Ashurst

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 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.

• Excellent academic record and a passion to develop a career in an elite international law firm • Outstanding communication skills • Analytical ability, motivation, determination, and drive • Commercial awareness • Teamwork and interpersonal skills

How can students apply for a graduate position at your firm?

After completing a season clerkship, you will be considered for the Ashurst Graduate Programme.

How many graduate positions are available in 2021?

6-10

Does your firm offer any international opportunities for graduates or junior lawyers?

Yes in your final rotation, pending travel restrictions, we offer a global rotation in one of our Asian or Middle East offices.

INTERVIEWS

What does your firm like to see in a clerkship or graduate job interview?

• Confidence • Being genuine • Listening carefully to the questions asked and taking your time before responding - shows thoughtfulness and you’re more likely to give a considered response • Having well researched questions to ask the interviewers that shows motivation and a candidate who is well prepared.

I always appreciate as do the partners when a candidates connects on LinkedIn or sends a thank you email after the interview

How can students best prepare for an interview with your firm?

Research –• Ashurst website, LinkedIn,

Legal 500, Chambers &

Partners, Lawyers Weekly, industry articles, and business press Plan • Travel – get there 10 minutes early • The clothes you are going to wear • Don’t book your interviews too close together Prepare • Your best examples for behavioural questions • Why Ashurst, genuinely? • What areas of law are you interested in? • Prepare questions to ask • Practise with friends and family

CASUAL/PART TIME EMPLOYMENT

Does your firm offer any casual or part-time employment?

Yes

How can students find these opportunities and apply?

Apply online careers.ashurst. com

Bain & Company

Management Consultant

Level 40, Exchange Tower 2 The Esplanade Perth WA 6000 Australia

58 offices across 37 countries. 3 offices in Australia: Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. https://www.bain.com/careers/ recruiting/bfls/aus-ac/

australia.recruiting@bain.com | (02) 9024 8600 (email is preferred)

Consulting services across many industries, including: Agribusiness; Consumer Products; Energy & Natural Resources; Healthcare; Media; Private Equity and Telecommunications

ABOUT THE FIRM

How would you describe your firm’s culture?

We’re a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. We work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster and more enduring outcomes.

Notable awards

We’re the #1 organisation on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, the only consultancy in the top 10. For more information, click here: https:// www.bain.com/about/awardsrecognition/

Do you offer any internship opportunities for students?

Do you offer any internship opportunities for students? Regrettably, we do not offer internship opportunities within our Australian offices. We do offer opportunities in our other offices globally – more information can be found here: https://www.bain.com/careers/ roles/aci/

Do you offer Graduate Associate positions for students?

Yes – we run a graduate recruitment campaign in February/March each year, for start dates the year following.

What can an applicant do to stand out?

We look for applications that demonstrate client readiness, resilience, ability to work in a team, and strong academic track record, amongst other qualities. It is difficult to paint a picture of the perfect applicant, as each candidate is so different! We encourage students to get involved in their community further than their academic requirements, be involved in Society initiatives and activities, and where possible, branch out and work towards advancing their professional development and experiences.