Legal Opportunities

Last updated 2/10/2025

Research Intern Positions— Judicial Commission of NSW

The Judicial Commission of New South Wales is seeking two office-based research interns to work 2 days (14 hours) per week on a casual basis until graduation, starting in January/February 2026.The duties of the roles include:

• Drafting case summaries and digests on legislation and cases for publication on the Judicial Information Research System (JIRS) database;

• Conducting legal research associated with, amongst other things, updating the Judicial Commission’s Bench Books;

• Proofreading documents, including the Judicial Officers’ Bulletin;

• Collecting data and preparing research for Judicial Commission publications;

• General administrative tasks.

Please note that we will not be reviewing applications until after the close date (Mon 17th Nov). Interviews will be hosted late November 2025. The Judicial Commission of NSW values diversity and inclusion. The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity. We are building a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and creating an inclusive workplace, where every person feels valued and can contribute. We understand that the recruitment process may need to be adjusted to accommodate the diverse needs of our applicants. If you require any accommodations during the application, interview, or assessment process, please email recruitment@judcom.nsw.gov.au or call +61 2 9299 4421

Criteria: The ideal candidates will be law students with at least two full years of study remaining, who have successfully completed either criminal law, evidence law or criminal procedure with a credit mark or above. You should have an interest in criminal law and procedure and particularly sentencing.

Ideal start date: 12/01/2026

Rate of pay: The rate of pay is $38.93 per hour (which includes loading and pay in lieu of leave), plus 12% superannuation.

Application deadline: 17 November 2025

How to apply:

To apply, please visit https://www.judcom.nsw.gov.au/employment-opportunities/

Applications should include:

• a CV

• an expression of interest addressing why you are the ideal candidate for this role (1 page maximum);

• a writing sample of 300 words outlining ‘What access to justice means to me’;

• a copy of your university results to date (certified copies are not necessary); and

• the names and details of two referees (referees will only be contacted after interview).

Full-Time Lawyer— Beswick Lynch Lawyers

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working Lawyer to work in our Sydney CBD practice. Graduate lawyers considered. Competitive salary dependent on experience, immediate start available.

Criteria:

The successful applicant will possess the following:

1. Strong interest in commercial law and civil litigation;

2. First-rate interpersonal skills;

3. Strong computer literacy;

4. Initiative; and

5. Business acumen.

Rate of pay: Competitive salary dependent on experience

How to apply: To apply, please email Eve Lynch with your resume and academic transcript.

Paralegal— Robertson Saxton Osborne Lawyers

We are a longstanding law firm located in North Sydney. We provide a wide range of legal services including in property/conveyancing, litigation, wills and estates, criminal law, employment law, family law and commercial matters.

We are seeking an experienced paralegal or senior law student/graduate to provide a supporting role to the litigation and family law partners. We are looking for someone who can commit to at least 2 days per week.

Duties include administration, drafting correspondence, filing, preparation of Court documents, briefs to Counsel, client liaison and diary management.

This role provides an excellent opportunity if you are looking for a challenging role and have exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to remain focused under pressure.

Essential criteria:

1. Availability for 2 days work per week.

2. Leave for study and exams to be negotiated as far as reasonably practicable in advance.

Ideal start date: 7/10/2025

Rate of pay: Pursuant to the Legal Services Award

Employment type: Casual

How to apply: Please forward your resume to alex@rsolawyers.com.au

PLT Placement/ Graduate Position Opportunity — Allbright

Allbright Law specialises in Financial Services and Corporate & Commercial law. We pride ourselves on delivering top tier, tailored legal solutions with a client-focused approach.

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic PLT student to join our team. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience and fulfil the practical component of your legal training in a supportive environment.

What You Will Gain:

a. Direct mentorship and training from experienced solicitors;

b. Exposure to real legal matters and clients;

c. Practical experience to complement your academic training;

d. Development of fundamental legal and business skills; and

e. In house training and professional development.

Criteria:

Please email your CV, academic transcript, and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to: jackf@allbright.com.au 

Subject line: PLT Internship Application – [Your Name]

Please answer the following questions in your email: 

1) What experience do you have in legal, finance or corporate sector? 

2) Why do you want to be a lawyer? 

3) Why do you think you will excel as a lawyer? 

4) What are some of your goals and aspirations? 

5) Provide an example of a situation where you successfully applied your legal knowledge (outside of academic context)?

Rate of pay: Unpaid

Employment type: Part-time/ Full-time

Enquiries: jackf@allbright.com.au

Legal Intern — Freshfields LLP

We would like to invite students to apply for a six-month paid internship commencing in February, March, June and July 2026 in our Dispute Resolution practice. Our interns will gain hands-on experience in cross-border disputes, arbitration, and risk advisory, working alongside experienced legal professionals.

They receive a monthly salary of AED 10,500, serviced accommodation, airfare, visa sponsorship, and medical insurance.

A detailed job description can be found here.

Apply: Interested candidates may submit their application here.

Application deadline: 3 October 2025

Legal Intern - Adara Group

Adara Group is seeking a Legal Intern. This paid, part-time role offers practical legal experience in contracts, research, compliance and governance, while contributing to Adara’s mission to improve health and education for people in extreme poverty. Open to LLB and JD students.

Criteria: Open to law students (LLB or JD) with strong academic results, legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for social justice.

Ideal Start Date: 3 November 2025

Employment type: Part-time

Application deadline: 10 October 2025

How to apply: https://bit.ly/LegalInternAdara

Queries: careers@adaragroup.org

2025/26 Winter Vacation Placement — Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons is a leading international law firm with over 40 years’ experience in Hong Kong and is the largest and best-known legal team providing tailored solutions for the infrastructure and technology sectors in Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region.

Our Hong Kong office is now looking for law students to join our 2025/26 Winter Vacation Placement. Successful candidates will be considered for our Training Contract from 2026 onwards. For details, please refer to our Recruitment Flyer.

Relevant documents:

Apply: Please submit your applications online via the Pinsent Masons website.

Queries: graduatehk@pinsentmasons.com

Paralegal (Employment Law) — Seyfarth Shaw Australia

We're looking for a law student who's passionate about employment law to join our team in Sydney. This is a project-based, casual position with the possibility of extension.

If you're keen to get some hands-on experience, work with a supportive team, and contribute to meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you!

Rate of pay: $40/ hour

Employment type: Casual

Application deadline: 21 September 2025

How to apply: Via LinkedIn ad: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4296862183/?refId=0A6j%2BadwTiuwk3zQGciPTA%3D%3D&trackingId=0A6j%2BadwTiuwk3zQGciPTA%3D%3D

Queries: austalent@seyfarth.com

Corporate M&A Graduate/ Junior Lawyer — Talbot Sayer

Talbot Sayer is a leading corporate law firm, with market recognition such as:

  • 1st in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 in the LSEG M&A league tables (Australia and NZ), with more M&A deals than any other firm in Australia;

  • Tier 1 rankings in Corporate, Equity Capital Markets and Mergers and Acquisitions in Best Lawyers 2025 Best Law Firm;

  • First Tier Corporate Law Firm in the 2024 Doyles Guide to the Australian Legal Profession; and

  • Leading firm in Corporate/M&A in the 2024 Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific.

Our expertise extends to the full range of corporate related matters including Private M&A, Public M&A, equity capital markets and corporate governance advice. We are trusted advisors to private equity and venture capital funds, large institutions, ASX listed companies, SME businesses, start up and early-stage growth companies and founders located across Australia and internationally Our partners are recognised as leading M&A practitioners and have spent significant periods in top-tier M&A and private equity teams in Sydney, Brisbane and London.

We have a unique environment for lawyers, allowing them to develop more quickly than those working with our national and international peers. This includes:

  • no billable hours targets;

  • monthly bonus program of up to 50% of base salary that rewards finding solutions for clients; and

  • leading development program including our structured M&A Academy led by market leading practitioners.

Talbot Sayer has a dynamic, collaborative culture, where we reward positive outcomes for clients, not hours spent in the office. We take a tailored and contemporary approach to leading, developing and rewarding our lawyers to facilitate better outcomes for clients and team members alike. We work hard, but have a ready sense of humour and take the time to celebrate our successes.

Criteria: We have an opportunity for a graduate or recently admitted lawyer to join our growing corporate team in Sydney. We are seeking a candidate with strong academic credentials who thrives in a team environment, demonstrates curiosity, and shows a genuine willingness to learn and grow.

Pay: Annual salary

Employment type: Full time

How to apply: Please send your application with a cover letter, CV and academic transcript to recruitment@talbotsayer.com.au

Queries: adele.cooper@talbotsayer.com.au

Law Clerk, Casual — Sharah Henville Lawyers Pty Ltd

Areas of Law: Personal Injury, Litigation, Wills & Probate, Estate Planning

Duties:

Directly reporting to principal lawyers

  • Drafting legal documents

  • Monitoring/managing online portals – Personal Injury Commission & Courts including filing legal documents

  • Uploading orders to the portals, arranging medical examinations, drafting appeals

  • Liaising with clients and third parties

  • Inspecting documents under subpoena

  • Drafting briefs to barristers

  • Attending conferences with barristers and instructing barristers at hearing when required,

  • Arranging interpreters and expert report

  • Legal research

  • Filing, emails, file maintenance, telephone attendances and administrative duties.

Hours: 10 hours+ per week. Expected to work additional during principal lawyers’ annual leave. Flexible about study/ exam timetables.

Skills or experience required:

  • Prefer 2nd or 3rd year law student

  • Experience is preferable (especially with LEAP legal software), however on the job training is provided

  • Computer & WP skills necessary

Pay: Award wages commensurate with age and skill set - Legal Services Award 2020 (MA000116)

Location: Riverwood

Apply: Please forward resume to admin@sharahhenville.com.au Interviews will be granted via email at a mutually convenient time – please do not call.

Further information: Immediate start and on the job training for successful applicant. Probation period applied – 6 months. Employment contract provided.

Ideal start date: 1 September 2025

Paralegal — New South Lawyers

New South Lawyers is looking for Paralegals passionate about career progression

Our multi-award-winning law firm is looking for Paralegals who tick the boxes below:

  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills

  • Strong computer literacy

  • Proactive and practical approaches to problem-solving

  • Attention to detail

  • Outstanding organisation and time management skills

  • Can manage tasks and files

  • A great work ethic, with a strong eagerness and hunger to learn

Your duties will include:

  • Tertiary qualifications in law or legal studies (or near completion);

  • Experience as a paralegal or in legal admin;

  • Strong time management and ability to juggle priorities across multiple matters;

  • Professional, confident communication and great attention to detail;

  • Familiarity with legal concepts, privacy principles and complaints resolution;

  • A collaborative and flexible mindset.

  • Preparing, filing, and organising client documentation and matters (Hard copy as well as electronic filing, printing, scanning, collation, and photocopying of all documents relating to matters)

  • Analysing and drafting court briefs, documents, and forms Undertaking research and preparing memos for solicitors

  • Delivering court documents to and from court and barristers' chambers

  • Archiving of matters

  • Other general office administration when required

Benefits

  • Central office location in Parramatta

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • Opportunities for long-term career progression

Criteria: If you are a dedicated law student with a hunger and passion for the legal field and are looking to be mentored by experienced practitioners, we encourage you to apply.

Rate of Pay: TBC

Apply: Please forward your cover letter, resume and academic transcript to hr@nsl.legal

Queries: hr@nsl.legal

Associate — District Court of New South Wales

Her Honour Judge Cole of the District Court of New South Wales is accepting applications for the position of Associate. Details of the position and requirements are outlined here, with the commencement date to be October/November 2025. Her Honour presides predominantly over civil cases but may preside over criminal cases.  

Application deadline: 13 October 2025

Associate — Supreme Court of Western Australia

The Honourable Justice McGrath of the Supreme Court of Western Australia is accepting applications for the position of Associate in 2026. Further information can be found here.

Application deadline: 6 October 2025, 12pm

Associate — Supreme Court of Western Australia, Court of Appeal

The Honourable Justice Sweeney of the Court of Appeal of Western Australia is accepting applications for the position of Associate in 2026. Further information can be found here.

Application deadline: 10 October 2025, 12pm

Associate — Supreme Court of Western Australia

The Honourable Justice Palmer of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, General Division is accepting applications for the position of Associate in 2026. Details of the position and requirements are outlined below, with the commencement date to be either Monday 5 January 2026 or Wednesday 6 May 2026. Further information can be found here.

Application deadline: 30 September 2025, 12pm AWST

Tipstaff — Supreme Court of NSW

The Honourable Justice McNaughton is currently accepting applications for the position of Tipstaff at the Supreme Court of New South Wales. A Tipstaff’s duties include legal research, proof reading and assisting with the preparation of judgments and generally assisting the Judge in the discharge of her Honour’s duties both in and out of Court. There are two positions available: one commencing January 2027, and the other in October 2027. Applications close in December 2025. Further details can be found here.

Tipstaff — Land and Environment Court of NSW

The Land and Environment Court is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in being a tipstaff in 2026. There is an announcement on the court’s website which includes a link with all the details on how to apply: https://lec.nsw.gov.au/news-and-announcements/expressions-of-interest---tipstaff-positions-in-2026.html.

Paid Internship — HSF Kramer (Hong Kong)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Hong Kong is offering 3-month paid internship opportunities (Jan-Mar 2026 / Apr-Jun 2026) to graduate and post-graduate students. Please find further details here.