Career Path
We understand the investment you have made in your law career, financially and personally. At Norris Ward McKinnon we realise how important your career progression is to you and are dedicated to retaining and developing our stars. Talk to any of our Senior Solicitors and Associates and you will be impressed with the leaps and bounds they have made in their careers while with us.
"I joined Norris Ward McKinnon in early 2011 as a graduate in the Litigation & Employment team. From the start of my employment I was able to gain invaluable experience working closely with senior solicitors and partners, and interacting with clients. Norris Ward McKinnon offers a supportive culture and great mentors, enabling me to advance my technical skills and general personal development. The firm is encouraging of continuing education and I have been able to attend a number of courses to help further my knowledge and skills. Norris Ward McKinnon offers countless opportunities which I would recommend to any law student or graduate."
James Hakaria - Graduate 2011
LLB - Waikato University
“Joining Norris Ward McKinnon as a law clerk during my 3rd year at University gave me invaluable experience of how a firm works and what it means to be a lawyer. The experience I gained was extremely useful for the completion of my law degree and the Professionals course. Since completing my degree and beginning full time employment as a graduate I have received a wide variety of work, accompanied by comprehensive training and development from both other solicitors and the firm’s partners. Norris Ward McKinnon offers great support and mentoring, encouraging both technical skills and client development. The graduate programme is challenging and ‘hands on’ within a friendly, supportive and professional environment. I would highly recommend joining any one of the teams at Norris Ward McKinnon, to any law student or graduate.”
Rebekah Smith – Graduate 2010
LLB (Hons), BMS – Waikato University
"Joining the Graduate Programme at Norris Ward McKinnon after finishing my Law Degree was the best opportunity I could ask for. The experience I gained from working in several of the firm’s unique teams has provided me with an important asset for my future career. The mentoring I received and the ability to work closely with the firm’s partners and senior staff has been invaluable. This is the only Programme of its kind in the Waikato region and I recommend it to any new graduate."
Phil Hyde, Graduate 2007
LLB - Waikato University