HiveGrad
We're a purpose-driven corporate and commercial firm designed to improve the experience for our team and our clients, and we're looking for law graduates to join us.
What is HiveGrad?
We're passionate about helping law graduates thrive in their careers
Our HiveGrad program goes beyond traditional legal training. We offer our graduates a unique blend of legal, business, and innovation skills. Over the years, we’ve crafted this program to not only build strong legal and technical capabilities but also foster the development of your business acumen and innovative thinking.
During the program, you’ll have access to outstanding lawyers with deep experience in different areas and industries who will provide invaluable mentorship and guidance. You will have the opportunity to work within many of these teams across the firm, gaining firsthand insight into how our business operates. This rotational structure allows you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal ecosystem and, in particular, how law firms can be run using a purpose-driven, human-centred approach, just like we do.
With Hive Legal, you’re not just starting a career; you’re stepping forward to make a significant impact in the legal industry.
Why begin your career at Hive Legal?
Designed with you in mind
Our program has been purposefully designed through consultation with previous graduates to ensure you have a great experience with our firm and kickstart your legal career in the best way possible.
Learn from the best legal minds
You will rotate through the various practice areas of our firm, including our Innovation and Business Consulting and Operations teams. You get to learn from some of Australia's leading practitioners and work on complex and exciting legal matters across a range of sectors.
Grow your career with plenty of support
We offer structured and tailored career development and mentoring during your time with us, nurturing your skills through career growth support programs such as Thrive@Hive and HiveConnect.
Help us shape our strategic direction
We encourage our graduates to contribute to our strategic vision, ensuring that your invaluable ideas and perspectives influence the firm’s future. We celebrate a collaborative culture at Hive Legal, and we want our gruaduates to be involved in impacting decisions, driving innovation, and helping shape our path forward.
Be part of our company initiatives
We have a range of initiatives at Hive Legal as part of our mission to use business as a force for good. These include our ESG and RAP committees, social and wellness programs, and a book club, and we love our graduates to get involved.
Access our Employee Assistance Program
At Hive Legal, your wellness truly matters. We offer graduates and their immediate family members access to our EAP program, providing confidential counselling and resources to support your wellbeing both personally and professionally.
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Why we're different from traditional firms
True flexibility
Work-life integration is important to us and always as been. Our team has the choice to work remotely or in our office based in Melbourne’s CBD, as well as part-time and flexible options.
Embracing diversity
Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, with families and histories hailing from around the globe and with wide-ranging personalities and interests. Our diversity at Hive Legal is our strength and we use it assist our innovative thinking and growth.
Value above time
We do not have time sheets. We price our legal services by the value that it brings our clients, and not by the time it takes us to do it.
Design thinking
We use design thinking to identify, develop, and implement innovative ideas and initiatives. We even have our own innovation framework — HiveThinkP.
A stake in the business
You have a unique opportunity to become a stakeholder of Hive Legal. This initiative not only aligns your interests with the firm's success but also allows you to benefit directly from our collective achievements.
What HiveGrad alumni have to say
Abigail Szabo
2023
Sofia Bašić
2022
Lachlan Butterworth
2024
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What we're looking for
To become a HiveGrad, we're looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the legal industry and carry unique skillsets, including but not limited to:
You have the skills to convey legal concepts and complex information both written and verbally, ensuring full comprehension for our clients and our team. You can manage multiple tasks, maintain detailed records, and meet deadlines efficiently.
Collaboration is a key part of the Hive Legal business model. Our ideal HiveGrad candidate enjoys working with our clients and the broader team, sharing information, solving challenges, and contributing to our collective goals.
You know how to conduct thorough legal research using various databases, critically analyse findings, and draft precise legal documents. Attention to detail and the ability to synthesise complex information into clear arguments are essential for effective outcomes.
We celebrate "outside the box" thinking at Hive Legal. The ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to legal challenges and adapt to an evolving legal landscape is a big plus.
Harnessing digital technologies is a crucial part of our business for streamlining legal processes and improving efficiencies for our team and our clients. Proficiency in technology is highly sought after in our graduates.
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How to apply
Applications are now open for our 2025 HiveGrad cohort. Please apply via our 2025 HiveScout Graduate Bot. HiveScout will ask you four questions about why you would like to join us, and to upload your CV and academic record.
Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday, June 23 2024.
Have any questions?
If you have any questions about our HiveGrad program, please get in touch with Melissa Lyon, our Executive Director & Experience Designer, at melissa.lyon@hivelegal.com.au, or head to our contact page below.