Our people are encouraged to shape their own career path, supported at every step of the way with world-class training, coaching, and handson experience. There is no ‘one size fits all’ career model, and we offer multiple opportunities for our lawyers to gain experience and thrive. Notable awards • #1 ranked law firm in Australia and China Chambers and Partners 2020; • Top 15 global elite brand 2020 Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index; • 28 international offices; • One of the largest international legal networks in the Asia region with 500+ partners and more than 2000 lawyers; • Clients ranging from global financial and corporate powerhouses through to new industry-makers, as well as all levels of government • An unmatched ability to practise Chinese, Hong Kong, Australian, English, US and a significant range of European laws under one integrated legal brand. We are connecting Asia to the world, and the world to Asia. What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in? King & Wood Mallesons is proud of the ongoing contribution that we make to the community. ‘KWM Community Impact’ is a multifaceted, national integrated strategy that uses the skills of our lawyers and nonlawyers. We give back to the communities in which we live and work through financial contributions, pro bono support, and volunteering which everyone in the firm is encouraged to get involved with. Some examples of pro bono work our Graduates have been involved in include attending the Street Law Clinic
one day per week as a Law Graduate, and involvement with the National Children’s and Youth Law Centre.
CLERKSHIP INFORMATION During which period do you offer clerkships? Summer (3 weeks: November – December) and Winter (3 weeks: June – July) How many clerkship positions are available for 2021? Dependant on business needs. What tasks do clerks usually undertake? Our clerkships give you a clear picture of what it’s like to be a lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM). You’ll get to know our people, the way we like to work, our culture, practice areas, clients and more. During a clerkship at KWM, you’ll learn: • The operational “nuts and bolts” – our technology, real-world financial systems, research and support resources, firm policies, procedures and the structure and approach of the firm itself. • The day-to-day skills to get you started – taking instructions, meeting with clients, drafting memos/ documents, managing your practice and professional relationships. • Our core practice teams – who they are, what they do, how they’re structured, the clients they work for, and your role within them. • Our culture – you’ll be exposed to (and encouraged) to get actively involved in the many activities and events that define KWM. • Our people – you’ll find that people from every part of the business will help you along, sharing their knowledge, and ensuring
you have everything you need to succeed. How can a clerk stand out or make a good impression? • Get involved! – join in with various social and team based activities. • Ask questions – we have an open and honest culture, it’s fine to ask questions and we actively encourage you to do so. • Share your thoughts and ideas – the ‘power of together’ is all about sharing your thoughts and ideas to improve what we do, think differently and create value for clients and each other. • Build connections – have genuine and authentic conversations, be yourself! • Team player – help solve problems through teamwork, collaboration and engagement. • Legal Knowledge – aim to demonstrate a logical and systematic approach to understanding concepts and legal issues. • Research – ensure you know the firm and show your interest. Do you offer clerkships to non-penultimate year students? No. However, we do have a program in the Perth centre “KWM Insight” aimed at prepenultimate year law students. Details on the program can be found at: https://careers.kwm. com/en/graduate s-australia/insight-program
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