HWL Ebsworth

allows people to receive the most well rounded training and development from the start.

What significant work has your firm recently undertaken?

Please see below examples of recent significant work the firm has undertaken: • HWL Ebsworth’s Sydney corporate team advised

Australian neobank 86 400 Holdings Ltd (86 400) on its recent entry into a scheme implementation agreement with National

Australia Bank (NAB), under which NAB will acquire the remaining shares in 86 400 for approximately $220 million. • HWL Ebsworth advises

Chifeng Jilong Gold on

USD105 million acquisition of Bibiani Gold Mine from

Resolute • HWL Ebsworth’s property team recently advised

Centuria on its $98 million industrial property acquisition. The transaction was part of a 3 property acquisition of cold storage facilities in Melbourne and

Brisbane.

What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in?

HWL Ebsworth’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program (CSRP) reflects our firm’s recognition of our ethical responsibilities to the broader community and embodies our commitment to promoting social good beyond the firm’s immediate commercial interests. Our CSRP reflects three core principles - pro bono legal work, corporate sponsorship, and workplace culture.

Over the past 12 months, our firm has contributed more than 16,000 hours, a 58% increase from the previous year, in free legal services to not-for-profit organisations and Community Legal Centres throughout Australia. Our firm has ongoing pro bono relationships with a number of prominent charitable institutions and special interest groups including: • The Australian Red Cross

Group; • The Australian Wildlife

Conservancy • Disaster Relief Australia; • The Cancer Council; • Guide Dogs NSW/ACT; • The Lort Smith Animal

Hospital; • Family Planning NSW; • The Breast Cancer Network

Australia; and • The Women’s Planning

Network.

Additionally, a number of our partners and senior lawyers are also on the board/committees of not-for profit/charitable entities, providing those practitioners with valuable insight into the needs and requirements of such entities.

CLERKSHIP INFORMATION

During which periods do you offer clerkships?

We offer a Summer and Winter clerkship program. Our Summer clerkship runs through over November/December and is for a period of 4 weeks. Winter clerks join us in June/ July each year for 3 weeks.

How many clerkship positions are available?

Up to 16 clerkship positions available for Summer 2021 and Winter 2022.

What tasks do clerks usually undertake?

Clerks at HWL Ebsworth will receive a comprehensive introduction to the firm from their first day through a tailored induction program. Our Clerks will be given the opportunity to have real hands-on experiences such as attending court and client meetings, legal research and working on current matters under the direct supervision of other lawyers and Partners. We provide our Clerks with as many opportunities to experience ‘firm life’ and welcome them to attend social functions and events to get to know our employees on a personal level. How can a clerk stand out or make a good impression? We look for clerks that are open minded, ask questions and fit in with the firm’s culture by being a team player and getting to know the staff within the office personally. Clerks who take initiative do very well at our firm.

Do you offer clerkships to non-penultimate year students?

Yes, this is something we can consider for candidates with strong potential.

GRADUATE JOB INFORMATION

What does your firm look for in a graduate?

We look for someone who is intelligent, commercially minded and ambitious. Our ultimate goal is to hire graduates and watch them grow and develop into Partners of the firm. As such, maintaining our culture is very important to us, so we look for graduates whose values align with ours.

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

We aim to recruit for our Law Graduate program through the Clerkship Program. However, from time to time we have expanded our Law Graduate program and recruited candidates who have not clerked with us. To stay on top of these opportunities, we encourage candidates to keep an eye on our website for further information. We also encourage recent Law graduates to get in touch with our Human Resources team for a more in depth discussion about potential opportunities.

How many graduate positions are available in 2022?

Up to 12 positions.

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

HWL Ebsworth is an Australian based firm.

INTERVIEWS

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

Someone who has a genuine interest in our firm and the type of work we undertake. Tell us why you would like to be a part of our firm and why you have chosen HWL Ebsworth to be the place you start your career. We also would like to get to know you as a person - we’ve seen your CV and read your cover letter, let us get to know you!

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

Be prepared, do your research and understand why it is you want to work with us. Giving us an insight into your personality is something we hold in high regard, so be as open as possible to allow us to get to know you better.

CASUAL/ PART TIME EMPLOYMENT

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

Yes, from time to time. In the past, we have offered our previous Clerks the opportunity to rejoin the firm in a casual capacity.

How can students find these opportunities and apply?

Keep an eye on our website for key dates and further information about the application process.

THE TRADITIONAL LAW FIRM MODEL IS TIRED THIS IS ITS WAKE UP CALL

WE’RE NOT YOUR TYPICAL LAW FIRM

As Australia’s largest and fastest growing legal partnership, we are proud to offer our staff unrivalled career development opportunities and provide them with a chance to work with Australia’s most highly regarded commercial organisations, as well as Commonwealth Government and State Government Departments and Agencies. Our differentiators include the following factors: • A lower ratio of solicitors to partners than any other major Australian law firm ensures that our team members interact with clients much earlier in their legal careers. Our solicitors also benefit from having greater access to partners, which accelerates their professional development. • Our transparent career development framework ensures that all team members are aware of the firm’s expectations at each level, and what is required to advance to the next career stage. • We pride ourselves on promoting and rewarding talent based solely on merit, which allows all team members to reach their potential. • We are committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages all team members to progress. Our focus is on removing any barriers that may restrict any of our team members from developing their careers with us. Our clients are as diverse as we are, and our lawyers’ varied backgrounds and skill sets support us in providing our clients with innovative and tailored legal solutions.

JOIN OUR NATIONAL TEAM

HWL Ebsworth has over 1,400 staff with more than 259 Partners across our 9 offices, operating in the following areas of law: • Banking and Finance • Commercial • Construction and Infrastructure • Health • Insolvency and Securities Enforcement • Insurance • Litigation • Planning, Environment and Government • Property • Transport • Workplace Relations and Safety

OUR CLERKSHIP AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS

HWL Ebsworth offers a unique Graduate program whereby we recruit for our Law Graduate program through the Clerkship program. Within the Clerkship program you will gain a genuine insight into our Practice Groups and culture. The program is tailored to present you with hands-on experiences and training to develop your legal skills and knowledge whilst providing feedback, support and the chance to network with a range of practitioners throughout the firm. You will be exposed to a broad range of work within your designated Practice Groups and the program has been designed to enable us to get to know you on both a personal and professional level. Following the successful completion of our Clerkship program, Clerks may be offered a Law Graduate position for the Law Graduate program. The Law Graduate program provides you with the opportunity to gain solid indepth experience while rotating through different Practice Groups to assist you in determining your direction post admission. The firm will also look to support our Law Graduates with their PLT and admission to practice requirements.

INTERESTED? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are excited to recruit for our Clerkship and Law Graduate programs in our Perth office and applications are open to final and penultimate year students. To apply, you will be required to complete the online application form via our website and provide a copy of your academic transcript along with any additional supporting documentation that you would like us to consider. After submitting an online application, shortlisted applicants will progress through a two stage recruitment process including attendance at an Information & Assessment Centre and an individual panel interview. To apply, visit our Graduate Centre on our website - www.hwlebsworth.com.au

Applications open:

Monday, 28 June 2021

Applications close:

Sunday, 1 August 2021

Assessment & Information Centre &/or Individual

Panel Interviews: From Monday, 23 August 2021

Offers to be released:

Friday, 17 September 2021

QUESTIONS

Kiren Singh

Human Resources Advisor P +61 8 6559 6517 E Perth.Applications@hwle.com.au

Samantha Truong

Human Resources Assistant P +61 8 6559 6576 E Perth.Applications@hwle.com.au

Jackson McDonald

Level 17 225 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000

Perth office only https://www.jacmac.com.au

Melissa Young | hr@jacmac.com.au | (08) 9426 6611

Dispute Resolution and Litigation; Projects, Infrastructure and Construction; Insurance & Risk; Property; Planning & Environment; Corporate Commercial; Workplace, Safety & Risk ; Energy & Regulation

ABOUT THE FIRM

What are your firm’s culture? • Honesty & Ethics:

Acting with personal and professional integrity.

• Contribution to the

community: Contributing to the legal profession, charities and community.

• Mutual Respect &

Teamwork: Showing trust and consideration for our colleagues, and achieving results through effective teamwork. • Client Focus: Building strong relationships with our clients and understanding their industries to achieve the best outcomes for them.

• Complete Professionalism:

Maintaining and applying the highest standards of skill and knowledge.

How would you describe your firm’s culture?

At Jackson McDonald, you’ll find a supportive culture where we work together to further our goals. Collaboration is encouraged at every level - partners, lawyers and support staff all work together to achieve common objectives. Our staff live by our brand promise of experience, confidence and clarity. Our people champion the highest levels of professionalism and give back to the community wherever they can.

How does your firm distinguish itself from other law firms?

Jackson McDonald is one of Western Australia’s largest independent full-service law firm. For nearly a century, we have played an integral role in shaping the State by providing our clients with clear, concise legal advice that is tailored to their commercial and operational needs. Being proudly Western Australian is at the heart of how we operate.

What defines every JacMac professional is the courage to be bold. To identify the most salient issues and proceed with confidence. To be honest and speak up for what we believe in. To take a stance and see it through. To leave things better than we found them.

What are some notable awards your firm has recently received?

Jackson McDonald is regularly recognised in leading legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Best Lawyers Australia and Doyle’s Guide.

What significant work has your firm recently undertaken?

• Jackson McDonald had close involvement assisting the Government in the

Pilbara reforms, working with the resource sector and other stakeholders.

The Pilbara reforms will have a significant impact on the WA economy over coming years, enabling the development of more, and more efficient, mining and resources projects. • Jackson McDonald was the legal adviser to Foundation

Housing, Western

Australia’s largest not-forprofit community housing providers (CHP’s), on its successful implementation of a $35 million-dollar loan from the National Housing

Finance and Investment

Corporation (NHFIC). This is the largest NHFIC loan to a

WA based CHP. • Jackson McDonald has acted as lead legal adviser to Jupiter Mines Limited on its successful ASX listing and A$240 million

“sell-down” Initial Public

Offering. The listing of

Jupiter represents one of the largest resources IPOs on ASX for several years.

What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in?

We advise various local and international charities. We provide charities with professional pro bono advice and representation in all areas of legal need. In addition to legal advice, our lawyers have presented training programs for non-profit boards and management in areas such as risk management, insurance and governance.