Career Destinations
Where can my Melbourne JD take me?
Melbourne Law School graduates enjoy an excellent reputation and are widely recruited in Australia and across the globe. International London law firms such as Linklaters, Herbert Smith and Clifford Chance regularly visit the Law School to interview high performing students for their graduate programs. The annual Hong Kong Law Fair takes place here every year, and approximately 15 international firms from Hong Kong visit us to promote their opportunities and interview our students.
The JD is a very versatile qualification and well regarded by a huge range of employers. It’s important to note that employees of our law graduates are not just law firms – they are also management consulting companies, financial institutions, NGOs, aid organisations and government departments such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to name just a few. Your Melbourne JD can also be used as a stepping stone into merchant banking, industrial relations, human rights, journalism and the media – and that’s just the beginning!
Corporations, statutory authorities and the public service also recruit law graduates directly into their management training programs.
We encourage our students to meet and connect with potential employers and we facilitate this process through the Law School’s Careers Office’s program of employer visits and presentations. Representatives from some of the world’s top law firms give careers seminars and inspiring talks from alumni with diverse career pathways also give you the chance to tap in to innovative ideas and top tips to plan your next career move.
Melbourne Law School Careers Office
Melbourne Law School students enjoy unique access to the only in-house Law School Careers Office in Australia. Personal careers consultations, access to up-to-the-minute job opportunities and latest market trends offer you a strong foundation on which to build your career.
More information on the Melbourne Law School Careers Office