Law Grads Don’t Need Luck — They Need Access

“Where are all the grad roles?”

It’s a question I’m hearing more and more — and I wish I had an easier answer.

Right now, entry-level legal roles are incredibly scarce.
Firms are overwhelmed with CVs.
Many simply don’t have the resourcing or capacity to take on and train junior talent.

The result?
A lot of brilliant, hardworking graduates are left feeling like they’re on the outside looking in.

What That Looks Like:

• Rejection emails (or worse — total silence)

• Endless comparison on LinkedIn

• Self-doubt creeping in, despite years of study

• A growing fear that they’ve somehow “missed the boat”

But here’s what I want every graduate to know:

You haven’t missed anything.
But the path into the profession may look different to what you expected.

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What to Do If You're a Recent Law Grad:

1. Stay Legally Adjacent

Look beyond traditional firms.
Roles in legal admin, compliance, in-house legal teams, or even legal tech startups can be a powerful first step.
It might not be your dream job — yet — but it gets you closer.
Closer to the conversations, closer to the industry, and closer to the opportunities that will get you where you want to go.

2. Show Up Online

Post on LinkedIn. Comment on legal articles. Share what you’re learning or curious about.
You’d be surprised how many hiring managers and Partners are quietly watching — and noticing — who’s consistently showing up with value.

3. Play the Long Game

Your first job isn’t everything.
Many senior lawyers I work with today didn’t land their dream role straight out of uni.
Some didn’t even start in law firms at all.
What matters is how you use the time between now and next — and how strategically you position yourself for what you want.

4. Ask for Help

Message someone. Ask a question. Seek feedback.
The right message, to the right person, at the right time, can open a door.
Even when it feels like everything is locked.

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And to Law Firms — This Is a Wake-Up Call

The future of the profession is showing up in your inbox.
Eager. Qualified. Capable.

We can’t afford to keep overlooking them due to resource constraints, burn-out, or short-term hiring cycles.
If we want a strong legal future, it starts with giving grads a fighting chance — not just when it’s convenient, but when it counts.

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To every law grad reading this:

You’re not invisible.
You’re not behind.
You’re in a tough market — but that doesn’t mean you don’t belong.

Keep showing up. Keep applying. Keep going.​