2027 Aitken Partners Law Graduate Program

Aitken Partners Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from experienced lawyers

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Aitken Partners invites motivated Law Graduates to join its 2027 Graduate Program in Melbourne. The program offers hands-on experience across diverse practice areas, structured mentoring, and guidance toward admission to legal practice.

You will gain practical exposure, receive professional development, and work within a collaborative, supportive team that values work-life balance and ongoing growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail is required.
• Effective time management and organisational abilities are important.
• Initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills are valued.
• A genuine enthusiasm for learning and developing as a legal professional is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced lawyers across practice areas during the Graduate Program.
• Receive structured mentoring and professional development.
• Gain practical exposure and contribute to client work.
• Progress toward admission to legal practice with external training opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational abilities

Initiative and adaptability

Problem solving

Eagerness to learn

Education

Law degree completed or imminent

Job description

2027 Aitken Partners Law Graduate Program

Aitken Partners is a well-established, full-service law firm with a proud history spanning more than 100 years. We are recognised for delivering exceptional legal services across a broad range of practice areas while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and professional workplace culture.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to developing future legal professionals by providing meaningful learning opportunities, hands-on experience, and ongoing support throughout their careers.

About Aitken Partners

Aitken Partners is a well-established, full-service law firm with a proud history spanning more than 100 years. We are recognised for delivering exceptional legal services across a broad range of practice areas while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and professional workplace culture.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to developing future legal professionals by providing meaningful learning opportunities, hands-on experience, and ongoing support throughout their careers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Law Graduates to join our 2027 Graduate Program.

This program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers, gain practical exposure across a variety of legal practice areas, and build a strong foundation for a successful legal career. You will receive structured mentoring, guidance, and professional development throughout the program, helping you develop both your technical legal skills and professional confidence.

The Graduate Program is designed to support your progression towards admission to legal practice and includes external training opportunities to complement your on-the-job learning.

About You

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Effective time management and organisational abilities

• Initiative, adaptability, and problem-solving skills

• A genuine enthusiasm for learning and developing as a legal professional

Previous work experience, whether casual, part-time, full-time, voluntary, or through extracurricular activities, will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What We Offer

In return, you will enjoy:

• A competitive salary package

• Direct mentoring from experienced legal practitioners

• Exposure to diverse practice areas and quality client work

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

• Genuine work-life balance

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• A clear pathway towards admission and long-term career growth

Program Details

The 2027 Graduate Program will run from March 2027 to March 2028.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Aitken Partners, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, cultural background, or ethnicity.

Applications close: 30 October 2026.