Law Graduate - Kennedys Perth - July 2025 Start

This is your opportunity to be part of something great!

Our graduate program is designed to develop aspiring lawyers who will be the future of Kennedys. Our market-leading program has been designed to support you in acquiring the expertise and experience needed to excel in the legal profession, while fostering critical thinking, ethical values and effective communication skills. Graduates will also be supported to complete the Practical Legal Training ("PLT") course with The College of Law during this time, before applying for admission in their relevant state.

TEAM:

During your 12 month program, you will work closely with our esteemed Managing Partner, Jonathan Wyatt, and wider team of senior lawyers, based in our friendly, close-knit Perth office.

Jonathan has over 25 years' experience in insurance and marine matters and is qualified in Australia, Hong Kong and England & Wales. He has wide international experience and has handled cases in the English and Hong Kong courts, as well as in the High Court of Australia, Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of WA. Jonathan has also handled arbitrations in Australia, London, Singapore, Hong Kong and China.

KEY TASKS:

In order to support partners and senior lawyers on their matters, we encourage graduates to become involved in a wide range of tasks including but not limited to:

• Legal research
• Preparation of chronologies
• Assistance with preparation and drafting of legal documents such as court forms and pleadings
• Preparation of first draft advice under supervision and direction
• Attendance notes at meetings and summarising key information
• Preparation of draft correspondence to parties to the proceedings and the court
• Review of medical records and expert evidence
• Assistance with trial preparation
• Attendance at mediations and settlement conferences

TRAINING PROVIDED:

Kennedys offer a wide variety of training throughout the Graduate Program, including a structured orientation program, the opportunity to attend in-house and external seminars, whilst having access to a large array of online skills and technical learning via our learning management system.

In order to prepare you for life as a lawyer at Kennedys, our graduates are given autonomy and direct client contact from a relatively early stage of their legal career. With the support and supervision of senior lawyers and partners, our graduates will develop a range of both technical and soft skills.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY:

To be considered for a graduate program in Australia, you must have completed a Bachelor's of Law or a Juris Doctor and full Australian working rights.

Closing date: Sunday 27th April 11.59 pm

Interviews: Early May

Start Date: July 2025

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.