Graduate Centre

Important dates

Applications for the 2021 Summer Clerkship Program are now open to final year students who will be graduating prior to February 2022, please click here to apply.

Please note the following key dates:
Applications open: 9am Monday 5 July 2021
Applications close: 5pm Friday 30 July 2021

The 2021 Summer Clerkship Program will be held for 4 weeks from mid-November 2021. The program is designed for final year students who are seeking to complete their Practical Legal Training in 2022.

2021 Summer Clerkship Program

Applications for the 2021 Summer Clerkship Program are now open to penultimate year students who will be graduating prior to February 2023, please click here to apply.

Please note the following key dates:

DateActivity
9am Monday 5 July 2021Applications open
5pm Friday 13 August 2021Applications close

For any Clerkship queries, please email Brisbane.Applications@hwle.com.au.

2022 Graduate Program

Applications for the 2022 Canberra Graduate Program will open on Monday 26 July 2021.

Applications are open to those who have recently graduated or who will have completed their law degree before the commencement of the program in February 2022.

We will also consider applications from those candidates who have already completed their GDLP, but haven’t been admitted as a solicitor.

Please note the following key dates:

DateActivity
Monday 26 July 2021Applications Open
Sunday 5 September 2021Applications Close
Thursday 16 September & Friday 17 September 2021
Panel Interviews

For any Graduate queries, please email HRApplications@hwle.com.au.

2021 Summer Clerkship Program

Applications for the 2021 Hobart Summer Clerkship Program are now open. Please click here to apply.

Applications will close at midnight Sunday 11 July 2021.

For any Clerkship queries, please email npeters@hwle.com.au.

2022 Clerkship Program

Applications for the 2022 Melbourne Clerkship Program are now open, please click here to apply.

Please note the following key dates:

DateActivity
Monday 28 June 2021Applications Open
Sunday 15 August 2021Applications Close
Monday 23 August 2021HR will contact candidates from this date
Tuesday 28 September & Wednesday 29 September 2021Information & Assessment Centres
Wednesday 6 October - Friday 8 October 2021Panel Interviews
Wednesday 20 October 2021Offers made to successful candidates

*Please note, we will be running a 2021 Summer Program and 2022 Winter Program

For any Clerkship queries, please email ClerkApplications@hwle.com.au.

2022 Graduate Program

Applications for the 2022 Melbourne Graduate Program will open Tuesday 10 August 2021, pursuant with the LIV Traineeship Guidelines. Please note the following key dates:

DateActivity
Tuesday 10 August 2021Applications Open
Monday 30 August 2021Applications Close
Monday 6 September 2021HR will contact candidates from this date
Tuesday 14 September 2021Information & Assessment Centres
Tuesday 21 September - Thursday 23 September 2021Panel Interviews
Tuesday 5 October 2021Offers made to successful candidates

For any Graduate queries, please email HRApplications@hwle.com.au.

Applications for the Perth 2022 Law Graduate Program and the Summer 2021 and Winter 2022 Clerkship Program are now open.

Applications for 2022 Law Graduate positions are open to final year students and students who have just gradated, who are available to commence a Law Graduate position in March 2022. To apply for our Law Graduate program, please click here.

Applications for a Clerkship position (Summer 2021 and Winter 2022) are open to penultimate year students who will be ready to commence a Law Graduate position in 2023. To apply for our Clerkship program, please click here.

DatesActivity
Monday 28 June 2021Applications open
Sunday 1 August 2021Applications close at 5.00pm
Monday 23 August 2021Interviews to commence
Friday 17 September 2021Offers to be released at 9.00am

For any queries, please contact perth.applications@hwle.com.au.

2021 Summer Clerkship Program

Applications for the 2021 Sydney Summer Clerkship Program are now closed.

HWL Ebsworth recruits in line with the NSW Law Society Guidelines. 

For any Clerkship queries, please email NSWclerkship@hwle.com.au.

DateActivity
Tuesday 8 June 2021Applications for Summer Clerkships open
Sunday 4 July 2021Applications for Summer Clerkship positions close at midnight
Wednesday 15 September 2021Offers for Summer Clerkships can be made
Thursday 16 September 2021Offers for Summer Clerkships must be accepted or declined by 5.00pm

2022 Graduate Program

Applications for the 2022 Sydney Graduate Program are now closed.

For any Graduate queries, please email NSWGraduate@hwle.com.au.

DateActivity
Monday 1 MarchApplications for Graduate positions open
Sunday 11 AprilApplications for Graduate positions close at 5.00pm
Monday 3 MayInterviews for Graduate positions commence
Friday 4 JuneOffers for Graduate positions can be made
Friday 11 JuneOffers for Graduate positions must be accepted or declined by 5.00pm

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.

Workshops & training

We recognise the importance of gaining exposure to a broad range of legal activities at this early stage of your legal career. Our Clerkship program has been developed to offer this by providing you with direct involvement in actual client matters, as well as technical and practice management training sessions.

Operational activities may include attending external and/or client meetings, drafting a piece of advice and/or agreement, assisting with due diligence, attending settlements, research tasks and attending Court. Other training areas and practice management workshops may focus on client management, negotiation skills and technical skills, and will be accompanied by career information sessions.

At HWL Ebsworth we believe that a healthy balance between work and personal life is crucial. During your Clerkship, you will experience what it is like to be an employee of HWL Ebsworth and you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of social and networking events hosted by the firm.

Application process

To apply for a Clerkship, you will be required to complete the online Application Form which will be made available on this page under the relevant city heading. Please attach a copy of your academic transcript along with any additional supporting documentation that you would like us to consider. The information provided will allow us to obtain an overview of your skills, your previous experiences and your suitability for the Clerkship Program.

Please note that applications will only be accepted from recent law graduates or students completing their degree in the year of the Clerkship.

All enquiries about the program can be emailed to clerkapplications@hwle.com.au

Recruitment process

Stage One – Application Shortlisting
The selection panel will review your application against a number of predefined selection criteria to allow each applicant the opportunity to be assessed equally and objectively. Candidates who are shortlisted will progress to Stage Two and will be invited to attend our Information & Assessment Centre.

Stage Two – Information & Assessment Centre
The Information & Assessment Centre 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 of the firm. Candidates who are successful in this stage will be invited to attend an interview.

Stage Three – Individual Interviews
This stage will involve an individual interview with the selection panel to enable a final consideration of your technical and cultural alignment with HWL Ebsworth.

Stage Four – Offer of Clerkship
Successful candidates will be notified by Human Resources. Upon acceptance of a verbal offer, a written offer will be provided to the successful candidate.

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.

What can I expect?

After a detailed induction into the firm, a senior practitioner will be assigned to you as a mentor/supervisor. They will offer advice and coaching, identify potential areas of development and, most importantly, facilitate your growth throughout the Program.

We strongly recognise the importance of your early career experiences as foundation of your future legal career, and we ensure that you regularly receive constructive feedback from partners and solicitors in relation to the work performed. To assist you in the development of your career, we offer continuous professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Application process

Applications are open to recent graduates or those completing their degree in the year prior to the commencement of the program. To apply, you will be required to complete the online Application Form which will be made available on this page under the relevant City heading. Please attach a copy of your academic transcript along with any additional supporting documentation that you would like us to consider. The information provided will allow us to obtain an overview of your skills, your previous experiences and your suitability for the Graduate & Trainee Program.

Once you have submitted your Application Form you will be unable to make any amendments. All enquires about the program can be emailed to hrapplications@hwle.com.au.

Please note that applications will not be accepted in the form of resumes with accompanying cover letters.

Recruitment process

Stage One – Application Shortlisting
The selection panel will review your application against a number of predefined selection criteria to allow each applicant the opportunity to be assessed equally and objectively. Candidates who are shortlisted will progress to Stage Two and will be invited to attend our Information & Assessment Centre.

Stage Two – Information & Assessment Centre
The Information & Assessment Centre 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 graduates / trainees of the firm. Candidates who are successful in this stage will be invited to attend an interview.

Stage Three – Individual Interviews
This stage will involve an individual interview with the selection panel to enable a final consideration of your technical and cultural alignment with HWL Ebsworth.

Stage Four – Graduate / Trainee Offer
Successful candidates will be notified by Human Resources. Upon acceptance of a verbal offer, a written offer will be provided to the successful candidate.

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