Allens

About the Firm

What are your core values? • Driven by excellence • Eyes on the horizon • In it together • Courageous & creative • Fostering greatness

How would you describe your firm’s culture? Shaping the future is in our DNA – whether it’s helping our clients see around corners and take advantage of new opportunities; fostering growth and opportunity so our people can thrive, make a difference and be their very best; or contributing to the development of sustainable, diverse, equitable and just communities where everyone is recognised and included. Continuing to shape the future means committing to a truly purpose-led culture, built on values that reflect who we are, where we’ve come from and who we want to be.

How does your firm distinguish itself? Comparing firms can sometimes feel like an impossible task. While we think there are a few things that make us unique – like our twoyear graduate program which offers two 12-month rotations and a commitment to invest in your career for the long term, our illustrious list of alumni and the fact that we’re one of Australia’s longest running businesses – it’s our culture and the way we work together that really sets us apart. Culture can be a tricky thing to put your finger on from the outside. We’ve had almost 200 years to build ours, and it’s what we think makes Allens such a great place to build a career, but don’t just take our word for it. We’ve drawn back the curtain on our culture, so you can see whether it’s one you’d thrive in. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter and visit our early careers website for the inside scoop.

What are some notable awards Allens has received? Continuing to shape the future means committing to a truly purpose-led culture, built on values that reflect who we are, where we’ve come from and who we want to be. •#1 Graduate employer in

Law - Australian Association of

Graduate Employers - third year running •#1 Graduate employer in Law - GradAustralia - second year running •#1 Most popular clerkship employer - GradConnection/

AFR •#5 Graduate employer -

GradAustralia’s top 100 Level 11, Mia Yellagonga Tower 25 Spring Street, Perth 6000

allens.com.au/ careers/

•Best Law Firm (>$200m) -

Beaton Client Choice Awards 2021 •M&A Deal of the year; Debt market deal of the year; Equity market deal of the year; Midmarket deal of the year -

Australasian Law Awards 2021 •Excellence in Employee Health & Wellbeing - Australasian Law

Awards 2021 •Most Innovative law firm- The

Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine - 5th year running •Topped infrastructure league tables for Infrastructure,

Transport, Social Infrastructure and Private Public Partnerships -

Infralogic’s Infrastructure league tables 2021

What significant work has your firm undertaken? In 2021, we worked alongside our clients on some of the largest and most complex transactions and disputes, including: •CITIC on the Sino Iron dispute •Crown in relation to a range of public enquiries •Rio Tinto on a wide range of projects from the Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia to its Pilbara iron ore operations •Oil Search on the $22bn Santos / Oil Search merger •ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac on a wide range of banking and

finance related matters •Woodside on the Scarborough

Project •Evolution Mining on multiple acquisitions totalling c. $1.5bn •ExxonMobil on the proposed

P’nyang LNG Project in Papua

New Guinea •Core Lithium on the Finniss lithium project •NAIF on the Australian Potash

Lake Wells SOP Project •Wesfarmers on a range of M&A activity across their portfolio •Perth Airport on a range of matters including in relation to their real estate portfolio •Yara Pilbara Nitrates on their arbitration with Tecnicas

Reunidas •Financiers to Hoyts Group on their syndicated financing •Newcrest Mining on the Telfer

Gold Mine •Santos on the sale of an interest in the Barossa / Caldita project to JERA •Snowy Hydro on the Hunter

Power Project •Maxcap Group on various property financings •Global Infrastructure Partners on the acquisition of an economic interest in relation to the Gladstone LNG Project’s downstream infrastructure facilities and on the acquisition of a 49% interest in the Pluto Train 2

Joint Venture from Woodside

What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in? We see it as our responsibility to use our skills and resources to help others in the community. Our people contribute their time and expertise to work with inspirational organisations and people on community initiatives and pro bono matters, with a particular focus on alleviating disadvantage, advancing reconciliation, improving access to justice and promoting sustainability. Our proud history of leadership in pro bono and community work has seen us lead the way on constitutional recognition, carbon neutrality, refugee rights and marriage equality.

Clerkships

During which periods do you offer clerkships? Two clerkships throughout the summer holiday period and one during the winter holidays.

How many positions are available for 2022? Approximately 40-45

What tasks do clerks usually undertake? Our clerkships are designed to give students first-hand exposure to life as a lawyer at Allens. Our clerks get involved in work as soon as they arrive, working alongside lawyers and partners and their peers. The day-to-day tasks our Clerks get are similar to those of a junior lawyer, including attending court hearings and client meeting.

How can a clerk stand out or make a good impression? We’re proud that there isn’t an ‘Allens’ type’. We know that diverse perspectives help solve complex problems, strengthen teams and enrich client relationships. The more you enjoy working with a diverse range of people, the greater your success. While we celebrate our differences, it’s important to understand what unites us. These are attributes that our people have in common. These help us to succeed as a team and individually: Initiative: a curious mind is vital. The more adaptable you’re able to be and the more energy you bring with you, the more you’ll get out of a career at Allens. Excellence: it’s a guarantee we give our clients. Intellectually rigorous, driven and eager to learn. Commerciality: law is more than an academic pursuit; it’s about understanding the client – their objectives and their challenges – as well as the wider commercial environment in which we operate. Flexibility: a key priority is to ensure our people feel they are trusted to work in a way that allows them to balance the firm’s needs alongside the pursuit of their own career and life goals. Commitment: positive people thrive in our environment. We look for people who can build sustainable careers with us, and successfully juggle work and a personal life while maintaining their wellbeing.

Do you offer clerkships to non-penultimate year students? Final year students are also welcome to make clerkship applications.

What does your firm look for in a graduate? We’re proud that there isn’t an ‘Allens type’. We know that diverse perspectives help solve complex problems, strengthen teams and enrich client relationships. The more you enjoy working with a diverse range of people, the greater your success will be. While we celebrate our differences, it’s important to understand what unites us. Initiative, excellence, commerciality, flexibility and commitment are all attributes that our people have in common. These help us to succeed as a team and individually. Building a culture of inclusion ensures our people can reach their full potential. For us, this starts with strong leadership. Our inclusion and diversity strategy is supported by an Inclusion and Diversity Council, chaired by our Managing Partner. This council provides sponsorship, rolemodelling and drives initiatives across our firm.

How many are available in 2022? Approximately 12-15

How can students apply for a graduate position? We typically recruit our graduates through our clerkship program; however, from time to time we will recruit graduates from the open market. We adhere to the open market recruitment dates set out by the Graduate Recruitment Guidelines. Does Allens offer international opportunities? In 2012, Allens and Linklaters formed an integrated alliance. Although we remain as independent firms, we work closely together for the benefit of our clients around the world. Through the Linklaters alliance, our lawyers now have: •Opportunities to work on multijurisdictional matters with a broader range of clients; •Opportunities to work on global deals with market leading lawyers; •Access to global employment; •International assignment opportunities (short and long term); and •Access to leading training and development. Graduates have the opportunity to spend their second year in either London, Hong Kong or Singapore.

Interviews

What does Allens like to see in a job interview? Ultimately, we are looking for students who are driven and are ambitious, not only about the law, but have interests outside their university life and career. Our people are our greatest asset, and it’s having diversity and different personalities that we believe sets us apart. If you can demonstrate your ability to balance priorities, and exhibit that you’re a dedicated budding commercial lawyer, we would love to hear from you. And finally, as cliché as it sounds, be yourself. We value authenticity. We want to work with clerks and graduates who value this too; we believe you’re able to build better relationships if you are true to yourself.

How can students prepare? Understand what helps calm your nerves: It’s normal and completely understandable to have nerves during the recruitment process. It’s managing your nerves that is key; find out what works best for you, whether its meditation, avoiding caffeine, doing some exercise or using breathing techniques. Do your research: The better prepared you are, the more relaxed and comfortable you will be when the interview begins. Ensure you’ve developed an understanding of the firm, the work they do, their values and why you want to secure a clerkship at that firm. Come to the interview prepared with some questions: Not only does this give you the chance to gain some new insights, but it shows the interviewers that you’re engaged in the process and have given some thought to your interview. Realise what makes you different can be your signature strength: We want to recruit unique individuals who bring something different, bringing diversity of thought. Consider what is your unique selling point and what makes you different, and embrace it. We take expressions of interest for Paralegal roles, and welcome pre-penultimate students to apply for our Dive In program.

About the Firm

How would you describe your firm’s culture? Our vision is to be the most progressive global law firm. For us, “progressive” is a mindset, an approach to how we do things. We instinctively take a fresh perspective on situations, exploring whether there are better ways of delivering practical, commercial solutions to the challenges our clients face in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. We will achieve this vision through our values: • We’re passionate about quality • We deliver through collaboration • We think differently

How would you describe your firm’s culture? • Professional • Friendly • Diverse

HHow does your firm distinguish itself from other law firms? Ashurst Advance is our NewLaw division which meets our clients demand for innovative and cost effective legal service delivery. We combine alternative resourcing, process and project management professionals, and industry leading technology with Ashurst’s legal subject matter experts in an integrated quality assurance package to provide our clients with legal excellence with efficient delivery. As a global law firm, we’ve built a reputation for providing exceptional standards of service and established ourselves as a leading adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions, and governments, on all areas of law including finance, M&A, disputes, and competition.

What are some notable awards your firm has recently received? 2020 Awards • Recognised at the 2020

Australasian Law Awards for

Property Infrastructure and

Projects Deal of the Year • Most Innovative Firm of the

Year British Legal Technology

Awards 2020 • Top 100 Most Popular

Clerkship Employer Finalist 2021, Winner 2020 2021 Awards • Recognised as finalists in two categories in this year’s Client

Choice Awards. • Shortlisted for Best Law & Related Services Firm (>$200m revenue) and partner, Martin Coleman has been shortlisted in the Best

Lawyer category. Level 7, Brookfield Place Tower 2, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 ashurst.com/en/ careers/

We are proud to have achieved the elite Band 1 status in 10 practice areas, following the release of the Chambers and Partners Global 2021 rankings. In Australia, the firm achieved Band 1 recognition in three practice areas, including Banking & Finance: Acquisition Finance, Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance, Banking & Finance: Property Finance. Ashurst was rated third most popular virtual experience program by Forage students achieving a score of 4.80 out of 5. This ranking is compared to 82 virtual experience programs across all industries including law.

What significant work has your firm recently undertaken? • Ashurst has advised Western

Sydney Airport on its contract with Vanderlande in relation to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the baggage handling system for the new Western

Sydney International Airport. • Advised Sydney Metro on their A$217 million contract with BESIX Watpac to build the Barangaroo metro station.

The station forms part of the Sydney Metro City &

Southwest project, Australia’s largest public transport project, which is due to open in 2024.

• Currently advising Western

Areas Limited on its

A$100 million equity raising comprising a fully underwritten placement to raise A$85 million and a nonunderwritten 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. on its investment in

Storegga Geotechnologies, the lead developer of a major

Carbon Capture and Storage project to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint in support of the country’s 2050 net-zero 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.

Clerkships

During which periods 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, note-taking 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 pro-bono clinic.

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? We will consider penultimate or final year students for our clerkship. Student jobs

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

How can students find these opportunities and apply? Apply online careers.ashurst.com 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 2023? 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. 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