Graduate Solicitors

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Are you a law graduate looking to kickstart your legal career in Tauranga in early 2025? If you are interested in a career in litigation or property law we’d love to hear from you. 

About us 

Sharp Tudhope Lawyers have been providing clients with excellence in legal services for over 128 years and we are looking for new lawyers to join our growing team for the future.

We have full-time roles for talented graduates and in return, we can offer you work that is diverse, interesting and challenging. As a graduate at our firm, you will work with some of the brightest legal minds in Tauranga, advise some of the city's leading businesses and be involved in a great variety of work.

What we offer? 

• A stimulating work environment which includes an active social club, yoga classes, social sports teams and regular massages.
• The firm will pay for your Professionals course and admission fees. 
• A range of internal and external training opportunities.
• Clearly defined career progression pathways.
• Encouragement to get involved in the local community and charitable efforts. 

Who are we looking for? 

You’ll need to have good grades, a great work ethic, the ability to connect with people and a willingness to learn.

If this sounds like you, please apply and upload your cover letter  and CV with academic transcript attached.

Cover letters can be addressed to Grant Davidson, HR Manager and if you have a preference between litigation and property opportunities, please outline this in your cover letter. 

Application Process

Applications close 31 October, and interviews will take place in November. Successful candidates will start in February 2025. 

If you would like to know more about the ST graduate experience please head to our graduate opportunities page –

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?