Training with us

Many of our lawyers started their careers with us, completing a course of on-the-job training and supervision called an Articled Clerkship after graduating in law.

In 2008, the Victorian Government made changes to the legislation governing the formal training requirements to a system of traineeship.

Under this new scheme, law graduates may complete a 12-month Supervised Workplace Traineeship with a legal firm, working under the supervision of a legal practitioner (in effect, an Articled Clerkship by another name) but at the same time must complete training in the “Competency Standards for Entry Level Lawyers” developed by the Law Admissions Consultative Committee and the Australasian Professional Legal Education Council.

During their 12 months of Supervised Workplace Training, law graduates must acquire appropriate understanding and competence in each of the compulsory ‘Skills’, ‘Practice Areas’ and ‘Values’. The Trainee is also expected to complete one practice area from each of two groups of optional practice areas.

Following the completion of Supervised Workplace Training, the Trainee can apply to the Board of Examiners for admission to practice. 

Traineeships with RCT and Stringer Clark:
it’s often the non-legal that matters the most

We take our traineeship and mentoring responsibilities very seriously. We recognise that legal talent has to be nurtured and supported, with ready access and counsel from within the senior ranks of the firm.

Our culture is based on respect and helping people achieve their best. It is the same ethic that imbues our client relationship. A respect for a person’s interests and how they feel.

So while our trainees get the best legal brains and technical legal training, they also benefit from learning how to treat clients – to understand more than simply the legal issues at stake and keep in mind the client’s personal needs.

We are also there to help Trainees deal with situations that sometimes may be challenging or stressful.

It is about creating a culture based on a fully-rounded experience and learning.

Details for Seasonal Clerkship and Supervised Workplace Training Applicants in 2012 & 2013

Signatory to LIV Guidelines? Yes
Seasonal Clerkships (winter & summer)? Yes. Generally, 7 – 8 seasonal clerkships are offered each year.
Supervised Workplace Traineeships? Yes. Recently, 1 – 3 Traineeships have been offered each year.
Seasonal Clerkships in 2012/13 Applications open at 9am on 16th July 2012 and must be received by no later than 5pm on 10th August 2012.
Supervised Workplace Traineeships in 2013 Applications open at 9am on 16th July 2012 and must be received by no later than 5pm on 17th August 2012.
Professional development opportunities Supervised Workplace Trainees participate in a comprehensive CLE program offered to all professional legal staff. The program provides a range of training opportunities including in-house seminars and external courses and conferences.
Method of applying

Applications may be submitted by mail to:

Human Resources Administrator,
Ryan Carlisle Thomas
PO Box 913
Dandenong Vic 3175

Or by fax to 03 9238 7888 or email to dandenong@rct-law.com.au.

Usual CV protocols apply.

Further information

Our Human Resources Administrator welcomes your call on (03) 9238 7878 to discuss your possible career with RCT. Alternatively, you can email an enquiry to: dandenong@rct-law.com.au.

Links:

The Law Institute of Victoria: About Supervised Workplace Training (SWT)

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