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Law students and graduates

Equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market with a challenging and rewarding role at Lander & Rogers.

Learn in a collaborative environment, where, 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.

Every clerk and 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.

Are you ready to embrace a meaningful legal career with an award-winning culture?

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Australia's most popular clerkship employer

Lander & Rogers has been recognised as the Most Popular Law Employer and Most Popular Clerkship Employer at the 2026 SEEK Grad Top100 awards.

Seasonal Clerkship Program

Sydney and Melbourne

Experience what it’s like to work in a private practice law firm and work on complex legal problems with real clients.

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Graduate Program

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

You will gain exposure to three different practice groups, while completing your Practical Legal Training through the College of Law. We also offer access to a variety of L&D programs to help broaden your legal skills and experience.

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Experience real legal work alongside partners and clients

Discover a firm with the sharpest minds and develop a reputation for consistently providing practical commercial advice and innovative solutions to well-known organisations as part of a team comprising seven core practices.

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Application dates

Lander & Rogers is a signatory of the law societies in each Australian state, and follows the associated guidelines.

Seasonal Clerkship Program

Melbourne
Applications open: Monday 6 July 2026
Applications close: Sunday 9 August 2026
Offer day: Thursday 15 October 2026

Sydney
Applications open: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Applications close: Sunday 5 July 2026
Offer day: Wednesday 9 September 2026

Graduate Program

Sydney
Applications open: Monday 23 February 2026
Applications close: Sunday 5 April 2026
Offer day: Wednesday 3 June 2026

Canberra
Applications open: Monday 23 February 2026
Applications close: Sunday 5 April 2026
Offer day: Wednesday 3 June 2026

Brisbane
Applications open: Monday 10 August 2026
Applications close: Friday 21 August 2026
Offer day: Thursday 24 September 2026

Melbourne

Under the LIV priority offer system, graduate positions are usually filled by those who have completed the Seasonal Clerkship Program.

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What do we look for?

Are you looking to join a firm that will inspire, challenge and support you? At Lander & Rogers, we seek candidates with:

  • shared values of authenticity, innovation & connection
  • curiosity and adaptability
  • collaborative mindset, valuing open exchange of knowledge & information
  • commitment to excellence, eager to drive your career in a supportive environment
  • proven analytical skills and commercial acumen
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Life at Landers

  • Recognised as the Most Popular Law Employer and Most Popular Clerkship Employer at the 2026 SEEK Grad Top100 awards.

  • Opportunity to upskill in legal technology through initiatives like The Sprint and the firm’s LawTech Hub.

  • Graduates can participate in pro bono work and community initiatives, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to social responsibility.