What is a Cadetship and who is eligible?

Gain valuable paid law practice experience while studying part time.

The program is ideally suited to tertiary students eligible to enrol on a part time basis (2 subjects per semester) in their first or second year of study and desire stable employment that gives them on-the-job learning until they finish their degree.

Applicants must be citizens or eligible permanent residents of Australia.

How are our cadetships structured?

The cadetship program is structured as a combination of part-time work and part-time study. Cadets will work 4 days (30 hours) per week on a permanent part-time basis.

What support do we provide?

Carter Capner Law provides the following benefits and support to cadets:

• Comprehensive induction and in-house training program on commencement;
• On the job learning in litigious and transactional processes;
• Assigned to a “buddy” for peer assistance;
• Opportunity to progress your career as you gain knowledge and expertise in the work that you perform;
• Support from senior lawyers and managers;
• Paid study leave (one day study leave per subject per semester including day of exam), with a maximum of four days study leave per calendar year;
• Flexibility to adjust workdays to facilitate attendance at university classes;
• Opportunity for a permanent placement with the firm on graduation.

How are Cadets paid?

You will be employed as a permanent member of our team, paid a salary (reviewed annually) and will accrue all normal entitlements under the National Employment Standards.

What qualities should I possess?

• A strong, consistent academic record and determination to maintain good academic standards
• Have or be developing strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Honesty
• Dedication to work and learning
• Enthusiasm
• Be well organised
• Community focussed and engaged