2023 Law Graduate Program (Mar 2023)

To be eligible for this role you must have successfully completed your law degree and be ready to commence in March 2023 and have NOT started your PLT as this is part of the grad program.

At Russell Kennedy we are very proud of our culture and we work hard to recruit people that we believe will flourish in our environment. We welcome confident, skilful people who enjoy working as part of a team.
We promote a workplace culture that actively embraces and fosters diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to support a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where their talents are fostered, empowering them to contribute to the success of the firm. Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Russell Kennedy has an impressive client list which gives talented new Lawyers the opportunity to practice in specialised areas. The size of our firm also ensures that all staff has a large amount of contact with each other and with our clients.

We are committed to providing high quality legal advice to our clients, a rewarding working environment for our staff and a sound learning environment for our Law Graduates.

Russell Kennedy Law Graduate Program

Russell Kennedy offers an 12 month Law Graduate program rotating through three practice groups. Our Graduate Program is designed to provide in depth, on the job experience working across different teams within the firm. Spending four months in a practice group provides an opportunity to be exposed to different Principals, clients, work types and industries that particular teams work with, allowing Graduates to dive deep into matters and apply skills learnt from formal studies in practice.

Russell Kennedy also partners with the College of Law enabling graduates to complete their Practical Legal Traineeship within the first 6 months of commencement of the program.

Law Graduates are allocated a Graduate Lead for their Graduate Program. They meet with their Graduate Lead on a regular basis to discuss their career progression, rotations and assist with personal development. In addition to this, we also allocate Law Graduates a Rotational Supervisor and Graduate Support. They both assist with the transition from university to full-time employment.

Our learning and development program is carefully designed to give you the exposure and experience to make you an excellent Lawyer with the skills and confidence to handle whatever challenges and opportunities come your way.

As part of your ongoing professional development, you will benefit from attending regular in-house Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars, client functions, and external training and development events.

Regular on-the-job feedback is provided during each rotation, as well as a formal feedback session at the end of each rotation with People & Culture and a Principal.

What we look for in a Law Graduate

Naturally a sound academic record is an important starting point, but we also look for other attributes, such as extracurricular interests and life experiences outside your studies. These might include previous work experience, volunteer work, travel, sporting or cultural interests.

We operate in a friendly environment and we genuinely encourage a work / life balance. Personable, insightful, intelligent people with energy and enthusiasm will thrive at Russell Kennedy.
If this sounds like you, we are interested in hearing from you. Please address your application to:

Victoria Fisher – People & Culture Senior Advisor
Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Level 12, 469 La Trobe Street
Melbourne VIC 3000