Law Graduate Program (Feb 2025)

Applications for the 2025 Graduate Program are still being accepted but will be added to our candidate pool for additional places – our main intake applications closed on 8th March. 

Our candidate pool will be reviewed as additional places in our Graduate Program come up, so please apply to still be in with a chance to start something big with us!

Why choose KPMG Law as a grad?

Work as part of cross-functional teams to deliver legally and commercially-sound advice to help clients solve a problem. Your project might need to know relevant local laws and regulations for a business transformation or an opinion on the international legal implications of a new technology, or any other legal question or challenge that might arise. The breadth of work and possibilities to learn from experts in other fields make KPMG Law a brilliant choice for the open-minded graduate who is interested in the end-to-end of solving a problem. 

Choose your pathway 

Everyone’s career is different, and we support unique growth and pathways. With a range of disciplines and specialities, you can start in one place and go almost anywhere as you build your career here. 

When applying, select ‘Commercial Law’ or ‘Tax Controversy & Dispute’. Not sure or open to something new? No preference means we’ll match you where your degree and interests fit. 

Regardless of which area you nominate to join, you will join a 12-month graduate program with four rotations within the KPMG Law Practice, providing you with an opportunity to explore four specialisations. 

About KPMG Law and the job 

KPMG Law provides our clients with both high-quality traditional legal services and legal consulting services when working as part of cross-functional project teams with other KPMG colleagues. Our fully integrated legal services offer a seamless end-to-end solution helping clients to address current challenges and leverage future opportunities. KPMG Law look at the whole picture: everything from today's legal problems to tomorrow's commercial outcomes.

KPMG Law has two fundamental practice groups: Commercial Law, and Tax Dispute Resolution and Controversy. Each practice group is deeply embedded in KPMG’s wider industry practices exposing them to emerging industry trends and providing them with deep insights into key sector-specific issues confronting the firm’s clients.

Explore the types of work you could do in more detail.

About the graduate program 

• For students in their final year of study in 2024 or recently graduated and not yet in professional work
• A one year grow pathway with targeted coaching, support and development as you grow your new career
• Real work from the start so you can make an impact and learn straightaway
• Start work in February 2025 (typically, some teams have a slightly different schedule) with a full time and ongoing graduate role.

What grads say 

The work is exciting and different because I'm working with specialists in so many areas. Plus my team are willing to teach and support me as I develop as a lawyer, so I'm learning on so many fronts. (Terrence, 2023 grad)

Whether it’s a client or other people around the office, I enjoy getting to know other people from all walks of life. (Tim, 2023 grad) 

It’s a safe environment learn, grow, and even try and fail under some great mentors in my team. We all look out for each other when there are difficult and new tasks. (Cici, 2021 grad) 

Learning about the workings of the world and having the tools and skills to develop viable solutions for all sorts of problems is why I love my job. (Kanwal, 2023 grad) 

It's nice to be able to finish a job and sit back and be proud of the work we accomplished as a team. (Jessica, 2023 grad) 

I already get to work directly with company CFOs and management to help with accounting practices. (Andrew, 2023 grad)  

Big things on offer 

• Coaching and feedback as standard: your own performance development manager and your broader team will help you build your skills with coaching and continuous feedback.
• Focus on your interpersonal skills: you got the degree, now learn how to use it in a corporate career by applying your knowledge to real world problems and people.
• True commitment to wellbeing, diversity and community: we regularly track our progress on 21 public commitments we’ve made on governance, people, planet and prosperity in our Impact Plan, such as our gender pay gap, indigenous inclusion, mental health, learning and more.
• Employee discounts: at 100s of stores (like JB HiFi, Woolworths, Airbnb and more) with our SmartSpend app
• Build your network, friendships and interests: clubs for a variety of interests from running to books, cooking, badminton, card games and so much more.

About KPMG 

In short, we’re the Australian arm of a global network of professional firms providing a full range of services to organisations across a wide range of industries, government, and not-for-profit sectors. We have deep expertise in audit and assurance, tax and advisory. Read more about us on our page.

Ready to apply?

Get started now with the 5 minute application form. If you’re eligible, you’ll receive our online testing information. Interviews are conducted in person across March and April.