Norton Rose Fulbright

• 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!

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 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 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.

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

Through the Norton Rose Fulbright job board: https://www. nortonrosefulbrightgraduates. com/au.

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

you overcame it, rather than giving generalisations. • Make the most of opportunities to meet

Norton Rose Fulbright staff during the recruitment process. • Remember, interviews are a two way process so make sure you ask questions to ensure we are the right fit for you.

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

In addition to the points above, arrive early, do your best to calm your nerves and know your resume inside out!

CASUAL/PART TIME EMPLOYMENT

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

We require casual paralegals from time to time as the needs arise.

How can students find these opportunities and apply?

Any casual/part time employment opportunities can be found on the Norton Rose Fulbright job board: https://www. nortonrosefulbrightgraduates. com/au.

Pragma Lawyers

Level 1 254 Rokeby Road Subiaco WA 6008

www.pragma.law

Rebecca Hansen | careers@pragma.law or hello@pragma.law | (08) 6188 3340

Employment, Building and Construction, Property and Strata, Insolvency and Reconstruction and Mining.

ABOUT THE FIRM

What are your firm’s core values?

1. Ethical; 2. Pragmatic and solutions focused; 3. Open and transparent; 4. Team players and forward thinking; 5. Leaders in the community; 6. Supportive and mindful of each other; and 7. Healthy.

How would you describe your firm’s culture?

Pragma Lawyers is not a “traditional” law firm. We pride ourselves on being nimble and outside-the-box thinkers. Our firm’s values form the foundation of its success and our culture. We emphasise the importance of living our Values, which we have developed together as a team after an extensive self-analysis process: we are ethical, pragmatic and solutions focused, leaders in the community, open and transparent, supportive and mindful of each other, team players and forward thinking, and healthy (physically and mentally).

How does your firm distinguish itself from other law firms?

Pragma helps its clients avoid and resolve disputes so they can focus on what’s important. Pragma is leading the way in legal innovation, being one of the first firms to implement cost effective models such as outcome based pricing and fixed-fee early mediation.

What are some notable awards your firm has recently received?

Pragma has been recognised as one of the fastest growing law firms in Australia (Australasian Lawyer Magazine, Oct 2016); we were nominated as a finalist in the Australian Law Awards; are listed in the Australasian Lawyer Innovative Firms for 2016 and 2019. We were also selected as one of the Australasian Lawyer Employers of Choice for both 2019 and 2020.

What significant work has your firm recently undertaken?

Advising on the sale of significant mining tenements to an international purchaser (encompassing both insolvency and commercial advice), advising on the sale of The Subiaco Hotel, commencing, and resolving a mothership insolvency claim against 24 defendants in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, representing a Councilor in the City of Perth Inquiry and representing an individual in the Crown Perth Royal Commission.

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

Consistent with our values, Pragma undertakes a wide range of pro-bono work including litigious matters such as debts owed to migrant employees, defending violence restraining orders for the elderly and defending claims brought by banks against individuals. Our clerks and Graduates also assist in the day-to-day operations of the Subiaco Justice Centre, a notfor-profit organisation that Pragma is heavily involved in.

CLERKSHIP INFORMATION

At Pragma, we aim to ‘do things differently’ for both our clients, as well as for the people we recruit to be part of our team. Pragma do not formally participate in the clerkship application process however our recruitment model sees us hire casual paralegals all year round to be part of our growing team. When we do recruit paralegals, we are looking for team players who have a willingness to go the extra mile and want to be part of a team that deliver the best possible results for our clients. At Pragma Lawyers we also look to employ students from first year through to final year which provides a diverse range of students into our paralegal pool. When you are part of the Pragma team you