Strong academic record. Australian citizen. Permanent resident.
Training contracts - Australia
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The best training experience possible
On our tailored programme, we give you the best training experience possible, with a full, balanced introduction to the legal profession.
Induction
Your training starts on day one at our local office induction, where you’ll begin to build a network of contacts across the firm. You will have the opportuity to find out more about what you can expect on your training programme and hear from different practice group lawyers.
Training and seat rotation
On our year long training programme, you’ll enjoy the chance to build the technical legal skills and complementary skills you need to become a newly-qualified Solicitor and business advisor.
The training in each seat is ‘front loaded’ to enable you to develop legal knowledge of each area and quickly take on real responsibility. When you qualify, you’ll have fully informed idea of which practice areas interest you most and can take your career to the next level in your chosen specialism.
Our local HR team will support you throughout your Training Contract, through liaising with the wider business on seat allocation, to meeting with you regularly to offer support and guidance.
Virtual Pinsent Masons experience
We have created a virtual work experience programme for candidates interested in applying for our Training Contracts available in New South Wales, Victoria and West Australia.
In our programme you’ll help a hypothetical Pinsent Masons client navigate some commercial challenges. You’ll gain practical skills to add to your CV while getting a flavour working life at Pinsent Masons.
Salary
Trainee salaries are benchmarked against market rates for international firms in Australia and reviewed each year. This ensures that, alongside the outstanding training programme we offer, we also deliver an attractive and competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Entry requirements
If you don’t meet the above criteria but there are mitigating circumstances, there’s an opportunity for you to include this information in your application.
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
What we're looking for
A focus on detail
With a conscientious approach, you’ll have the ability to read and absorb large amounts of reference material and spot errors quickly. You’ll be a stickler for detail when it comes to your own writing too, ensuring it’s always clear and accurate.
An interest in business
We’re a commercial law firm, so you’ll have a genuine interest in how business works. That means keeping up-to-date with the latest business issues, as well as appreciating how legal expertise can support and steer commercial organisations.
Intellectual capability
You’ve the intellectual curiosity to explore new approaches and ask others’ opinions. With an analytical approach, you think things through and weigh up the implications, but also have the capacity to think on your feet to find solutions.
Openness
You’ll be approachable, outgoing and confident engaging with people from different backgrounds and experiences to your own. Whether you’re communicating with colleagues or clients, you’ll understand the need to adapt your message to suit your audience.
Personal drive
You’ll need to combine a real desire to be the best with the energy, ambition and enthusiasm to go the extra mile to succeed. With a can-do attitude, you’re always open to learning from your experience, so you can be even better next time.
Personal responsibility
You understand that taking responsibility for your successes and acknowledging when things go wrong will help you to constantly improve and achieve your career aims. By knowing your strengths and weaknesses, you give others confidence in your abilities.
Positive impact
With the self-assurance to voice your own opinions and defend your point of view when you need to, you’ll be a convincing and persuasive communicator. But you’ll also have the self-awareness to ask for help when you need it.
Self-organisation
You understand priorities and monitor your progress towards set objectives. By being well-organised and planning and managing your work efficiently, you make sure you always deliver quality work on time.
Our recruitment process
We’ve designed our application process to ensure you’ll know the outcome in no more than three months after the application deadline. The below shows a typical recruitment and selection process. You’ll be given full details of the process in relation to your own recruitment as appropriate.
Qualification and beyond
Trainee retention
Our investment in your training means we’ll do everything possible to continue your career with us on qualification. We manage the number of Trainees in the Firm to maximise retention, whilst supporting the business. Resource planning ensures that you will be given the highest quality of work, which will stretch you further, allowing you to quickly learn and develop.
Continuous professional development
After qualification, you can look forward to a variety of development opportunities that will enable you to become a specialist in your chosen area. With a wide range of courses available through the Pinsent Masons Academy, as well as in your practice area, you’ll have plenty of scope to develop your skills, add to your responsibilities and build a successful career.
Some frequently asked questions
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How many training contracts do you offer each year?
Usually, we offer around 6 Training Contracts each year across Australia, although we review this regularly to make sure it reflects our business needs.
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Do I get to choose my seats?
You can let us know which seat you’d prefer for each move and we’ll do our best to meet your request, in line with business needs. At the moment, there aren't any mandatory seats.
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What is your retention rate?
We aim to retain as many Trainees as possible and at the moment our retention rate is over 80%. We can only offer the positions which have been identified as part of our NQ process. That’s why it's a good idea to keep an open mind about the practice area you’d like to qualify in.