About the Opportunity
Are you a motivated and ambitious law graduate looking to kickstart your career?
Macpherson Kelley is offering an exciting chance to join our National Graduate Program starting in March 2026, based in our Macpherson Kelley O’Loughlins' office in Adelaide.
Following our recent merger with leading Adelaide firm O’Loughlins Lawyers, we’ve expanded our presence in South Australia and combined our strengths to deliver exceptional client service and a collaborative culture—making this an exciting time to join our team.
We’re passionate about developing commercially minded lawyers who thrive in real-world environments. From day one, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, client exposure, and the chance to make a genuine impact. One day you might be visiting a client’s premises, the next you could be front and centre at a mediation. The possibilities are endless—and we’re here to help you grow and succeed!
Key Highlights of the Program
- Join the Macpherson Kelley National Graduate Program.
- A full‑time, 12‑month program based at our Macpherson Kelley O’Loughlins office in on Pulteney Street, Adelaide.
- Rotate through four diverse practice areas, gaining exposure to a broad range of legal work and clients.
- Complete practical legal training as part of the program.
- Benefit from ongoing mentoring and support from peers and supervising Principals, with regular check‑ins to guide your development.
- Ongoing mentoring and support is provided by your peers and supervising Principals, with regular check‑ins along the way to support your development.
About You
We are genuinely interested in who you are and what makes you unique! We want to hear about your hobbies, interests, experiences and achievements outside of the law together with the individual strengths that you can bring to Macpherson Kelley. We’re looking for graduates who reflect our values and come from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Demonstrates resilience and embraces new challenges.
- Seizes opportunities - especially those that involve collaboration and teamwork.
- Thinks pragmatically and commercially, with a problem‑solving mindset.
- Communicates with confidence, clarity, and empathy.
Your Application
We only require your CV and Academic Transcript. A cover letter is not required. Please upload your Academic Transcript in the section inviting you to upload a cover letter. In addition, you will be required to answer a set of questions online as part of your application.
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or hold a valid work Visa.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 23 November 2025 —be sure to submit yours before the deadline.
Our Firm
Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.
With offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide (Macpherson Kelley O’Loughlins), as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.
Our People Promise
The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.
Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at
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