Graduate Program & Clerkships

We select people with the potential to be tomorrow's leading lawyers and business advisers. We then provide the resources, development opportunities and the environment to help expand their knowledge and ability. The more skills, experiences and coaching we give our people, the more they can offer our clients.

Nationally Freehills employs approximately 2000 staff, including more than 200 partners and 900 fee earners.

Our size, combined with the strength of our client list, means you’ll have every opportunity to realise your potential.

As a solicitor at Freehills, you can specialise in areas such as banking & finance, communications, media and technology, competition law, corporate and mergers & acquisitions, equity capital markets, employee relations, energy and resources, infrastructure, intellectual property, international dispute resolution, litigation, property and environment, and regulatory and government affairs. And within any of these areas of practice we’ll help you develop the important leadership, business development, negotiation and presentation skills to equip you for whichever career path you later choose to pursue.

We’re proud that our summer clerks and graduates often talk about Freehills’ friendly yet professional culture, challenging work, regular client contact and focus on helping our clients reach their objectives. These, along with partner support, are features that distinguish Freehills from other firms.

If you’re looking for the right place to kick-start your legal career, talk to Freehills.