- Four week paid program
- Exposure to real work on real files for great clients
- Opportunities to participate in Pro Bono, Industry group and Smarter Law initiatives
- Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
- Genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion across the Firm
What can we offer you?As a firm, we are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our people, our clients and our community. Part of building a more inclusive workplace future for all Australians is ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have opportunities to prosper and grow their careers.Available in all of our offices, our
First Nations Pathway Program is both informative and fun. The paid program runs for four weeks in either June 2024 or November 2024. It will provide
First Nations university law students with a realistic insight into life at Hall & Wilcox.You will have the opportunity to work with capable and experienced people across all levels, and be directly involved in interesting legal work. The work will be of benefit to you, our clients and the firm. There will be a diverse range of learning opportunities, hands on practical legal experience and mentoring from experienced lawyers. Dependant on the practice area you are assigned, you will gain experience in:
- Legal research tasks;
- Preparing court documents for litigated matters;
- Drafting correspondence; and
- Attending client meetings.
Program eligibilityTo be eligible for our
First Nations Pathway Program you must:
- Be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- Be a permanent resident of Australia;
- Be currently studying a law degree;
- Be motivated and eager to continually learn and develop; and
- Have a passion and drive for a career in law.
No prior work experience is required.
Who are we?Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of more than 1000 people, including over 130 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.Some of our recent awards and citations include:
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
- Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards;
- Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024;
- Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023; and
- Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards.
Culture and working environmentWe are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as .We are also renowned for , which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better and faster.For more information about Hall & Wilcox please visit our
How to applyTo apply for a
First Nations Pathway Program position please click the apply button below.If you have any queries in relation to the program please contact Gilda Carter at or Sarah Parsons at .
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