2026 Canberra Law Graduate Program

12 month graduate program in our Canberra officeThe opportunity to rotate through our Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT and Dispute Resolution - Public Law practice groupsHybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipmentExposure to real work on real files for great clientsLearning and career development programs including on the job training and our Future Skills program designed specifically for our graduatesOpportunities to participate in Pro Bono, Industry group and Smarter Law initiativesFree daily breakfast, office drinks and social eventsGenuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firmMore information about our HW benefits can be viewed here: About The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a law graduate to be exposed to work with the Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT and Dispute Resolution - Public Law practice groups in our Canberra office. You can expect to learn and gain experience across workers compensation including Commonwealth workers compensation, liability, recoveries and compulsory third party in Statutory Insurance - NSW/ACT and administrative law, privacy, information release and litigation in Dispute Resolution - Public Law.About Our Graduate ProgramOur graduate program is a priority for us because we recognise that today's law graduates are tomorrow's leaders of the firm. On commencement, you participate in a national induction program designed to provide an understanding of who we are, our clients, the work we do and how we do it. You will also have an allocated support network at all levels for guidance and support throughout your graduate year.About UsHall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. 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.Hear from our people about what it's like to work at HW: Some of our recent awards and citations include:Recognised as a Top 100 Graduate Employer with Prosple for 2025Recognised as a Top 25 Graduate Employer and a Top 10 Intern Program with the Australian Associate of Graduate Employment (AAGE) for 2025Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice AwardsRanked 7 th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law AwardsWorkplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks .We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.Apply nowLet's connect. Click apply to submit your application.At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We are also 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 our Early Careers team, for a confidential discussion.We review graduate applications in a different manner; candidate details such as name, address and gender will remain anonymous to us while we review your application. We do this with the goal of eliminating any unconscious or hidden bias that may exist in our review of graduate applications.Applications for our 2026 Canberra Law Graduate Program close on Friday 3 October 2025, 11.59 pm AEST.For more information about our Law Graduate Program please visit our website.This vacancy is being managed directly by the People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.