King & Wood Mallesons

Our people are encouraged to shape their own career path, supported at every step of the way with world-class training, coaching, and handson experience. There is no ‘one size fits all’ career model, and we offer multiple opportunities for our lawyers to gain experience and thrive.

Notable awards

• #1 ranked law firm in

Australia and China -

Chambers and Partners 2020; • Top 15 global elite brand - 2020 Acritas Global Elite

Law Firm Brand Index; • 28 international offices; • One of the largest international legal networks in the Asia region with 500+ partners and more than 2000 lawyers; • Clients ranging from global financial and corporate powerhouses through to new industry-makers, as well as all levels of government • An unmatched ability to practise Chinese, Hong

Kong, Australian, English,

US and a significant range of European laws under one integrated legal brand.

We are connecting Asia to the world, and the world to

Asia.

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

King & Wood Mallesons is proud of the ongoing contribution that we make to the community. ‘KWM Community Impact’ is a multifaceted, national integrated strategy that uses the skills of our lawyers and nonlawyers. We give back to the communities in which we live and work through financial contributions, pro bono support, and volunteering which everyone in the firm is encouraged to get involved with. Some examples of pro bono work our Graduates have been involved in include attending the Street Law Clinic one day per week as a Law Graduate, and involvement with the National Children’s and Youth Law Centre.

CLERKSHIP INFORMATION

During which period do you offer clerkships?

Summer (3 weeks: November – December) and Winter (3 weeks: June – July)

How many clerkship positions are available for 2021?

Dependant on business needs.

What tasks do clerks usually undertake?

Our clerkships give you a clear picture of what it’s like to be a lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons (KWM). You’ll get to know our people, the way we like to work, our culture, practice areas, clients and more.

During a clerkship at KWM, you’ll learn: • The operational “nuts and bolts” – our technology, real-world financial systems, research and support resources, firm policies, procedures and the structure and approach of the firm itself. • The day-to-day skills to get you started – taking instructions, meeting with clients, drafting memos/ documents, managing your practice and professional relationships. • Our core practice teams – who they are, what they do, how they’re structured, the clients they work for, and your role within them. • Our culture – you’ll be exposed to (and encouraged) to get actively involved in the many activities and events that define KWM. • Our people – you’ll find that people from every part of the business will help you along, sharing their knowledge, and ensuring

How can a clerk stand out or make a good impression?

• Get involved! – join in with various social and team based activities. • Ask questions – we have an open and honest culture, it’s fine to ask questions and we actively encourage you to do so. • Share your thoughts and ideas – the ‘power of together’ is all about sharing your thoughts and ideas to improve what we do, think differently and create value for clients and each other. • Build connections – have genuine and authentic conversations, be yourself! • Team player – help solve problems through teamwork, collaboration and engagement. • Legal Knowledge – aim to demonstrate a logical and systematic approach to understanding concepts and legal issues. • Research – ensure you know the firm and show your interest.

Do you offer clerkships to non-penultimate year students?

No. However, we do have a program in the Perth centre “KWM Insight” aimed at prepenultimate year law students. Details on the program can be found at: https://careers.kwm. com/en/graduate s-australia/insight-program

What does your firm look for in a graduate?

• Results orientation – a track record of achievement and performance in life, not just in your academic career.

Individuals who, through commitment and resilience, have demonstrated their ability to identify and stretch goals. • Intellectual curiosity - to us, intelligence is not measured by your GPA. We want deep thinkers who seek out information and diverse views to reach a practical and efficient solution to business problems. • Client centricity – we work in our clients’ worlds and partner with them to achieve their business goals. We need people who can stand in the shoes of the client and experience it from their perspective. • Learning agility – the international legal landscape is changing every day. We need people who demonstrate personal flexibility and an openness to dealing with change. • Broad perspective – we are growing the international law firm of the future.

We seek out people with diverse perspectives who, through challenger thinking, help to create new insights and innovative opportunities across our global network. • Commitment to a legal career – we recognise that it is rare for people to have 20 year careers with the same employer. We are looking for people that will have a commitment in the medium term to KWM. In return we will steer you to become your best self by identifying your key strengths and developing you into the best possible lawyer. • Teamwork – we operate as one family, one firm working together and supporting each other across cultures. We want people who build relationships and rapport with others through emotional intelligence and a collaborative working style.

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

King & Wood Mallesons’ Perth centre follows the first round offers process. Former vacation clerks and law clerks will be eligible to apply for a Graduate position via our careers website: www.kwm.com/ careers.

How many graduate positions are available in 2021?

Dependant on business needs.

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

We offer a domestic and international secondment program where we regularly transfer partners, lawyers and other staff between our offices. A transfer can be for a short period of 3 to 6 months or for a longer period of up to 3 years. Transfers between offices assist with the sharing of knowledge and experience around the firm, with benefits to our people and also to the firm’s clients, helping develop the future leaders of the firm.

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

Ultimately, we are looking for Though interviews can be nerve-wracking, try to relax as much as you can. Little things like turning up early and having a read over your cover letter and CV can really help!

Remember that the interview is just an opportunity for the firm to learn more about you and for you to learn more about the firm. It also helps to do some research beforehand, as it will help you frame why you want to be at KWM, which in turn will help you formulate questions about the things we do that you find most interesting.

Also, don’t be afraid to let your personality show – there is no single “type” at KWM.

How can students best prepare for a clerkship or graduate job interview with your firm?

• Research the firm and interviewers (if known) • Know your CV/application • Think about your experiences • Prepare questions.

MinterEllison

Allendale Square Arcade 77 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000

24 Offices https://www.minterellison.com/

Sandra D’Souza | Sandra.DSouza@ minterellison.com.au

Corporate, Energy, Resources, Finance, Taxation, Corproate Litigation, Construction, Industrial Relations, Real Estate

ABOUT THE FIRM

How does your firm value Corporate Responsibility?

Here at MinterEllison, our impact in the community sits at the heart of who we are. We work alongside community organisations and partner with our clients to provide transformative outcomes for individuals, our community partners and social enterprises.

To maximise the difference we can make now and into the future, we take a holistic approach to pro bono legal support and community investment by bringing together strategic initiatives from across the Firm. Lawyers from all across the Firm provide pro bono legal support to organisations and individuals in their area of expertise. We complement this skilled pro bono work by engaging with pro bono clients and other community organisations and individuals through our community investment program, our sponsorship and donations, and social procurement.

What is unique about your firm’s culture?

At MinterEllison, we’re driven by a strong sense of purpose. We create lasting impacts with our clients, our people and our communities. We know that, in a world of relentless disruption, we need to think beyond the law. We’re driving digital transformation and embedding a culture of curiosity and innovation. We’re investing in adjacent consulting capabilities that enable us to provide seamlessly integrated solutions to our clients. And our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities they live and work in.

What are some interesting cases that your firm has worked on?

Our work with clients delivers real impact. In a fast-paced, fast-changing business environment, our focus on building authentic and enduring relationships across industries and sectors enables us to help our clients embrace opportunities and navigate challenges in the market.

Some recent work for the firm includes: • Advising Klarna, one of

Europe’s largest banks, on its ‘buy now, pay later’ joint venture with CBA, which increased its equity stake to

US$300m. • We are a strategic adviser to SingTel Optus on its joint venture with Vodafone for the rollout of the 5G network. • MinterEllison’s

Commonwealth

Government team have been the long-term legal advisers to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) on the environmentally critical Douglas Shoal Remediation Project.

How does the firm encourage a work-life balance?

We support a range of flexible working arrangements including part-time, jobsharing, variable start and finish times and working from home. We also offer unpaid leave opportunities for special requirements not covered by our usual leave policies. Typically this may cover study, overseas work experience and judges associateships.

What training and development opportunities does your firm offer?

The graduate program gives you the opportunity to rotate through multiple practice groups. You will gain practical experience in different areas of the law which are of interest to you. We boast one of the largest service offerings, providing you with the opportunity to rotate through various transactional, advisory and litigious practice groups. Our structured development program includes: • the MinterEllison Practical

Legal Training program in partnership with the

College of Law ongoing technical legal skills