Pre-Penultimate Guide

PRE-PENULTIMATE GUIDE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD YEARS OF UNIVERSITY

2020

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ABOUT THE DLSS The Deakin Law Students’ Society (DLSS) is a student-run society which operates on behalf of all Deakin Law Students. The DLSS is one of Deakin’s most popular and long-standing student societies.

Our overarching goal is to assist students of Deakin Law School to maximise their university experience.

We host a variety of events over the year which are specifically tailored to students like you. Whether you’re looking to meet other law students, improve your grades or get informed on your career options, the DLSS is here for you.

You can find us online at www.deakinlss.org. 

AKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to the following contributors:

Tian Steuart

Despina Hrambanis

Nicholas Pavlis

Anabelle Weinberg Kim Koelmeyer Georgia Gilbert Clare Carroll

Sophie McIntyre

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME The Deakin Law Students’ Society (DLSS) believes it is never too early (or too late) to start thinking about your future. The Pre-Penultimate Guide will provide you with ideas and insight into how to get the most out of your degree whilst you are a pre-penultimate student.

Your pre-penultimate years are formative and valuable. A well-rounded CV will hold you in good stead to excel, irrespective of what your future holds or how you choose to use your law degree. This Guide is here to help you through those years and make you aware of a wide range of opportunities that exist, that may influence your future.

Whether you already know you want to work in corporate M&A, or you are just gaining the courage to ask a question in a seminar, there is so much scope for you to make active choices in your pre-penultimate years that will advance and shape your career prospects. I encourage you to put your hand up for anything and everything, you may be surprised with what sparks your interest.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at president@deakinlss.org.

I hope you find the Guide to be informative and helpful. Above all, be inspired and get involved!

Anabelle Weinberg 2020 President Deakin Law Students’ Society

DIRECTOR’S FOREWORD It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the Deakin Law Students’ Society’s Pre-Penultimate Guide.

As law students, many of us are all too aware of the clerkship process, how competitive it is to attain a graduate role, and the stresses that accumulate at the ‘backend’ of your time at University.

But what about before that? What can we, as pre-penultimate students, be doing now? This guide was designed with that exact question in mind! In the following pages, you will find information about writing a professional cover letter and resume, the importance of volunteering whilst studying, the benefits of studying abroad, and everything in between.

It has been an absolute privilege to assemble this publication and gain a deeper understanding of the sheer volume of opportunities that present themselves at Deakin. It has been particularly exciting to learn about the different programs that are run by Allens, King & Wood Mallesons, and White & Case. I encourage you all to research these programs further and apply, should they be of interest to you.

I would like to thank my team of Officers: Tian Steuart, Nicholas Pavlis, and Despina Hrambanis – you all work tirelessly to continuously deliver resources and initiatives to the student body; the Education Portfolio would not exist without you all!

I hope this guide inspires you to say ‘yes’ to the opportunities presented to you, and most of all, that you feel empowered to make the most out of your degree.

Best, Sophie McIntyre 2020 Director of Education  Deakin Law Students’ Society

Extra Curricular Opportunities to Take Advantage of The Importance of Volunteering whilst at Studying

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Opportunities to Study Abroad

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Competitions at Deakin

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Commercial Career Opportunities for Pre-Penultimate Students Allens

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King & Wood Mallesons

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White & Case

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Why you shouldn’t discredit your non-legal job

Working during your time at University is as important as it is challenging.

On the one hand, working’s a no-brainer for many of us; quite simply, we need money to be able to survive, after all, textbooks cost money, and the coffee that fuels our studies isn’t free either.

On the other hand, sometimes it’s challenging to be working so hard for your law degree whilst spending time at a job that may not be related to the legal field that you may want to pursue a career in.

However, a job in retail, hospitality, or basically any other field is just as important as a legal one, and here are a few reasons why you shouldn’t discredit your experience in these fields.

You learn communication skills

Communication skills are arguably one of the most important skills that every single person needs and uses in their every day life. You need to be able to convey a point succinctly, with the right tone, and in a manner that the other person will understand. For lawyers, this is especially true. For example, a barrister needs to be able to communicate to a judge and jury their arguments succinctly and in a format that will be understood by the jury.

So where can you develop these communication skills? In your non-legal job!

Any job where you are working with customers or a team is improving your communication skills. Specifically, some examples of developing these skills include: communicating with a team-member of a task that needs to be done, providing a ‘hand-over’ for an incomplete task, providing instructions for a job, listening to managers and taking direction, even explaining to a customer why you can’t refund their product.

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You learn how to take feedback on board

Learn how to work in a team

Taking feedback can be tough. It can feel like you’re being told off, or you aren’t doing a good job. For students with A-Type personalities, this can be difficult to navigate. However, taking feedback on board is a crucial element of working in any professional job, and you may be exposed to taking feedback during your non-legal job.

Working in a team of people who, perhaps, you wouldn’t choose to work with, or wouldn’t choose to socialise with, is a crucial skill which employers will look for in almost every situation.

In almost every non-legal job, you are working as a part of a team. Capitalise on this experience, ensure you show employers how this skill can be transferred to the legal workplace.

Learn how to balance multiple commitments In life, you aren’t going to ever have just one sole commitment to focus on. It is important, to prepare for this, to learn time management skills and specifically, how to balance working, studying, social life, volunteering and so forth.

Learn how to prioritise your commitments, how to say no, and how to balance your work and life responsibilities.

Again, this is very important to employers when they look at prospective employees.

So there you have it, with all these factors in mind, remember to make the most of your job, be it legal or non-legal, as there are so so many transferrable skills and great learnings to come from your non-legal job!

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How to Write a Legal Resume

Every job is different, and applying for every job can vary greatly as a result. However, one thing is almost a guarantee for any job you ever apply for… they will ask you for your resumé.

So, how do you put together a resume? Here are some tips!

Make it easy to read

A clear resume with key information that stands with allow your resume to stand out from the hundreds of others that firms receive. Make sure that your font and sizing is the same throughout both the resume and cover letter.

Ensure that you use appropriate fonts and layout means that your resume will appear professional. Using well thought out headings makes a resume easier and quicker to read and firms can quickly scan to the areas that they are most interested in.

Shorter is better

Make the things that are important stand out and don’t hide them behind pages and pages of information. Firms are looking for key information on a resume and you want your best skills and experience to be the parts that they can focus on. One way to do this is to make sure that you only include important and relevant information that the firm is interested in. Your primary school sport captaincy is far less impressive than your volunteering during your law degree!

“important make the things that are stand out and don’t hide them behind pages and pages of information”

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Always proofread The quickest way to appear unprofessional is to have a grammar or spelling error in your resume. It can be difficult to spot errors in your own work that you have spent long periods of time writing. It is best to find someone that is able to read your work and ensure it is error free and makes sense.

Highlight how your experience is valuable Rather than just listing your experiences, elaborating on them and the skills that you gained provides firms with more information about why these experiences were valuable. By saying that you participated in a volunteer program in which you were in charge of leading a small team to achieve a goal, is more impressive than listing that you participated in a volunteer program in 2017.

Choose appropriate referees

Choosing people that know you well and will speak positively about you and your skills and experience is far more beneficial than another lawyer who you don’t know particularly well. A firm is likely to ask them specific questions about your time or experience with them and a referee needs to know you well enough to answer these. You should also ensure that you seek their permission before putting them down as a referee.

So, with these points in mind, don’t underestimate the power of a professional and well written resume.

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How to Write a Professional Cover Letter

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A cover letter is an opportunity for you to ‘sell yourself’, and explain exactly why you are the best person for the role at hand, so how do you write a cover letter that explains exactly that? Here are some tips!

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There’s no need in a legal cover letter to include fancy and difficult words as firms are mainly looking for someone who is a clear and professional communicator. During a clerkship and when starting out in the legal profession, a majority of work includes preparing reports and summaries which need to be clearly written to ensure clarity. Making sure that you do this in your cover letter provides a great example of your abilities.

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As a law student your legal experience is likely to be very limited. One way to stand out is to find ways that your other life experiences can be used to highlight skills that are valued by firms when hiring. Examples such as volunteer-

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ing, roles in clubs or significant achievements are useful if you are able to show transferable skills. Many of these show leadership, problem-solving or teamwork skills which are all important in the legal profession.

Keep a consitent and professional tone

A polite and professional tone without being overly formal while providing the reasons why you’re the right person for their firm. Avoiding colloquial language is important as it is not used in legal communications and you want to highlight your professional writing skills.

Tailor your cover letter to each job Using keywords and traits that are highlighted on each job/internship advertisement or on the firm website gives you a better chance of impressing the firm. If you can show how your experience fits with the key values that they are looking for, rather than just submitting the same cover letter everywhere.

Include your interests Some candidates may have interests or hobbies that are relevant and are not already listed in your application. Skills such as a language or your involvement in a publication might be of interest to a particular firm or be relevant to a particular job. If you choose to include these, ensure that you have highlighted what these skills or interests have developed and how they could be applied professionally.

So there are our best tips for writing a professional cover letter that will allow you to stand out from the pack!

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Why it is so important to Volunteer During University In an increasingly competitive job market, finding ways to stand out to firms is important during your law degree. Volunteering not only looks good on a resume but allows law students to give back to the community while studying.

You can gain practical training

During a law degree, there are limited opportunities to put your knowledge into real life practise beyond what you learn in lectures. While this is all important, having the ability to apply your knowledge and build on it while getting valuable experience will make you a better law student and ultimately a better job applicant and lawyer. This practical training is likely to teach you far more than what you learn in a textbook.

Increased employment opportunities

It is easy for your resume to be lost in among the hundreds of others that law firms get, it is important that you can find a way to be memorable to increase your chance of employment. Finding a volunteer position that either builds on or establishes a new skill will give you another point on your resume,

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which can set you apart from another student applying for the same job or clerkship. Volunteers develop interpersonal and administrative skills as well as communication skills that lawyers need when interacting with clients. Employees look favourable on these skills and simply the act of volunteering anywhere shows them a commitment to community and helping others.

Provide assistance to others

By volunteering you provide help and assistance to members of the community who might not get that help if it wasn’t for volunteers. The costs of legal assistance in our community can prevent people from seeking assistance with these matters and leaves them disadvantaged. By volunteering you can make legal services most accessible and assist in the daily lives of everyday people to ensure that they are not left behind in the legal system. Even something as simple as providing someone with advice can make a huge difference to an individual.

Find areas of law that suit your interests

There are many areas of law and volunteer positions that are available to law students. There are many organisations that allow volunteers in the early stages of their degrees, meaning that you can start to explore areas of the law right from the beginning of your degree. You may be able to find a position that is in an area of law that particularly interests or challenges you. Thinking about the types of law that you might want a career in once you finish your degree can be a good place to start when looking for a volunteer role.

With these benefits of volunteering in mind, we encourage you to volunteer your time, not only to make a huge difference to the people around you, but also for the personal gain you will recieve.

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Why You Should Study Abroad

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Travelling abroad and immersing yourself in a different culture is a fantastic way to both broaden your horizons,and open up a new and interesting world to yourself.

Being able to do so alongside your studies affords you the chance to not only breathe a breath of fresh air into your academic life, but be able to open new pathways to yourself, and see the world and yourself through a different lens. Following a fairly hasty decision to do so; I wasawarded the opportunity to study a trimester abroad during 2019, and take my law studies to Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam for Trimester One. This experience was invaluable to not only my academic growth by adding an international perspective, but for my personal growth – all whilst allowing me to see Europe and tick off a lot of bucket-list items. The Deakin Abroad experience could not receive any more praise from myself or others who have participated in their programs – either a trimester abroad, or a short-term study program – and is a must-do. The Deakin Abroad team have made the process simple and easy, therefore this piece will focus on the practical side of Abroad, and making the most of your time whilst overseas.

Be Immersive

A key to making the best of your experience is to make the most of the new culture around you, let any inhibitions go and immerse yourself in the new-found world around you. In Amsterdam, that meant riding a bike around the city, learning a bit of dutch, visiting museums and parks, and eating a lot of cheese.

Immersing yourself in the culture around you, and throwing yourself head-first is not only a great way to get a taste of the broader world around you, but will give you the chance to share many first-experiences to bond with the people you will meet abroad, and give you many stories and experiences to share when you return home. Giving everything around you a good go will better your abroad experience, and award you with the feeling of being a ‘global citizen’.

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Be Social

One of the greatest aspects of the Abroad program is being able to surround yourself with like-minded students from varying cultures and countries, whom are all as eager and as nervous to be abroad as you are. During the time I spent abroad, I was able to meet and become close with people from cultures and countries whom I thought I would never have a chance to engage with, and be able to share with one another the differences in life and study from your respective backgrounds. Make use of socialising events offered through your host university, and join their exchange student societies and groups, as you will make the most of your abroad experience through those around you – by making new friends, travelling with them, and by seeing the world through each-other’s eyes. The best memories from my abroad experience were the nights spent in the share-kitchen with my floormates, staying up to all-hours talking and joking with each other. Hot tip: bring vegemite, it’s a great way to get a laugh.

Be Opportunistic

Make the most of your experience by taking advantage and seizing the opportunities you have around you. An opportunity available whilst abroad is the chance to study subjects that may not be available at Deakin University, which will give you the chance to study niche areas that may interest you, and compare these to what you study whilst at home. Additionally, whilst studying abroad, especially in Europe, youhave a fantastic opportunity to travel and take spontaneous weekend trips to neighbouring countries/cities – whether that be solo or with friends you have made on the way. Take the opportunities offered by your host university to get more involved and to see the city you will be living in from the perspective of locals. Your abroad experience will be what you make of it, so be sure to seize the moment and make the most of what you can.

Deakin Abroad is a fantastic opportunity presented to Deakin University students, and is a great way to revitalise your academic life whilst being able to see the world around you in a different light to a normal holiday-goer. Contact the Abroad team to see the opportunities available in your degree, and take the first step now.

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Competitions at Deakin

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Studying law can be extremely challenging and time consuming, even in early years. The thought of taking part in an extra-curricular might seem daunting or like a waste of time. Alternatively, you might be looking to broaden your horizons past the conventional university experience. Look no further than the many legal competitions you can compete in, starting from as early as first year!

Competitions provide students with invaluable experience which cannot be taught in a classroom. Not only do they enhance your verbal communication skills and teach you to orally negotiate, interview, or argue, but also to think on your feet. The vast majority of students find competitions a thoroughly enjoyable experience and do not regret signing up.

Whilst the prospect of participating in competitions can seem intimidating, they serve the purpose of providing students with a training ground for their future career, should they wish to enter the legal profession. Everyone is a beginner, so it is important to approach each competition as a positive experience – no one is there to criticise you or destroy your confidence!

The competitions portfolio is running 7 different competitions in 2020; each aimed at a different year level and developing a different skill set. In each competition, you and your partner will be provided with a set of facts and will work together to present the best argument. We run competitions in Mooting, Negotiation, Client Interview, Witness Examination and our new technology-based competition, Legal Innovation. No matter your experience or area of interest, there is a competition for you!

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FAQs about Competitions at Deakin

What if I don’t know anyone?

All DLSS competitions have a ‘No Partner? No Problem!’ policy. If you don’t have a friend to compete with, sign up on your own and we will match you with another student to compete with. This is a great way to meet new people and to learn from your peers.

How do I sign up?

Check the DLSS Facebook page for updates on when competitions will be held and how to sign up! There will generally be a sign up link in a competition’s Facebook event that will take you to an easy, online sign-up link!

What do I wear?

How do the competitions work?

What if I have a question?

All DLSS competitions have a ‘corporate attire’ dress code. Think of the outfit you would wear to an interview for your dream job!

You will be given a fact scenario and told how to prepare your arguments/case for a particular competition. For more info on specific competitions, check out the DLSS website for our previously published Mooting, Negotiation and Client Interview Guides.

The DLSS Competitions Portfolio is here to support students and help you be your best competitive selves! If you have any competitions questions, please email director-competitions@deakinlss.org.

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Great change is here.

Shape the future with Allens At Allens, we’re focused on equipping our people with the skills and experience they need to be the lawyers of the future. We’re ready to define tomorrow. Are you?

With us, you’ll be more than a lawyer. Our people are technical experts, but they’re also trusted business advisers who think bigger, more broadly and more strategically. Together, we solve complex legal challenges, and collaborate across practice areas and disciplines to guide our clients.

We work across borders too, thanks to our alliance with Linklaters. This provides opportunites for our firm and our people, including annual rotations in Linklaters London, Hong Kong and Singapore being available to our graduate lawyers.

An early legal career at Allens includes highly tailored training through the Allens Academy. Developed in partnership with the Australian National University, our Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice will help you transition from law graduate to legal expert and trusted business adviser.

In a rapidly changing world, we seek opportunities to innovate, embracing creative thinking, new approaches and emerging technology. We don’t just seek opportunities to benefit ourselves and our clients, we believe strongly in driving positive change to do right by our community too, as demonstrated through our strong pro bono practices.

Our teams are open, inclusive and encouraging, giving you the opportunity to learn and grow while feeling supported.

You’ll have the flexibility to drive your own career, and we’ll recognise your achievements and hard work as you progress through the firm. Are you ready to begin?

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM A clerkship at Allens is the first step in a rewarding legal career, and will give you invaluable insights into our work and culture. With support from a buddy and development supervisor, you’ll work on real matters for real clients and be involved in a variety of projects. The programs: run from three to 10 weeks; are available at our Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth

and Sydney offices;

feature ongoing support, including a buddy system; and include exposure to one or two practice groups.

GRADUATE PROGRAM In each rotation, you’ll gain a depth of experience that comes from seeing matters through to the end, and get exposure to stimulating legal challenges. At Allens, we don’t work in silos, meaning you won’t be limited to working with only one partner or by your practice areas. You’ll work alongside a range of partners and lawyers, giving you exposure to a wide variety of tasks. Working with different teams and leading organisations, you’ll grow a solid skills base and develop the agility needed to thrive in our ever‑changing world. The programs include: two 12‑month rotations in your areas of interest; secondment options in London or Asia, via our alliance

with Linklaters;

ongoing supervision, coaching and mentoring; completing a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

(via Allens Academy); and

a 12‑month weekly legal seminar series

(Cornerstone Program).

Find out more at allens.com.au/yourcareer Allens is an independent partnership operating in alliance with Linklaters LLP.

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Allens Dive In Program Allens Dive In is an introductory program that helps to equip you with some of the skills required to apply for a clerkship, paralegal position or internship.

You’ll get a glimpse into life in commercial law at a toptier firm. You’ll also get insight into the type of work you can expect, details about our business and areas of practice, plus practical tips for preparing for work in the early stages of your career.

Applications are welcomed from pre-penultimate law students. The program runs across three separate afternoons across May and June.

Specifically, the 2020 program dates are:

Session 1: 11 May 2020

Session 2: 26 May 2020

Session 3: 2 July 2020 You’ll then be part of our Dive In alumni, so will be invited back to the firm in your penultimate year, ahead of applying for clerkships.

You’ll get some more specific guidance on navigating your way through the recruitment process, which will help set you up for success when applying.

Applications for the 2020 program open on 23 March, and close on 24 April.

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Welcome to a new of law.

Immerse yourself in the KWM virtual experience.

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What is the Insight Program?

What sessions can I expect to attend?

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September 2020 – The Global Legal Market – This session will provide an introduction into the ever-changing global legal market

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October 2020 – Networking at King & Wood Mallesons – Ever been speed dating? Come and meet our lawyers from each of our practice groups. This is a networking session in the format of a “group speed dating”!

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November 2020 – Skills Based Session – This session will provide you with practical skills to assist you now and in your legal career

• A chance to listen to some of our staff talk about their experiences supporting our community programs including pro bono legal services, charitable giving, volunteering initiatives and community partnerships.

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March/April 2020 – Shadow a Lawyer – What is it really like to work in commercial law? Gain some real insight into the type of work we do by spending time with one of our lawyers!

• Plus the opportunity to shadow one of our lawyers.

Do you have any tips for my application?

As the name suggests, the Insight program will give you a high level overview of how King & Wood Mallesons is structured, what areas of law we practice and the type of clients we work with.

As part of Insight we will give you: • A high level overview of how King & Wood Mallesons is structured, what areas of law we practice and the type ofclients we work with.

• An in-depth look at particular matters in the firm.

The Insight program is aimed at law students who are not yet able to apply for a summer clerkship i.e. pre-penultimate, and who are keen to gain some further knowledge and experience to assist them in the clerkship recruitment process. However, if you are eligible for a clerkship this year but are unable to participate (e.g. overseas exchange), and would like to participate in Insight please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions HOW DO I APPLY? Applications open on 17 June 2019 (9.00am) are made via our careers website kwm.com/careers.

Applications will close on 9 July 2019 (11.59pm)

Unlike our clerkship recruitment process, there are no interviews involved in the Insight program so your written application is very important. Please therefore ensure you take the time to review your application prior to submitting it.

If I am unsuccessful for Insight, does that mean I will automatically be unsuccessful for a clerkship at KWM? Absolutely not. The Insight Program is a highly competitive process due to the limited spots available. Even if you are unsuccessful for a place on the Insight program we fully encourage you to apply for a summer clerkship with us and would like to assure you that an unsuccessful outcome for the Insight program should not be taken as an indication of unsuitability for a clerkship.

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People & Development Advisor

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Together we make a mark

The world is our market. With talented colleagues from 94 nations speaking 90 languages, our globally minded culture is fueled by collaborative excellence. If this excites you, we’d like to hear from you. whitecase.com/careers

Recent program mentee Crystal Nguyen tells us about her experience of the Women at White & Case Mentoring Program.

What did you like about the program?

It was lovely to get to know my mentor over several coffee catch-ups. We had the chance to chat and I could ask questions about her career journey, and discuss more personal aspects such as how she balanced life and work.

It was great perspective to actually interact with and understand how someone is living and developing as a successful lawyer. The luncheon was also a fantastic opportunity to meet the other mentors and mentees.

How has it changed or influenced your future career plans?

I felt a lot of trepidation pursuing a career in law, particularly in a niche area such as projects/project finance.

Many students at university had heard about the long working hours, intense and stressful workloads, but had

not had the chance to speak to lawyers about the day-to-day experience of being in a top-tier law firm. Speaking with my mentor about her experiences and those of her peers elucidated and reinforced law as a viable career option.

The mentorship was also valuable insight into the flexible working options that were available at the Firm, and

it was good to know that there was ample team support with the busy hours, demonstrating to me that the Firm

truly valued the time of its lawyers. It greatly informed my choice of White & Case as my first preference, par-

ticularly so when I learnt about the excellent opportunities that would be available to me, such as client secondments, international rotations, and exciting pro bono initiatives.

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