• Perth Airport in AUD$950m syndicated bank debt refinancing: We advised Perth Airport, the operator of Australia’s fourth busiest airport by passenger numbers, on the successful closing of its AUD$950m syndicated bank debt refinancing. This involved negotiations with a syndicate of both new and existing lenders from the domestic, Asian and European markets. • AUD$700m Kwinana project is Australia’s first commercial scale waste-toenergy facility: We acted for investment firm Dutch Infrastructure Fund on the acquisition of a majority interest in the Kwinana waste-to-energy plant in Western Australia. This is the first commercial scale and project financed thermal waste-to-energy facility to be built in Australia. What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in? We focus our CSR efforts in support of human rights, Indigenous rights, rights of the LGBTI community, rights of women and children, rights of homeless people and rights of those in the community who are otherwise less fortunate. We do this through pro bono legal support, charitable giving and fundraising, volunteering, our environmental sustainability initiatives and through the actions and initiatives identified in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our Graduates can also participate in a 6 month pro bono rotation.
CLERKSHIP INFORMATION During which periods do you offer clerkships? One, 10 week summer clerkship How many clerkship positions are available for 2021? Approximately 3– 6.
What tasks do clerks usually undertake? Our summer clerkship program offers a real taste of life as a Graduate, including: attending clients meetings and teleconferences, visits to court, research, preparation of court documents, drafting deeds/ contracts, discovery and much more!
criteria - Norton Rose Fulbright seeks well-rounded candidates who have strength beyond academia, including work experience and extracurricular interests. We also look to candidates with strong commercial awareness, a global outlook, open mindedness and long term motivation for a career in the law.
There will also be additional activities for you to take advantage of including: • Key skills training with our Learning and Development team • Q&A sessions with our leaders Presentations about practice areas and deals • Networking and social events
How can students apply for a graduate position at your firm? Through the Norton Rose Fulbright job board: https://www. nortonrosefulbrightgraduates. com/au.
How can a clerk stand out or make a good impression? • Be authentic and bring your whole self to work • Be curious and get to know your practice groups and the firm • Be proactive and willing to take on all tasks • Be involved in team and firm events and activities What are some things students should avoid doing in their clerkship applications? • Be careful not to make small grammatical errors on your application • Make sure to address your cover letter and application to the local HR contact • Copy and paste your application from other firms – you need to tailor each application for the firm you’re applying for! Do you offer clerkships to non-penultimate year students? No
GRADUATE JOB INFORMATION What does your firm look for in a graduate? Strong academic results are important, but not the only
How many graduate positions are available in 2021? Whilst it is hard to predict our exact business requirements, Norton Rose Fulbright will be hiring approximately 3 – 6 graduates to commence our Perth Graduate Program in February 2021. Does your firm offer any international opportunities for graduates or junior lawyers? Our Graduate Program provides you with the opportunity to do a six month secondment in one of our international offices within your first two years with the firm. So far, our Graduates have done secondments in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, South America and the United States of America.
INTERVIEWS What does your firm like to see in a clerkship or graduate job interview? • Prepare for your interview by researching our firm, your interviewer and be ready to explain your interest in Norton Rose Fulbright. • Be yourself and be honest in your responses. • Be prepared to provide specific examples of situations where issues/ obstacles arose and how 130
