Enjoy life beyond the office

One of the lowest billable targets compared to other law firms and working Australian hours.

Career progression pathways

Supported by the lowest solicitor-to-partner ratio in Australia.

Variety of clients 

Early responsibility through exposure to diverse clients, from small businesses to ASX-listed companies.

Firm-funded further training

HWLE will financially sponsor your Practical Legal Training (PLT), Supervised Legal Training (SLT) with the College of Law or the Tasmanian Legal Practice Course. 

Pro-bono secondments

Every lawyer commits to a number of hours per year working on pro-bono matters. Our Graduates also complete at least 30 days on secondment.

Career development

180-day planning sessions are run with our P&D team to assist in having robust career discussions and planning. We also run internal development programs tailored for each stage of your progression as a lawyer.

Culture of collaboration

Through networking opportunities, social events and firm-wide celebrations e.g. social club, sport teams, Friday drinks.

Other leave

Permanent full-time and part-time employees of are entitled to 26 weeks paid parental leave. There is also other leave such as annual, personal, family and domestic violence, compassionate and study leave.