Important dates
Applications for the Adelaide 2022 Summer Clerkship Program will open at 9am on Monday 6 July 2022 and will close at 5pm on Friday 29 July 2022 in line with the Uniform Clerkship Scheme.
The 2022 Summer Clerkship Program will take place in mid-November over a 4-week period. The program is designed for final year students who are seeking to undertake a 1-year Graduate Program and complete their Practical Legal Training in 2023.
Please contact Sarah Shepherdson or Serena Smallbone at adelaide.applications@hwle.com.au with any queries.
2022 Summer Clerkship Program
Applications for the 2022 Brisbane Summer Clerkship Program will open soon.
HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the QLS seasonal clerkship and graduate recruitment guidelines.
Please note the following key dates:
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 18 July 2022 | Applications open at 9am |
| Friday 12 August 2022 | Applications close at 5pm |
| Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Offers released at 9am |
For any Clerkship queries, please email Brisbane.Applications@hwle.com.au.
2022 Graduate Program
Applications for the 2022 Canberra Graduate Program are now closed.
For any Graduate queries, please email HRApplications@hwle.com.au.
2022 Summer Clerkship Program
Applications for the 2022 Hobart Summer Clerkship Program are now open.
Applications will close at Sunday 10 July 2022.
For any Clerkship queries, please email npeters@hwle.com.au.
2022/23 Clerkship Program
Applications for the 2022/23 Melbourne Clerkship Program will open soon.
HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the Law Institute of Victoria Clerkship guidelines.
Please note the following key dates:
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 4 July 2022 | Applications open at 9.00am |
| Sunday 14 August 2022 | Applications close at 11.59pm |
| Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Offers made to successful candidates |
*Please note, we will be running a 2022 Summer Program and 2023 Winter Program
For any Clerkship queries, please email ClerkApplications@hwle.com.au.
2023 Graduate Program
Applications for the 2023 Melbourne Graduate Program will open soon.
HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the Law Institute of Victoria Clerkship guidelines.
Please note the following key dates:
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Thursday 11 August 2022 | Applications open at 10.00am |
| Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Applications close at 11.59am |
| Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Offers made to successful candidates |
For any Graduate queries, please email HRApplications@hwle.com.au.
2022 Summer Clerkship Program & 2023 Winter Clerkship Program
Applications for the 2022 Summer Clerkship Program and 2023 Winter Clerkship Program are now open.
HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the WA Blackstone Law Society recruitment guidelines.
Click here to apply.
Please note the following key dates:
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday 27 June 2022 | Applications open at 9am |
| Sunday 31 July 2022 | Applications close at 5.00pm |
| Friday 16 September 2022 | Offers to be released at 9.00am |
For any Clerkship or Graduate Program queries, please contact perth.applications@hwle.com.au.
2022 Summer Clerkship
Applications for the 2022 Sydney Summer Clerkship Program will be accepted, pursuant with the Law Society of NSW Guidelines.
Please click here to apply.
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday, 6 June | Applications for Summer Clerkship positions open |
| Sunday, 10 July | Applications for Summer Clerk positions close at midnight |
| Wednesday, 14 September | Offers for Summer Clerkship positions can be made |
| Thursday, 15 September | Offers for Summer Clerkship positions must be accepted or declined by 5.00pm |
For any Clerkship queries, please email NSWClerkship@hwle.com.au.
2023 Graduate Program
Applications for the 2023 Graduate Program in both our Sydney and Norwest Offices are open.
Please note to be eligible for our Program you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Finished your degree or will finish before March 2023;
• Practical Legal Training (PLT) has not commenced or been completed;
• Not yet admitted;
• Australian Citizen or permanent resident.
If you meet the above criteria, please click here to apply.
For any Graduate queries, please email NSWGraduate@hwle.com.au.
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Clerkship programs
HWL Ebsworth's Clerkship Program is structured to present you with hands-on experiences and training to develop your legal skills and knowledge whilst offering the chance to network with a range of practitioners throughout the firm. You will be exposed to a broad range of work within your designated Practice Groups and we will have the opportunity to get to know you on both a personal and professional level.
Upon the commencement of your Clerkship, you will be paired with a Supervising Partner and a Mentor who will guide, support and develop you throughout your placement and deliver comprehensive feedback at the conclusion of your time with the firm. You will participate in a customised induction program that will assist in familiarising you with our systems, processes and values and you will be welcomed as a valued member of our national team.
Graduate & traineeship programs
Through our Graduate and Trainee Program, you will be provided with an opportunity to gain exposure to key practice areas across the firm, including a variety of transactional and litigious work, to assist you in determining your direction post Admission.
You will immediately become an important member of our team, assisting in a range of areas including drafting, court attendances, client interaction and legal research. You will have an opportunity to practice in different technical and industry groups, work with partners and solicitors from across our Australian offices, develop an understanding of the vital importance of client relationship management, and undergo internal and external professional development activities to assist you in enriching your legal knowledge.