Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills Brisbane 2019/20 Vacation Clerkship
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Opportunity details
- Internship
- $45,000 - $49,999 / Year
- $45,000 - $49,999
- 25-30 vacancies
- Apply by 1 Apr 2019
We encourage students to participate in our vacation clerkship program and we fill the majority of our graduate positions through this program. As a vacation clerk, you will be given extensive training on all aspects of the firm, drafting and research skills.
Our structured graduate program is designed to provide the best foundation for your future success, wherever your career takes you. Graduates will have three rotations in different practice groups. During each rotation, graduates are assigned a supervising partner and buddy. A learning and development program also supports the on-the-job learning to help you to develop your leadership, business development, negotiation and presentation skills. Herbert Smith Freehills funds and assists graduates at the firm who need to complete practical legal training to gain admission to practice.
About the employer
Herbert Smith Freehills AU
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the biggest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe.
Pros and cons of working at Herbert Smith Freehills AU
Pros
- The networks I am building from the amount of talented people I come into contact with - The steep learning curve; we are constantly being challenged and pushed - The branding associated with my workplace
The high calibre of the training you receive and the respect you are treated with by all staff.
Working on great matters with great people.
I am empowered to grow and take responsibility right from the get-go. There are numerous opportunities for mentoring and development, both legally and commercially.
Working with the best minds in the legal industry and working with sophisticated clients.
Cons
The long hours and high pressure environment.
Hours can be long when busy.
Sometimes the hierarchy can mean work is not provided to you in the most timely way.
Irregular hours and lack of control of workflow.
Sometimes there are long hours and late nights but that is to be expected when working at a top tier commercial law firm.