We uphold a collaborative environment where our practice groups work as teams and share knowledge.

Our Law Institute of Victoria accredited specialists are willing to share their skills, knowledge and profound experience to ensure that you have the opportunity to succeed and be the best at what you do.

We recognise the importance of the individual having an opportunity to create their own journey towards their career development. We foster a supportive and constructive environment to allow you to determine that journey.

Mentoring
New employees receive mentoring and coaching from a principal or special counsel within your assigned department. Our firm encourages genuine, two-way communication. Principals meet with each employee on a weekly basis to discuss their progress, as well as provide direction and guidance.

We actively listen to what each employee’s goals are and put a plan in place to support those goals and, most importantly, make them achievable.

Feedback and review
Harwood Andrews Lawyers has a structured review program in place, based on bi-annual performance reviews for lawyers and annual performance reviews for other employees. This is an opportunity for genuine communication, the provision of feedback and the setting of future targets. However, this is not the only time our people receive feedback. Sharing information and providing advice and feedback on a regular basis is a focal part of the Harwood Andrews Lawyers culture.

Training and development
Harwood Andrews Lawyers maintains a fundamental commitment to its employees’ personal and professional development and providing the opportunity to continue to learn. We conduct regular internal seminars and annual practice group retreats as part of the development process. We also encourage our employees to attend leading external seminars, conferences and workshops and for the knowledge and insights gained from these to be shared with colleagues.