Harwood Andrews is a local law firm of talented individuals who pride themselves on their specialist legal knowledge and expertise in the following areas:
· Commercial law
· Dispute resolution and litigation
· Planning and environment
· Property law
· Employment law and OH&S
· Family Law
· Wills and Estates
· Agribusiness
· Building and Construction
We are a law firm with offices in both Geelong and Melbourne and believe that making the right connections with each other, our clients and the broader community will create a future in which individuals, businesses and governments thrive when connected with our judgement and expertise.
We have a focus on service:
Connectedness Seeds Greatness: Anchored in our ethos is a purpose of belonging for our clients, community and staff it is this intersection where partnership and collaboration rejuvenate our clients and community to a greater state.
Approachable Aptitude: We are a firm comprising good-natured, knowledge-hungry, lateral thinking and transformative-focused individuals.
Avenues for Solutions: Gaining trust and creating partnerships flows from knowing more than just the law. It’s immersing ourselves in each client’s situation to deliver commercially cutting-edge and pragmatic advice
CLERKS
Our seasonal clerkship program will provide you with the opportunity to taste life at Harwood Andrews and experience the inner workings at our firm. It is a great opportunity to gain a valuable insight into the firm’s culture and to work closely with our team of lawyers across a range of practice areas. Our aim is to offer you a well-rounded learning experience. We offer clerkships in July and December of each year.
The three-week program will provide you with a snapshot of the type of work we do here and the clients we work with.
At the commencement of your seasonal clerkship, you will be introduced to your buddy, who will be one of our Graduates or a junior lawyer. Your buddy will provide guidance and support to you to ensure that your clerkship with our firm is both rewarding and a positive learning experience.
To be eligible to apply for a seasonal clerkship you must be in your final or penultimate year of study. Students who have already completed their law degrees are also welcome to apply.
At Harwood Andrews, we are committed to diversity and our aim is to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone has a sense of belonging.
WHEN TO APPLY :
We accept applications from final year students.
KEY DATES :
Applications are now open.
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 11 August 2024.
Market offers for traineeships will be made on or after 16 October 2024.
GRADUATE PROGRAM:
Our graduate program provides a well rounded program which focuses on advancing both your business skills and legal knowledge.
We are looking for future leaders of the firm who
share our client focus;
can demonstrate an understanding of the commerciality of business;
have a collaborative and innovative approach to business;
can apply themselves in a dynamic environment;
has strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
are hungry to succeed;
Our graduate program runs for 12 months in our Geelong office. In addition to in-house training and mentoring you will also participate in the College of Law program on a part time basis which will assist you in meeting the required competencies for admission to practice.
We usually offer a rotation in two of our practice areas. You will be provided with a direct supervisor/mentor who is usually a senior lawyer practising in one of those practice areas.
At Harwood Andrews, we are committed to diversity and our aim is to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone has a sense of belonging.
We prefer applications from final year students.
KEY DATES :
Applications open 10am Thursday 8 August 2024 and close 11:59pm on Wednesday 21 August 2024.
Offers for traineeships will be made on or after 2 October 2024.
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