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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:

DateActivity
Monday, 3 July 2023 Applications open at 9am
Friday, 28 July 2023 Applications close at 5pm
Monday, 11 September 2023Offers 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

DateActivity
Monday 17 July 2023Applications open at 9am
Friday 11 August 2023Applications close at 5pm
Wednesday 11 October 2023Offers 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:

DateActivity
Wednesday, 18 October 2023Offers 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:

DateActivity
Monday 26 June 2023 9amApplications Open
Sunday 30 July 2023 5pmApplications Close
Friday 15 September from 9amOffers 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.

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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