Law Graduate – Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Mind year start 2025
Great opportunity to develop skills and experience
Melbourne CBD based

Sladen Legal is a leading commercial law firm dedicated to providing top-tier legal advice and services to private enterprises.  Our Dispute Resolution and Litigation team are seeking a motivated Law Graduate to join their team in mid-year 2025, on a full-time basis in our Melbourne CBD office. 

About the role: 

Our 12-month graduate program is designed to develop both your legal expertise and business acumen. Through hands-on experience, in-house training, and structured mentoring, you’ll gain exposure to challenging work in a supportive team environment. 

You will also undertake the College of Law program on a part-time basis, which will help you meet the required competencies for admission to legal practice. 

A dedicated supervisor or mentor—typically a senior lawyer within the team—will support you throughout the program. 

We are looking for future leaders of the firm who 

  • share our client focus; 

  • can demonstrate an understanding of the commerciality of business; 

  • have a collaborative and innovative approach to business; 

  • can apply themselves in a dynamic environment; 

  • has strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; 

  • are hungry to learn and develop by making the most of this first step in a private practice law career. 

At Sladen Legal, we are proud of our inclusive culture and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive. 

How to Apply:  

To apply, please submit the following via our website: 

  • Your current CV 

  • Your most recent academic transcript 

  • A cover letter (no more than one page) outlining why you’re interested in the role and in Dispute Resolution & Litigation 

Applications close: 1st of June 2025

Join us in a role that will expose you to high-quality legal work and help you grow into a confident, capable legal professional. We look forward to welcoming a new team member to Sladen Legal.