ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE

About Us

With over 25 o ces spanning Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East, careers at Herbert Smith Freehills o er our graduates the opportunity to experience being part of a truly global law firm. Working with some of the most significant organisations in the world, opportunities to have social impact, and learning from our world-class team every day will enable you to create solid foundations on which to build your career in law.

We’re proud to say that we put people first. Our firm is built on a diverse culture, reflective of the societies in which we live and work. That’s why inclusivity is key to our success. At Herbert Smith Freehills, you’ll be valued for what makes you di erent and accepted for who you are. We recognise the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, collaboration and business outcomes. So, whether it’s working on the latest advancements in digital law, taking part in some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions around, or helping people through our extensive pro bono work – you’ll develop the skills to solve the most complex challenges in thoughtful and innovative ways.

We Welcome Different

Great lawyers are both curious and creative. We encourage you to challenge assumptions and open yourself up to new ideas. So, what exactly are we looking for?

There’s no single path to becoming an exceptional commercial lawyer. We look beyond your academic record and your technical aptitude. We’re focussed on finding people who have the curiosity to explore all the angles and the empathy to place themselves in their client’s shoes.

In line with our 10 Actions for Change we are proud to use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System (CRS). The CRS allows us to understand each applicant’s achievements in the context that they have been gained. We understand that not every candidate’s achievements look the same on paper – and we want to recruit the best people, from every background.

Clerkship Program

We select many of our graduates through our vacation clerkships. During this immersive experience, you’ll receive hands-on practical experience, as you work on some of the diverse challenges facing the team you’re collaborating with.

You will gain a deeper understanding of life at the firm and what your future could look like if you join us. Some key features include the opportunity to:

• Sit within a specific team, delivering real work for key clients

• Before you join, submit a preference for a team to tailor your experience

• Navigate the first step of your career with partner and graduate mentoring support

• Attend workshops and presentations covering all our practice areas

• Contribute to our pro bono practice

• Work with cutting edge technology through our innovation projects

• Networking opportunities to meet people across the firm

We're Herbert Smith Freehills, one of the world's leading international law firms. Join us and you'll be at the centre of high-profile cases, highimpact deals and you'll grow from new experiences every day.

Joining Us

We o er a range of summer and winter clerkships across our Australian o ces. If you have queries about graduate or vacation clerk positions, please visit our website: careers.herbertsmithfreehills. com/au/grads/vacation-clerkships or contact one of our graduate recruitment consultants.

KEY DATES/DEADLINES

Please note: An application should only be submitted to the office where you intend to start your career as a graduate. Multiple applications will not be considered.

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

Graduate rotation structure:

Pathway to graduate position:

Deferring a graduate offer:

3 x 6-month rotations

Priority and market offers

Our graduate program gives you the chance to start shaping your future and hone your skills in a range of practice areas, providing you with a broad-based training and ensuring that you are ready to become a qualified Solicitor.

You’ll rotate through three distinct practice areas for six months each and will be assigned a Partner and buddy for support. You will get the opportunity to submit practice area preferences before every rotation, including before your first rotation, enabling you to tailor your graduate program to your specific interests. You can also discuss your preferences with our dedicated Graduate Recruitment team

As part of our graduate program, you will have the opportunity to apply for an international secondment within your first two years in the job. This is a six-month secondment with all the support you may need in order to succeed (e.g. transport, accommodation, language lessons). Our graduates have previously been seconded to our London, Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul and Hong Kong offices

In 2019, we sent 14 Australian Graduates on international secondments. With a network around the world, you’ll also have the opportunity to work with international clients, develop a global reputation, and establish the career path that suits you You’ll gain experience on high-profile cases and deals involving some of the world’s biggest clients, explore multicultural matters, and receive first-class training. During this experience, you’ll be developing a global view of the law and building a resume with a legal firm that’s widely recognised around the world.

Expressions of interest can be made following the clerkship program agallen@hwle.com.au https://hwlebsworth com au

Level 8, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Anneliese Gallen

People and Development Coordinator agallen@hwle com au clerkshipapplications@hwle.com.au

+61 3 8644 3443

Let us introduce you to a genuinely different firm, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. The firm comprises of over 1,700 staff nationally, including 270 Partners across our nine offices located in every state and territory in Australia We provide legal advice to commercial and government clients across a broad range of areas, which allows our team to experience working on an extremely diverse range of projects. Our rapid rise has required us to be dynamic, nimble, forward thinking, and committed to fostering a supportive working environment. As Australia's fastest growing legal partnership, we do things a little differently. We pride ourselves on a merit based career development framework that ensures all employees are allowed to reach their full potential by being given the opportunity to advance to their desired level. We don't put time limits on your growth, you decide how far and fast you grow.

Banking and Finance

Commonwealth Government

Corporate and Commercial

Construction and Infrastructure

Health

Insurance

Litigation

Planning, Environment and Government

Property

Workplace, Relations and Safety

HWL Ebsworth is 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

Our learning and development programs help our team members to improve their technical knowledge and professional skills through tailored seminars, workshops, and one-on-one real time training We actively support our team members in undertaking further study to develop and enhance their expertise and practical knowledge.

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office: Clerkship positions available each intake:

At HWL Ebsworth, we believe in investing in our people from the very beginning of their careers We see our clerkship program as the start of that investment, where we are committed to nurturing and supporting our employees to reach their full potential as lawyers. We don't just say this, we prove it by supporting our graduates through to partnership. That's why we are different. You will have the opportunity to gain genuine insight into our firm, culture, and practice groups. Our clerkship program is designed to present you with hands-on experience and training to develop your legal skills and knowledge whilst providing feedback and growth opportunities as well as exposing yourself to a broad range of work within your designated practice group. Our program has been designed to enable us to get to know you on both a personal and professional level. There will be multiple opportunities to network and get to know our people by attending various social events and professional development workshops

Graduate positions available in 2024: Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool: mark.enright@klgates.com https://www klgates com

Our carefully tailored 12-month program will support graduates through their admission process to meet their practical requirements during hands-on rotations By undertaking our supervised legal training course, our graduates can focus on the work without the added pressure of further study. Throughout the 12-month period, you will be aligned with a Partner and mentor to enhance your feedback and growth opportunities. We have high quality and long-standing clients which means the work we have on offer is excellent and provides fantastic growth opportunities for you to develop your technical expertise We want you to be involved in challenging and meaningful work from day one. You will engage with our clients as a graduate which is made possible by us having the lowest ratio of solicitors to Partners than any other Australian law firm. This is one of the key features that makes us different to other firms, it helps to accelerate your professional development.

Level 25, South Tower, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Mark Enright (HR Manager) mark enright@klgates com

+61 3 9640 4263

Clerkship representative: Mark Enright

K&L Gates is one of the largest law firms in the world with more than 48 offices located in key capital cities and world commercial and financial centres across five continents. Our broad platform offers clients local market knowledge and access to both national and international capabilities

With the combined talent, experience, and resources of nearly 2,000 lawyers, our global reach extends beyond our four Australian office locations (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and Brisbane) to assist clients around the world.

We are a fully integrated network of lawyers and legal professionals who believe that clients need more than technical legal skills; they need insightful and practical advice on the diverse issues that affect their businesses, delivered with unparalleled client service.

Our combination of practice strength, global platform, and unsurpassed client service is a true differentiator in the legal services marketplace We represent a broad array of ASX, Global 500, Fortune 100, and FTSE 100 corporations in nearly every major industry, including consumer, energy, financial services, health care, life sciences, infrastructure, manufacturing, sustainable development, technology, telecommunications, and transportation.

Are you looking for a law firm that really is different? Then join our global community of talented visionaries.

Corporate - M&A, Capital Markets, and Tax

Finance - Banking, Restructuring, and Insolvency

Asset Management and Investment Funds

Intellectual Property

Labour, Employment, and Workplace Safety

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Commercial Disputes

Medical Negligence

Real Estate

K&L Gates is one of the largest firms in the world, but it did not start out that way Over the course of the firm’s strategic growth, we have remained mindful of what matters most serving our clients and treating our people with respect, dignity, and care.

Here you will find a place where you can shine while being part of a team of highly respected professionals, where you will have access to the tools and resources to help you do your best work, where you will expand your horizons professionally and geographically, and where you will be inspired to make a positive difference for the common good.

While we steadfastly maintain the values of our humble roots, our aspirations to be a leading, global law firm are no less important As our economic world becomes more closely connected, our size and footprint affords us the ability to provide the utmost value in counsel and representation to our clients.

The legal market is rapidly changing, and so is the practice of law It is both science and art Clients want their legal representation to be diligent and meticulous, but they also want it to solve problems with innovation and creativity.

At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity.

We have built a workplace that is intrinsically diverse in experiences, perspectives, and ideas We believe we build better teams, forge better client relationships, and provide better service because of our diverse, collaborative team of professionals. We seek and welcome the talents of those from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds. These are the threads that make up the fabric of our firm.

With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres, we act for industry leaders, major corporations, capital markets participants, major financial institutions, and governments on groundbreaking legal transactions, both domestically and internationally With the extraordinary inbound investment into Australia from the Asia Pacific region, especially from four of Australia’s five largest trading partners located in the region China, Japan, South Korea, and India we work with clients to provide them with sophisticated legal requirements.

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

Clerkship positions available each intake:

Application period:

Interview period:

Rotations:

Seasonal clerkship periods:

28

14

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September - October

1 practice group

Summer and Winter

The K&L Gates clerkship program is the ideal opportunity for you to experience what it is like to work as a lawyer in our firm and participate in a comprehensive program to learn important skills which lay the foundations for a successful legal career. Not only will you get to experience what it is like to work in a global corporate law firm firsthand, you will have the chance to enjoy our down to earth culture we are known for. Your supervisor and buddy will help you settle into the office and you will work closely with the Partners, Special Counsel, Senior Associates, and lawyers in your team

You will be provided with opportunities to build strong relationships, both within your team and the wider firm network. We provide and encourage a collaborative environment in which you can grow and develop. In conjunction with on-the-job experience, we provide formal training. These sessions have been designed to develop your legal knowledge and business skills, as well as to give you a broader insight into the various areas of law in which we practice During your clerkship at K&L Gates, you will benefit from being involved in real legal work. This will include the participation in client and practice group meetings, court visits, research and drafting of advice, and general support within one of our practice areas.

Applications for our clerkship program should be made online via our website We will ask you a few short answer questions to learn more about you and we will also request that you insert a short cover letter, and provide us with your academic transcript.

You will experience a two stage interview process with us Your first interview will be with one of our Partners that are part of our recruitment team, as well as a member of our Human Resources team The first interview is our opportunity to get to know you and will expand on your application, your interest in K&L Gates, and will also be a chance for you to get to know us. The second round interview will consist of a group activity. You will work through a fictional legal scenario with a group of candidates and two members from our recruitment team The group interview is aimed at assessing your ability to demonstrate your analytical skills and to think critically and commercially as well as your teamwork skills, an essential skill for our lawyers. As part of our second interview, we also host a panel event, giving you another opportunity to meet our people and get to know more about life at K&L Gates. Offers for a clerkship role will be made in accordance with the LIV guidelines.

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

Graduate rotation structure:

Pathway to graduate position:

Deferring a graduate offer:

12

12

3 x 4-month rotations

Priority offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis

Our graduate program is designed to give you the technical capability and commercial context to succeed. The program runs for 12 months, in which time you will complete three practice group rotations You will be exposed to a variety of areas of commercial law in all your rotations

Throughout the year you are supported with a buddy, supervisor, and mentor. Partners and senior lawyers will support and guide you through each rotation and ensure you get the necessary development. Your professional development program runs weekly. It combines Practical Legal Training (delivered in-house by the College of Law), with sessions presented by Partners, lawyers, external presenters, and our professional development team

Our program delivers skill development in two key areas, fundamental legal abilities and professional legal skills which incorporate:

Legal technical skills (analysis and judgment)

Client service (client and business knowledge, networking)

Personal effectiveness (communication, work ethic, motivation, and maturity)

You will have many opportunities to be involved in an array of firm events and activities to match your interest, whether they be social, sporting, business, or community-focused

K&L Gates is about more than practising law or making a living It’s about building something amazing – creating a legacy for you, the firm, our clients, and the communities we serve.

We thrive in an inclusive and socially conscious environment that embraces our diversity and takes a holistic approach to the career evolution of all our professionals, an approach that ultimately enables us to serve clients more effectively melgraduaterecruitment@au.kwm.com https://www kwm com/au/en/home html

We are all in it together – a global community of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are nimble and ambitious with a high level of integrity, resolve, and strength of character.

Although we take pride in our willingness to run through walls for clients, we also value the importance of laughing with clients, colleagues, or friends. We genuinely enjoy working with each other and for our clients.

Level 27, Collins Arch, 447 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Madeleine Horsey

People and Development Advisor madeleine horsey@au kwm com

+61 3 9643 5550

Clerkship representative: Madeleine Horsey

We’re King & Wood Mallesons. The top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world. The world’s leading organisations turn to us to unlock opportunities and deliver smart, considered, and confident advice Where others see problems, we see possibilities Innovation is in our DNA We equip our people with the skills to partner with our clients and bring to life pioneering solutions which will help them to adapt, reinvent, and evolve. We believe innovation comes from giving our people room to grow. At KWM, our people are encouraged to shape their own career path, supported every step of the way with world-class training, coaching, and hands-on experience. Diversity of thought, perspective, and experience is critical to our culture We provide a broad, inclusive, and open environment in which our people are fully supported to bring their whole selves. There is no ‘one size fits all’ career model, and we offer multiple opportunities for our lawyers to gain experience and thrive.

Banking and Finance

Dispute Resolution

Mergers and Acquisitions

Projects and Real Estate Tax

Our clients range from a mix of global, financial, and corporate powerhouses through to new industry-makers and all levels of government.

Recent noteworthy deals include:

Block (formerly Square) on its AU $39 billion takeover of Afterpay; Clean Energy Finance Corporation on South Australia's Virtual Power Plant, a network of solar and Tesla Powerwall battery systems that will form the world's largest virtual power plant; EMR Capital and 29 Metals on 29 Metals' IPO and ASX listing, the largest IPO at the time; Acted for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

Our One-Firm Vision, Purpose, and Principles

Our Vision is to become the leading top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world. Our Purpose is to use our mastery of the law for the lasting prosperity of our clients, people, and communities. Everything we do is grounded in a set of eight core, global Principles.

Our principles guide the way we operate as a leading international firm – how we enable our clients to succeed; how we grow our people to be their best; and how we support our communities to thrive. Together, our Vision, Purpose, and Principles articulate our approach to serving clients and supporting each other. They guide the way we think, behave, and practice as a global firm. No matter your location or which role you play at the firm, practicing our principles will make our operations smoother, relationships stronger, and experiences with our colleagues and clients far richer.

Creating a workplace where our people are proud to work, where they can be themselves, and where their ambitions can be realised is a priority for us. We care about our people. We promote a culture based on respect, trust, inclusivity, diversity, and flexibility

King & Wood Mallesons recognises that flexibility in the way we work is a core element of an effective, engaged, and productive workplace that delivers a great experience for its clients. We fully support our people to work flexibly, and actively foster a culture of trust and autonomy.

Decisions around what flexibility looks like is made at a team and client level, and often involves a combination of time together in the office to collaborate, learn and engage, and time at home.

Our global footprint and unique depth and breadth in Asia give our people exciting cross-border and cross-cultural experiences.

We enable our people to build their cultural intelligence and international skills by working with each other across regions and collaborating around shared opportunities

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

Clerkship positions available each intake:

Application period:

Interview period:

Rotations:

Seasonal clerkship periods:

90 (approximately) 30 (approximately)

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September 1 practice group

Summer 1, Summer 2 and Winter

We’ve designed a program to help you make the most of your time with us.

During your clerkship you will learn:

The day-to-day skills to get you started – taking instructions, meeting with clients, drafting memos and documents, managing your practice, and professional relationships.

The core practice teams at King & Wood Mallesons – who they are, what they do, how they’re structured, the clients they work for, and of course, your role within them

Our culture – working within your team, you’ll be exposed to (and encouraged) to get actively involved in the many activities and events that help create our unique culture.

Our people – you’ll find that people from every part of the business will help you by sharing their knowledge and supporting you through the early stages of your career and beyond.

During the induction process, and over the course of the clerkship, you’ll meet with several teams across the firm who will inform you of potential pro bono opportunities, and other experiences you can get involved in during the clerkship.

Many graduates tell us one of the main reasons they joined the firm was the people We work together, but we also enjoy spending time with each other outside of the office The Melbourne office has social and sporting committees to help organise a wide range of activities for you to enjoy alongside your clerkship – it’s a busy three weeks!

All applications are made through our recruitment system which is accessed via our careers website and are in line with the local law society recruitment guidelines.

In your application, we will ask you a series of short answer questions, information on your employment and academic history, and any extracurricular activities and volunteering work. If you are applying for clerkships, the application will also involve completion of an online strengths-based task.

We hold one round of in-person interviews, and you will also have the chance to attend our Clerkship Information Night, to meet our people and find out more about life at KWM.

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

Graduate rotation structure:

Pathway to graduate position:

Deferring a graduate offer:

25-30

25-30

3 x 6-month rotations

Priority offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis

KWM’s market leading Graduate Experience Program (GEP) is designed to positively enhance the graduate experience It is aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities and provides our graduates with the knowledge and skills they need for professional and personal growth – in order to become the best they can be.

Tailored for our graduates, the GEP has an emphasis on legal excellence, technical expertise, commercial skills, knowledge management, legal project management, innovation, social and selfdevelopment, and client focus. The holistic GEP complements formal training and development with on-the-job learning through a training schedule aligned to the graduates’ six-month rotations.

All graduates attend an intensive five-day Induction when they join the firm In each rotation graduates attend a comprehensive Practice Group Induction, specific to their group. All graduates come together again throughout the rotations for the Graduate Series sessions, which build on the foundations covered in Induction.

As part of the Graduate Program, we also offer Practical Legal Training (PLT) for our Australian Law graduates. Delivered online during their first eight-months as a law graduate, it’s a customised program conducted in association with the College of Law.

Our graduate program consists of six-month rotations in three different practice areas Graduates are offered the opportunity to apply to complete one of their rotations either at one of our pro-bono Partners, clients, or in one of our other offices. We have offices in Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

Upon completing a clerkship at KWM, you will be invited to submit an expression of interest to be considered for a graduate priority offer We will ask for an updated CV and academic transcript cisaacson@landers.com.au https://www landers com au/

Level 15, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Chelsea Isaacson Graduate Program and

Consultant

Talent Acquisition cisaacson@landers.com.au

03 9269 9712

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent Australian law firm, comprising over 600 people including 85 Partners. We have grown organically, resulting in a highly cohesive firm sharing a strong work and client service ethic, as well as high staff and Partner retention rates. We believe that legal services involve more than just the law - practical, commercial advice and exceptional client experience are equally important to our clients and to us Our firm is global in its approach, but we remain fiercely independent and truly Australian. We work closely with international firms that do not have an Australian presence, and we are the exclusive Australian member of the largest global network of independent law firms, TerraLex.

Corporate Commercial Disputes

Compensation Law

Real Estate and Projects

Workplace Relations and Safety

Family and Relationship Law

Insurance Law and Litigation

Authentic in what we do - inclusive, respectful, and empathetic. We are proud of who we are, mean what we say, and deliver what we promise - the best characteristics of a proudly Australian independent law firm Connected through strong relationships with our clients, each other, our community, and the environment Connected also through our networks and sectors, and digitally through technology. Our innovation is defined by being open minded, prepared to adapt, experiment, inspire, and lead.

With innovation at our core, you are encouraged to think differently Work alongside Australia's first LawTech Hub where the best and brightest technology entrepreneurs and legal experts co-create pioneering and innovative legal tech solutions. Experience a supportive culture within a flexible hybrid environment where we invest in your ongoing learning and celebrate success. Whether you are contributing to client work or for the good of the community through pro bono experiences, you are part of a proud people-first culture, that values your impact

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

Clerkship positions available each intake:

Application period:

Interview period:

Rotations:

Seasonal clerkship periods:

20-25

6-8

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September 1 practice group

Summer 1, Summer 2 and Winter

At Lander & Rogers, our clerkship program provides practical legal experience through real client work, and a behind-the-scenes look into life as a lawyer Whether you're solving interesting and complex legal problems alongside real clients, expanding your knowledge and skills through training and mentoring, or growing your network of legal and business contacts, the clerkship program provides insight into a fulfilling career at Lander & Rogers.

A clerkship can involve a range of interesting work, including:

Researching points of law and summarising your findings; Drafting correspondence, court documents, and sections of commercial agreements; Development sessions to map your career possibilities; Practice group case study sessions to build your understanding; Social opportunities including weekly coffee catch ups, catered events, sporting and wellbeing activities.

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

Graduate rotation structure:

Pathway to graduate position:

Deferring a graduate offer:

6-10

6-10

3 x 4-month rotations

Priority offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis

As a graduate at Lander & Rogers, you will have access to hands-on support while deepening your skills and experience during your first year across a number of practice groups. You will gain a breadth of experience and access to challenging work to inform your preferred specialisation. A role with Lander & Rogers will build upon your unique skills and equip you to launch your career forward You will learn in a culture where new ideas are not only welcomed, but encouraged, and where knowledge and information is openly exchanged. During each rotation, you will be partnered with a buddy for day-to-day support to navigate client interactions. Active mentoring and social networks ensure you are supported along the way to help you achieve more while leading a healthy work-life balance monica.barrett@maddocks.com.au https://www maddocks com au/

Level 25, Tower 2, 727 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Monica Barrett (People & Culture Advisor) monica barrett@maddocks com au

(03) 9258 3029

Clerkship representative: Monica Barrett

We are a proudly independent Australian commercial law firm. Maddocks has close to 90 Partners, who work alongside more than 600 people across our offices in Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Our clients include medium to large private organisations, high net worth individuals and families, ASX200 companies, national, state, and local governments, leading tech companies, education institutions, not-for-profit organisations, and high profile property developers. We are guided by our core values of integrity, stewardship, collaboration, commitment to doing things better, and respect for the individual and diversity.

Our sector areas of focus are in Education, Government, Healthcare, Infrastructure Energy & Utilities, Technology, and Property Development. Working at Maddocks you will have access to top quality work for high calibre clients.

Working autonomously and collaboratively, you will be supervised, mentored, and supported by recognised experts in their respective legal fields at every stage of your career

The firm offers a range of outstanding training and development programs tailored to a wide variety of needs and interests. Maddocks is very proud of and committed to its pro bono program which engages lawyers to contribute to the community in a meaningful way Potentially, your interests and passions may lead to your involvement in one of our Diversity, Inclusion, and Innovation projects

Construction and Projects Development

Property

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Employment, Safety and People

Planning and Environment

Government Advisory

Banking and Finance

Insolvency

Corporate and Private Clients

Tax

Government

What distinguishes Maddocks is the diversity of our client base and our people Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to making a difference in the communities in which we operate, means there are opportunities for you to play a greater part than your everyday role. Alongside our extensive mentoring program, applicable to all of our people, we have a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace This is encapsulated in the work that is undertaken by the Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks Pride, and the Maddocks Culturally and Linguistically Diverse groups These groups are open to all Maddocks people as a way of promoting career development and networking opportunities for women, LGBTQIA+ and culturally diverse employees, and their allies. We provide pro bono legal services and financial assistance to community organisations and individuals in need

There are opportunities for all of our people to complete pro bono work, assist community groups to receive crucial funding, and volunteer with community organisations. We take the fun of creativity seriously. Law firms need to be constantly evolving, so we train and encourage our people to closely examine the way they work with each other, for our clients, and improve by empowering our people to create ideas and drive change

Clients are at the heart of everything we do. Our areas of focus are in the Education, Government, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Technology, and Development sectors.

A significant portion of our work is in the public sector working for Commonwealth, State, and local governments. Government clients can be seen across almost all of our practice teams. Our Development team has advised on major property development matters, including Australia 108 which altered the Melbourne city skyline.

We work on a range of technology acquisitions with clients such as Optus, Aristocrat Technologies, and Samsung. Many of our teams advise clients in relation to renewable energy, such as EnergyAustralia on the development of its innovative retail energy market offering for the NSW Government's ‘empowering home’ solar battery program. This was an Australian-first program, enabling customers to access renewable energy via the Government’s zero interest loans to install solar batteries

Our culture is built on a foundation of five core values that are promoted and observed across the firm These values are Integrity, Stewardship, Collaboration, Commitment to doing things better, and Respect for the Individual and Diversity.

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

Clerkship positions available each intake:

Application period:

Interview period:

Rotations:

Seasonal clerkship periods:

35-45

10-15

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September 2 rotations

Summer 1, Summer 2 and Winter

The Maddocks Seasonal Clerk program is a great opportunity for ambitious students to experience what it’s truly like to work at Maddocks from Day One The clerkship begins with a comprehensive program of learning and development activities and training sessions to ensure you are set up for success when you join your practice teams.

You will rotate through two practice teams based on your preferences, where you will gain real world experience through challenging and meaningful work for our clients With support in each rotation from an allocated Buddy and Coordinator, you will receive regular feedback, plus a formal feedback review to ensure you know what you're doing well and any areas for development. Of course it's important to have some fun too and you will have plenty of opportunities to experience life at Maddocks through a range of social activities.

At Maddocks, our vision is to be the modern Australian law firm, invested in our clients and our people. To make this happen we have a culture that emphasises great work and rewarding career opportunities. We are guided by our core values of integrity, stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and respect for the individual and diversity.

Applications are welcomed from penultimate and final year law students.

We know applying for clerkships can be really difficult, so at Maddocks, we try to keep the process simple All applications are submitted via CV Mail

In your application you will be asked to provide a cover letter, CV, transcript, and your answers to some short answer questions.

We hold information evenings for our shortlisted candidates to provide them with a greater understanding of our firm prior to interview We conduct one interview per candidate with a Partner and a member of People and Culture in attendance. We do not conduct psychometric testing.

About Maddocks

Maddocks has close to 90 partners, who work alongside more than 600 people across our offces in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.

Our sector areas of focus are in:

– Education – Healthcare

– Government – Technology

– Infrastructure, Energy & Utilitues

Beyond Day One

You will have access to top quality work for high calibre clients. This will enable you to develop both your technical legal skills and business acumen on a diverse range of complex and interesting projects.

– Property Development

We offer specialist legal expertise in the practice areas of: Employment & Workplace, Corporate & Commercial, Government Advisory, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution & Litigation and Construction.

Our Clients include medium to large private organisations, high net worth individuals and families, ASX200 companies, Commonwealth, State and local governments, leading tech companies, education institutions, not-forproft organisations and high profle property developers.

We are guided by our core values of integrity, stewardship, collaboration, commitment to doing things better, and respect for the individual and diversity.

From Day One

From Day One you will experience what it’s like to work at Maddocks. This means you will have challenging, meaningful work, gain exposure to clients, be given a good level of responsibility, work in a supportive and collaborative team and have regular access to our partners.

The training you receive throughout your clerkship will ensure you are thoroughly prepared and ready to get involved in and contribute to client work straight away.

The program begins with a comprehensive orientation which includes training and development activities. You will also meet the people you’ll be working with. During the program you will rotate through two practice groups of your preference, with support in each rotation from a buddy and coordinator. You will receive feedback from partners and others you work with, and a feedback review at the end of each rotation.

Of course it’s important to have some fun too and you will have plenty of opportunities to experience life at Maddocks through a range of social and sporting activities.

Working autonomously and collaboratively, you will be supervised, mentored and supported by recognised experts in their respective legal felds at every stage of your career progression. In addition, the frm offers a signifcant range of outstanding training and development programs tailored to a wide variety of needs and interests.

Maddocks is very proud of and committed to its pro bono program which engages lawyers to contribute to the community in a meaningful way or perhaps your interests and passions will lead to your involvement in one of our Diversity, Inclusion and Innovation projects.

Key Dates, Process and Contact

Here are the important dates for our 2023/24 seasonal clerkship program:

Our seasonal clerk application process includes:

– Submitting your CV, cover letter, academic transcript and responding to short answer questions

– Attending an information and networking evening

– Participating in one interview with a People & Culture representative and a Partner

– Attending a cocktail evening with staff and Partners

For more information on career opportunities at Maddocks, please contact:

Monica Barrett | People & Culture Advisor

+61 3 9258 3029 monica.barrett@maddocks.com.au

We recruit our Graduates from our seasonal clerkship program and assist them in completing their Practical Legal Training.

Scan this QR code to discover more about what it’s like to work at Maddocks.

From Day One you will have challenging, meaningful work, gain exposure to clients, be given a good level of responsibility, work in a supportive and collaborative team and have regular access to our partners.

The training you receive throughout your clerkship will ensure you are thoroughly prepared and ready to get involved in and contribute to client work straight away.

The program begins with a comprehensive orientation which includes training and development activities.

Join our clerkship program and become part of a frm where you’re involved from Day One.

Scan this QR code to fnd out what it’s like to work at Maddocks.

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

Graduate rotation structure:

Pathway to graduate position:

Deferring a graduate offer:

10-14

10-14

3 x 4-month rotations

Priority offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis

Our Graduate program is the next step in your career at Maddocks We carefully select our clerks with the intention that they will become our Graduates Graduates will be mentored and supported at every stage of your career with regular structured feedback and review systems. This will enable you to develop both your technical legal skills and business acumen on a diverse range of complex and interesting projects.

You will rotate through three practice teams, giving you the opportunity to explore different areas and develop your skills. Our induction program is designed to ensure you will be ready to settle into your practice teams straight away. It consists of a practical legal training program with Leo Cussen Centre for Law and a Maddocks induction program. Many of these sessions focus on building the foundations for you to be successful lawyers, regardless of which team you end up working in

The Graduate program at Maddocks has supported many young lawyers through to senior roles, even partnership. We take pride in our program building excellent lawyers who value quality work and clients, community contribution, and a terrific workplace culture.

Graduates are typically recruited from our clerkship program as well as paralegals From time to time, we go to market for our graduate roles callum.oconnor-cox@minterellison.com https://www minterellison com/

Level 20, Collins Arch 447 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Callum O'Connor-Cox

Early Careers Consultant callum oconnor-cox@minterellison com

T +61 3 8608 2801 | M +61 421 873 131

Clerkship contact: Callum O'Connor-Cox

MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise and for our inclusive culture and authentic character Our lawyers and consultants work with clients to solve complex business problems every day

Our purpose, to create lasting impacts for our clients, our people, and our communities, guides our decisions. It shows that who we are and how we work are inseparable. We develop authentic, enduring relationships with our clients, people, and communities With nearly 200 years in business in Australia, we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people, and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We are lawyers and consultants. Our teams are innovative, interdisciplinary, and tailored to meet clients' needs We align our work with our purpose and amplify our positive impact through pro bono work and community investment We create a culture of safety and inclusion right from the top. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.

We help them manage risk, take on challenges, and take advantage of opportunities as they transform to meet an evolving economic, business, and social landscape. We're switched on to the issues facing business leaders everywhere.

Finance

Transaction Solutions (Corporate M&A)

Climate Risk Governance

Competition, Risk, and Regulatory

Insurance and Corporate Risk

Dispute Resolution

Statutory Compensation Management Projects, Infrastructure, and Construction

Real Estate

Infrastructure, Construction, and Property Tax

Workplace Law

Siobhan Doherty, Partner, Sydney

Louella Stone, Partner, Sydney

MinterEllison teams with Latham & Watkins on Aēsop sale to L'Oréal

MinterEllison has acted as the Australian and New Zealand legal advisor to L'Oréal on its acquisition of Melbourne-based skincare group Aēsop for AUD $3 7 billion The deal is the largest for any luxury brand in Australia.

The transaction was conducted across numerous jurisdictions and is the largest brand acquisition by the French global beauty company, L'Oréal. The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals.

Aēsop is an Australian luxury cosmetics brand, known for its plant-based and natural ingredients for skin, hair and body products and is owned by Natura & Co. Founded in 1987 in Melbourne, Aēsop has grown into a global brand in luxury retail.

MinterEllison supported the Latham & Watkins deal team which was led by Paris corporate partner, Pierre-Louis Cléro.

The team was led by Partners, Louella Stone and Siobhan Doherty and supported by lawyers in Australia as well as New Zealand-based MinterEllisonRuddWatts. A multi-disciplinary team of experts including corporate, foreign investment, competition, employment, privacy, finance, property and tax worked to tight deadlines to support signing on 3 April 2023.

Louella Stone, Partner, Sydney, said: "We are delighted to have worked with Latham & Watkins on this landmark acquisition for their global client, L'Oréal, of a homegrown Australian brand icon".

Siobhan Doherty, Partner, Sydney, said: "It was fantastic to bring together a high-calibre, multidisciplinary, cross-jurisdictional team of experts to bring this deal to a successful outcome. It demonstrates the depth of experience of the MinterEllison team on executing complex crossborder transactions"