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4.3
  • #5 in Law
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

MinterEllison Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Law

Purpose is at our core. We create lasting impacts with our clients, our people and our communities. Our teams collaborate and deliver to our Purpose, and consistently work to embed our values into everyday actions. Clients rely on our expertise and insights. They value our responsive, creative and commercial approach. We are curious by nature, diverse in our disciplines and authentic in our relationships.

Diversity and inclusion is at the core of our Purpose and informs the way we work with each other, our clients and in the community. We know that when we bring together diversity of thinking, skills, experience, gender identity, backgrounds and orientations, we get better results.

We are recognised as Australia's Most Attractive Firm, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in Australia and we hold Gold employer status with the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).

We make diversity in all its forms central to collaboration. This is why we offer hybrid working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working. We offer up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer within the first 24 months following birth or adoption, and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership – all with no minimum tenure.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientations, as well as people living with a disability or who have family or carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles with MinterEllison.

Recruitment Process

Step 1: Attach CV and optional Cover Letter

Step 2: After screening the CV and Cover Letter, if the applicant has the relevant experience, we will proceed with phone screening.

The phone screening will take approximately 15-20minutes.
It will be with the recruiter for the role.
The wait time to be informed if they are successful after screening will be 1-2 weeks max.

Step 3: After phone screening, we require candidates to progress to the next stage of the process by completing a video interview.

They will receive a separate e-mail invitation from HireVue outlining instructions for completing this video interview for a role at MinterEllison.

To assist in preparing for your video interview, we have included the following tips:

  • Make sure you have tested your device's video interviewing capability, and make sure your speakers and video are working
  • Ensure the lighting is correct - try to sit with the light facing you
  • Set up your device in a quiet area away from noise and ensure you don't get interrupted
  • Your response time for each question will be capped, as we will be assessing the quality of your responses versus the quantity.
  • This interview can be completed in your own time, on your device or computer as it is a pre-recorded interview. Please complete this at your earliest convenience, so we can progress your application to the next stage. 

If due to a disability or impairment you require any assistance to complete the video interview, please click on the 'special accommodation' button on the HireVue platform.  If you are still unable to complete the video interview with these adjustments please contact us to discuss.

Step 4: After the Hiring Manager reviews the CV, Cover Letter, Phone screening and Video Interview, we will invite you for a first-round interview.

Step 5: After a successful first-round interview, you will be asked to be invited for a second and final interview

Step 6: Reference checking will be completed via XRef.

Step 7: Offer stages

Remuneration & Career Growth

At MinterEllison, we're driven by a strong sense of purpose. We create lasting impacts with our clients, our people and our communities.

As one of Asia Pacific's leading law firms, our clients look to us to help them address their most complex legal.

Our development programs and initiatives are second to none, and empower people who want exciting careers in our high performing teams.

Total reward

Our total reward program includes market competitive salary packages, incentive pay, salary sacrifice packaging, additional leave programs (SA/SC leave, purchased leave, parental leave) and referral rewards. We also provide salary continuance insurance and corporate discounts including telecommunications products, financial solutions and travel.

Flexible work practices

Our "Whole Firm Agile" approach supports sustainable ways of working by having our whole firm adopt agile ways of working. This is supported by Agile Working Guidelines and Agile Team sessions designed to empower flexible and agile working across the Firm.

Health and wellbeing

Our health and wellbeing program has been recognised for taking a holistic approach to wellness, by employing a wide range of initiatives designed to equip our people with health, safety and wellbeing strategies. Our people benefit from free gym membership, financial wellbeing information sessions, access to Employee Assistance Programs (also available to their families), subsidised in-house massage and more.

Support for caregivers

Our Supporting Caregivers program supports both working parents and our people who care for elderly relatives or family members with a disability. Our program comprises a parental leave support program including paid parental leave, parental leave and return to work planning support and coaching, on-site breastfeeding facilities, specialist support programs, referral and information services and resources.

Social

We offer a variety of firm-sponsored sporting teams – including touch football, netball, basketball, soccer, skiing, cycling and swimming. We host social events throughout the year and also have active social clubs.

Achieving your potential

Our people are encouraged to be their own career architect by learning through experience, exposure to new people and skillsets and program participation. We also offer a wide range of learning programs across the business to ensure our people are set up for growth and success. We believe that continuous development is key to career success.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.3
Overall score based on 17 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.9
Culture
8.8
Diversity
8.1
Office Work Environment
6.5
Salary
8.9
Culture
8.8
Diversity
8.1
Office Work Environment
6.5
Salary
What Graduates Say About Them
  • The workplace culture is fantastic. As a junior, it feels like everybody genuinely cares about your development and interests.
  • Everyone genuinely loves working here.
  • Exposure to interesting work and being surrounded by some of the most knowledgeable and experienced people in the field.
  • Breadth of opportunities to do different kinds of work, access to pro-bono work opportunities and firm social events.
  • The people and the culture MinterEllison has a strong network of highly intelligent people who deliver high-quality work whilst maintaining a friendly and supportive workplace culture
  • There are times when long hours are required if a particular transaction or matter dictates it.
  • High stress and stakes, but that is typical across the profession.
  • It often feels that the team is too busy to provide regular check-ins, training, and support. This is understandable to a degree, as the team is very busy.
  • I think that technology can be better utilised, especially for project management and communication.
  • Very large number of staff creates a hierarchy within teams.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Darwin, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Work from home
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
C
Creative Arts
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
M
Medical & Health Sciences
P
Property & Built Environment
S
Sciences
T
Teaching & Education
Current Jobs & Opportunities
  • Closing Today

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Perth
Do you see a future for yourself in law? Our Discover ME program is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about us.
Applications Close
19 Mar 2024
Start Date
19 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024

Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Brisbane
MinterEllison is currently recruiting for our 2024/2025 Vacation Clerkship Program in Brisbane!
Applications Close
11 Aug 2024
Start Date
20 Nov 2024
Salary
AUD 70,000 - 75,000 / Year

Competitive remuneration and corporate benefits


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
To me, MinterEllison’s emphasis on positive growth and learning is invaluable. My partner, buddy and team are always willing to answer my questions.

Emily Hill

  • Graduate stories
To me, MinterEllison’s emphasis on positive growth and learning is invaluable. My partner, buddy and team are always willing to answer my questions.

Emily Hill

  • Graduate stories
I love that there are a lot of really great opportunities available to me, even as an early career lawyer.

Joshua Travers

  • Graduate stories
I love that there are a lot of really great opportunities available to me, even as an early career lawyer.

Joshua Travers

  • Graduate stories
To me, MinterEllison’s emphasis on positive growth and learning is invaluable. My partner, buddy and team are always willing to answer my questions.

Emily Hill

  • Graduate stories
To me, MinterEllison’s emphasis on positive growth and learning is invaluable. My partner, buddy and team are always willing to answer my questions.

Emily Hill

  • Graduate stories
I love that there are a lot of really great opportunities available to me, even as an early career lawyer.

Joshua Travers

  • Graduate stories
I love that there are a lot of really great opportunities available to me, even as an early career lawyer.

Joshua Travers


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A strong start with MinterEllison

In the already competitive world of law, today's graduates face a difficult new challenge.

A strong start with MinterEllison

In the already competitive world of law, today's graduates face a difficult new challenge.