Canberra Graduate Program (Expressions of Interest) (Feb 2028)

CSEA; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lander & Rogers in Canberra invites final-year law students or graduates to apply for the 2028 Canberra Graduate Program, designed to kick start your legal career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will experience both transactional and litigious areas, gain hands-on experience from day one, and work with mentors to develop your skills and confidence while delivering solutions to real legal problems.

Qualifications

• Open to final-year law students or recent graduates within 12 months of degree.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Rotations in Workplace Relations & Safety and Corporate teams (6-month rotations).
• Work with real clients alongside seasoned lawyers.

Job description

Are you in your final year of studies of a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor? If so, we want to hear from you!

Apply for our 2028 Canberra Graduate Program to kick start your legal career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Why join us?

Launch your career with a graduate program where you will have the opportunity to experience both transactional and litigious areas of practice.

From day one, you will gain hands‑on experience, build technical expertise and gain exposure to a diverse range of practice areas. Working alongside experienced mentors, you will develop the confidence and capability to deliver solutions to complex legal problems.

About the Company

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra and global reach.

Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

What you will experience

• A 12-month, award‑winning graduate program
• Regular opportunities to expand your legal and business networks
• Varied experience working with real clients alongside seasoned lawyers
• A culture that fosters inclusion and diversity
• Support to complete your Practical Legal Training
• Rotations in our Workplace Relations & Safety and Corporate teams (6 month rotations)
• Access to a comprehensive suite of learning and development programs
• The chance to give back by getting involved in pro bono work

The culture

Learn in an environment where new ideas are welcomed and knowledge is openly exchanged - where you're supported to reach new heights as you solve interesting and often complex legal problems alongside real clients.

Every graduate who joins our firm plays a role in our shared success. That's why we seek not only the brightest legal minds, but those who share our values of authenticity, connection and innovation. Accelerate your success alongside a team that is invested in your growth, while exploring, developing and honing your legal skills and business acumen.

Who can apply?

The Graduate Program is open to students studying a law degree, who are either in their final year or have completed their degree within the past 12 months.

Given the secure nature of this role working with Government clients, successful applicants are required to be Australian citizens and willing to obtain or hold a security clearance.

We are unable to consider candidates who have completed PLT prior to commencing with us as a graduate.

If you have any questions, please email Quinn O'Brien at [e-mail]

Lander & Rogers is committed to building a workforce that represents the diversity of the clients and communities we support, with equal opportunity for all our people. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments or considerations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.