" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePathways Program - MELBOURNE 2027\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21621\"\u003e Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21622\"\u003e Law Clerk / Paralegal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21623\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21624\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 17/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaunch your career with lawyers who are recognised as the best in the business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a law firm that prioritises its people and lives its values (yes, really)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecure a path to a graduate position\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe\u0027re not your typical law firm.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWotton Kearney is Asia Pacific\u0027s insurance \u0026amp; risk legal business. With offices across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand, we help insurers, corporates and organisations navigate complex challenges when the stakes are high and outcomes matter.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re a market-leading business that thinks differently and invests in what comes next. That includes building the leading AI-enabled insurance and risk legal business, using technology to amplify human expertise and deliver better outcomes for clients.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWK is home to big thinkers and impactful humans. We set high standards and create opportunities for talented people to build meaningful careers while contributing to a business that\u0027s changing how legal services are delivered.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour legal career starts long before graduation.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eAt WK, we believe great lawyers are built through experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eOur unique Pathways Program gives final-year law students the opportunity to spend a year working alongside talented lawyers, contributing to real client work and developing the legal, commercial and technology skills that law school can\u0026rsquo;t teach. Unlike a traditional clerkship, Pathways isn\u0026rsquo;t a short-term introduction to life in a law firm. It\u0026rsquo;s a year-long, apprenticeship-style experience with a market-leading business.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0026rsquo;ll work on complex disputes and high-stakes matters, see how legal judgement and commercial thinking come together, and learn how AI and technology are changing the way lawyers work and create value for clients. You\u0026rsquo;ll also contribute to our nationally recognised pro bono program and build the skills, relationships and confidence to set yourself up for a successful legal career.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003ePathways has helped launch the careers of many of our senior lawyers. It\u0026rsquo;s more than work experience. It\u0026rsquo;s a genuine pathway into a graduate role and a long-term career at WK.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications are now open for our 2027 Pathways Program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re looking for curious, motivated and ambitious students who want to accelerate their legal career. Whether you\u0027re already interested in litigation or still exploring where your career might take you, Pathways offers the opportunity to work alongside exceptional lawyers, contribute to meaningful client work and build skills that will stay with you long after graduation.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eMany of our senior lawyers started their careers through Pathways. The program is designed to give you exceptional learning experiences and a genuine head start, setting the foundation for a successful legal career at WK.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eFor program information, eligibility requirements* and key dates, visit \u003cstrong\u003ewottonkearney.com/join-us/pathways/#pathways-program\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to apply? Click Apply Now to submit your application.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for everyone. If you require adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact \u003cstrong\u003epathways@wottonkearney.com\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*To be eligible for the 2027 Pathways Program, applicants must meet the study, availability and work rights requirements outlined on our website.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2003425\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "