Important dates
2023 Summer Clerkship Program
Applications for the 2023 Summer Clerkship Program have now closed.
HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the Uniform Clerkship Scheme and key dates for this are as follows:
Date | Activity |
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Monday, 3 July 2023 | Applications open at 9am |
Friday, 28 July 2023 | Applications close at 5pm |
Monday, 11 September 2023 | Offers to be released at 9am |
HWL Ebsworth Brisbane recruits for our Graduate programs through our Seasonal Winter and Summer Clerkship Programs.
2023 Summer Clerkship and 2024 Winter Clerkship Program
2023 Summer Clerkship and 2024 Winter Clerkship Programs are now closed.
HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the QLS seasonal clerkship and graduate recruitment guidelines.
Please note the following key dates
Date | Activity |
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Monday 17 July 2023 | Applications open at 9am |
Friday 11 August 2023 | Applications close at 5pm |
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Offers released at 9am |
For any Clerkship queries, please email Brisbane.Applications@hwle.com.au.
2024 Graduate Program
HWL Ebsworth is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2024 Graduate Program within our Canberra office.
We are looking for final year law students or recent graduates with different strengths and attributes that will continue to add to our down to earth, no-fuss culture. Those who are self-motivated, keen to learn, have an ability to adapt to changing priorities and have excellent communication skills will succeed.
Our carefully tailored Graduate Program will run for 12 months commencing in early February 2024. You will experience two rotations in different practice groups and be supported to complete your PLT during the program, alongside your cohort of peers.
To be eligible for the program you will have finished your law degree or will be finishing before February 2024.
To apply please email a copy of your resume and academic transcript along with any additional supporting documentation that you would like us to consider to canberra.applications@hwle.com.au
2023 Summer Clerkship Program
Applications for our 2023 Summer Clerkship Program are now closed.
For any Clerkship queries, please email npeters@hwle.com.au
2023/24 Seasonal Clerkship Program
Applications for our 2023/24 Melbourne Seasonal Clerkship Programs are now closed.
Please note the following key dates:
Date | Activity |
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Wednesday, 18 October 2023 | Offers released at 10am |
2024/25 Seasonal Clerkship Program
Applications for our 2024/25 Melbourne Seasonal Clerkship Programs will open in July 2024. HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the Law Institute of Victoria Clerkship and Graduate Program Guidelines.
Aimed at penultimate year law students, our 3 week program gives you hands on legal experience and a placement in one of our practice groups, with the option of completing this in either summer or winter.
Students must have full working rights through Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. For any Clerkship queries, please email: clerkapplications@hwle.com.au
2024 Graduate Program
Market applications for our 2024 Graduate Program are now closed.
2025 Graduate Program
Those who complete a 2024/25 seasonal clerkship with us will be eligible to be considered for a position in our graduate program.
If additional recruitment is required, we will open market application in 2024 in line with the Law Institute of Victoria Clerkship and Graduate Program Guidelines.
The program is open to students studying a relevant law degree who are either in their final year or eligible to commence as a graduate in February 2025.
Students must have full working rights through Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
For any Graduate queries, please email hrapplications@hwle.com.au.
2023 Summer Clerkship Program & 2024 Winter Clerkship Program
Applications for the 2023 Summer Clerkship Program and 2024 Winter Clerkship Program are now closed.
HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the WA Blackstone Law Society recruitment guidelines.
Please note the following key dates:
Date | Activity |
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Monday 26 June 2023 9am | Applications Open |
Sunday 30 July 2023 5pm | Applications Close |
Friday 15 September from 9am | Offers to be released |
For any Clerkship or Graduate Program queries, please contact perth.applications@hwle.com.au.
2024 Graduate Program
Applications for the 2024 Perth Graduate Program are closed.
2024 Graduate Program
Applications for our 2024 Graduate Program are now closed.
HWL Ebsworth follows the Law Society of NSW Guidelines in regards to recruitment.
For any Graduate queries, please email NSWGraduate@hwle.com.au.
2023 Summer Clerkship Program
Applications for our 2023 Summer Clerkship Program are now closed.
For any Clerkship queries, please email NSWClerkship@hwle.com.au.
GRADCONNECTION TOP 10
HWL Ebsworth is proud to be recognised as a top 10 finalist in the GradConnection Top 100 list for “Most Popular Law Graduate Employers” across Australia.
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.