Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills Law Graduate Program
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job
- Apply by 1 Jul 2018
Commencing in September, you'll get a great understanding of how we go about meeting the needs of our clients.
Our graduate program is designed to:
- Prepare you to become an exceptional lawyer
- Ease the transition from university to work
- Provide you with a range of legal experience
- Teach you more than just technical skills
Skills and Responsibilities
- Completion of law degree or equivalent qualification by September 2018
- Commitment to delivering excellent client service through understanding the client context, building relationships, and taking a commercial approach
- Ability to build effective relationships with individuals and groups across the office to support the delivery of outcomes
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia and be able to commence full time employment in September 2018.
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.