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to raise A$85 million and a non-underwritten share purchase plan to raise up to A$15 million. Proceeds from the equity raising will be used to: provide funding for nickel mine development capital expenditure at Western Areas’ Odysseus project; allow progression of studies with respect to the inclusion of AM6 in the Odysseus mine plan and New Morning in the mine plan for Western Areas’ Forrestania mine; and advance Western Areas’ targeted drilling campaign on its portfolio of exploration assets. Ashurst has advised Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”) on its investment in Storegga Geotechnologies (“Storegga”), the lead developer of a major Carbon Capture and Storage (“CCS”) project to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint in support of the country’s 2050 netzero emissions target.
What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in? Our stand alone pro bono practice is an integral part of the firm and we are passionate about supporting initiatives we believe will make a difference. We work closely with community based legal and charitable organisations to understand the needs of our clients and to identify clients who are most likely to benefit from our services. We seek to make a positive social impact through partnering with leading community organisations to help them deliver key community projects and services; and by facilitating volunteering opportunities for our people to directly assist community organisations. Here’s how at Ashurst you strengthen your community
We help you work towards becoming an outstanding and community minded lawyer. One who supports their community and is respected by their community. Our global pro bono practice has a number of priority areas including: Citizenship & Global Displacement; Climate Crises & Resilience; Death Row & the Criminal Justice System; Financial Inclusion & Social Finance; First Nations Peoples; Gender Rights; LGBTI+ Rights; Modern Slavery; and Rural, Regional & Remote Australians. One such project is our Law Reform Project. Our Law Reform Project aims to provide background support for community legal centres and not for profit organisations in addressing their advocacy needs. In Australia, much of this Project, and our broader pro bono work, is focused on First Nations Peoples. This work is deeply embedded within the firm and is guided by Trent Wallace, Lawyer and Corporate Responsibility Coordinator, Reconciliation: As the only Aboriginal person in this position in a global law firm, I’m proud to be supporting Ashurst on its Reconciliation journey, which is influenced not only by our pro bono and corporate responsibility work, but by the firm as a whole. Our current and new clients are incredibly interested in the work we do in this space. It is important that our efforts are led by First Nations voices. Worldwide, Ashurst is on track to lead this field. This follows our recognition of the role lawyers have to play in society.
CLERKSHIP INFORMATION During which period do you offer clerkships? November – December January – February June – July How many clerkship positions
are available for 2021? 15-20 What tasks do clerks usually undertake? The work undertaken by clerks is varied and depends on the team you are in. Tasks include case law research, drafting legal expertise updates, notetaking during meetings and contract review. There will also be opportunities to be involved in attending court, drafting advice to clients, client secondments and accompanying lawyers to a probono clinic. How can a clerk stand out or make a good impression? Refer to the attached “Tips for clerkship success” What are some things students should avoid doing in their clerkship applications? Poor attention to detail, typos, grammatical errors Generic cover letters that do not articulate why you are interested in Ashurst CVs that are really long - more than 2-3 pages CVs that have very little white space, all the margins have been reduced Photos in cvs not relevant for the role Not selling themselves Do you offer clerkships to non-penultimate year students? NB: These can be First or Final year students We will consider penultimate or final year students for our clerkship
GRADUATE JOB INFORMATION What does your firm look for in a graduate? There’s absolutely no Ashurst “type”. We want to actively involve a broad range of minds with a broad range of backgrounds, all united by a common set of strengths.
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