2027 Graduate Program

Start your legal career with confidence, variety and real responsibility.

Our 12-month graduate program is designed to build your practical skills, confidence, and commercial awareness. Through structured rotations, you will gain hands-on experience and discover where your interests and strengths lie.

What You Will Do

Complete rotations across our commercial, government, and insurance practice groups.Work on real client matters from day one.Gain exposure to litigation, advisory, and transactional work.Contribute meaningfully as part of experienced legal teams.

Development and support

You Will Be Supported Throughout The Program With

A dedicated supervisor in each rotation.A graduate buddy and regular check-ins.Structured feedback and guidance.Targeted training, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Trail by Podcast

Step into the spotlight with our Trial by Podcast series. Explore unique legal topics and share your voice with students, professionals, and business leaders.

Eligibility

To be considered for our 2027 Graduate Program, you must:

Be in your final year of study (finishing in 2026).Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.Be available to commence the program in February 2027.

About McCabes

McCabes is an Australian commercial, government and insurance law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality, timely legal services. We balance technical excellence with a genuine commitment to culture and values, combining innovation and commercial insight to achieve rewarding outcomes for our clients - and our people.

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