Graduate & Student Centre
Work with expert practitioners on real client problems in a variety of practice areas
What you will experience
McInnes Wilson Lawyers offers participants of their Graduate and Clerkship programs a chance to experience the day-to-day operations of a law firm and engage in some of the hands-on tasks you will be completing as an admitted solicitor.
You will experience first-hand what it is like to work in a professional legal team and play your own role in assisting with real-life cases. Both of these programs are aimed at building the knowledge, experience and confidence you will need to become a successful lawyer.
Graduate Program
McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ Graduate Program allows recent law graduates to complete a 12-month traineeship with the firm.
Clerkship Program
McInnes Wilson Lawyers’ Clerkship Program offers law students in their 2nd last year of study casual employment within the firm.
eligibility Criteria
Graduate Program
McInnes Wilson Lawyers' Graduate Program is open to final year law students who meet the following criteria:
Clerkship Program
McInnes Wilson Lawyers' Clerkship Program is open to penultimate year law students (2nd last year of their degree) who meet the following criteria:
July 2022 intake
Applications open on 4 March 2022 and close on 15 April 2022.
January 2023 intake
Applications open on 9 June 2022 and close on 4 July 2022.
How Do I Apply?
To apply to one of our programs, follow the three simple steps below.
Register your interest
To apply for our Graduate or Clerkship programs, you'll first need to register your interest.
Only those registered will receive a copy of the Application Form and entry to the Online Submission Portal.
Organise your supporting documents
Along with the Application Form, you will need to submit:
We recommend you start collating these so that you're ready to submit them as soon as possible!
Submit Your Application & supporting Documentation
When the application period opens, we'll send you an email with entry to our Online Submission portal.
With your Application Form and Supporting Documents ready, you'll be able to submit your application for consideration.
Alfred started his legal career at McInnes Wilson Lawyers in 2020 when he joined our Graduate Program. Working in the corporate and commercial advisory team, he has found that no two days are the same. While the hands-on experience is fantastic, it is the great people and good times that make the experience something he's never going to forget.
Alfred started his legal career at McInnes Wilson Lawyers in 2020 when he joined our Graduate Program. Working in the corporate and commercial advisory team, he has found that no two days are the same. While the hands-on experience is fantastic, it is the great people and good times that make the experience something he's never going to forget.
Xavier commenced his journey with McInnes Wilson Lawyers in 2016 when he became a law clerk. Three years on, he's started the Graduate program. Although law can be a fast-paced environment, he's found that his colleagues take the time to expand his learning.
Xavier commenced his journey with McInnes Wilson Lawyers in 2016 when he became a law clerk. Three years on, he's started the Graduate program. Although law can be a fast-paced environment, he's found that his colleagues take the time to expand his learning.
I would definitely recommend the Graduate Program to other graduates. Completing your legal training through placement in real teams and working on real matters for clients is something that can’t be matched by the ‘classroom’ style alternatives. It helps set you apart from others and gives you a head start when you begin working as an admitted solicitor.
McInnes Wilson Lawyers has supported my professional growth through a range of learning and development opportunities. The mentoring program encourages and monitors both my personal and professional development as a lawyer, and the regular seminars, continued learning in-house and courses ensure that I am always informed.
