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HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Law

At HWL Ebsworth we believe in investing in our people from the very beginning of their careers. We see the Graduate program as the start of that investment, where we are committed to nurturing and supporting our employees to reach their full potential as lawyers. 

We don’t just say this, we prove it by supporting our Graduates through to partnership through our meritocracy approach. We have the lowest ratio of solicitors to partners than any other Australian law firm. That's why we are different.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a firm that is dynamic, forward-thinking and continues to experience substantial growth in the legal industry, this is an excellent opportunity to launch your legal career.

Recruitment Process

Note: In the relevant state, we follow the QLS, LIV, LSNSW and Uniform Clerkship Scheme guidelines

Stage 1: Application

To apply for a Clerkship or Graduate program, you will be required to complete the online Application Form. Please attach a copy of your academic transcript and CV along with any additional supporting documentation that you would like us to consider. You will also be asked to answer several short-response questions. The information provided will allow us to obtain an overview of your skills, your previous experiences and your suitability for the Clerkship/Graduate Program.

Stage 2: Application Screening
Our Talent team will review your application against several predefined selection criteria to allow each applicant the opportunity to be assessed equally and objectively. 

Stage 3: Information & Assessment Centre
This will encompass both individual and group-based activities designed to assess your analytical, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills, and will run for approximately three hours. You will have the opportunity to meet with partners, solicitors and previous clerks/grads of the firm.

Stage 4: Interview
This stage will involve an individual interview with the selection panel to enable a final consideration of your knowledge and cultural alignment with HWL Ebsworth. 

Stage 5: Offer  
Successful candidates will be notified by our Talent team. Upon acceptance of a verbal offer, a written offer will be provided to the successful candidate.

What we're looking for

At HWL Ebsworth we believe in investing in our people from the very beginning of their careers. We see the Graduate program as the start of that investment, where we are committed to nurturing and supporting our employees to reach their full potential as lawyers. We don’t just say this, we prove it by supporting our Graduates through to partnership. That's why we are different.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a firm that is dynamic, forward thinking and continues to experience substantial growth in the legal industry, this is an excellent opportunity to launch your legal career.

Remuneration & Career Growth

Rotations:

In our Clerkship program you will be aligned to a specific practice group and in our Graduate Program you will rotate through 2-3 depending on your location.

Benefits:

  • Work-life balance - one of the lowest billable targets compared to other law firms and working Australian hours
  • Career progression - due to HWLE's mix of clientele, junior staff have the ability to take on more responsibility, sooner
  • Variety of clients - work on mum & dad businesses through to ASX listed companies
  • Firm-funded Practical Legal Training (PLT) or Supervised Legal Training (SLT)
  • Pro-bono work opportunities
  • 180-day planning sessions and career discussions
  • Customised induction program
  • Social and networking events with your fellow colleagues, from Graduates through to Partners of the firm

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Adelaide, SA
  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Barton, ACT
  • Darwin, NT
  • Hobart, TAS
  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Baulkham Hills, NSW
  • Perth, WA
  • Sydney, NSW
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
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Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice

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