Sparke Helmore's Graduate Program
The Program helps graduates acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a great lawyer who will quickly contribute to the success of our clients and the firm.
Sparke Helmore graduates:
- Try different areas of law before choosing a path of specialisation;
- Get real exposure to matters and the issues behind them;
- Develop and learn with manageable billing targets;
- Build networks and contacts throughout the firm; and
- Develop a broad understanding of our capabilities and operations.
Your practical on-the-job training is supported by a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development program that will help you hone work and life skills like clear thinking and compelling writing, both traits that help to define a fantastic lawyer.
Clear thinking and great writing is the focus of our 2011 Festival of Writing, which you can learn about in this video>>
You'll spend orientation sessions at our Sydney office. Graduate "O Week" includes sessions on a range of topics such as relationship building, dictation and time recording. There's also lots of time to get to know your graduate colleagues and build a strong network around the firm.
You'll have a mentor to support you for the entire program and the trust we place in our graduate lawyers will ensure that you won't get stuck doing repetitive tasks. Practical involvement means that you can make an informed decision about a path of specialisation.
