverse legal disciplines, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the firms legal offering.

Mentorship and guidance: throughout the program, you will work with experienced lawyers who will provide invaluable guidance and support. Our lawyers are passionate about fostering talent and are dedicated to helping you succeed.

Professional development: we are committed to your professional growth. In addition to the hands-on experience gained through rotations, you will have access to a wide range of professional opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and networking events.

Challenging assignments: as a member of our law graduate program, you will work on stimulating and intellectually challenging assignments that will enhance your legal skills. You will be involved in real client matters, contributing to our firm's success, and building your own legal network.

Trial by Podcast: spearhead the Trial by Podcast series. Delve into the fascinating areas of law we do not commonly think of before scripting and recording episodes for our audience of law students, graduates, industry professionals and business owners.

Firm culture: At McCabes, we value teamwork, collaboration, and diversity. You will be joining a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are appreciated. Our firm encourages work-life balance and invests in the well-being of our people.

Our program is designed to give you exposure to a broad range of skills and experiences in the law. At the end of the program, a placement in your preferred area of practice may be accommodated based on availability within the firm, following successful completion of your legal qualifications.

During each rotation you will meet regularly with your assigned supervisor, and you will also have the support of a buddy. At the end of each rotation, you will meet with your supervisor and HR for a formal review, which provides an opportunity to discuss your experiences and progress as you go through the program.

Interested in joining our firm? 

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start your application. 

Please note, only applications submitted through our jobs board will be considered.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Bachelor of law
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
L
Criminal Law
Commercial Law
Tax Law
International Law
Constitutional Law
Family Law
Legal Studies
Justice & Law Enforcement

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

International Student/Graduate Visa


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
I am currently rotating through financial service advisory where we provide clients with commercial and regulatory insurance advice. Some of the tasks I have been working on include drafting advice letters to clients, research tasks around insurance and corporate regulations, and policy reviews.

Kelly Williams

  • Graduate stories
I have been working at McCabes as a law graduate since December 2021 and I have absolutely loved it.

Ella Trevena