At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our four-week program to kickstart your legal career with tailored learning and real-world insights.
- Company: Hall & Wilcox, a diverse and inclusive law firm committed to community and well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy free daily breakfast, social events, and a supportive culture while you learn.
- Other info: No prior experience needed; applications close April 18, 2027.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.
- Qualifications: Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and studying law in your second year.
The predicted salary is between 28.8 - 35.2 $ per hour.
Four week full-time program
- Tailored learning and career development program
- Free daily breakfast and office social events
Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and well-being, and pro bono and community.
About the First Nations Pathway Program
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 our offices, our First Nations Pathway Program is designed to kick start your legal career. The paid program runs for four weeks in either June 2027 or November 2027. It will provide First Nations university law students with a realistic insight into life at Hall & Wilcox. You will participate in a tailored program that will provide understanding of who we are, our clients, the work we do and how we do it. The First Nations Pathway Program will provide you with an opportunity to be exposed to a broad range of work while receiving regular feedback.
About you
To be eligible for our First Nations Pathway Program you must:
- be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- be a permanent resident of Australia;
- be currently studying a law degree and in at least your second year;
- be motivated and eager to continually learn and develop;
- have a passion and drive for a career in law.
No prior work experience is required.
About us
At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver 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. We are known for having a great culture that puts people first. A culture where our purpose and values - our Hallmarks - are lived, not laminated. We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re famous for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.
Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Early Careers team. Applications for our 2027 First Nations Pathway Program close at 11:59 pm on April 18, 2027.
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