Every year, we welcome a group of graduates across our 5 offices.
Our national programme is designed to ensure you get maximum support and exposure to a wide variety of work.
You will be involved in client work from day one, working together with our solicitors, associates, and partners to achieve the best outcome for our clients.
Not only will we be eager to hear your new ideas, but we'll also look forward to learning about the latest research and technologies you have developed during your time at university.
We put a lot of time and thought into making Duncan Cotterill a great place to work — a place that rewards excellence and, at the same time, recognises and encourages individuality.
Our graduates are encouraged to get involved in firm social events alongside partners and colleagues at all levels.
We recognise a healthy work-life balance as the key to delivering great work and building a strong culture.
Your experience at DC :
Partner access
Challenging and interesting work opportunities, including early interaction with clients
Multiple levels of support from peers, colleagues, partners, and other professionals
Training and development
Buddy programme
Regular constructive feedback
Great professional support networks
Great culture
Pro bono and community involvement opportunities
Duncan Cotterill is a great starting point for many brilliant careers, and our graduates are given the tools they need to become excellent lawyers.
We are very proud of our achievement of being voted winners of the Prosple New Zealand Top 100 Graduate Employers for the past 3 years.
We are looking for graduates to join us in March
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Graduate Programme Mar 2027 • Auckland, New Zealand