wilson/ryan/grose Lawyers Graduate Programs & Internships

Law

wilson/ryan/grose has been serving the needs of Queenslanders for over 130 years. With offices located in Townsville and Maroochydore, they are committed to the people and communities of regional Queensland and provide experienced and specialised advice in a wide range of legal matters. That regional focus means they understand the difficulties and opportunities faced by their clients, which may differ to those from more metropolitan areas.

The Firm embraces new technology and continues to develop specialist legal knowledge. The Firm has complementary expertise as required by diverse commercial clients. They handle complex matters and participate in the Queensland Law Society’s Specialist Accreditation Programmes.

They remain at the forefront of the provision of legal professional services and the Firm has a reputation throughout the State as a trusted advisor to their clients. They have a network of lawyers who work collaboratively to provide holistic advice in complex legal matters and give their clients the most effective solution for their needs.

They work with a wide range of clients from private individuals, small businesses and property investors to large commercial developers, corporate entities, institutional bodies and government authorities. Their history means they have long and trusted relationships with business, government and professional consultancy providers which assist them in providing relevant, up to date advice to their clients.

To help build on their history and to continue their growth into the future, they need confident, insightful and committed individuals to join their team. They value their team members and provide support to their individual pursuits both in and out of the office.

Apply now for their Law Graduate Program, designed to introduce you to the Firm and its culture. Their Law Graduate Program will provide you with valuable insight and training in a legal environment.
You will have the opportunity to work with senior professionals and their clients, and to be part of a team assisting with real legal issues.

Recruitment Process

Send in an application that includes a cover letter, CV and a copy of your official academic record. Hot tip: make sure you carefully proofread your application before hitting send! Ask a friend or colleague to review your application with fresh eyes.
You will then be contacted by phone to set up an interview.
Interviews can be face-to-face, via Teams or over the phone.
The interview process usually involves two of the Firm's Partners.
Interview questions vary depending on the position and area of law.
All applicants are advised of the outcome of their application once the interview process has been completed, whether successful or not.

Remuneration & Career Growth

We value our team members and provide support to your pursuits, both in and out of the office. Our goal is to help you carve out your own career path, which is complemented by our comprehensive induction program, on the job training & participation in professional development opportunities.

Diversity, fairness and inclusion are important values to us, and are factors taken into consideration in our decision-making processes. We also value and support community endeavours where we can make a positive difference in the community through regular charity and industry events.

What can we offer you?

Fantastic work culture & social atmosphere
Various client social events & networking opportunities
Opportunity to give back to the community through pro-bono & charity work
Emphasis on work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
Modern IT facilities and paperless practice
Real-life training and skills development
Ongoing technical, personal and professional development opportunities
Mentoring and support
Supportive, innovative and collaborative team environment
Great opportunities for career growth
Free lunches for work-related meetings
Discounted health care benefits

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score

4.5

Overall score based on 16 reviews

They Score Best in…

8.6

Culture

8.7

Satisfaction

8.4

Management

8.7

Recruitment

What Graduates Say About Them

The best thing about working at WRG is the people. We have an intelligent, friendly and supportive team who always make you feel at home. We also work with a wide range of clients who present new and interesting legal problems every day.
Great opportunities to be mentored by the Partners and the senior personnel at the firm, who all stand by the values of the firm and lead from the top.
The expertise of your colleagues is considerable and presents an enriching environment to develop good habits, skills, and knowledge in practice.
The best thing about working at WRG is the environment and people. The team here is filled with people from many different walks of life who are intelligent, welcoming, and committed to doing the best work for themselves and their clients. The workgroup teams are extremely supportive and will assist graduates in their legal development and careers.
The firm is extremely resourceful and offers every opportunity to gain further training and/or make new connections to benefit personal and professional goals.

One downside of working at WRG as a graduate is you generally work in one or two areas of law. Those areas of law are very broad, however, if you want to be a generalist lawyer it doesn't give you that experience. 
Your exposure to different areas of law outside your main practice area is limited.
A downside of working at WRG is that there is little to no opportunity to work in or experience different areas once you are employed in a particular area.
Law can be competitive and you are constantly being compared to others in the workplace.
Adjusting from university life to work life (not specific to my company).

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