Ignite Graduate Program
Why join the ignite graduate program?
Our Ignite Graduate Program offers you the chance to complete three experiences across seven of our practice groups within a two-year period. Each experience is for eight months. This is a full time, permanent position with a salary of $70,000. Following the two-year program, you will settle into one of the practice groups you rotated through throughout your graduate program. The practice group you settle in is determined by your preferences, overall performance and the business needs.
This is the perfect opportunity to have exposure across various groups. You can find out more about our practice groups here. Throughout the Graduate Program you will have study support and financial support for your CA/CPA as well as the Chartered Tax Advisor Foundations (CTA1) and invitation to attend the National Graduate Conference.
Law stream
Our 2026 Ignite Graduate Program – Law Stream offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across both our Insolvency and Tax Advisory teams. Over the course of two years, you’ll complete three rotations of eight months each, developing a strong foundation in both practice areas.
As part of the Ignite Graduate program, you’ll receive full support to complete your Practical Legal Training (PLT), while participating in all professional development and training activities including Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA1) Foundations course and the National Graduate Conference.
This is an ideal pathway for graduates looking to blend legal expertise with commercial insight
Program purpose
Our applications are currently closed. What you will need to apply:
- CV
- Cover Letter (optional)
- Proof of Work Rights
- Academic transcripts
We believe that by offering rotations you are diversifying your skillset early in your career, you become a more-well-rounded advisor and better connected across out firm. It is through this diverse skillset and breath in connection that makes our Analysts better contributors to great client outcomes. The varied experiences you gain throughout your two years with us prepare you to work in any practice groups as your skills become broad and highly transferable.
See a roadmap of what your first two years could look like:
Following the two year program, you will settle into one of your rotational practice groups. This is determined by your preferences, business requirements and performance.
In this video we spoke with Sophie to understand how her role at Pitchers has evolved since completing the program.
Our National Graduate Conference typically takes place in the first couple of months of your Program. It’s three days of development and collaboration.
The chart to the left provides an indicative overview of where our graduates typically settle upon completing the two-year Ignite Graduate Program. Please note that this is a general guideline and may vary from year to year.
