Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

About

Maurice Blackburn is one of the leading social justice law firms in Australia. With over 30 offices across the country, Maurice Blackburn provides legal advice pertaining to the welfare of vulnerable individuals and groups. The firm boasts a strong reputation for upholding the rights of everyday Australians including the right to feel physically and emotionally safe, the right to have their case heard, and the right to equal treatment under the law regardless of their identity and background.

What kind of work?

Lawyers at Maurice Blackburn perform a multitude of tasks across a range of fields, including: - Abuse law - Asbestos diseases - Aviation law - Class actions - Consumer protection - Employment law - Financial services disputes - Medical negligence - Occupational diseases - Public liability - Road accident injuries - Social justice (ATSI, LGBTI, Asylum seekers’ and women’s rights) - Will and estates - Work related injuries

Location

Sydney (CBD, Inner West)

Student Opportunities

The three to four--week seasonal clerkship program at Maurice Blackburn gives you the opportunity to experience what it’s like to actually walk the talk in Australia’s leading social justice law firm. Applying to become a seasonal clerk at Maurice Blackburn will expose you to some of Australia’s leading legal minds and is the first step in a legal career which will make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

More info: https://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/careers/ clerkships-graduates/

Graduate Opportunities

Gaining entrance to the Graduate Program at Maurice Blackburn means an exciting start to your legal career in one of Australia's leading social justice law firms. The 12 month Graduate Program provides a broad range of training designed to give you insight into all aspects of plaintiff law. The program encourages active participation and contribution which enables you to be rewarded with excellent training opportunities, tangible professional development and an insight into life at Maurice Blackburn. The Program has been specifically designed to combine formal training with invaluable hands-on experience. Maurice Blackburn will also support you to complete Practical Legal Training (PLT), a necessary requirement for admission.

The Graduate Program consists of two 6 month rotations in different practice areas and offices of Maurice Blackburn. You will work closely with senior lawyers and partners, and other internal and external experts, and be able to build lasting relationships through legal networking events. As a Law Graduate we encourage you to shadow experienced lawyers, attend court and client meetings, and even brief counsel.

Above all, you will be able to experience at first hand, life as a legal professional at one of Australia’s most trustworthy, successful and respected law firm.

More info: https://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/careers/ positions-vacant/

Fun Fact / Recent Project

Social Justice Accolades Maurice Blackburn has received numerous awards, including Large Law Firm of the Year Award at the 2018 Victorian Legal Awards, and the 2012 Children’s Law Award for its work in social justice.