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Why become part of Jackson McDonald?

It’s not easy choosing the right firm to start your legal career.  How do you differentiate the firms through all of the same-same marketing material?   

We’d love for you to get to know us and our people more.  As a starting point, we’ll tell you about the values that drive us.  If they resonate with you, we should chat: 

• We value the human experience through culture and values.
• We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves seriously.
• We value the role of lawyers in upholding the rule of law and creating client solutions that matter.
• We value authenticity.
• We value lifelong learning.
• We value contribution to our community.

What can you expect when you join us?

Unlike most other law firms, we assign our graduates to a practice area from Day 1, so you are part of a team straight away.  You will be given lots of opportunities to contribute to client outcomes straight from the get-go. 

Being part of a multi-sector law firm, you will be exposed to a variety of legal work. Our partners are focused on cross-practice collaboration, so you will always get various opportunities to hone your commercial judgement and deepen your understanding of the legal concepts and their application in practice. We will also progressively upskill you in the business of law.

We will support you to complete your PLT with The Piddington Society.  We have chosen Piddington as our graduates’ PLT provider to deliver training focussed on building your practical skills and confidence, as well as welcoming you into the collegial network of the legal profession in Western Australia.

You will also have opportunities to participate in our partnership programs with Law Access and Curtin Tax Clinic as well as be eligible for secondment opportunities.

We only have one intake per year.  When you join us, you will be part of a hand-picked cohort of smart law graduates who will benefit from a shared learning journey. 

Next Steps

At Jackson McDonald, we value intellectual rigour and commitment to continuous learning as we want our clients and people to work with the best. To join us as a graduate in 2025, please send your CV and your most recent academic transcript by clicking Apply Now.

At Jackson McDonald, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community. Please contact our People & Development team if you require a modification to the online application process due to a disability by emailing recruitment@jacmac.com.au 

We do things differently. If we think you are the right person we won't wait for ‘offers’ day!  We will make you an offer.