Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers Graduate DevelopmentProgram | Law Clerk Opportunities

Are you currently studying law and eager to take the first steptowards a successful legal career?

Cooper Grace Ward invites you to explore the opportunity to joinour esteemed graduate development program as a law clerk, designedfor students anticipating graduation between mid-to-late 2028.

About the program

Our graduate development program is meticulously crafted tofurnish you with the essential experience, resources, andprofessional networks indispensable for a thriving legal career.You will benefit from continuous coaching and mentorship providedby our seasoned senior legal and non-legal professionals.Participation in all internal training seminars and our signatureannual graduate development day is highly encouraged. To supportyour academic commitments, we offer flexibility in working hours,ensuring a harmonious work-study equilibrium.

About the role

The role requires you to work a minimum of two days per week,which initially commences in our Knowledge Team. Here, you willconduct pivotal research and analysis, aiding our diverse legalteams across corporate and commercial, property, litigation,insurance, tax and family law. Subsequent rotations will immerseyou in these teams, allowing you to accrue hands-on experience.Subject to ongoing high performance, the program providessuccessful students with a graduate position and ultimately alawyer role.

We are eager to welcome individuals who are ready to ignitetheir legal careers and integrate into a collegial environmentwhere your contributions are genuinely valued and appreciated. Ifour vision aligns with your career goals, we warmly encourage youto reach out and engage with us.

- Applications open: Monday, 20 July 2026
- Applications close: Sunday, 9 August 2026
- First-round interviews: Monday, 10 August to Friday, 16August 2026




- Law Clerk information evening: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
- Second-round interviews: Wednesday, 19 August to Friday, 28August 2026
- Offers issued by: Monday, 7 September 2026
- Commencement: 1 February 2027 with three commencing inSeptember 2026

Why Cooper Grace Ward

Cooper Grace Ward is a leading Australian law firm servicingclients with a local, national and international presence. Sinceits origins in 1980, Cooper Grace Ward has established an enviablereputation through its high professional standards, outstandingclient service and excellence in its chosen practice areas. Withmore than 20 partners and 200 team members, Cooper Grace Ward isfocused upon fostering high engagement and a high-performanceculture.

Our people strategy policies, integrated health and wellbeingprogram, technical excellence and professional development programsare designed to attract and retain the best talent, and support the‘whole individual’, regardless of their background or stage oflife. The firm has an exceptional team culture, which is backed upwith many industry awards, and has a focus on developing strongclient relationships, understanding clients’ businesses, anddelivering outcomes that align with clients’ needs.

Our workplace policies and robust values foster a safe andinclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Wards hires a diverseworkforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures,ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.

Want to learn more about our graduate development program? Viewthe below videos to hear from Rocco Russo (Partner – Litigation)about the program and our graduate development program alumni abouttheir stories of launching their careers with us.

Cooper Grace Ward graduatedevelopment program on Vimeo

Cooper Grace Ward GraduateDevelopment Program on Vimeo

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📌 Law Clerk Graduate Development Program (Queensland)
🏢 Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers
📍 Queensland