2027 Brisbane Lawyer Development Program

2027 Brisbane Lawyer Development Program

• 493073

• Brisbane

• Graduates

• Full time

About Corrs

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We’re known for delivering legal excellence, exceptional client service and outstanding results.

Through our long-term relationships with leading law firms across the world, we advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement.

At Corrs, you’ll enjoy the benefits of working alongside a high-performing team with a shared commitment to our culture of excellence, collaboration, commitment and respect.

For almost two centuries, we’ve been advising our clients on their most complex challenges. We’re the firm of choice for many of the world’s most significant organisations – from large corporations to governments, banks and financial sponsors.

What does Corrs look for?

We look for individuals who can make a positive contribution to the firm and help us in delivering legal excellence and outstanding client service. In exchange for your energy and commitment we’ll provide extraordinary learning and work opportunities.

Our success is based on the success of our people. We encourage individuals to play to their strengths and we bring our diverse and talented lawyers together to create top-performing teams.

We want people who bring out the best in those around them, work well in a team, and take pride in their work and achievements. We assess against a broad criteria, which considers business and commercial acumen, initiative, ethical behaviour, previous employment, legal excellence, a commitment to commercial law, energy and drive, involvement in community life and strong interpersonal skills.

Lawyer Development Program

The Lawyer Development Program is designed for graduates in the formative stage of their career. It aims to build the capabilities and relationships that will drive career progression and underpin future successes, as rapidly as possible. Unique features of the program include:

• Mentor partner – Each graduate is allocated a mentor partner (in most cases their supervising partner in their first rotation) who remains in this role throughout the program and potentially beyond. This will build a personal and enduring relationship that transcends everyday transactional work. Graduates will also be supported in each rotation by a supervising partner and SA/SC who will source meaningful and challenging work.
• 12 x 6 x 6 rotation structure – The first practice group rotation is 12-months to ensure graduates have time to learn on the job and build strong capabilities and relationships in their first year. In the second year, when graduates have an increased level of experience and confidence, they will complete two 6-month rotations in order to gain exposure and build relationships across different groups.
• Formal learning – The program incorporates comprehensive formal learning opportunities including our national Graduate Academy, local Graduate Orientation, practical legal training with the College of Law, practice group induction sessions, and the national Legal Excellence program.

Should you have any queries, please contact Angela Fitton on +61 7 3228 9452 or [email protected]