Careers at Gilshenan & Luton
Current Positions
Thank you for your interest in current employment opportunities with Gilshenan and Luton.
At this time, we do not have any positions available. This page will be updated when positions become available.
Graduate Program
Gilshenan and Luton offer a Graduate Program with an annual intake process. Applications open in July each year for candidates wishing to commence either January or July the following year.
Summer Law Clerkship
In addition to any current opportunities for ongoing roles, Gilshenan and Luton offer an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Criminal Law Clerkship each year. Applications open around October each year, and the clerkship is undertaken in January/February of the following year.
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The criminal defence of provocation in Queensland
Provocation is a legal concept that recognises that sometimes people react in the heat of the moment to serious insults or wrongful acts like assaults and other offences of violence. In Queensland, provocation can be a complete defence to assault and a partial defence to murder.
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Police Protection Directions changes to DV laws Queensland from January 2026
The landscape regarding domestic violence law in Queensland changes again. As of 1 January 2026, new laws empower police to issue ‘on-the-spot’ domestic violence protection orders, called Police Protection Directions.
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Obligations, duties and offences under the environmental protection regime in Queensland
Queensland’s environmental protection framework is aimed at safeguarding the environment, balancing sustainable development with ecological preservation. A critical component of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 is the ability for offenders to be charged with offences to deter harmful activities, ensure accountability, and promote compliance.
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Short term vs long term child protection orders in Queensland
Two common categories of child protection orders are short-term orders and long-term orders. This article explains the key differences between short-term and long-term orders, how they work, and what families should know when facing these situations.
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