Hall & Wilcox
2023 Melbourne Law Graduate Program (Feb 2023)
Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 82,000 - 85,000 / Year
- 1-3 vacancies
- Apply by 4 Sep 2022
- Start date 19 Feb 2023 - 26 Feb 2023
Who are we?
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of around 900+ people, including over 100 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.
We were recently named winner of the Law Firm of the Year award at the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards, and the Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and the Diversity Initiative of the Year awards at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards. We were granted the Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Our graduate program was included as one of the Fast Movers in GradAustralia's Top 100 Graduate Employers of 2021 and we were identified in the GradConnection Top100 category lists as one of the Most Popular Law Graduate Employers across Australia!
What can we offer you?
Our graduate program is a priority for us because we recognise that today’s law graduates are tomorrow’s leaders of the firm. Over the years, the program has proven to be highly successful – many of our current partners completed their graduate years with us.
As a Law Graduate, you will be a part of a 12-month program that includes three, four-month rotations in our Melbourne Office. During your graduate year you will experience:
- A combination of on-the-job training and support in completing Practical Legal Training.
- A comprehensive induction with the national graduate cohort which lays the foundation for the year ahead.
- The opportunity to gain experience in several of the firm’s practice areas.
- An extensive support network including a buddy, a mentor and supervising partner to provide guidance and support throughout the year.
- Regular learning opportunities through our Elevate program, designed to develop our graduates and provide them with the skills and expertise to excel.
- Opportunities to participate in Pro Bono, Industry group and Smarter Law initiatives
- Ongoing feedback, both formal and informal.
- The opportunity to immerse yourself in our great culture and have fun!
Smarter Law
We’re renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. This includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
Visit our website to read more about how our graduates can get involved in Legal Operations.
Culture and working environment
We are well known in the market for having a great culture – which is warm and welcoming, innovative, inclusive and supportive. We aim to strike a healthy balance between working hard and maintaining a high level of professionalism with having fun. By having happy and engaged people, we ensure our clients also have a great experience. Our collegial culture, shaped by our Hallmarks, guides the way everyone at Hall & Wilcox works every day.
Our inclusive culture enables us to recognise and celebrate individual differences and create a workplace environment in which both individuals and groups feel welcome, respected and valued. The key focus includes our Reconciliation Action Plan to increase Indigenous employment and our ongoing commitment to flexibility, cultural diversity, disability, LGBTIQ+ and gender equality.
‘HW Evolve’ is a hybrid workplace where our people are encouraged and empowered to work flexibly both remotely and in the office. HW Evolve provides our people with the opportunity to experience the benefits of remote working balanced with the great benefits of being in the office including opportunities to connect, collaborate, learn and have fun.
How to apply
To apply for a Law Graduate position commencing in late February 2023 please click the apply button below. Applications close Sunday 4 September 2022.
If you have any queries about our Graduate Program please contact Gilda Carter, Senior National Early Careers Advisor (02) 8267 3845 or gilda.carter@hallandwilcox.com.au
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
Reviews
As a law graduate this heavily depends on which rotation you are in. Some practice areas are busier than others
I work in a mostly supportive role on complex legal matters. I am entrusted with drafting important court documents and correspondence, conducting research and preparing evidence.
Drafting and amending emails, internal documents and court documents. Research into specific areas of law related to disputes.
About the employer
Hall & Wilcox
4.5
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
Launching your career with us means working with industry experts, while making meaningful contributions to our clients and community.
Pros and cons of working at Hall & Wilcox
Pros
The firm has wonderful mentors who care for the professional growth and personal well-being of team members. Everyone's contributions are highly valued.
Super structured, comprehensive and continuous.
I never have to work overtime – the firm is committed to preserving work/life balance.
Even as a graduate, I can work from home. I generally spend 1-2 days at home, which is the norm for most employees (obviously some more, some less, I just prefer to be in office).
The workplace culture is very inclusive, and I really feel like part of a team.
Cons
The salary could be higher in comparison to other graduate cohorts.
The very occasional disconnect between partners and lawyers about workflows and opportunities for work.
Some teams are better than others at training and getting grads involved.
The entire office hotdesks (there are no private offices) and sometimes getting a seat in the office can be tricky.
From a graduate perspective, progression in the firm is not yet clear.