Hall & Wilcox
Brisbane Seasonal Clerkship Program (Nov 2024)
Perth
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 70,000 - 75,000 / Year
- 10-20 vacancies
- Apply by 9 Aug 2024
- Start date 17 Nov 2024 - 21 Jun 2025
About the Seasonal Clerkship Program
- Three week clerkship program in either Summer 2024 or Winter 2025
- Exposure to real work on real files for great clients
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
- Genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion across the Firm
On commencement, you participate in an induction program designed to provide an understanding of who we are, our clients, the work we do and how we do it.
You will be assigned to one practice group for your clerkship and have an allocated support network at all levels for guidance and support throughout your clerkship.
In addition to on-the-job learning, you will benefit from lunchtime partner connect sessions where you will hear their personal story and learn about different areas of practice.
Your role
You will complete a broad range of tasks, such as conducting research, reviewing and presenting documents, attending client meetings, court hearings, mediations and settlements, as well as shadowing partners and lawyers in client meetings. You will receive regular feedback during your clerkship as well as a formal feedback session at the conclusion of the program.
About Hall & Wilcox
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of around 1100 people, including over 130 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
- Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
- Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024
- Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) since 2018
Our graduate program was included as one of the Fast Movers in GradAustralia's Top 100 Graduate Employers of 2023!
Our Culture
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.
We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better and faster.
At Hall & Wilcox, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
Our recruitment process
We review applications in a different manner; candidate details such as name, address, gender and secondary school will remain anonymous to us while we review your application. We do this with the goal of eliminating any unconscious or hidden bias that may exist in our review of clerkship applications.
How to apply/pre-register
Click the apply button below, or contact our Early Careers team with any queries relating to our Seasonal Clerkship Program.
Applications for our 2024/2025 Seasonal Clerkship Program close at 5.00 pm AEST on Friday 9 August 2024.
For more information about our Seasonal Clerkship Program please visit our website.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice
- Bachelor or higher
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.