Indigenous Legal Cadetship: Hands-on Experience

Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers announces the 2027 First Nations Legal Cadetships across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students in 2027, from second year to penultimate year of an undergraduate degree or any stage of a JD, are invited to apply.

Cadets gain practical experience while studying and may rotate across practice areas depending on interests and business needs, with formal mentoring and dedicated support networks.

Qualifications

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Currently enrolled in an LLB or JD, either part-time or full-time.
• Studying at a university in Sydney, Perth or Melbourne, or studying by distance education at another institution and able to attend work each week at our Sydney, Perth or Melbourne office.
• In 2027, you will be in your second year through to penultimate year of an undergraduate law degree, or any stage of your JD.
• Motivated to learn; a clear and thoughtful communicator; and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical legal experience while completing your studies and have the opportunity to experience different areas of our business.
• Cadets typically work one to two days per week during semester, alongside full-time or part-time study. Depending on workflow at the time, additional days may be offered during semester breaks.
• You will work closely with lawyers who are specialists in their areas of legal practice. We will support you to build your legal skills, knowledge and experience and to gain a greater understanding of our clients and their industries.

Job description

Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers announces the 2027 First Nations Legal Cadetships across Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students in 2027, from second year to penultimate year of an undergraduate degree or any stage of a JD, are invited to apply.

Cadets gain practical experience while studying and may rotate across practice areas depending on interests and business needs, with formal mentoring and dedicated support networks.