Graduate Opportunities

Start your legal career with Sharp Tudhope

As a graduate at Sharp Tudhope, you’ll join a firm that combines top-tier capability with the grounded, collaborative culture we’re known for. You’ll do meaningful work from day one – guided by senior lawyers who are committed to helping you grow. We offer practical experience across a broad range of legal areas, allowing you to work directly with leading local and national clients as part of a supportive, down-to-earth team.

What we offer

We believe in giving graduates the foundation to build purposeful and rewarding legal careers. We offer:

●     Varied, high-quality legal experience across commercial, property, litigation, and family law
●     Mentoring and support from down-to-earth, approachable Partners and senior lawyers
●     Paid development and training, including professional course fees and admission fees
●     A supportive workplace culture that values wellbeing, flexibility, and community involvement
●     A modern, sustainable office environment in Tauranga’s first 4 Green Star-rated building
●     Access to a nationwide network through Lawlink – sharing knowledge, resources, and best practice with some of New Zealand’s most reputable firms.

Who are we looking for

We’re looking for graduates who share our values and want to make a real impact for clients and our community.

●     Final-year LLB students or recent graduates
●     Motivated learners with a strong work ethic, great grades and a desire to grow
●     An interest in corporate, commercial, litigation and/or property law
●     Strong communicators who thrive in a collaborative, team environment

Your pathway

Our graduate programme combines practical legal experience with structured mentoring to help you build confidence, capability, and a meaningful career.

You may work across or within one of our three main practice areas:

Corporate and Commercial
Including mergers and acquisitions, general commercial/corporate work, capital raising and start-ups, reviewing and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts and issues, as well as corporate governance and compliance.

Property
A variety of property transactions, including commercial property developments, property due diligence, residential conveyancing, estate and asset planning, commercial leases and subdivision work.

Litigation
A wide range of work, including employment, construction and general civil disputes, negotiating and drafting agreements, attending mediation and providing general advice.

If you have a preference, please outline this when applying.