Job Details
The 2025-26 Graduate Internship Programme is now accepting applications for 4 roles which provide an exciting opportunity for recent law graduates to gain experience within a challenging, varied, and dynamic environment. All 4 paid positions represent an opportunity to work at the highest levels of the Justice system in NI, build networks, and accelerate the careers of the successful graduates.
The positions will run for approximately ten months from September 2025 to June 2026 - some flexibility on timing is possible.
- One successful candidate will work within the Law Society’s Professional Conduct Department working to uphold professional standards within the solicitor profession in Northern Ireland.
- One successful candidate will work within the Law Society’s Policy and Engagement Department working to support improvement and reform across the Justice system in NI.
- Two successful candidates will work directly with the judiciary as Judicial Assistants. One opportunity exists to directly support the Lady Chief Justice and the Court of Appeal, while another candidate will work to support the assigned High Court Judge with responsibility for Judicial Review. These positions are being established in conjunction with and are funded by the Office of the Lady Chief Justice (OLCJ).
Full details on the available roles can be found in the Programme Specification document available here.
Applications can be made using the Application Form available here.
Applications are to be received no later than 5pm, Monday 30 June 2025.
Please submit any queries to Fiona Dowds, Head of People and Organisation Development at the Law Society of Northern Ireland: fiona.dowds@lawsoc-ni.org