2022 Melbourne Graduate Program null

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have new opportunities to join our March graduate program commencing in March 2022.

Our graduate program gives you the chance to start shaping your future and hone your skills in a range of practice areas, providing you with broad-based training and ensuring that you are ready to become a qualified solicitor.

You'll rotate through three distinct practice areas for six months each and will be assigned a partner and buddy for support.

You'll get the opportunity to submit practice area preferences before every rotation, enabling you to tailor your graduate program to your specific interests. You can also discuss your preferences with our dedicated Graduate Recruitment team. If you are interested in broadening your skills further, you can also apply to complete an international rotation or a rotation through our Digital Law Group or our Legal Operations team.

Just tell us what you need - Support and Training

We know that life in a commercial law firm can seem daunting, and we're here to provide you with all the support you need. Once you join, you'll benefit from a two-week induction, ongoing practice group training throughout each rotation, a solicitor assigned as your dedicated "buddy", regular feedback, plus extensive on-the-job support from solicitors, senior associates and partners.

We support graduates on their pathway to becoming solicitors by providing Practical Legal Training (PLT) and support through the admission process.

Once admitted, our Graduates will begin the second stage of their formal learning program – Advance. This program focused on the client, financial and people skills needed to take you to the next step of your career.

At different times throughout your career, you may feel like you need a new challenge or a change. This could mean developing new skills, setting a new direction or focus, starting a new role within the firm, or taking a short break. Pursuing a new path doesn't mean you have to close off others.

That is why we are committed to redefining how we invest in our people as they pursue diverse personal and professional pathways, both at Herbert Smith Freehills and beyond. Through our Career Pathways program, we will show you the countless personal and professional pathways that are available to you, both inside and outside the firm; demonstrate how you may be supported and rewarded as you develop a wide range of skills and pursue varied opportunities; and empower you to follow your own pathway, whatever that may be, with the firm's complete support.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

We recruit people with the desire and ability to be exceptional, commercial lawyers. This means that we look for more than just a great academic record and strong technical aptitude. We seek people who are curious, empathetic and understand the importance of building relationships with clients and colleagues. We also look for an international mindset and a desire to work within our global network, not just one office.

To be eligible to apply, candidates need to:

• Have recently completed an Australian Bachelor's degree in law or Juris Doctorate, or be in their final semester.
• Have working rights for Australia (eg a valid Graduate visa)
• Be able to commence full-time employment in March 2022