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Herbert Smith Freehills

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Veterans at Herbert Smith Freehills

We recognise and acknowledges the unique nature of military service and respects all those who have served in the military and their family members.

Our Australian Veterans' & UK Military Network actively encourage and facilitate the employment of veterans and reservists and supports those whose family members are serving. The network works to highlight the skills, experience and diversity of thought that veterans bring to the firm and the wider professional services sector, including leadership, communication, adaptability, teamwork and problem-solving.

As a demonstration of our commitment to veterans and their family members, we have signed the Australian Government’s Veterans’ Employment Commitment. By signing the commitment, Herbert Smith Freehills has publicly declared to (among other things):

  • Actively seek to understand how veterans’ skills and experience can translate into civilian skills and contribute to the firm
  • Support the employment of veterans to ensure that they have equal opportunity in gaining employment with the firm
  • Provide career opportunities to veterans within the firm
  • Provide suitable training, mentoring and coaching to veterans to assist their integration into the firm
  • Support the family members of veterans and those serving, recognising the unique challenges they may experience

Veteran Mentoring Initiative

Our Veteran Mentoring Initiative (VMI) is a professional mentoring program that connects veterans throughout Australia with members of our Veterans’ Network for one-on-one mentoring.

Mentorships are offered to veterans who have completed the first year of their law degrees and are looking to discover the opportunities that are open to them as they embark on their legal careers. As part of the VMI, regular workshops are held for mentees on a range of topics, including:

  • CV, cover letter and clerkship application tips and tricks
  • interview preparation
  • professional networking
  • practice group (e.g. Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Real Estate etc.) introduction

Find out more information about the Veteran's network here.