Legal Traineeship

Bennett & Philp is a well-known mid-sized Commercial Law firm located in the Brisbane CBD with over 20 lawyers across the Disputes & Litigation, Business Advisory, IP, Real Estate and Will & Estates teams.  Our directors and senior lawyers have integrated the training and inclusion of young lawyers and trainees into our client’s matters, ensuring continuous mentorship and development.  Our most recent legal trainees were admitted in March 2025 and have transitioned into positions as Lawyers within our teams.  We are again now offering an outstanding opportunity for law graduates to commence their legal career with a 12-month supervised traineeship (as an alternative to incurring course fees and/or unpaid placement for the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice).  No law firm experience is required and upon completion of the 12-month supervised traineeship you will be eligible for admission as a Lawyer.  This traineeship is a direct pathway to a position as Lawyer at Bennett & Philp. 

Bennett & Philp will ensure you receive the required practical legal training and any necessary external training to become admitted as a Lawyer at the end of the traineeship.   

You will be assigned a mentor and be supervised by Senior Associates and Directors in a supportive environment.   

Duties & responsibilities will include: 

• Drafting correspondence and legal documents 

• Liaising with clients and third parties 

• Undertaking general administrative duties where needed including briefs, file and matter management 

• Undertaking legal research 

 You must: 

• Have already completed your undergraduate law degree, or will complete your degree by 30 June 2025 and be able to commence the traineeship in July 2025

• Have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with team members, including the Firm’s administration teams and clients 

• Have the drive to build your own brand to set yourself apart from the rest  

• Have excellent in MS Word and formatting skills 

• Display initiative, energy and a willingness to learn 

• Have good attention to detail 

• Have interests in and pursue goals outside your studies 

In return for your hard work, you can expect from Bennett & Philp: 

• The opportunity for career advancement based on performance with clear advancement paths 

• Opportunities to learn from and work with high skilled and experienced lawyers 

• Participation in in-house CPD sessions 

• Opportunities for networking and business development 

• A strong social and inclusive culture, including monthly firm lunches and internal functions 

The firm pays competitive salaries, has an additional leave scheme, yearly gym benefit, parental leave policy, new office fit-out with in-house coffee machines and snacks, monthly internal functions and training, and other social events among many other benefits of working at Bennett & Philp.  Bennett & Philp has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Please email your CV, transcript and cover letter to Nicole Jacobs, Office Manager at *******@bennettphilp.com.au.