At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain practical legal experience while studying law and explore various areas of our business.
- Company: Join Gilbert + Tobin, a leader in promoting diversity in the legal profession.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, mentoring support, and potential funding through Commonwealth Indigenous Cadetship Support.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive network dedicated to your growth and success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while developing your skills and knowledge.
- Qualifications: Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be enrolled in an LLB or JD.
The predicted salary is between 22.5 - 27.5 $ per hour.
Our First Nations Legal Cadetship Program is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students who, in 2027, will be in their second year through to penultimate year of an undergraduate law degree, or studying a Juris Doctor (JD) at any stage of their degree.
As a cadet, you will gain practical legal experience while completing your studies and have the opportunity to experience different areas of our business, depending on your interests, previous experience and business needs. 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. The program is designed to support you throughout your studies through practical and challenging work, formal mentoring and a dedicated support network.
About you
- 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.
Key dates
- Applications open: 1 September 2026
More information: Kimberley Peckham, First Nations Strategies Lead, 02 9263 4***, ********@gtlaw.com.au.
G+T is proud to offer all of its employees a range of excellent benefits which you can view on our careers website. In addition, successful applicants enrolled in undergraduate law may be eligible to receive Commonwealth Indigenous Cadetship Support if they meet the eligibility criteria for this funding, which we access through AFL Sports Ready.
This is a role to redress the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the legal profession and is intended to constitute a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). Under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), an exemption has been granted to Gilbert + Tobin from sections 8 and 51 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) for this program. We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
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