Careers Guide 2013

CAREERS GUIDE 2013 Notre Dame Sydney Law Society

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Acknowledgments The Notre Dame Sydney Law Society and every student of the Law School must thank the contributors to this year’s Careers Guide. In a society where time is considered one of the rarest commodities, the effort that has been placed into every one of these articles is greatly appreciated.

Notre Dame Sydney Law Society Eden Christopher

Natalie Baladi

Daniel Austin

Jacob Deigan

Aidan Williams

Alexander Carlos

Caroline Michel

Rachel Bennett

President

Secretary

Education Director

Publications Director

Vice-President

Careers Director

Marketing Director

Social Justice Director

External Contributors Daniel Ang

Maria Maccarone

Aaron Bolton

Jacob Madden

Ellen Davis

Lucy Sharkey

Francisco Esparraga

Taneal Sultana

Katie Kavanaugh

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Sponsors The Notre Dame Sydney Law Society thanks our sponsors for 2013. Each of our sponsors has helped ensure that this guide and 2013 Careers Week will be as successful as possible.

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Contents 2

Acknowledgments Foreword

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Dean’s Message

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From the President

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Making an Application

Clerkship and Graduate Application Process

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How to use cvMail

Writing a Cover Letter and Résumé 18

Interview Skills

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Attending Interviews

Individual Interviews, Group Interviews and Cocktail Nights Interview Questions

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Qualifying for Practice Domestic Practice

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The College of Law

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Admission to the Bar

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International Post-Graduate Study and Practising Overseas

Career Options: Law Firms Clerkship Profiles

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Katie Kavanaugh: Addisons’ Lawyers

Lucy Sharkey: DLA Piper

Ellen Davis: Piper Alderman

Graduate Profiles

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Maria Maccarrone: K&L Gates

Taneal Sultana: Herbert Geer

Aaron Bolton: Kennedys Lawyers

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Firm Profiles

Allens

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Clayton Utz

DLA Piper

Herbert Smith Freehills

King & Wood Mallesons

Maurice Blackburn

Minter Ellison

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Career Options: Alternative Paths The Public Sector

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Government Sector Opportunities for Law Graduates

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Graduate Profile: Jacob Madden 76

The Court

Corporate Advisory and Professional Services Investment Banking

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Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring Accounting and Taxation

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Graduate Profile: Daniel Ang Social Justice

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Key Dates and Contacts 2013 Key Program Dates

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Contact List 87

Careers Week 2013 Overview

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Legal Specialty Talks Schedule

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Foreword

2013 is the fourth time that the Notre Dame Sydney Law Society has produced a Careers Guide so I hope that this edition can live up to the great work produced by previous committees and, in particular, my predecessor Elly Ashley.

As a second year student, it was quite a daunting task to create the document that would act as a cornerstone of careers research for my much older peers in their penultimate years. So in that regard I must thank Eden Christopher, our President, who kept me on task and provided me with invaluable mentorship in the creation of this document. Thank you also to Alexander Carlos, our Marketing Director, who was in charge of the style and formatting behind the guide. His work on the technical side of the guide’s creation took an enormous amount of time and effort. Finally I must thank the Law Society as a whole, many of our members spent a lot of time contributing articles and proofing the completed document.

This guide will act as a starting point in your research into your future careers and as a point of reference to key dates and contacts. I hope all of you will gain an advantage in some way out of reading the guide. I encourage you all to read it cover to cover as there are helpful hints on every page.

Something I read in last year’s guide I will repeat here: it is never too early to start thinking about your career. Do some research, ask a few questions and make sure that when the time comes to make an application to pick a firm or a business internship, or even to move into the social justice industry, you do so highly informed.

In our industry we are competing for jobs against some of the brightest people in the state, and in some cases, even further abroad. So my second and last piece of advice, which I received from last year’s NDSLS President, Kate Angus, is this: intelligence is very important when trying to gain a job in the legal profession, but it is not the only component. Use the holistic education you have received from Notre Dame and enter the application and interview process confident in your abilities, confident in the research you have made into your prospective employer, and confident that you have a CV that shows a balance between academic results, co-curricular and life experiences.

Read this guide, attend Careers Week, ask questions and put in the effort required and you will not be left wanting on game day.

Good Luck and God Bless,

Jacob Deigan Careers Director Notre Dame Sydney Law Society Enriching the Student Experience 6 | Careers Guide 2013

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Dean’s Message As you all know, in February this year I was appointed Dean of the Sydney School of Law of the University of Notre Dame, Australia (UNDA Law) which is located on Broadway. Before taking up this appointment I had the privilege of working for over 23 years at the leading Australian commercial law firm Allens, where I was a partner for more than 14 years. Allens has a strategic alliance with global law firm Linklaters.

One of the things that I learned very early on in my time as Dean here is that UNDA Law has a very pro-active, enthusiastic and engaged student society: the Notre Dame Sydney Law Society (NDSLS). The NDSLS is a student body representing every pupil enrolled in the School of Law in Sydney at UNDA. The NDSLS exemplifies the drive for excellence exhibited at UNDA Law through its many functions. The Society focuses on enriching the student experience, operates an impressive website, runs competitions in mooting and negotiation and publishes a Student Guide, The Obiter newsletter and this Careers Guide.

There are many examples of the work that the NDSLS does for the students of UNDA Law but none is clearer than the work done in putting together Careers Week each year and assembling this very impressive Careers Guide (which is now into its fourth year of production). This weighty volume was produced entirely through the hard work of the NDSLS so I cannot vouch for the accuracy of everything that it contains but I can see that it must have involved a huge amount of work to produce. I encourage you to read the material in this brochure and to support the NDSLS. UNDA, the Sydney Law School and its students and very fortunate to have such a committed Law Society.

There are a few things about UNDA Law I wanted to mention which you might like to keep in mind as you begin the process of considering whether to apply for summer clerkships and for your Interviews. As you know UNDA Law is unique. This is immediately obvious from the Objects of the University which, as you know, are: a. the provision of university education, within a context of Catholic faith and values; and b. the provision of an excellent standard of i. teaching, scholarship and research; ii. training for the professions; and iii. pastoral care for its students.

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UNDA Law is designed around these Objects and offers a high quality, ethical and practical legal education. Our objective, at UNDA Law, is to graduate students – like you - who not only know the law as an academic discipline but have the skills necessary to be great lawyers and well-rounded, ethical people.

The course has a special focus on three areas: (i) the “Priestley 11”: these are the subjects which every student wishing to be admitted to the legal profession must study. They are Criminal Law, Torts, Contracts, Property, Equity, Administrative law, Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Company Law and Professional Conduct. These are the basic building blocks or threshold areas of law that all Australian lawyers need to know. At UNDA Law we give our students a more thorough understanding of these areas of study by spending more time on them so you really should know these areas very well; (ii) commercial and corporate: like me many of our academic staff worked with corporate and commercial law firms before coming to UNDA Law. UNDA Law offers a range of corporate and commercial law subjects to give students, like a number of our alumni who feature in the Careers Guide - 2013, the opportunity to work at the “big end of town.” Our electives include subjects like Commercial Law, Tax, Insolvency, Mining & Petroleum Law and Trade Practices Law. If you are applying for a clerkship in a commercial or corporate you may wish to mention the electives of this type that you have done well in and which that firm practices; and (iii) social justice, ethics and welfare: as a Catholic University UNDA Law has a particular focus on social justice, ethics and welfare which is reflected in both our compulsory and our elective subjects. At UNDA Law all students study Contemporary Legal Issues or Aboriginal Peoples and Legal Philosophy and students can chose to study subjects like Human Rights Law, Family Law, Bioethics & the Law, Health Law and Mental Health Law. If you are applying for a firm which has a particular focus on human rights and acting for plaintiffs you may want to mention any of those subjects that you have completed particularly if you have done very well in them.

An essential requirement of any lawyer is the ability to consider and explain an argument. This is a skill which is difficult to foster in huge lecture theatres overflowing with students. At UNDA Law we seek to maintain smaller class sizes so that all students have an opportunity to contribute and to grow in confidence.

Studies indicate that most people learn only 10% of what they read, only 20% of what they hear and only 30% of what they see but that they learn 50% of what they see and hear and 70% of what they talk over with others.1 According to Biggs and Tang, “[a]rguably the most powerful enhancement to learning is feedback during learning.”2 As students learn better if they actively participate3 UNDA Law encourages student activity and aims to maximise the opportunities for discussion and interchange of ideas, participation and discussion.4 All of our classes are delivered by an experienced member of staff in a 3 hour interactive style. We do not have a lecture and then a tutorial run by a different, younger or less experienced staff member who was not even present in the earlier class.

John Biggs and Catherine Tang, Teaching for Quality Learning at University (The Society for Research into Higher Education, 4th ed,2011 Table 4.3 63. The Table is attributed to William Glasser and quoted in Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development Guide 1988.; 2 ibid 64.

3 ibid 62.

4 ibid (at 76) for the benefits of learner activity and interactivity and (at 77) for the benefits of motivation and constructing a base of interconnected knowledge.

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UNDA’s Law degrees provide students with a thorough knowledge of the law, coupled with the practical skills necessary for the work force, such as problem solving, letter writing, public speaking, advocacy and research skills. So that UNDA Law can provide training for the legal profession, UNDA Law’s academic staff have all practised (or are still practising) law as judges, barristers or solicitors.

If you do decide to make an application can I strongly suggest to you that you speak with Darren Fitzpatrick, UNDA’s Manager Internship Program (Telephone: +61 2 8204 4136, Email: darren. fitzpatrick@nd.edu.au). Darren can provide invaluable guidance in preparing CVs and cover letters.

Finally I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that every student of UNDA Law is at least as important as I am to the continued growth, success and reputation of UNDA Law. Because we are a young Law School everything that anyone associated with the Law School does has great significance. So if you put in an application for a Summer Clerkship or other employment with a law firm and your application is rushed and contains grammatical and spelling errors partners in law firms can – and they do because they have told me - form the wrong impression about our School. In contrast, if before you put in a Summer Clerkship application you spend time researching the firm, you consider whether you really want to work there and why and you put in a clear, well-expressed application and you perform well in an interview you are sending a really positive message about the whole of UNDA Law. So just keep that in mind as you consider whether or not to apply for Summer Clerkships and as you prepare for your interviews. You can really make a big difference. Please help me to make our UNDA Law the best that it can be.

Professor Michael Quinlan Dean, School of Law University of Notre Dame Australia

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From the President The culmination of many late nights and excruciating exam periods is getting closer for those students in the second half of their degree. The upcoming months of June/July provide these students with the opportunity to present their best to the biggest law firms in Australia. This guide is a tool for you to use to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward.

Each firm does it differently, in general though, a clerkship is a paid summer internship at a law firm.

Participants lucky enough to be chosen from the thousands of applications will have the chance to secure themselves future employment after law school. They will gain a unique understanding of the inner workings and day-to-day tasks of a lawyer. Clerkships offer an invaluable opportunity and experience that students will not regret.

These are highly sought after opportunities and to say it is competitive is an understatement. Attendance at any clerkship function will be a real eye-opener to what people are willing to do to get noticed!

Equally, the application process will demand the best of all your resources to make a cover letter and a resume fully represent what you are all about. Your academic transcript hopefully represents the best of your ability; otherwise the repeated entering of marks for each application will become a depressing task and draw out the process which already takes hours for each firm.

Luckily for all of you, the NDSLS has put together this resource to update you on all the firms, how to apply, what to do and what looks best.

I wish you all the best in your applications and hope you can secure yourself a clerkship this year or in the future.

I would like to extend a special thank you to Jacob Deigan, our Careers Director, who has put together this year’s guide. His efforts on behalf of the student body are admirable, as are the rest of the Notre Dame Sydney Law Society who have all contributed in their own way to bring students the best careers information through our clerkship seminar, careers fair and speaker series.

Best wishes and good luck!

Eden Christopher President Notre Dame Sydney Law Society Enriching the Student Experience

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Assembling and submitting your application for any career is important as it is the first impression you will be giving to your potential employer. Therefore, it is important to ensure the highest degree of attention is paid to your cover letter, resume, and any other documents you are submitting.

As a student-at-law, there are a number of paths you may choose to take for your career, each with a different application process: • Domestic Law Firms - for penultimate students, most domestic law firms offer seasonal clerkships which allow you to gain an insight into the practice areas, culture and daily operation of that firm.

Seasonal clerkships are typically run from December to February, with graduate positions being offered based on the performance of each seasonal clerk.

Seasonal clerkships are offered following a recruitment process which may involve first and second round interviews, group interviews or discussions, and social “mixers” or cocktail evenings. The clerkship process is competitive by nature, with thousands of law students across Australia vying for a select number of positions.

For graduate students, many firms recruit graduate employees through their seasonal clerkship program, however this is not the case across the board. It is best to see individual firm profiles and websites to gain more information.

• International Law Firms - international firms, or domestic firms that have an international office, also offer seasonal clerkships and graduate opportunities. Such opportunities often have deadlines that close well in advance of your commencement date, often up to two years in advance. The application process may be more streamlined than that of domestic recruitment processes due to the geographical location of the firm and their Human Resources team. At a minimum, expect to submit a written application and be interviewed.

• Government Departments - Government departments mainly recruit through graduate programs alone, with the application process involving individual and group interviews, aptitude testing, and psychometric analysis.

• Community and Social Outreach Organisations - such organisations often do not follow a formal intern or clerk program. Most welcome volunteer workers who are in their penultimate or final year of study. Graduate opportunities are offered, with such positions being advertised through each organisation’s individual website.

• Corporate Advisory and Consulting, Accounting and Taxation - most corporate firms run their recruitment process from their own website. The application process may involve individual and group interviews, broad spectrum testing, psychometric analysis and problem-based scenarios.

Accountancy firms and investment banks will often run both a seasonal clerkship program and offer graduate positions, whereas management consultancy firms tend only to offer graduate positions.

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Clerkship and Application Process The Application Process Most middle-top tier firms will open their applications towards mid-June and will close from mid-July to early-August. However, it pays to research the firms you are interested in as the above date is not the Golden Rule and some firms, in particular smaller suburban firms, will have alternate dates.

A tip given every year, and just as quickly ignored every year, is to start your applications as soon as you can because each individual application takes a considerable time to complete. You do not want to miss the job of your dreams because you ran out of time the night before applications are due.

1. Obtain a list of all firms offering seasonal clerkships – The official clerkship list (page 87) will give you an indication of your options. The list will also be a starting point for your clerkship research.

2. Research heavily – This may seem like an obvious point, but the research you do on firms now honestly makes an immeasurable difference when it comes to the interview stage. Firms want people who know what they are talking about, and the first questions the firm will ask you is “Why us?” Know what firm’s areas of specialties best suit your interest, be versed in their individual clerkship procedures and be able to discuss issues such as the firm’s pro bono work and recent cases.

3. Be realistic – A lot of people choose to hedge their bets and make applications to every firm in the CBD. This may work for some but for others it will be your downfall. Be realistic about the time you have to work on your applications; it is better to make two amazing applications rather than five mediocre ones. Consider the time you need to put into researching each firm and whether you actually see yourself working at the firm you’re applying to.

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4. Cover letter – Your cover letter is one of the first impressions a firm will receive of you. Make it as good as you can, keep it succinct and clear but try and put something unique to yourself into it. You should have a separate cover letter for each firm you apply to. Be sure to include some part of the research you have completed into your letter i.e. ‘I am quite interested in your firm’s pro bono work, because I have worked as a volunteer in xxxx legal service for the past year.’ Firms make money from paying clients and do pro bono work as a service to the community. They are in business to make money so you may want to emphasis your experience and skills which will help them do that before you mention an interest in pro bono.

5. Resume – You may keep the same resume for every application you make, though remember your resume is an impression of yourself and can help you get your foot in the door so put some work into it.

The resume section (page 21) may be of help to you.

6. Academic transcript – You will usually need a copy of your official university transcript. Notre Dame generally has a quick turn around on requests for transcripts (2-3 days average). Be smart and get in early, as there may be delays if a large group of students request transcripts at the same time.

Transcripts can be ordered at a cost of $12 from Student Administration.

7. Applications – Be prepared and research how each firm requires your application to be made. Some will ask that you use cvMail (page 17), others will ask that you apply through their websites and then others, particularly suburban firms, will have you apply by normal means such as post or email.

Tip – Take note of what you say in each individual application, so you can review it before each interview.

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The Interview Process After waiting in limbo for weeks you will begin to discover whether you have been lucky enough to obtain an interview. If you do not obtain an interview do not despair. All the firms have particular attributes they are looking for and you are competing against a huge number of applicants. Not getting an interview for a summer clerkship should not cause you to despair.

If you do obtain an interview there are a number of steps that may be involved: 1. Cocktail Evening: Some firms will have a cocktail evening before your first interview, some may have it after the second interview, and some may not hold one at all. If you are invited to a cocktail night however, there are a few things you should know. Firstly, it is a business event, so business attire is required. If you do not read the Financial Review or the business pages it might be a good idea to start doing so before the cocktail evening.

Secondly, this is not an interview. The purpose of a cocktail night is not for them to evaluate you, but more for you to gain an insight into the culture of the firm. Talk to as many people as you can, do not drink too much and (if you have a cocktail evening before your interview) try and gather some information which you can use in your interview, especially in preparation for the question “so why do you want to work with us?”

2. First Round Interview: First round interviews are usually all about the firm getting to know your personality. You should expect behavioural type questions, examples of which include “tell us about a time you had to meet a deadline, how did you cope with that?” or “tell us about a time you dealt with a conflict?”. Firms ask these questions so they can figure out how you behaved in the past, as they believe this will give them some insight as to how you would behave in a future working environment. Make sure you review your original application before going to the interview as some interviewers like to re-ask the same questions to see if your response has changed.

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3. Second Round Interview: You will probably have to wait 1 - 2 weeks after your first round interview before finding out whether you secured a second round interview. Whereas the focus of a first round interview was to usually find out about your personality, the focus of second round interviews is to usually find out how suited you are to the firm. Expect questions about what areas of law you are interested in, why you picked certain electives (especially if these electives do not reflect the type of law they do) and questions about what rotations you would want to do if you were successful in obtaining the clerkship.

The Big Day Finally, months after your original application, the day will come when you find out whether you scored yourself a clerkship. You will generally have five days to either accept or decline your clerkship, so if you are lucky enough to be offered more then one, there is time to contemplate in which direction you are going to go.

If you are not offered a clerkship, do not despair. Law opens doors to a lot of careers opportunities.

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How to use cvMail cvMail is an online job application system specifically for linking law firms with those applying for seasonal and graduate positions in Australia and the UK. The first step in using cvMail is to register; all you need to do is enter in your personal details and you have created your personal profile. Next step is to fill out your academic details, this is basically your education history – where you attended university, what qualifications you have and the subjects you have completed.

Now you are ready to begin applying.

Using the application manager, you need to enter which State you wish to practice in and the system brings up a list of firms that are offering positions.

After choosing the firm you wish to apply to, you need to upload your CV and application form.

Please be aware that some firms also have a list of questions that you need to complete in addition to uploading your CV and application form. It is very important to research the firm you are applying for – this could just be knowing a handful of cases that some of their teams are working on. cvMail has a page of useful links to assist with this research. The research will not just help during the application process it will be useful if you are fortunate to proceed through to the interview rounds.

If ever you want to leave the application process, cvMail allows you to save the step that you are up to. cvMail is also a useful tool in facilitating emails between the firms and applicants and scheduling interviews. cvMail saves your previous applications and has a useful resources section that can be referred to.

Natalie Baladi Vice-President Notre Dame Sydney Law Society Enriching the Student Experience

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Smashing Out Sweet Cover Letters A cover letter should summarise in a page your CV in a way that makes you stand out, in order to secure you an interview. See sample cover letter attached (modelled on a very successful application to a top tier firm).

Here are some real sweet, practical tips for smashing out sweet cover letters.

1. Do your own research. I can tell you a few things, but there is no substitute for synthesising from a multitude of informed opinions. There is heaps of info out there, eg: a. Maurice Blackburn’s Top 10 Tips - www.mauriceblackburnnsw.com.au/media/1339248/ application-interview-top-10-tips.pdf b. Allens’ Tips - www.allens.com.au/careers/graduates/apply/tips.htm c. My Career’s database of articles - content.mycareer.com.au/advice-research.aspx Obviously, you need to observe the formalities of letter writing, including your personal contact details, the date, properly addressing the recipient, subject heading and signing off.

2. On a similar line, ask for feedback on your drafts from people whose opinions you respect. You might also ask successful friends who’ve gone before you for copies of their cover letters. Other people are always better at proof-reading your drafts.

3. Tailor the cover letter to the particular firm. This can be done in just one paragraph, perhaps near the top of your letter, so it stands out (remember, recruiters only skim read your letters), as well as a passing reference at the end of the letter. In that early paragraph, simply mention a few reasons why you apply to that firm. They want people really interested in them; retention of lawyers (getting trained up, then leaving) is a real problem for them.

This process is actually important in testing whether you really want the job, or are just applying because everyone else is. If you don’t know the reasons (meaning you don’t really want the job) you have two considerations: a. “I need to think of where else I should actually apply, where I will enjoy working”; or b. “Damn, I need to get motivated!”

There will be common themes why you might apply to the firms, including their: a. quality of client base; b. nature, quality or size of their work; c. legal expertise, particularly in areas of law you are interested in; d. friendly and down-to-earth culture (read: you’re not worked to death); e. innovation; and f. commitment to pro bono.

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But firms try really hard to be unique (and might be in ways), so use their language, eg, DLA Piper’s: a. “culture of flexibility and individuality”; and b. “serving clients wherever in the world they do business - quickly, efficiently and with genuine knowledge of both local and international considerations” etc.

This is particularly important as, since big firms often receive 600+ applications for 10 positions, some of them screen cover letters electronically, looking for key words.

Finally, demonstrate how you know these things (through research, conversations with people from the firm, careers events…), further proving your interest in them.

4. Highlight some of your achievements and try make explicit how these would help you in the job you apply for. Actually drawing the conclusion about a particular achievement for the reader (who is skim reading 600+ other letters) surely assists your chances of standing out. Compare the two paragraphs on work experience: a. “I have vast experience from mid-tier law firm X and the general practice Y Lawyers. My responsibilities have included drafting letters and contracts, legal research, client interview, negotiation and advocacy in court”; and b. “I believe my experience at mid-tier law firm X and the general practice Y Lawyers has provided rich insights into dispute resolution principles and practice, and will enable me to fit in quickly as a summer clerk. My diverse responsibilities have included drafting letters and contracts, legal research, client interview, negotiation and advocacy in court, amongst other tasks which have all been invaluable to improving my passion for the law”.

Maybe have a paragraph each on: a. work experience; b. extracurricular activities (including community service); and c. academic achievements. (You can ‘mess’ with statistics here, eg. instead of saying a grades average of 68.5%, simplify to the more legible 70%, or 1 mark off a Distinction.)

I note that, especially as aspiring lawyers - servants of justice (in a very real sense) and with specially regulated ethical obligations - lying in the application letter or CV is seriously wrong. It’s not just a ‘white lie of no consequence’ – it’s contributing to bad habits and may mean someone more deserving than you misses out on the job.

5. Try including a bit of colour (perhaps a border) and an interesting font, to stand out.

6. Treat your applications like another subject at uni – it should be a lot of work. We can all do a ‘nightbefore job’ and get a Credit… but it’s HD’s that stand out. It’s not easy but gets easier with each one.

Best of luck!

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Full name Address line 1 Address line 2 M: Phone number 20 July 20XX Ms XX Graduate Recruiter Firm name ADDRESS LINE 1 ADDRESS LINE 2 Dear Ms X, APPLICATION FOR SUMMER CLERKSHIP 2013/2014 I am writing to apply for a summer clerkship at XX. I am applying to XX because of its great reputation, particularly in the areas of Corporate and Litigation; because of the professional but friendly impression that I experienced during my discussion with you at our university clerkships seminar; and because of its reputation for innovative client service.

From my conversations with XX, who is a current paralegal with the firm, I have learnt that XX is a great place for a young lawyer to learn from top practitioners and build the foundations for becoming a quality legal professional. I know that XX has many lawyers who started their careers at the firm and have remained there for a very long time. I believe that XX is a great place to build a solid legal career, which I wish to achieve.

I believe that I offer strong leadership and interpersonal skills. As a team leader with the National Student Leadership Forum, my ongoing volunteer work in homeless care with Cana Communities, my commitments to Surf Life Saving and Surf Boat rowing, I have had opportunities to develop those skills. They have also helped me to learn what it means to be a balanced team player, who values hard work and service to others.

I also believe that my work with XX Solicitors, has given me exposure to legal practice, which will enable me to fit in quickly as a clerk at XX. In a relatively short period of time at that firm, I have been given responsibility for the carriage of numerous Small Claims litigation matters, which have involved liaising with clients as to liability, taking and drafting witness statements and affidavits, amongst other tasks which have been invaluable to improving my understanding and passion for the law.

That work has also taught me the importance of professional conduct and personal organisation. In addition to a full-time study load, I have worked part-time consistently throughout this year as well as competing at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, which involves significant time commitments for both team and personal training. As such, I believe I am well suited to the demands of employment with XX. Thank you for the opportunity to apply with your firm, I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards, XX xx@gmail.com

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The Perfect Résumé A resume (aka curriculum vitae, CV) is a document, usually two pages, detailing your background in work and activities to date, so far as they qualify you for the job. See sample CV attached (modelled on a professionally produced CV).

There is no consensus as to layout or what is included, but here are a few suggestions: 1. Research and ask for feedback - see points 1 and 2 in the article on writing cover letters. You almost can’t get enough feedback.

2. Whatever style used, the formatting should be uniform and allow for easy readership. A bit of colour (in border, headings amd sub-headings) and a unique font is attractive.

There is nothing wrong with leaving empty spaces – you can cram in too much so that it is difficult to read coherently. Still, small writing size might be necessary. Symmetry is desirable.

3. Whilst there is no consensus as to precise headings, consider carefully how to word headings to emphasise your strengths. For example, you might have done much community service, which is cool, but you might show it off as more relevant to the job labelled as “Leadership Experience”. Or, if you have some impressive academic achievements, include this in a heading of it’s own (“Academic Achievements”), instead of including these under your general description of your “Education”.

4. Why not emphasise YOUR FULL NAME at the top, in large, proud letters, then put your other contact details next to this, for easy reference.

5. Core Competencies (aka key strengths or skills profile) can be a good next heading. Think hard about what your strengths are, bearing in mind that you may be asked to back it up with examples in the interview. Choose three or four. Consider formatting as a table, with descriptions, eg: Leadership Skills

Teamwork

Developed through roles including School Captain, Captain First XV and ongoing involvement with The National Student Leadership Forum. Able to motivate, employ tact and build relationships. ...

Try and tailor these to the particular firm/role you’re applying to. As per point 3 in the article on cover letters, each firm tries to be unique. Use the language they use to describe themselves/who they want to hire.

6. Career Objectives is another possible section. Obviously, align these with the job/firm. You can be honest and talk of seeking a clerkship “with a view to a long-term career” with a firm, even though you aren’t 100% sure you would stay for the long haul. Be short and to-the-point.

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7. Employment History may be listed according to most relevant (as opposed to any chronological order).

Each job may include a short description, relevant skills learnt and any major achievements. Spend more time on the more relevant. Consider breaking into two sections: “Legal Work Experience” and “Other Part Time Work”.

8. For awkward miscellaneous other awards and honours achieved in other extracurricular activities, consider including under a heading Other Awards and Honours. This might include involvement with uni societies and competitions (eg, Semi-finalist in Clayton Utz Negotiation Competition, 2012), sports teams (eg, Champions, Hornsby Premier League…), community groups (eg, NSW Fire Brigade), own initiatives (eg, Organiser of Lan Party for 300 people)… the sky’s the limit.

In fact, since law firms so often ask about it in their application process, it might be good to include a “Societies and Contributions at Uni” heading.

It can actually be quite hard to think of all your achievements over the years. So, get started on your draft asap, and you will think of things to add over a period of days, weeks…

9. One line on Other Interests can demonstrate you are a well-rounded nerd, with some personality. They may also provide talking points during the interview, especially if you have hit upon one of the interests of your interviewer!

10. Under Referees, you might only have room to say “Available on request”, which is fine. Great for dropping big names, maybe you could include another table, eg: NSW Department of Attorney General XX Solicitors

XX

Policy Advisor

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Partner

Contact numbers available on request

Note, firms may require full contact details be provided at some point in the application. You might use (after asking permission): a. impressive people who know you, but are not related to you; b. lecturers; c. previous employers, managers (even who may have left your current job), work colleagues...

11. Try and include your name on each page in the header or footer, in case the pages get separated.

This shows attention to details.

Good luck!

Aidan Williams Education Director Notre Dame Sydney Law Society Enriching the Student Experience

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Résumé Name XX • • • •

Address XX +614xx xx@gmail.com

Core Competencies

Genuine enthusiasm to make a contribution, with a passion for learning and service Excellent legal research and communication skills Teaming and the courage to lead Developed time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Education

• Bachelor of Law/Arts (History) | 2013 University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney • Higher School Certificate (University Admissions Index of XX) | 20XX XX, Sydney

Key Academic Achievements

• Average over both degrees: Distinction • First place in: Contracts A (20XX), XX • Second place in XX

Employment History

Paralegal, XX Lawyers | Suburb XX, Sydney | (June 2011 – present) • Legal research across commercial, litigation, medical negligence, insurance and property law • Appearances in the Local, District and Supreme Courts of New South Wales (directions hearings, winding up and bankruptcy applications) and assistance in a matter before the Court of Criminal Appeal • Drafting letters, court documents and contracts, including: 1) statement of claims, 2) subpoenas, 3) affidavits, 4) proposed consent orders, 5) notice of motions, 6) deeds of release and 7) retainer agreements • XX • XX Paralegal, XX | Sydney | (January 2009) • Research, proof reading, filing, archiving, document review, assistance at property settlements Community Service Project Supervisor, XX |XX, Sydney | (2007 and 2008) • Supervising week long Year 10 school community service projects in rural NSW towns • Liaising with local contacts and planning projects, as well as organising logistics and cooking Technician, XX | Drummoyne, Sydney | (2009 – 2011) • Carpet cleaning with Sydney’s premier cleaning company, requiring the highest standards of service to clients including the NSW Parliament, high profile commercial and residential locations • Assistance in sales activity Construction Labourer, XX | Croydon, Sydney | (2007 – 2008) • Commitment to completing domestic and commercial renovations

Leadership Experience XX, Notre Dame Sydney Law Society | Sydney | (2012 - 2013) • Enhancing the student experience through vast program of events • XX Community Service Project Foreman, Reledev Australia | Philippines and Fiji | (2007 and 2010) • Three week long, self-funded trips to remote villages • Organising sponsorship, and coordinating logistics with locals and supervising volunteers (painting primary school classrooms, teaching English and computer literacy to children) Student Mentor, University of Notre Dame Australia| Sydney | (2013) • XX Activities Coordinator and Mentor, XX Study Centre | XX | (2005 – present) • Organising and running weekly, various recreational and leadership development activities for high school boys, including the internationally renowned Duke of Edinburgh Award, Cultural Expeditions to Canberra and Melbourne, community service with Vinnies Van Coordinator and Group Leader, iWitness Conference |Sydney | (2009 and 2011) • XX • XX Class of XX Coordinator, XX Old Boys Association | XX, Sydney | (2007 – present) • XX

Other Awards and Honours

• First place mini essay in XX, 2013 • Regular contributor to The Obiter, legal journal, Notre Dame Sydney Law Society, 2011 - 2013 • Allens Arthur Robinson Client Interview Competition, Notre Dame Sydney Law Society – finalist (20XX), semi-finalist (20XX) • • • •

Semi-finalist in Clayton Utz Negotiation Competition, Notre Dame Sydney Law Society, 20XX Participant in Mooting Competition, XX Participant in Westpac Toastmasters Speechcraft Course, XX School Vice Captain, XX, XX, 2006

Other Interests Passion for playing football, avid Sydney Swans fan, community service and sampling new cafés

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Attending Interviews Attending an interview can be a lot of things; nerve-racking that you’re about to try and sell yourself without looking too foolish and relieving that you’ve made it through the many hundreds and sometimes thousands of applications that pass under the careful eyes of a potential future employer.

An interview is the main way employers pick amongst the potential candidates. No amount of cover letters, aptitude tests or assessment centres can really indicate what you can do and who you are as a person. In practice, if you cannot relate to your work colleagues and be part of a team, it’s going to be hard to serve a client.

So what are they looking for when you walk into the interview door?

Your cover letter and resume has made the grade - you’ve been assessed as suitable and ranked ahead of many others as capable of executing the advertised role. The extra-curricular activities on your CV, the sporting teams you’re involved with and the academic achievements are all helpful indicators that you can handle the role and the interview is a tool to confirm this. Some employers even conduct a phone interview first before inviting the applicant into their offices to meet with either a partner or senior associate and human resources representative.

You’ll have about thirty minutes to an hour and will most likely be led through an introduction and general enquiries to begin with. Every employer does it differently but you could be met with behavioural questions and even hypotheticals or situations to find out more about you.

This is all to find out if you’re a well-rounded person, capable of handling the role, show good future promise and that you are capable of holding a conversation and working with others. The hard part is selling yourself. Your past employment will come up, your roles on student societies and community work will more than likely come up as conversation starters. Use these to demonstrate how you can work with others; manage your time and all the other things an employer wants.

The best idea is to plan ahead, think about what you learnt from your many years (20...) of kicking the footy around, putting together a law ball and feeding the homeless that makes you capable of coming into this big office building and contributing what they want - problem solving, teamwork, time management and the ability to work to a deadline. Think ahead of how your years of hospitality served you to be good in your potential future as a lawyer - the customer is king, do as you’re instructed and they’ll come back.

It’s hard not to get nervous but it’s very easy to be normal. There have been stories of applicants falling off their chair and even of a student sitting in a chair away from the interview table. The girl who fell off the chair ended up getting the job but the guy who didn’t even sit with the interviewers, surprisingly, was not successful...

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Some helpful tips...

Communicate. Keep eye contact with the person asking questions when being interviewed by multiple people and speak clearly and try not to speak quickly if you’re nervous.

Prepare. As much as you can in regards to what’s on your CV and how to sell yourself. Practice answering questions and asking questions (these can sometimes reveal more about you than any answer you could give).

Research. It doesn’t end with your application. No doubt if you’ve mentioned a key decision in your application it will be brought up in the interview, “So what inspired you so much about the Boilermakers’?”

Confidence. If you treat it like gold, so will others. Dress nice, do your hair, be proud of yourself and your achievements. Leave the ego outside though. Have good open body language.

Lastly, incorporate your very unique education as a student of Notre Dame. You can point to the fact that your degree structure at Notre Dame is much more demanding than other universities; incorporating more jurisprudence subjects and a greater detail in core units (as most are spread over two semesters).

Our teaching method is a three hour seminar - face-to-face learning with academic staff who have all been solicitors, barristers or judges in small class sizes which is such a rarity in law schools these days.

Perhaps even mention the holistic approach to education gained from our LOGOS program.

To get an interview is fantastic. It entails taking research and preparation to the next level for that specific firm. You should know why that firm in particular and be prepared to give well thought-out answers about your application. Apart from that, try to enjoy the experience and best of luck in securing future employment.

Eden Christopher President Notre Dame Sydney Law Society Enriching the Student Experience

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Individual Interviews, Group Interviews and Cocktail Nights Individual Interviews Individual interviews are the most common type of interview. Individual interviews will most likely be conducted by a senior figure of the firm, such as a partner or director, as well as a human resources representative.

Individual interviews aim to determine: • your level of communication skills; • if you are appropriate for the organisation; and • your levels of confidence.

In determining the above, interviewers will ask a number of questions. Behavioural-type questions allow your interviewers to see how you have acted in the past, as an indication of how you may act in the future. It is important to be prepared for these types of questions, as being able to quickly answer such questions demonstrates your confidence.

You may also be asked questions about the firm, and what interests you in working for that particular place. By this token, you should be sure that you research the organisation you are being interviewed by.

Group Interviews Group interviews involve you and a small group of people working together to discuss and solve a problem. Such interviews are popular in management consulting and professional services application processes, however, can be used in the law clerkship or graduate process.

Group interviewers will be looking to categorise you as a particular personality type. It is obvious that the overarching purpose of a group interview is to see how you act in a group of people, and what role you naturally gravitate towards. Personality types include: • The Leader - this person tends to take control of the situation, which may often come across as overbearing and controlling. Whilst every group needs a leader, it is important to take note of the other members of the group and ensure their voices are also heard.

• The Mouse - this person will shy away from discussion, and tend to go along with whatever is already being said.

• The Diversion - this person will often divert conversation by complaining about the difficulty of the situation at hand.

• The Mediator - in a group interview, it is best to become the mediator, where you take the middle ground between the above personalities.

Cocktail Evenings Cocktail evenings, whilst deceptively named, are an informal interview, and it is important to maintain professional behaviour at all times. This means wearing business attire, not drinking too much, and talking to as many people in the room as you can, be they organisation representatives, or co-colleagues. It is important, in these situations, to be well versed in the happenings of the organisation, as well as other general news so that small talk is not an issue. Being prepared for the “why do you want to work with us” questions will also assist you in these situations.

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Interview Questions Organisations will ask a number of questions of you during an interview. It is important to be aware of the different types of questions you may be confronted with, and have thought about how you may answer them. Here are a few questions to get you started on.

University-Based Questions Why did you choose to study at Notre Dame?

Why did you choose to study law?

Why did you choose to study (insert elective) as your elective?

Why did you fail (insert subject)?

Firm/Organisation-Based Questions Why do you want to work at (place you have applied)?

What do you know about (place you have applied)?

Do you have any questions for us?

Personality-Based Questions Do you have any interests outside of work and university?

Tell us three things we wouldn’t guess about you from reading your application?

How would your current boss describe you?

What do you think sets you apart from other applicants?

What do you regard to be your strengths and weaknesses?

Career-Oriented Questions What areas of law are you interested in?

Where do you see yourself in five years time?

Behavioural-Based Questions Tell us about a time you have had to deal with conflict in the workplace. How did you deal with that conflict?

Tell us about a time you had to meet a deadline. How did you meet it?

Tell us about an assessment you have had to conduct research? What processes did you use?

How have you demonstrated leadership skills in a group situation?

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Domestic Practice Academic Requirements The initial step to becoming a solicitor in Australia starts with the study of a Bachelor of Law (LLB) at an approved institution, or through completing the academic course provided by the Legal Profession Administration Board (LPAB). A Bachelor of Law will involve study of core legal topics (known as the ‘Priestley Eleven’) alongside elective law units.

Practical Legal Training Following attainment of the LLB, one must complete a program of practical legal training (PLT). PLT programs are available from specialist providers, such as The College of Law, or through some universities. The PLT program will ordinarily involve the following components: • Coursework - this component aims to develop the skills essential to being a solicitor, such as letter writing, client interviewing, drafting of key documents, file management, and office accounting.

• Legal Work Experience - this component requires a set number of days of work experience to be completed.

• Continuing Education - this component requires you to engage in continuing education, which is required for your continued admission to practice. There are a number of providers of these programs, and often, when you work in a firm, you will receive targeted material covering this component.

When your practical legal training is complete, you will be issued with a certificate.

Admission to Practice You will be eligible to practice as a solicitor in New South Wales upon making a successful application to the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board. This process involves obtaining character references, as well as demonstrating successful completion of academic and practical requirements. Once admitted, you will receive a practicing certificate. A further two years of supervised practice must be undertaken before you may practice on your own account.

Continued Admission Each year, a number of hours must be undertaken towards professional development. These hours may be accumulated through attending seminars, undertaking research, writing journal articles or presenting lectures. Again, if you work in a law firm, you will often be sent targeted material offering you the opportunity to engage in this professional development.

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The College of Law - Australia’s Largest Provider of Practical Legal Training The College of Law sets the standard for Practical Legal Training (PLT) in Australia. The College is Australia’s largest provider of PLT, with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth. We also conduct programs in Canberra and Adelaide, and onsite sessions in London.

While we have a national approach which reflects an increasingly national profession, our course materials and lecturers are state-based to ensure that local variations in practice are incorporated into our programs. You get the best of both worlds.

The College of Law Advantage Our PLT programs are primarily delivered online via The College’s Learning Portal. We developed the coursework specifically for online delivery, and worked hard to ensure it is practical and relevant to your needs as a graduate lawyer. In our online environment we provide all your course materials. You have access to a wide range of learning resources and the support of your lecturers.

The online program is closely integrated with face-to-face activities during onsite weeks to give you the best learning opportunities. During onsites, students participate in skills workshops, role plays (eg. advocacy), simulations (eg. Conducting a conveyancing settlement) and feedback sessions under the guidance of our lecturers.

In addition to the structured activities, our lecturers are available to you for assistance when required.

All assessments are individually-based – there are no group assessments.

Flexible Study Options Only The College can provide you with a large choice of start dates for your Practical Legal Training Program.

You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on your preference or circumstances. Our St Leonard’s campus also offers an evening program and a full-time on campus program that meets international student visa requirements.

Work Experience Options At the College we offer two work experience options which you can choose to suit your situation: • Option 1 – 75 days of work experience • Option 2 – 25 days of work experience plus the Clinical Experience Module.

More Information For course dates or more information about our PLT program visit The College of Law website www. collaw.edu.au/plt, or contact the Student Services Team on 1300 856 112 or support@collaw.edu.au.

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FLEXIBLE, ONLINE LEARNING WITH AUSTRALIA’S LEADING PROVIDER OF PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING.

Multiple start dates for full-time and part-time courses Individually-based learning and assessment Two work experience options offered Preferred choice of Australia’s top firms Courses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra and Adelaide

Call 1300 856 111 or visit collaw.edu.au/PLT

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Admission to the Bar If accredited as a NSW solicitor, having completed a law degree with an approved institution and an accredited program of practical legal training, you may seek admission to the Bar. Admission is a twostage process whereby applicants sit a Bar Exam to qualify for the conditional Practicing Certificate of a Reader and thereafter, commence a year-long Reading Program that consists of a Bar Practice Course with the NSW Bar Association and exposure to practice under the supervision of a Tutor.

The Bar Exam The Bar Exam consists of three assessments, titled “Ethics for Barristers”, “Aspects of Evidence” and “Practice and Procedure for Evidence”. You must pass all exams in the one 10-month period to receive a practicing certificate and admission to the Bar Practice Course.

A pass mark will consist of 75% for each examination.

Registration as an examination candidate may be made to the NSW Bar Association. Registration details and study materials are available online, at: http://www.nswbar.asn.au/ Each exam is offered twice a year. Registration for exams in June this year closes on 24 May 2013.

Registration for exams in February of 2014 will open from 25 July 2013.

A registration fee of $250.00 is payable in the 2012-2013 year. It is not possible to transfer your registration to the next examination period once registered, nor is the fee refundable, so it is advised you plan well for taking all three exams over no more than two examination periods.

“Reader’s” Practicing Certificate Successful completion of the Bar Exam will avail you a Practicing Certificate, subject to conditions, in your capacity as a “reader”. In this capacity you will receive the benefit of professional training and tutelage under a practicing Barrister in a year-long “reading program”.

Under this certificate, your right to appear as a Barrister is restricted to those times when you are led by a barrister with a current, unrestricted practicing certificate. You also may not accept a brief from anyone not a solicitor, save with a tutor’s written approval to accept a specific brief directly from a client.

The term of the certificate will often lapse within the one-year reading period, and thus will need to be renewed by application to the Bar Association.

Finding a Tutor As a prospective reader, you will have to arrange your own tutors by approaching either a set of chambers in your preferred area of practice or a practitioner whom you know through briefing or by reputation.

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All tutors may be found on the Bar Association’s Statutory List of Tutors. This list consists of full-time practicing NSW barristers who have held a practicing certificate for a continuous period not less than seven years, without being subject to conditions, reprimand, caution or adverse finding. Prospective readers should select a few names from the list, contact the chosen barrister’s clerk, provide a current CV and arrange for an interview with the barrister. A list of tutors may be found online, with contact details, names of prior readers and their area(s) of practice, at: www.nswbar.asn.au/findabarrister/index.php You may also like to contact previous readers. Their contact details are usually available in the barrister’s directory on the Bar Association web site or on application from the Bar Association’s Reception.

It is advised you seek two tutors rather than one and that you begin this process six months prior to your qualification for a practicing certificate and commencement of the reading year. This means you need to begin planning your reading year as you prepare for your Bar Exam, well prior to the exam period.

Reading Program The 12-month reading program consists of a Bar Practice Course with the Bar Association and a period of reading with a tutor.

The Bar Practice Course (BPC) is run through the Bar Association and is offered in May and October. The course centres upon advocacy, mediation and variations in practice across different jurisdictions. These aspects of practice are taught through lectures, workshops, court practice and discussions, subject to assessment and a mandatory attendance requirement.

The course fee for 2012-13 is $3800.00. You have no right of practice during the period of the course.

Reading with a Tutor Over the remainder of your 12-month reading program, you may appear if led by a barrister with a current, unrestricted practicing certificate or with your tutors’ approval in respect of a particular matter.

Mandated reading with your tutor includes a minimum of 10 days Criminal Reading and 10 days Civil Reading in the first six months of your reading program, assisted by your tutor.

On the conclusion of your 12-month reading program, with the satisfaction of your tutor, you may apply to receive an unconditional Practicing Certificate and appear thereunder as a NSW barrister-at-law.

Daniel Austin Secretary Notre Dame Sydney Law Society Enriching the Student Experience

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International Post-Graduate Study and Practising Overseas Thinking about starting or continuing your law career overseas? Why not! The prospect of working and communicating as a lawyer in a foreign jurisdiction can be both daunting and exciting. There are boundless opportunities and experiences to be had whilst working overseas. Many Australian top-tier firms now have foreign offices, partners and connections in the Asia-Pacific region, the United States, the UK, Europe and the Middle East, so having the ability to understand and work in a foreign jurisdiction is increasingly important.

To be able to work as a lawyer overseas, it is often necessary to have formal recognition from an educational institution of that country. Whilst your Australian degree will be recognised, admitting authorities in other countries will require additional study or examination. International postgraduate study in law is usually a 2-3 year degree (Juris Doctor) or a 1 year Masters of Law (LLM). Some countries and States may also require the completion of apprenticeship/practical training or the passing of a separate examination.

Applications for international post-graduate study will need to be made independently, so research is necessary.

To get started, it is crucial to research: o The requirements to practise law in the country of your choice and whether this includes the requirement of citizenship; o The degrees offered to international students; o The application process for each university; o The price of international study; o Loan services available to students (if applicable), and; o Admission requirements to practise law.

These are basics that will help you get a good idea of which institutions will be the most appropriate for you to apply for.

General requirements for post graduate study and international practice: England and Wales: Requires an undergraduate LLB or a postgraduate Juris Doctor (JD), as well as practical legal training. Australian degrees are recognised. The Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme (QLTS) enables international lawyers to qualify to practise as solicitors in England and Wales.

Scotland: Requires an undergraduate law degree, a Diploma in Legal Practice (one year), and completion of a two-year apprenticeship together with the Professional Competence Course (which lasts seven days)

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Canada: Juris Doctor is the preferred legal qualification to enter practice in Canada. JD is offered to both national and international students. To practise law in Canada, you will need to complete articles and a bar admission course. To be eligible for articles and a bar admission course in any of the common law provinces, an Australian graduate will need a Certificate of Qualification (CQ) from the National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada.

USA: The United States only offers postgraduate law courses (JD and LLM). International students with an undergraduate bachelor degree are eligible to study either course. Professional admission in the USA requires successful completion of state bar examinations (eligibility varies State to State). States in which Australian graduates can sit bar examinations are Alabama, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Tennessee. In other states, such as California, graduates require additional study at an American institution.

New Zealand: Requires an undergraduate degree and completion of the Professional Legal Studies Course (5 months). Under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement a person registered to practise an occupation in Australia is entitled to practise an equivalent occupation in New Zealand, and vice versa, without the need for further testing or examination.

Hong Kong: Requires a law degree and the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL), taught at Hong Kong University, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the City University of Hong Kong.

International graduates may be able to demonstrate competence in the PCLL Core Subjects by passing the relevant subject in the ‘Hong Kong Conversion Examination for PCLL Admission’.

United Arab Emirates: Australian degrees are currently recognized in the UAE. Graduates wishing to practise before the bar must complete additional units on sharia law required of all practising barristers in private practice in the UAE. Within Europe: Whilst there is variation, most European countries offer Bachelors, Diplomas and Masters degrees. Admission to practise law in Europe differs country to country. However, among European Union members, the Diplomas Directive states that those who have obtained a license or diploma in one state can pursue the profession in another state. Therefore, it is not difficult for a law degree in one jurisdiction to be used in another jurisdiction within the EU. Whilst we have offered a brief description of international postgraduate study and requirements for admission, it is essential to research further as the law is often varied between the states of one country, and is subject to change. Contacting a foreign university can also help, as they will have first hand knowledge of what is required from international students.

You can also contact Notre Dame’s careers centre, which may be able to provide more information if you are wishing to further your study oversees.

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Clerkship Profiles: Katie Kavanaugh: Addisons’ Lawyers In November 2012, I began my summer clerkship at Addisons’ Lawyers, a commercial law firm in the Sydney CBD. As a small firm with only 13 partners, you would not expect the firm to boast a client base so diverse as to include Channel 7, Virgin Enterprises, Playboy, the Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company, Lisa Ho, Coca-Cola Australia, Colgate-Palmolive, Bega Cheese or Sunrice. The partners at Addisons’ are very approachable and encourage junior lawyers to engage in as many interesting and practical matters as possible, meaning that as a summer clerk I was exposed to matters for several of these clients. My experience as a summer clerk was invaluable, and looking back on my clerkship, I can say with full confidence that there is no better way I could have spent my “last” summer vacation.

Before my clerkship, I had never worked in a law firm (let alone an office) and I had absolutely no idea what to expect. Luckily however, I was not alone on my first day as Addisons’ took three summer clerks this year; two students from UNSW and myself. On the first day we were taken around and introduced to everyone at the firm, as well as given a tour of the firm itself. Afterwards, we were taken into the conference room where we were shown the ins and outs of “worksite”, the system that basically runs the firm – the telephones, time-sheets, (which ironically are very time consuming), and anything else we really needed to know.

After our induction, we were introduced to our buddies (typically younger solicitors in our teams) and each placed in different rotations. I was placed on the intellectual property floor in the media and gambling team and the other clerks were placed in the corporate team and the environment and planning team. The media and gambling team received a wide variety of work, ranging from having to distinguish whether electronic gaming apps where games of “skill” or “chance” to preparing an application in order to stop a former Spice Girl from appearing on a rival network’s television program.

In the short time I’ve been at Addisons’, I have applied principles that I have learned in administrative law, competition and consumer law, intellectual property law, contract law, torts, property law, civil procedure and criminal law. I have also learned a lot of very specific gambling law, therapeutic goods law and food law!

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The first rotation: The projects I enjoyed working on the most included a journalist being sued for trespass to land after he had genuinely thought he had left the premises in question by exiting a fenced off area but actually had not left the premises, a helicopter being sued for trespass to airspace over the same property, and submissions to the Therapeutic Goods Administration regarding whether a nutritional drink that helps both to relieve hangovers symptoms and reduce inflammation was either a “food” or a “therapeutic good”. I was also lucky enough to attend a sports integrity panel hosted by Addisons’ in which members of the NRL and AFL attended and were asked what they would do in different hypothetical situations dealing with integrity. I enjoyed my time so much that after the first rotation I requested that I not rotate and stay working in the gambling and media team. Luckily, I was able to do so and only the other two clerks rotated.

The second rotation, I spent a lot of time working on the Therapeutic Goods submissions I had started in the first rotation, and I also drafted a statutory declaration for Virgin Enterprises dealing with trade mark infringement, worked on a misleading and deceptive conduct matter for a gambling agency, assessed the legality of Facebook terms and conditions for an overseas client and also drafted terms and conditions for a new “deal” website, (similar to Groupon).

Like many of the students at Notre Dame, Addisons’ has a “work hard/play hard” attitude. The social atmosphere at the firm is incredible, and there is always some activity or project going on. As a summer clerk I was invited to the Christmas party which was at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The theme this year was 80’s, and even the most serious of the partners came in costume. Aside from the firm Christmas party, each team had a Christmas lunch where the partners took everyone in their team out and enjoyed the afternoon. The media and gambling team had two parties, one in my first rotation right before Christmas and one in my second rotation since some of the team members were unable to make the first party. Outside the holiday season, every month the firm has “cake day” where a cake and fruit platter are served, and every Friday the board room (and client kitchen) are open for everyone to have a few drinks and snacks before they go their separate ways for the weekend. Special events are also regularly hosted at Addisons’. Just last month, Addisons’ put on an “amazing race” where members of the firm raced around the Rocks answering questions, finding clues, and having a few drinks before crossing the “finish line” at a pub (with a bar tab of course).

My experience thus far at Addisons’ has been truly unforgettable. The friendships I have made, the experience I have gained, and the fun that I have had has been truly incredible. If I could offer any advice to the younger students at Notre Dame, I would say two things: (i) Study hard, do it from the start, and don’t dismiss any subjects no matter how easy you think they may be. When you are applying for clerkships, your pass in legal history will matter just as much as your 86% in intellectual property (true story- don’t even ask me how many times I got asked about that)and; (ii) Apply for a summer clerkship at Addisons’. You won’t find a better place to spend your summer and start your legal career.

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Clerkship Profile: Lucy Sharkey: DLA Piper For anyone new to law, summer clerkships are offered by top commercial law firms to law students in their penultimate year. In Sydney, firms who offer clerkships generally only recruit graduates from their pool of clerks, and so they are extremely competitive, with hundreds of applicants and an intense first and second round interview process. After a number of carefully researched applications and nauseatingly nerve-wracking interviews, I accepted a clerkship offer from DLA Piper.

At DLA Piper, we had a few days of induction and then completed two rotations of four weeks each. I worked first in Corporate and then in the Public Liability team, which gave me a chance to try out both a transactional and a litigation rotation. In Corporate I was mainly researching and drafting advices and assisting with due diligence, as well as updating firm precedents and assisting with the closing of a big deal. In Liability, I assisted with a huge discovery task, drafted documents and correspondence and helped organise submissions and evidence. Both teams were full of highly intelligent, friendly and approachable lawyers at the top of their game, with everyone from senior partners to graduates making me feel very welcome when I wandered into their office with questions.

Apart from the full-time work, there were also weekly drinks, monthly drinks, two Christmas parties and lots of lunches and evening meals to be attended, both with lawyers at the firm and with my other DLA Piper clerks. There were also plenty of inter-firm events which included a weekly sporting competition, regular after-work mixers, a themed cruise and a themed trivia night. Above all, I can confirm that all that nervousness and time-consuming preparation for the clerkship recruitment process is totally worth it. I had the best Summer I’ve ever had, and I encourage anyone from Notre Dame who is interested in commercial law and eligible to apply for clerkships to do so (especially to DLA Piper).

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Clerkship Profile: Ellen Davis: Piper Alderman I have been working at Piper Alderman for just over a year now in Dispute Resolution (Litigation). I work in a team of two partners, two senior associates, an associate and a lawyer. The team is fairly cohesive with everyone working on a few big matters together. My role is to support and work for the other team members.

My days are always different. Sometimes I can be stuck at the photocopier for a good few hours, drowning in boxes of discovery or pushing a trolley to court – You are guaranteed to have some type of incident one day as everyone at the firm has. A few weeks ago I lost everything off the trolley when its wheel got stuck in the gutter – very embarrassing! That’s the less glamorous side of clerkships. I also do a lot of drafting of correspondence to the clients, counsel or the other side. I also collate and assemble briefs for counsel and court.

I get to do a lot of meaningful research for the matters my team runs. I enjoy this because it gives me an opportunity to really learn something and then advise the team on the application of the law or give an answer to a question that has arisen out of the matter.

I would recommend doing a clerkship or gaining any type of experience in the legal industry whilst at university. It is invaluable – you can’t learn experience at university. Experience is also looked upon very favourably by future employers. Skills I have learnt at the firm include drafting correspondence to clients and counsel, drafting court documents, attending the various court registries to address returns of subpoenas and other issues. These skills are all things you only learn by working in the industry.

Gaining legal experience is not always fun. You have to start at the bottom which sometimes means doing the jobs that no one else wants to do but it is worth the benefit you gain in the end.

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Graduate Profile: Maria Maccarrone: K&L Gates What’s your name?

Maria Maccarrone Where do you work?

K&L Gates What are your day-to-day roles?

I am a lawyer practising in corporate recovery and insolvency. My focus is in commercial and personal insolvency and bankruptcy, insolvency related litigation, securities enforcement and banking litigation. My clients include some of Australia’s largest banks, other large financiers and corporates.

How did you get the job?

I completed the summer clerkship program and then the graduate program at the firm. I was then offered a position at the firm as a lawyer in the restructuring and bankruptcy practice group.

What is the greatest benefit?

Working in an area of law I enjoy with a great group of people.

What is the worst part of the job?

The long hours.

Is it anything like you expected?

Due to my previous experience as a paralegal in a commercial law firm, it is exactly what I expected.

The law is what you make of it. Find a job you enjoy or find a way you can enjoy your job. It’s your career.

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Graduate Profile: Taneal Sultana: Herbert Geer What’s your name?

Taneal Sultana Where doyou work?

Herbert Geer What are your day-to-day roles?

I have technically settled in the EWR&S team (Employment, Workplace Relations and Safety).

This involves employment-related litigation in the Supreme Court and Federal Court as well as lower courts. I assist in negotiating redundancies, drafting contracts and deal with misconduct in the workplace.

As well as this, I also do work for the ITC team (Intellectual Property, Technology and Communications). The kind of work I get to take part in includes trade marks applications, oppositions and renewals as well as drafting contracts, general intellectual property protection, copyright infringement and design registrations.

As part of a team with a litigation specialist (and as the junior lawyer) I am lucky enough to be involved with two big matters in the Supreme Court. This means I get to take part in day-to-day litigation and drafting of affidavits, notices of motion and the pre-trial work including discovery, drafting particulars and pleadings.

So you could say, the junior lawyers get exposed to a large variety of work! This is great because it provides so many opportunities and experiences.

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How did you get the job?

I did a clerkship with Herbert Geer in 2010 and then worked part time in 2011, as a grad in 2012 and now as a proper lawyer.

What was the greatest benefit?

The size of the firm, I am one of the only junior lawyers, so the range of work I get to do is great.

I also get a lot more responsibility than most people I know in bigger firms. I believe this is an advantage of a smaller firm but can also be a real shock coming straight from university.

What is the worst part of the job?

Time recording! Everyone says it and it’s true!

Comments The best advice I could offer young law students (and new graduates) is to say yes to opportunities that come your way. You can never be sure where it will lead you. I only applied for clerkships because everyone else was and now I have a job that I love!

The same advice stands for areas of practice you think you may be interested in. Just because you liked or disliked a subject at university, doesn’t mean that will be the same in practice.

Finally, I’d recommend getting as much experience in as many different areas as possible. You never know what you may like or end up hating!

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Graduate Profile: Aaron Bolton: Kennedys Lawyers Where were you first employed?

At Jackson Lalic Lawyers on Clarence Street in Sydney.

A boutique commercial litigation firm dealing primarily with banking and finance disputes as well as family law, criminal law and issues surrounding farmers and farm mortgages.

What was it like?

There are pluses and minuses to working in a boutique firm.

On the negative side you are limited somewhat in your resources and the resources of the clients you act for (read: money) and this has flow on effects to the culture. However I would say the positives well outweighed this. Being in a small/boutique firm you get thrown in the deep end, there is not a lot of mentoring or easing into the role.

On my first day I was handed several files and told to get up to speed because they needed urgent attention and on my first court experience I received a dressing down from a particularly disgruntled Magistrate in the Downing Centre Local Court who bristled at the nerve of an un-admitted clerk seeking leave to appear in a hearing before begrudgingly adjourning the matter - but I think it was a great way to learn.

The hands on experience I gained working in a boutique firm has been invaluable, I had full carriage of up to 20 matters at a time under the guidance of a brilliant managing partner, and I was fortunate enough in September last year to instruct Senior and Junior Counsel in the High Court of Australia down in Canberra in the matter of Waller v Hargraves Secured Investments Limited [2012] HCA 4 (www. hcourt.gov.au/cases/case-s223/2011 for all those budding lawyers keen to practice in the area of Farm Debt Mediation).

P.S. We won.

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Where are you now?

January last year I made the switch to Kennedys Lawyers Sydney as a graduate solicitor, which admittedly is a step back from my role at Jackson Lalic.

Kennedys Australia is a limb of the global Kennedys firm based in London in the UK which is traditionally an insurance law firm. Kennedys Australia continues on this trend but we are also the premier Sports Law firm in Australia, which interested me greatly, as well as leaders in Defamation and practicing in commercial litigation. Kennedys is classed as a small to mid-sized firm but the differences are pronounced. Having the international backing means that our clients come from all over the world and cover the entire spectrum of litigation.

Insurance law, while it seems like death, is really interesting because acting for insurers means that you act for a whole range of insured and they bring with them their wide variety of issues. While I had no formal training in insurance law before getting this role, what I learnt at uni, being a legal way of thinking, means that the skills are applicable to any area of law and its just a matter of applying this to a new area of law.

What made you make the change?

My biggest motivator was career progression and travel... and money (let’s be honest). Kennedys is a London based firm and offers secondments to Australian lawyers should they desire to live and work there. My fingers are crossed for a NY posting, but for the moment London looks like the best bet.

What was valuable about each employer?

JL was great because I got the practical skills that a lot of junior lawyers at big firms don’t get.

Kennedys is great because I get the chance to sharpen and refine my skills and have the support of an international firm behind me.

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Advice to graduates?

Don’t stress. Everything you want, you will certainly get, you just need to give it time and don’t rush. The hardest part about being in uni is that you have so many options and it seems impossible to pick one.

Relax about the whole thing.

Also, have a great cover letter that portrays you as a person and not a legal robot. Tell a potential employer about yourself and then why you would be the ducks guts to work with. Also, and along the same line, results are not the most important thing. While employers will look at them, at the end of the day my experience has been that an employer wants to hire a person who they can work with every day. Personality goes a long way to getting you a job.

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Possibility in everything ABOUT ALLENS

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

Allens is a leading international law firm, with partners, lawyers and corporate services employees across Asia and Australia. We work with many of the world’s leading organisations, including 55 of the world’s top 100 companies and more than 75 of Australia’s top 100 companies.

We recruit most of our graduates through our clerkship program, which gives first-hand exposure to life as a lawyer at Allens. Get involved in work as soon as you set foot in the firm. Work alongside lawyers and partners. Learn from their experience and enjoy their support.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

It begins with our people

Initiative

It’s our people who make us great. It is our priority to ensure they are constantly challenged, recognised, rewarded and empowered throughout their careers.

A curious mind is vital, as is plenty of initiative. The more adaptable you’re prepared to be and the more energy you bring, the more you’ll get out of your career at Allens. You’ll be able to steer a path that turns possibilities into realities.

Our unique way of working We adopt a flexible approach to the way we work, which builds strong and diverse teams, and is one of the reasons our lawyers tell us a career at Allens is so rewarding. You won’t be limited to working with a particular partner or group. Instead, you will have the opportunity to drive your career by working with a range of lawyers and partners across the firm.

Excellence

We make the complex simple

Successful lawyers understand that law is more than an academic pursuit. It’s about understanding the client – their objectives and the challenges they face – as well as the wider commercial environment in which we operate.

Allens is known for the quality of its legal minds. That’s why we attract some of the most complex legal work, and why our firm and our lawyers are recognised as the best in the profession.

Our strategic alliance

Excellence is essential; it’s a guarantee we give our clients.

Intellectually rigorous, driven and eager to learn, you’ll set the highest standards for yourself and strive to be the best you can be.

Commerciality

Resilience

Our integrated alliance with Linklaters means we are able to share resources and offer our clients a seamless service through a global network of 39 offices across 28 countries.

When you join our firm, you are joining a global network, with opportunities across Australia, Asia, Europe and the US.

Positive people thrive in our environment. We look for people who can build sustainable careers with us; people who successfully juggle a busy life and varying commitments while maintaining their wellbeing. Like us, you’ll believe that leading a full, active life outside the law can make you a better person to work with.

Life-long learning

Well-rounded

The learning never stops at Allens. It’s woven into our culture, and makes our people better leaders as well as better legal practitioners. Along with formal technical training and development, we offer a mentor program, a buddy program, and support to pursue further education outside the firm.

Our clients often tell us we have ‘great people’. And it’s true.

We look for diversity – people who bring a fresh perspective and energy to everything they do, with the ability to create strong relationships with each other and with clients.

HOW TO APPLY www.allens.com.au/careers CONTACT Amy Spira, Graduate Resourcing Consultant EMAIL Student.Careers@allens.com.au

Allens is an independent partnership operating in alliance with Linklaters LLP.

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Clayton Utz FIRM BACKGROUND Clayton Utz is one of Australia’s most successful and dynamic commercial law firms, with over 200 partners and 1700 employees working across seven offices in Australia and Asia.

We have a reputation in the market for our innovative approach to complex transactions and litigation, and for our exceptional client service. Our focus is on building our capability in key and evolving practice areas and attracting the best lawyers in the market to work with us.

Clayton Utz is a trusted legal adviser to a diverse private and government sector client base operating in a range of industry sectors.

AREAS OF LEGAL PRACTICE Our four core departments – Corporate, Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Banking and Financial Services and Property, Environment and Construction – house a diverse and comprehensive range of practice groups, each comprising recognised and award-winning experts in their respective areas of law.

Areas of Law Banking and Finance Capital Markets and Securities Competition Construction and Major Projects Corporate / M&A Energy and Resources Environment and Planning Governance and Compliance Insurance and Risk Intellectual Property International Arbitration Industries Advertising and Marketing Agribusiness Banking and Finance Constructions and Major Projects Energy and Resources Government Services Healthcare Life Services

International Trade Legal Technology Services Litigation and Dispute Resolution Native Title Private Equity Product Liability Real Estate Restructuring and Insolvency Taxation Telecommunications, Media and Technology Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety

Leisure and Entertainment Private Equity Real Estate Markets Telecommunications, Media and Technology Transport and Logistics Water

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FIRM CULTURE At Clayton Utz, you will experience a work environment in which individuality is embraced and innovation is actively encouraged.

Progressive and dynamic, Clayton Utz is very much its own firm, where people are valued for who they are and what they contribute. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring with them different experiences, which is part of what makes Clayton Utz an exciting place to work.

Pro Bono and Social Responsibility Clayton Utz is a leader of Australian law firms in Pro Bono practice and Social Responsibility programs.

We were the first national firm to employ a Pro Bono Director (1997), to appoint a Pro Bono Partner (2005), to promote a Pro Bono Senior Associate (2006) and were a Foundation Signatory to the National Aspirational Pro Bono Target.

Since we established our Pro Bono practice in 1997, our lawyers have completed over 400,000 hours of pro bono legal work. That’s the equivalent of 220 lawyers working full-time on pro bono matters for a year. Today, our Pro Bono practice represents more than 3% of the firm’s total legal work.

Clayton Utz adopted a Corporate Citizenship Policy in 2002 and established the Clayton Utz Foundation in 2003 as the first ever Private Ancillary Fund at an Australian law firm. We launched our Reconciliation Action Plan in March 2010, and in 2011 became a foundation member of the Australian Legal Sector Alliance to promote sustainable practices across the profession.

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS Our people People are our competitive edge and Clayton Utz partners are known for being market leaders in their areas of specialisation. The firm and our partners are consistently recognised in respected international legal directories such as Asia Pacific Legal 500, Chambers Global and IFLR1000. However, we know that awards are only part of the story. Delivering the best possible results for our clients requires technical expertise, resources, commitment and understanding their definition of a superb outcome.

Who we’re looking for Our people come from a wide range of backgrounds, skills, interests and competencies. We are looking for people who can contribute new ideas and who take a creative approach to solving problems.

We also look for individuals who are personable, practical, commercially savvy and flexible. Our lawyers do complex and innovative legal work, so it’s important that our employees are intelligent and motivated individuals who aren’t afraid of a challenge.

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What we offer Working within a friendly, dynamic and highly collaborative team at Clayton Utz, our lawyers benefit from the extensive experience and resources of our national firm, while making a meaningful contribution to some of the most challenging cases at the front lines of business and the law.

Partners and senior lawyers are readily accessible to offer advice or assistance. Our lawyers are encouraged to set goals and test themselves, knowing that support is there if needed.

Clayton Utz offers a vibrant and supportive work environment. We recognise the need for balance and provide a range of flexible work options, health and wellbeing initiatives, as well as sporting and social activities.

GRADUATE PROGRAM We can offer you a great start and the opportunity to build an excellent legal career at Clayton Utz. We give our graduates a comprehensive orientation program and the support of a buddy to help them grow and develop in the role. From the outset, entry-level solicitors are part of our team and are involved in real legal work. Because you will be working closely with partners and solicitors who are recognised as leaders in their fields, the Clayton Utz Graduate Program provides a solid basis for future success.

Rotations Graduates will have the opportunity to gain experience by rotating through our diverse practice areas.

Our graduates experience both the contentious and non-contentious areas of law. To help you with your preferences and rotation areas, our People and Development team will work closely with you. At the end of each rotation, you and your supervising partner will review your performance.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM We offer a unique Clerkship Program that is both challenging and comprehensive. We provide an environment which will encourage you to extend yourself and expand your knowledge. The Clerkship Program is carefully planned and designed to ensure that you gain experience in a wide range of areas of law and on real client matters. Your work at Clayton Utz will allow you to put into practice the knowledge and skills you have acquired at university.

Under the supervision of a partner and with the help of a buddy who will be there to provide ongoing support and guidance, you will experience the office environment and culture at Clayton Utz first hand.

Part of the Clayton Utz experience is being involved in the kind of client services we provide. You will have the opportunity to work with our clients, including some of Australia’s biggest companies.

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LEGAL TRAINING DEVELOPING YOUR CAREER We believe learning and development are critical to helping our people achieve in their careers and to reach their full potential.

We provide a range of tailored and comprehensive professional development programs suited to the individual needs of each employee through our national training program Learning@Clayton Utz. We support your learning with: • intensive orientation programs at the beginning of the clerkship period and graduate program; • on-the-job guidance and support from peers and senior lawyers; • regular Continuing Legal Education sessions led by specialists sharing their knowledge and experience; • tuition assistance for further study; and • external courses and seminars relevant to your professional and personal development.

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Clerkship Profile Ann-Maree Harnett Year 2012/2013 Summer Clerk Areas of Rotation Insolvency & Restructuring and Work Place Relations

Prior to beginning the clerkship application process I spoke to former clerks across the different law firms and questioned them on ‘life as a clerk’ at their firm. The response from former clerks at Clayton Utz was overwhelmingly positive. This was confirmed when I reached the interview and cocktail rounds, where the people at Clayton Utz were nothing but engaging and friendly, and demonstrated a clear passion for the law.

The first week of the clerkship was induction, where you are provided with in-depth training and the opportunity to form friendships with other clerks; friendships that survive well beyond the summer clerkship. The induction and training process also provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable insights into different departments at Clayton Utz, such as how a particular practice group operates and the type of litigation or transaction work that is completed. This is invaluable information that I will rely on for my graduate rotation preferences.

The work as a clerk at Clayton Utz goes well beyond writing memos and small research tasks. I helped proof submissions, drafted affidavits, contributed on articles that were published, attended creditor’s meetings and meetings with clients, and was even given the task of drafting advice for a client. It was amazing work and the lawyers and Partners around me were nothing short of amazing.

A word of advice: clear your social diary for the summer! I lost track of the number of social events I attended, where the social and sports coordinators will keep you very active. There is the Christmas Party, Amazing Race, barefoot bowling, Boat Cruise, Cockatoo Island, trivia night, Mexican fiesta and so much more.

From my experience, it is clear that the Partners, Senior Associates, Lawyers and support staff are stimulating, personable and willing to provide you with excellent work if you are willing and able. I was also surprised at the flexibility of the firm, where the firm has allowed me to defer my start date to complete an Associateship with the Courts.

I would not hesitate a moment to recommend Clayton Utz as a truly exceptional firm.

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DLA Piper DLA PIPER AUSTRALIA Joining DLA Piper means not only joining an experienced local team, but also being part of a global network of 4,200 lawyers in nearly 80 offices across more than 30 countries around the world.

In Asia Pacific we have offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Canberra, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Perth, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

Our lawyers provide clients with trusted local knowledge as well as seamless multi-jurisdictional legal capabilities across a full range of critical services and sectors.

In Australia, we advise approximately a third of ASX 100 companies or their subsidiaries and all levels of government as well as international clients looking to enter the Australian market.

Areas of Practice Banking and finance; Construction; Corporate and commercial; Dispute Resolution; Environment and climate change; Funds Management; Government; Information technology; Insurance and risk; Intellectual property; Real Estate; Superannuation; Taxation; Workplace relations and employment.

Global Opportunities A career with us means being an integral part of an exciting global team. We support our people’s desire to experience working life in other parts of the world through our global footprint – giving them opportunities to work on multi-jurisdictional, international matters with quality clients and colleagues around the world.

In recent years we have placed lawyers in DLA Piper offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Washington, Chicago and Dubai. Over the past two years we have also had five Australian graduates undertake their third rotation in Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo and Singapore. In return, our Australian offices host international trainees from the UK and Asia from time to time.

Corporate Responsibility At DLA Piper we are committed to conducting our business in a way that is consistent with our values. Our Corporate Responsibility initiatives focus on key areas of Pro Bono, Community Engagement, Diversity and Environmental Sustainability. Our contribution ranges from global pro bono projects in developing and post-conflict countries to local partnerships benefiting schools and charities in the communities in which we operate. Last year our lawyers undertook more than 190,000 hours of pro bono legal work globally, making us one of the largest providers of pro bono legal services in the world.

Summer Clerk Program During our structured eight week rotation program, Summer Clerks are provided with the opportunity to work on real legal matters alongside our partners and staff in two areas of the firm. On the job training and practical experience may include tasks such as undertaking complex legal research, attending client meetings, going to court, drafting advices and other legal memoranda, assisting with strategy plans and more. Weekly ‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions provide an opportunity to speak with partners and gain a

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real insight into what is involved in each of our practice group areas. Both firm social events and those held with Summer Clerks from other firms help facilitate networking amongst your colleagues and broader peer group.

Below is what one recent Summer Clerk had to say about their experience.

The Summer Clerk Experience “The clerkship process is daunting and tricky. It takes a lot of time, effort and weeks’ worth of research, drafting and applying. Choosing DLA Piper was easy for me; it’s a firm that has something to offer for everyone.

The DLA Piper clerkship application involved a one-on-one interview followed by a group interview and cocktail evening. The group interview process was a great way to experience the culture of the firm and meet the people working there. It was clear that not only were the candidates friendly and down to earth but so were the lawyers. What struck me as very impressive was the welcoming and friendly environment in which DLA Piper operates. Every person was very approachable and interested in what the candidates had to say.

The clerkship itself is split into two rotations. Every person is assigned a ‘buddy’ and a supervisor for each practice group, who is normally a senior associate or partner. All of my buddies and supervisors were absolutely fantastic. I had the opportunity to work with each and every one of them, and formed some great working relationships.

My first rotation was in Litigation and Regulatory, which was very exciting. Of my four weeks in this team, I spent around half my time in court or in arbitrations and conciliations. With the help of my buddy I drafted advices to clients, performed discovery, prepared documents for the Court of Appeal and drafted correspondence to lawyers for opposing parties.

My second rotation was in Intellectual Property and Technology which was also very fun and interesting. I worked in the transactional side of the Life Sciences team, which focus on pharmaceuticals. My time there was spent researching principles of patent law, the registration of drugs and trademark law. One of the most exciting things I was part of was a global teleconference that included around seven lawyers and pharmaceutical representatives from America and Australia.

Not only were my rotations engaging but DLA Piper also makes the clerkship fun and social. Every week clerks from various firms versed each other in friendly sport, playing games from soccer to volleyball.

There were also regular events between the firms: a cruise, a trivia night, and farewell drinks for the clerks.

Overall, if you are looking for a firm that will allow you to have a hands-on experience, and to get a real taste of the legal world in a way that is exciting and offers opportunities on a global level, DLA Piper is the firm to look to.”

- Eva Chapple, 2012/13 Summer Clerk

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Graduate Program Every graduate’s career journey will be different and our Graduate Development Program has been designed with this in mind. The focus for the program is to ensure all Graduates are provided with the key knowledge and skills required to be successful in our firm.

Beginning with a tailored induction program, our graduates meet their peers and key people in the firm who will support them along the way. The induction program ensures graduates hit the ground running by providing the critical knowledge to start within their Practice Groups.

During the structured rotation program graduates are exposed to three different practice areas, providing them with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of our business and our clients. The rotation component of the program will help the graduates decide where they are best suited for a thriving career with us.

A tailored learning and development program includes both non-technical skill development and our dedicated graduate Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program. Core training sessions include business writing, time management, client service and communication skills, to name just a few. Through the learning and development component graduates gain a commercial perspective on the business of law and their learning is enhanced through on the job training from partners, senior lawyers and other peers.

Graduates also receive the prescribed training necessary for admission into NSW. This involves the Practical Legal Training (PLT) through the College of Law. Throughout the program graduates are provided with feedback and on the job coaching. This combined with the comprehensive Graduate Development Program ensures graduates feel educated, supported and prepared to succeed in their careers.

What We Look For At DLA Piper Australia we are seeking people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are as engaged and dedicated as they are inventive, balanced and friendly. We value intellectual ability, curiosity, commitment, ambition, commercial and client awareness, smart thinking, team skills and leadership potential, communications skills and experiences outside of academic life.

How to Apply: Sydney Summer Clerk Program 2013/2014 Applications open 19 June 2013 and close 19 July 2013, 5.00pm.

Applications must be submitted online via our job board and should include a covering letter, your current CV and your academic transcript.

Visit us at www.dlapipergraduates.com.au

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Take The opporTuniTy leslie phung Beyond the clerkship

“For me, it is important that I can share a joke and a laugh in the office, and still be working for a market leader where I am given challenging work—this is why I chose Herbert Smith Freehills.” leslie phung, paraLeGaL, sydney

Hitting the ground

Leslie was a vacation clerk in Freehills’ Sydney office in 2011–12.

He returned as a paralegal in our Finance, Real Estate and Projects team in 2012 and will join us as a graduate at Herbert Smith Freehills in September 2013.

Dealing with information overload The application process is an overwhelming experience, and you will undoubtedly hit a metaphoric wall from the information overload.

Most law firms look homogenous on paper, and most are not that different in person, but I was almost immediately able to distinguish Herbert Smith Freehills from the rest.

From the get-go, our Graduate Recruitment Consultant acted as a great first point of contact. She was always available to answer any burning questions, even the ‘should-I-really-ask-this’ ones—don’t worry I asked many. The information evenings showed me that there truly is no ‘Herbert Smith Freehills’ mould’, thankfully dispelling my fear of becoming a corporate clone. And the interviews were far from the The Apprentice ‘you’re fired’ panels that I had anticipated.

Instead, they are friendly one-on-one conversations with a partner accompanied with firm-supplied coffee and biscottini.

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Entering the clerkship, I rotated through the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions and Projects practice groups. Having minimal practical understanding of Corporate law and having no idea what ‘Projects’ law would entail, I was afraid that I would be thrown into the deep end. To the contrary, I was immediately made aware of the support network available at the firm—from the learning and development staff to the IT staff, and from the partners to my own ‘buddy’ (typically a recent graduate or junior solicitor). Quickly I learned that no question was a ‘stupid question’, and there was absolutely no expectation to draft a perfect memo or advice letter. The great thing with Herbert Smith Freehills is that they understand the vacation clerkship is about learning and development.

More than just work The firm also provided the vacation clerks with invaluable pro bono opportunities. All clerks made visits to the local court with The Shopfront Youth Legal Centre, some worked with the Freehills Foundation and we all participated in a fundraising challenge for Opportunity International Australia. This also helped to dispel my fear of becoming a corporate clone. Working over the holiday season also comes with quite a few perks— from multiple Christmas parties, networking lunches, morning teas, afternoon teas and the occasional firm drinks.

After the clerkship, I was given the opportunity to be a paralegal with the firm. During this time, I have worked with teams in Corporate, including Financial Services, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity. I have also worked with teams in Finance, Real Estate and Projects. The opportunity to continue my time here as a paralegal has given me a broader insight into the firm, has allowed me to learn an invaluable amount and has contributed to my development as a future lawyer.

Above all, I was a part of an exciting moment in the history of the firm. In fact, when I started as a clerk, I started as a clerk at Freehills. Since then, Freehills joined the ranks of the global giants and is now Herbert Smith Freehills. This landmark merger has really reinvigorated the firm. In the lead-up to the merger in October, the firm consulted heavily with all staff internationally, which meant that we played, and continue to play, an integral role in shaping the image, values and culture of the newly merged firm. Since the merger, the firm has been buzzing with a refreshing vibe. Everyone is truly excited by the new opportunities that being part of a global firm will bring.

Why Herbert Smith Freehills So over the application process you will be dealing with the best law firms Australia has to offer. My advice to you is to take this opportunity to explore the different law firms—it’s not every day that you get to pick and choose an employer, just as much as they are picking and choosing you. For me, it is important that I can share a joke and a laugh in the office, and still be working for a market leader where I am given challenging work—this is why I chose Herbert Smith Freehills.

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a new perspeCTive Being an exceptional lawyer takes the curiosity to see what others can’t; the ability to cut to the heart of a matter; and the character to push further than others. This is how we bring original perspectives to our clients’ most complex and critical matters.

Bring these qualities and we’ll expose you to inspiring people working together towards a new and distinctive vision. We’ll reward your contribution with the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities you’d expect from a leading global law firm.

We see a fascinating and exciting future for the business of global law.

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Herbert Smith Freehills formed in 2012 when Freehills’ Australian based practice merged with Herbert Smith’s international practice. Our clients include many of the world’s largest and most ambitious organisations.

We support them with their dispute resolution, finance, corporate, projects, real estate and employment law issues; providing them with perceptive advice and comprehensive support, delivered from our 23 offices around the world.

Finding the right fit for you is key to deciding where to start your legal career. Since working together is a good way to get to know each other, we offer a range of summer and winter clerkships in each of our Australian offices. We encourage students to participate in our vacation clerkship programme and we fill the majority of our graduate positions through this programme.

Ours is a merger of equals: we have no ‘head’ or ‘branch’ office; global management is shared by both legacy firms with representation from all our regions. From the moment we merged it was clear how strongly our cultures aligned. We believe technical ability is not enough: we understand that the business of law is fundamentally about human relationships. This means a culture built on creating exceptional working relationships with both clients and colleagues.

We’re delighted our vacation clerks and graduates often talk about Herbert Smith Freehills' friendly yet professional culture, challenging work, regular client contact and partner support as features that distinguish us from other firms. Whichever office in the world you work in, we’re confident you’ll find colleagues who care about the same things you do. To learn more about our people, please visit our website where you can read and watch films about many of our people from offices across the globe: herbertsmithfreehills.com/careers/meet-our-people.

our community programmes Herbert Smith Freehills’ work in the community demonstrates the values that bind our business together. We share a long tradition of providing pro bono legal services and advocacy, which has developed into a broader programme of volunteering and charitable giving. Last year our lawyers in Australia provided more than 35,000 hours of pro bono legal work.

All our lawyers are encouraged to do pro bono work and all pro bono work is billable. In addition, all staff are encouraged to volunteer and able to take one working day a year as volunteer leave. Many of our vacation clerks are able to participate in community and pro bono work and describe it as one of the highlights of their clerkship. For more information visit herbertsmithfreehills.com/about-us.

Diversity Across the world our offices share a long history of supporting diversity and inclusion. We see the ability to embrace a wide variety of personalities and viewpoints as a real strength and a competitive advantage. Our diversity programme includes a range of networks supporting diversity and equality in the areas of gender, ethnicity, culture, sexuality and gender orientation, and family. We were very proud recently to welcome the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMG to give the keynote presentation at the launch of our LGBT Network in Australia.

Spend part of your vacation with us and you’ll get a great understanding of how we go about meeting the needs of our clients. The programme includes a detailed introduction to the firm and to each practice group, as well as the opportunity to work with our legal teams on real matters.

Each year we provide opportunities for up to four clerks to undertake a clerkship in an office outside Australia. Opportunities are available in London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

What are We looking for?

We are interested in who you are and the strengths you can bring.

We recruit employees from a wide range of backgrounds who possess the qualities we look for in our lawyers, such as intellectual curiosity, confidence, empathy, clarity of thought, ability to see the bigger picture, and the ambition to grow personally and professionally. We look for students who want to pursue a career in commercial law and who demonstrate a commercial awareness. We are interested in your academic record as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills; evidence of a balanced university life and evidence of ability to work effectively in a team.

We’ve prepared some more detailed guidance on our website: herbertsmithfreehills.com/careers/australia/graduates/apply-now/ preparing-your-application.

hoW to apply You will need to submit your application online via cvMail at www.cvmail.com.au.

If you have queries about graduate and vacation clerk positions, please visit our website: herbertsmithfreehills.com/careers/australia/ graduates or contact one of our graduate recruitment team.

Sydney recruitment contact Leigh Dunlop Graduate Recruitment Consultant T +61 2 9322 4792 leigh.dunlop@hsf.com

For more information visit herbertsmithfreehills.com/about-us/ diversity-and-inclusion. herbertsmithfreehills.com

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King & Wood Mallesons King & Wood Mallesons Level 61, Governor Phillip Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000 www.kwm.com Contact: Mitch Barreca Graduate Resourcing Consultant Phone: +61 2 9296 3573 Email: mitch.barreca@au.kwm.com We’re a powerhouse legal brand in the Asian region with unmatched capability focussed on opening-up the world’s fastest growth region for clients. We’re business people who apply the law to create value for clients. And, we want you to be part of our success story.

For those who don’t know us well, here’s a snapshot of what we offer: Vision: to create a global law firm in Asia Team mates: over 380 partners and 1,800 lawyers (biggest international legal network in Asia) Reputation: over 100 international and Asia-focused awards and 50 top-tier rankings Locations: strategically positioned in the world’s growth markets, financial capitals and the home of information technology (21 offices globally and the only international legal network to be head quartered in Asia) Clients: global financial and corporate powerhouses to new industry-makers and all levels of government (some for over 200 years)

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SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM Applications open: 19 June 2013 How to apply: Via our online application system at www.kwm.com/careers We’ve designed a program to help you make the most of your time with us. During your clerkship, you’ll 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 along, sharing their knowledge, and ensuring you have everything you need to fit in, and do well.

What do we look for?

The four key capabilities we look for in our clerks are: • A passion for commercial law and clients – that’s what we do every day. It’s key that you have a genuine interest in the law and the clients that need those services.

• A strong interest in business and industry – we work in our clients’ worlds and are striving to help them achieve their objectives. You need to be interested in this and willing to commit time and energy to really understand our clients and their businesses.

• The self-awareness and desire to understand and work well with others – we don’t build widgets. We deliver legal solutions to people through people, so we have to be really good at working with and understanding others.

• Adaptability to live with change – our ability to move as quickly as the world around us is getting more important every day. We need people who think quickly, learn fast and adapt well If this sounds like you, why not talk to one of our graduate resourcing consultants or contact us by visiting our website, www.kwm.com.

Your role Clerks usually work in one or two practice groups depending on the length of the clerkship.

You’ll have a supervising partner. As part of the partner’s team, you’ll work closely with the senior associates and solicitors in that team, and others in the practice group. It’s a hands on role, so you’ll not just be watching from the sidelines. During your time in the team, you’ll be involved in telephone conversations, meetings, client visits and the deals the team is working on.

Every clerk receives feedback. Informal feedback is also provided on the job from partners, senior associates or solicitors talking you through the work you do.

Our people have the opportunity to get involved in the many social and sporting activities that go on in the firm as well as the broader community in which we live – so it’s not all hard work.

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ALWAYS DIFFERENT The way we build careers, engage clients, communicate and grow our business – it’s a little ‘same same’ but a whole lot different.

Sure, we’re similar to other great law firms (eg the best clients, nice offices, ordinary coffee!) – but we move beyond this with a global vision and a culture that’s creative, innovative and commercial.

A culture that’s brought us to the centre of world growth, where we bring bold new capabilities and challenge the established norms. Where you can be involved in the biggest and the best global assignments – and have a little fun along the way.

Get social with a firm that’s different – facebook.com/KingWoodMallesons

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Maurice Blackburn Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Level 20, 201 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 www.mauriceblackburn.com.au www.wefightforfair.com.au Contact: Alyssa Rusciano HR Coordinator Phone: (03) 9605 2745 Email: arusciano@mauriceblackburn.com.au At Maurice Blackburn, we are interested in making a genuine difference to real people who need help.

We do this by providing long-term solutions that help our clients in the long run - not just in the short term.

We fight hard for an extra bit more, because our lawyers recognise that a fair outcome is worth fighting for. At Maurice Blackburn, we fight for fair.

Office locations: Victoria - Melbourne CBD, Dandenong, Frankston, Geelong, Greensborough, Reservoir, Ringwood, Sunshine, Wangaratta, Mildura and Traralgon.

NSW/ACT - Sydney CBD, Canberra and Parramatta.

Queensland - Brisbane CBD, Browns Plains, Cairns, Caboolture, Ipswich, Mackay, Maroochydore, Rockhampton, Southport, Strathpine and Townsville.

WA – Hamilton Hill Prominent areas of practice: Asbestos Diseases, Class Actions & Major Cases, MB Commercial, Employment & Industrial Law, Medical Negligence, Road Accident Injuries, Public Liability, Superannuation & Insurance Claims, Wills & Probate, Work Related Injuries

SEASONAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAM Applications will need to incorporate a cover letter, resume and academic transcript, along with standard questions to be answered as part of the application form. We hold one round of interviews and an information session for clerks to find out more information about the firm to be held in late September.

Our Seasonal Clerkship program is designed to give you a broad overview of all aspects of plaintiff law and to provide you with real, practical experience. Seasonal Clerks will have the opportunity to work on active client files with their allocated supervisor and buddy. You will meet real clients, work on client correspondence, research tasks and depending on your practice area attend mediations, conciliations and settlement conferences.

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Our program involves one rotation in a particular practice area, within our Melbourne or suburban offices. This experience enables seasonal clerks to become significantly involved and develop an in depth knowledge of the area of law. The program also includes seminars and information sessions, which allow you to develop an understanding of all practice areas of the firm.

What do we look for?

At Maurice Blackburn we are honest, fair and committed to social justice and the rights of ordinary working people. Our experienced, empathetic team understands the complex issues faced by people who are injured or who suffer losses due to the illegal or unethical behaviour of others. We are committed to achieving just results. Our values are Justice, Fairness, Tenacity & Compassion.

We seek those who display a genuine alignment with the values of our firm and commitment to social justice and defense of underprivileged groups. We are interested in why you want to practice plaintiff law and your knowledge of our areas of practice. We seek people with sound academic achievements in law, an understanding of commercial awareness, communication skills and are well placed to assist our clients and become actively involved.

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A genuine interest in plaintiff law, including knowledge of our areas of practice Sound academic achievements in law Superior communication skills A demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people at all levels An empathy for diversity and social justice

What we offer Maurice Blackburn offers more than just a job and we believe in a culture of helping employees maintain positive work/life balance.

We offer extensive staff benefits including: • health and wellbeing initiatives such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and weekly fruit deliveries • social activities including monthly Friday-night drinks • involvement in community programs and our social justice practice, and • for women, the opportunity to participate in our Women’s Law Section. Initiatives include mentoring programs for female secondary students and supporting women’s rights and refugee organisations.

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ABOUT MINTER ELLISON Minter Ellison is a top tier law firm with a strong Asia Pacific focus. We represent major multi-national, regional and local companies as well as government organisations and state-owned entities.

Minter Ellison has been at the table of some of the Asia Pacific’s headline transactions – strategic business acquisitions by Qantas, the National Broadband Network roll out, global outsourcing projects for BHP Billiton and some of the biggest energy and resources M&A in Australia involving foreign investors.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

WORKING WITH US

LEARN AND GROW

Excellence: We want people who strive to be the best, pursue outstanding outcomes, and are passionate about a career in commercial law.

Our vacation clerkships offer you real life work experience. A comprehensive orientation program and learning on the job will help you build your legal skills and commercial acumen.

We know and understand what it takes for you to be successful as a lawyer. We also know that as a junior lawyer you will need targeted development to help you succeed in the transition from law school to law firm.

Team fit: We look for people with ideas and energy, who share our values and work well as part of a team.

You will work closely with partners and lawyers on active matters to meet deadlines and produce quality work.

You will also be allocated a supervisor for daily support who will help you manage your workload, and a ‘buddy’ for extra insight and advice.

Initiative: We value proactive, engaging and resourceful people.

We encourage critical thinking, decisiveness and ingenuity.

GLOBAL INDUSTRY SECTORS

GLOBAL PRACTICE AREAS

Energy & resources Financial services & insurance Government Health & ageing Infrastructure Telecoms, media & technology

Construction Corporate Dispute resolution Finance Human resources & industrial relations Real estate Taxation

When you start your career with us as a graduate, you receive tailored learning and development – both in technical skills and in important commercial skills such as client interaction, business development and interpersonal dynamics. These programs have everything you’ll need to build a successful, long-term legal career. We are also proud to offer graduates a dedicated LifeSkills program to assist you in maintaining your personal wellbeing.

ADELAIDE AUCKLAND BEIJING BRISBANE CANBERRA DARWIN GOLD COAST HONG KONG LONDON MELBOURNE PERTH SHANGHAI SYDNEY ULAANBAATAR WELLINGTON

Commercial awareness: Although this comes with experience and time, we’re interested in people who are commercially savvy, know how a business works and are interested in business generally.

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YOUR PASSION YOUR CAREER OUR FIRM As a prospective clerk it can be a difficult process figuring out which firm is right for you.

During the application process my approach was to speak with as many people as I could to hear their experiences. I was naturally drawn towards Minter Ellison. The picture painted by everyone I spoke to from the firm was of a vibrant, supportive workplace that creates opportunities for young lawyers. After doing the clerkship and working as a paralegal, for me that picture has been vividly true to life.

Testament to that would have to be my experience in the Hong Kong office. I was chosen to spend two weeks there in January. The trip was a great opportunity for me to see first hand what it’s like to work in a foreign jurisdiction, and the benefits that flow to the firm from its strong regional presence. I also got to put my tourist hat on – I had a lot of fun exploring the city, with its unique blend of cultures and delicious food.

Above all, the trip gave me confidence that the firm is committed to investing in my career.

Thomas Ellicott – Summer Clerk

CONTACT US For more information about Minter Ellison and a career with our firm, visit www.minterellison.com/careers SYDNEY

Ben Carter, Senior Resourcing Consultant ben.carter@minterellison.com Stephanie Zanella, Resourcing Advisor stephanie.zanella@minterellison.com

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The Public Sector The public sector at both federal and state level is made up of many departments which are more than happy to utilize a graduate with a law degree. This field of work often aims for measurable outcomes in the wider community and as such may be a desirable career for law students who have managed to hold onto their moral reasoning behind having a career in law.

The following links will be useful for researching public sector Jobs: www.apsjobs.gov.au www.jobs.nsw.gov.au www.counciljobs.com.au Each year the University of Sydney Careers Office releases a small publication on public sector jobs. If you are interested in a career in the public sector it is highly recommended.

Below are several examples of the key public sector jobs which may appeal to law students.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) The ACCC is an independent statutory authority that promotes competition and fair trade within the Australian market, to benefit consumers, business and the community.

The ACCC has a formal graduate program whereby graduates take part in three, fourteen week rotations. Applications open in February and close in early May. Department of Attorney General and Justice The Department of Attorney General and Justice assist the Government, Judiciary, Parliament and wider community to uphold social standards through the reduction of crime and advocacy of human rights.

The Department’s key role is to administer the courts, tribunals, laws and justice programs of the State, thus ensuring the administration and development of a just and equitable legal system.

The Department currently offers a clerkship program, which is usually advertised in June/July by the Law Society of New South Wales. There are no graduate programs currently offered.

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) The Office of the DPP is an independent prosecuting service established to prosecute alleged offences. The DPP ensures that prosecution remains independent in New South Wales, free from corruption and interference into the Criminal Justice System.

Careers opportunities are advertised through the Office of the DPP’s website. Currently, no formal clerkship or graduate programs are offered.

The New South Wales Crown Solicitor’s Office The NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office is a provider of legal services to the NSW State Government, its agencies and statutory authorities. They operate within the Department of Attorney General and Justice.

The Office offers a two year graduate program, with applications opening in January.

The New South Wales Law Reform Commission The NSW Law Reform Commission is an independent statutory body that provides law reform advice to the Government through the Attorney General, on matters referred to the commission by the Attorney General. The Commission acts as a legal policy group that provides expert advice to the Government, as requested.

A summer intern program is offered, whereby interns contribute directly to the work of the Commission. A formal graduate program is not run, however the Commission will employ graduates as they see fit.

The Public Defenders Office The Public Defenders Office is committed to providing legal representation to those people charged with serious criminal offences.

Currently, the Public Defenders Office only offers graduate opportunities under their Aboriginal Law Graduate program. This program assists Indigenous law graduates in completing their PLT requirements prior to admission, and is subject to annual funding. Intern and volunteer opportunities are available on a needs basis. To be employed as a Public Defender, you must have extensive criminal law advocacy experience in both trial and appellant circumstances.

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Government Sector Opportunities for Law Graduates Since its formation in 1900, the Federal Government sector, has been a major employer of law graduates. Even earlier, the State Government sectors have been employing law graduates.

You only have to think about the number of Government entities which make up the Australian Public Service to make you realise the size of this employer. Today, there are over 160,000 public servants employed by the Federal Government alone. There are over 34,000 employees in Government Business Enterprises. Amongst these are hundreds of public servants with legal qualifications, providing advice to Government or representing Government.

Government lawyers ensure that Government undertakes its mandated tasks, including: • Service delivery of Government policy • Management of Government finances • Monitoring and enforcing laws and regulations • Law making, rule making and law policy developments.

Such Government lawyers have careers in multiple areas, for example: • Representing Government – Australian Government Solicitor • Prosecuting for Government – Director of Public Prosecutions; Independent Commission Against Corruption • Complaints handling for Government – Health Care Complaints Commission; Information Commissioner; Ombudsman’s Office • Decision-making – Administrative Appeals Tribunal; Specialist Tribunals • Law Reform – Australian Law Reform Commission; Administrative Review Council; Privacy Commissioner • Law Making – Parliaments • Policy Making – Government Departments and agencies.

A law graduate’s analytical skills, in particular, are in demand. Their writing and oral skills too are sought after. Almost every Government Department or agency has graduate programs which target law graduates. In many instances, law graduates who have careers in Government comment on the satisfaction they have in their work and the variety of opportunities which arise.

Personally, I have had many opportunities over the years, having specialised in Administrative Law. I have worked for organisations as varied as the Attorney-General’s Department; Territories & Local Government; Veterans’ Affairs; Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Consumer Trader Tenancy Tribunal. The tasks have involved everything from complaints-handling; prosecuting; investigating; researching and advising senior public servants and Ministers.

I would be pleased to discuss career opportunities with any student who may be interested in a Government career path.

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Graduate Profile: Jacob Madden: Adviser, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Bachelor of Laws (Honours – First Class)/Bachelor of Arts - Class of 2011 After graduating from Notre Dame in 2011, I took a job with the public service in Canberra as a Graduate with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. After two rotations across a 12-month period I am now a full-time Adviser in Commonwealth-State Relations. Administrative and Constitutional law have become my bread and butter, working to promote and ensure cooperative federalism.

As a Graduate I rotated through the Commonwealth-State Relations Branch in the Economic Division and then to the Government Division where I worked in Legal Policy. These two rotations gave me a valuable insight into how Government decision-making works, policy development, and the legislative and parliamentary process. Playing a role (albeit a small role) in the way laws are drafted, the ways funding is allocated, and the methods for implementing key decisions, have reinforced that this is the right career path for me right now!

What do you do day-to-day Day-to-day I work with my colleagues to provide first-hand, well-informed and rational advice to the Prime Minister as the Chair of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). PM&C consults with other government departments, state governments, lobby-groups and other stakeholders when developing complex policy advice for the government.

In my role, I have carriage of a number of policy areas including Infrastructure and Transport, Agriculture and Forestry, and Regional Australia and Local Government. Our job is to ensure that all funding from the Federal Government to other governments is delivered through well-designed and appropriate funding agreements. These range from small-scale, low-value Project Agreements for one-off projects to larger, longer-term National Partnership Agreements for ongoing strategic reform such as Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory, National Health Reform, the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Schools’ Funding Reform. Day-to-day, we consult with the relevant stakeholders and provide advice on any key risks and sensitivities with the agreements or their development. This involves a lot of meetings to work through the issues and brainstorm solutions, research on the Government policy and previous experience, drafting (and redrafting) briefings and correspondence for the Senior Executive and then the Prime Minister, and responding to queries from internal contacts or other portfolio agencies. It is an extremely rewarding feeling when you finally see an agreement you had a role in drafting signed by the Prime Minister, State Premiers and territory Chief Ministers.

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What’s the best thing about your job?

Commission into Institutional Responses to Child

The best part of my job is the things I am exposed

Sexual Abuse. The best part of that experience

to and the work that I get to provide advice on.

was being able to say I played some part in these

It isn’t every day that you can say you had the

key contemporary legal issues and only one year

opportunity to read submissions to Cabinet and

out of uni!

then follow them through to see their outcome and then implementation. While I can’t talk about

It’s also not every day that you can say the Premier

anything I’ve seen, you get the idea!

of South Australia introduced himself by first name, the Premier of Victoria asked if he could

In my second week as a Graduate I was given

borrow your pen, or you had to escort the Premier

the task of drafting a brief for the Prime Minister.

of Queensland to his press conference and then

After several redrafts it eventually went up to her

around Parliament House. It’s not every day that

office and then came back with her signature and

you can say the Prime Minister said G’day to you,

agreement. Since then, I’ve played a role in many

commented on your friend’s high heels, or shared

briefs and agreements that have gone across her

pizza with her staff including another friend. Its not

desk and that feeling never gets old. The best part

every day that I have these experiences either, but

about working in Commonwealth-State Relations

they are all things that happened in my first year

is that I can see the effects of projects my team

of work and are memories I will hold dear forever.

works on in just about every aspect of my life – improvements in teaching and student outcomes,

Would you recommend students apply in your

more places for TAFE students, decreased waiting

area?

times in hospitals, improved mental health services,

As a law student you are bombarded with

infrastructure projects and forests protection. What

opportunities for work once you finish. The

I love is that I can see the policies in action and

problem is narrowing it down to something you

engage with the public, knowing that I played

would like to do and something that you can

some part in achieving COAGs aim of improving

see is a gateway for career progression and

the wellbeing of all Australians.

continual learning and development. A career in the public sector gives you the opportunity to

As a Graduate in Legal Policy, I had the

see something different and see how the legal

opportunity to work on a number of key legal

system operates on a grand scale – policy

issues including whistleblower protections (the

development and approval, the legislative process

Public Interest Disclosure Bill was recently

including providing drafting instructions, gathering

introduced into the House of Representatives), the

stakeholder feedback, reviewing amendments and

implications of the High Court’s decision in Williams

consequential amendments and then watching its

v the Commonwealth on government expenditure,

passage through parliament, and finally policy

decision-making and broader constitutional and

implementation, review and evaluation. The public

administrative law, and other topical issues that

sector opens your eyes to what is out there and

arose such as same-sex marriage and the Royal

looks at the front-end of law.

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It opens so many doors to policy work, but also public law litigation, constitutional and administrative law work, complaints handling and review bodies such as the Ombudsman, and the overarching parliamentary processes. I would definitely recommend it to anyone with an interest in public policy and law reform.

Comments (good story, advice to students) If I could finish with a bit of advice – don’t be fooled into thinking you need a “Plan”, you don’t.

If you see an opportunity, go for it. There is no “right way” to go about job hunting, and the industry changes so rapidly – different business needs, changing governments, changing priorities – that there is little point in trying to plan exactly where you will be in the next 10 years. I used to be a planner, but now I have realised that things will pop up here and there that derail any plan, often in a good way. So when you find something you are passionate about then go for it, until that passion fades or until another opportunity presents itself. Don’t drive your career according to some “plan”.

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The Court Within the Australian Court system, there exists two main roles a graduate-at-law may apply to Judge’s Associate or a Tipstaff.

High Court Judges have two associates, one based in Canberra, and the other based in their home city. Federal Court judges have at least one associate. The role of an associate is dependant largely on whether the court is in a sitting week, or non-sitting week. In sitting weeks, associates will provide support to their Judge in Court by passing up authorities as barristers refer to them. Associates will also be responsible for preparing any files that need to be conveyed from the Judge’s chambers to Court. In non-sitting weeks, associates will do various tasks, such as reading judgments, research, preparing for upcoming cases, writing memoranda and general administration.

Tipstaff have two main functions; administration and legal research. Administration tasks are focussed on ensuring your Judge is in the right Court at the right time, with the right file in front of them. Legal research involves investigating case authorities, reading commentaries and keeping up to date with development of the law.

Applications for these positions vary. For associate positions, you will need to know that the Judge in question is looking for associates, as these position are not advertised. The easiest way to do this is to get in contact with each Judge’s Personal Assistant, or the current associate, to find out when positions become available, and what they may involve. For tipstaff positions, it is best to look at the Court’s website, via LawLink.

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Corporate Advisory and Professional Services Law graduates are not limited to pursuing a career in the legal profession. The skills that you learn as a student-at-law are highly transferable and valuable across many corporate advisory and professional services organisations. ‘Corporate advisory and professional services’ is a blanket term used to encompass those careers in the fields of investment banking, corporate restructuring, managerial consulting and strategic development.

The knowledge acquired through your Law degree will greatly assist you in these occupations, particularly as you will be required to apply areas of contract and competition law. Further, skills of analysis and critical thinking will also place you in a favourable position for these career avenues.

Bain & Company Bain & Company is Australia’s premier management consulting organisation, driven by the achievement of results for their clients. Priding themselves on offering clear and concise strategy to their clients, Bain & Company aren’t afraid to say what internal management teams won’t.

Bain & Company only recruit via their annual graduate program, and look for those graduates who are willing to learn fast, take on challenges, and build networks both within the industry, and with clients. Bain & Company offers world-class training, which takes the form of a formal training program as well as on-the-job training. www.bain.com

If you fancy yourself investigating one of these careers, it is necessary to consider if you will require further study in the areas of commerce, economics or finance. Often, this is not a prerequisite, however further on into your career, it may be appropriate to consider attaining a postgraduate certification, such as a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Chartered Accountant qualifications (CA) or Chartered Financial Analyst qualifications (CFA).

The Boston Consulting Group BCG prides itself on addressing client concerns with a tailored approach that combines an insight into companies and markets with close collaboration with all levels of the client’s organisation. Recognised on a number of occasions as the ‘BRW Client Choice Award for The Best Consulting Firm’, BCG focuses upon providing a platform for their clients to build a sustainable competitive advantage and secure long term growth and success.

BCG take a select number of graduates each year, and do not have any internship or undergraduate programs. Graduates interested in working with BCG should be aware that applications open in March, and the application process will involve lengthy interviews and case studies. www.bostonconsulting.com.au

If this sounds interesting to you, have a look at the following organisation overviews, and investigate further the opportunities you may have at hand.

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Investment Banking Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs is one of the pre-eminent providers of financial services in the world, combining their extensive global knowledge of investment banking with Australasian perspectives.

As an employee of Goldman Sachs, you will have access to a global network of like-minded professionals, allowing you to provide the best advice for your clients.

Extensive on-the-job training is provided, along with the opportunity to travel interstate or overseas as part of the formal training program.

Students in their penultimate year are encouraged to apply for the Goldman Sachs vacation internship via the Goldman Sachs website.

Depending on business requirements and the success of the internship program, a graduate program may also be offered. The application process will involve assessment centres, interviews and ability testing. www.gs.com.au

J.P Morgan J.P. Morgan is the global leader in investment banking, private equity, wealth management, financial transaction processing and small business and commercial banking. J.P. Morgan is one of the few fully integrated financial institutions with leadership positions across mergers and acquisitions, debt capital markets, derivatives, equities, equity capital markets, and treasury and securities services.

Summer internships and graduate spots are available and advertised on their website. J.P. Morgan look for motivation and enthusiasm, high

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achievement, a hunger to succeed, ability to work well in teams and an aspiration to be the best. www.jpmorgan.com The Macquarie Group The Macquarie Group is a global provider of banking, financial services, advisory, investment and fund management services. With headquarters based in Sydney, Macquarie also operate extensively in the Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Macquarie is an attractive alternative for law graduates as Macquarie provides a diverse range of services. The application of your law degree in this non-traditional field of law ensures that your legal and commercial skills are continually developed.

Seasonal internships and graduate programs are offered to penultimate and graduate students who demonstrate high levels of motivation, above average analytical skills, excellent communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and innovation. www.macquarie.com.au

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Insolvency And Corporate Restructuring The broad areas of insolvency and corporate restructuring are focussed upon assisting a client in rebuilding their organisation following the declaration of the company’s insolvency (inability to pay debts). Law students, and the skills they possess, are extremely valuable in this area of professional services, as both insolvency and corporate restructuring present an array of issues that need solving, a skill many law students are quite adept at.

KordaMentha KordaMentha is a market leading boutique professional services firm that specialises in corporate recovery and insolvency, turnaround and restructuring, forensic services and real estate recovery. KordaMentha prides itself on their proven ability to provide innovative approaches to maximise outcomes for all stakeholders.

McGrathNicol attributes its continued success to sourcing some of the most talented graduates and vacationers. McGrathNicol conducts a vocational internship program, where they seek students who are highly motivated and well rounded, with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently or collaboratively.

The application process will involve the submission of your initial application, as well as two rounds of interviewing, which will include partner contact, staff presentations and social mix-and-mingle sessions. www.mcgrathnicol.com

KordaMentha conducts both vacation internship and graduate programs. Recruiting students who are completing their Commerce, Commerce/ Law, Economics, Business or Finance degree, KordaMentha seeks recruits who are motivated, thrive on challenges, and share the vision and focus of the organisation. The recruitment process involves two round of interviews. www.kordamentha.com McGrathNicol McGrathNicol work with domestic and international banks, investors, financiers, law firms and large corporate entities on some of their most complex matters. McGrathNicol prides itself on their work, which is completed to the highest standard, as reflected by the high profile of their clients.

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Accounting and Taxation Most suitable to those students who have a second degree in Commerce - Accounting, the area of accounting and taxation is one that is certain to always be around. With laws on the taxation of personal and company income updated on a regular basis, firms that specialise in accounting and taxation advice appreciate law students who are capable of interpreting legislation and apply this knowledge to factual scenarios at hand.

Deloitte Deloitte is Australia’s largest, fully integrated business consulting, accounting, taxation and advisory service. Deloitte services ninety of Australia’s largest hundred publicly-owned companies, as well as family/private businesses and government. Deloitte has a number of offices in over one hundred and fifty countries across the world, each which act as its own legal entity when providing business consulting and corporate advisory services. It is safe to say that when you join Deloitte, you are joining a vast network of some of the world’s brightest minds.

Deloitte offers over one hundred internships in NSW to students who are in their penultimate year. Key degrees of interest to Deloitte are accounting, economics and law. Deloitte considers academic results, work experience, evidence of leadership and team experiences and levels of your involvement in university, social and community life when considering your application. www.deloitte.com

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KPMG Australia KPMG Australia specialises in corporate fields such as Audit, Tax and Advisory. Through local experience and with globally networked technical and industrial knowledge, KPMG aims to bring a deeper understanding to its client’s businesses. KPMG offers their employees excellent professional and personal development opportunities, and encourages you to explore new ideas, build a career at your own pace and work with their outstanding professionals.

KPMG offers graduate, vacation, cadetship and co-operative recruitment programs to students and graduates. KPMG looks for bright minds, who are team players and innovative thinkers. Also, people who relish the challenge of problem solving and have great communication skills should consider KMPG. The application process involves abilities assessment, information sessions, personality questionnaires, written exercises and interviews. www.kpmg.com

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Graduate Profile: Daniel Ang: Price Waterhouse Coopers Where are you now?

I work as a consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), a leading professional services firm in Australia and the world.

How are you coping? Was it a good career choice?

I really enjoy it here! It’s a huge firm (3000 in Sydney), but the teams are really good, and there is always lots of interesting work around. The people here are generally quite friendly and willing to teach you, and there is a structured career path.

How has your degree prepared you for your current position / Was it an advantage in the interview process?

Studying law was not an essential part of joining Assurance at PwC. But studying law and commerce (accounting) was a big advantage, and regarded highly by interviewers who look for a point of difference amongst candidates.

That said, I have predominantly worked in a team that provides assurance on / consulting services for operational and regulatory risk. That has meant that while not directly applying my studies, like the law of torts, I have had the opportunity to use the same type of thinking or experience with studying the law to offer my own interpretation on the countless regs, laws and standards that apply to our clients.

What are your main responsibilities?

To be honest, part of what I enjoy about working here is that my responsibilities and role on engagements vary based on - the team I work with, the engagement requirements, the clients’ industry and the individual client needs.

The most basic common responsibilities I have had are about being across the detail of the engagement.

Which means having a deep and thorough understanding of the clients’ subject matter, communicating with clients about their needs and what we need, as a team, to complete our work.

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Do you have spare time?

Yes. Although if you ask other trainees / graduates I started with (in PwC Assurance in 2011 there was 80 odd of us), they might say no. So to my mind it is all about being smart about your workload and balancing competing interests. Being honest with your seniors, and understanding and managing their expectations are key, but to give you a definitive answer about ‘exactly’ what you should expect would be a straight out lie.

What role does/did networking play in your employment?

Networking was a big part of joining PwC. Networking helped me in completing applications, background about what I might expect from interviewers, and especially how to make a decision about where to go - with insights from behind the curtain.

What is your opinion of gaining industry employment during law school?

Industry experience is important for two reasons; it looks great on your CV, but can also help you make informed decisions about your future. I know that when I finished high school I was very interested in Journalism. Then during the course of my time at uni my opinion about what I enjoyed, and was good at waxed and waned.

What was the most valuable thing you gained from ND and Law School in general?

Definitely the lense you use when you look at work you are asked to do. When you begin working you need to be prepared to think critically, and know the detail of particular subject and files, and coming at that with a critical eye and a lense influenced by your understanding of acceptable commerce practices, the Corps Act, IP and the like - at least in a non-law role at a professional services firm - that knowledge / lense can be invaluable.

What advice would you have for final year students?

Use your network and ask questions about potential places of work / industries and gain what insights you can. Then be yourself in the interviews, try to relax and be personable because if you are at the interview stage it is likely they already know you are intelligent, they are now trying to find out / if not subconsciously, if you are a good ‘cultural fit’ for their firm.

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What is something Law school doesn’t teach you?

Hard to say, you could take a firm line and say that law school prepared me for nothing. But studying law, getting an understanding of how to quickly find important information, understanding what regulations or rules mean - in plain English, and applying skills you learn from working in teams or clubs and societies actually all filter through - if not indirectly. So if anything, law school is about putting yourself in the position to be well rounded and as well placed as possible to meet whatever challenges you meet - whether it be in law, professional services, or otherwise.

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Social Justice We’ve all heard the ‘dodgy lawyer’ jokes…

valuable and fulfilling organisations to pursue.

How can you tell that a lawyer is lying?

His lips are moving.

I wish you all the best with your studies as they fan your zeal into flame, and as you tackle the greatest social issues of our time as Notre Dame Law Alumni.

What do you get when you run an “honest lawyer” contest?

No winners.

We smirk.

But these jokes make light of a deeper truth - that lawyers, with their skills, minds and influence - can wield the law for corruption and greed, as the humour suggests; or they can advance the cause of justice, mercy and personal integrity. That’s what we’re about at Notre Dame Law. Since the dawn of the profession, lawyers have fought for social justice. Thomas More, Abraham Lincoln, Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela all fought to bring about social change for the benefit of the disenfranchised. As we begin our careers in their shadow, there is still work to be done. As genocide remains a devastating reality abroad, and standards of health and living are too often divided along racial lines at home, society is in need of policy makers, advocates and lawyers who are committed to defend and protect the marginalised.

So as we consider the legacy of our profession and the injustice in our time, I ask you- what is your passion? What in our world compels you to speak out? Research it, because there is a place out there where you can use your skills to defeat that injustice, and if you can’t find one, start something!

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Australian Human Rights Commission

www.humanrights.gov.au Amnesty International

www.amnesty.org.au Caritas

www.caritas.org.au Community Legal Centre Volunteers

www.clcvolunteers.net.au Human Rights Watch

www.hrw.org Lawyers Without Boarders

www.lwob.org Public Interest Advocacy Centre

www.piac.asn.au Reprieve Australia

www.reprieve.org.au Salvos Legal

www.salvoslegal.com.au The Aurora Project

www.auroraproject.com.au The Innocence Project

www.innocenceproject.org The International Criminal Court

www.icc-cpi.int The United Nations

www.un.org/en/ UN Women Australia

www.unwomen.org.au United Nations Human Rights Council

www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/

hrcouncil/

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2013 Key Program Dates These dates should serve as a guide. We recommend that you confirm the dates with the individual firm you are applying for.

Graduate Employment Tuesday 5 March

Applications for graduate positions open.

Friday 19 April

Applications for graduate positions close at 5:00pm.

Monday 13 May

Interviews for graduate positions commence.

Friday 14 June

Offers for graduate positions can be made.

Friday 21 June

Offers for graduate positions must be accepted or declined by 5:00pm.

Summer Clerkships Thursday 4 April

Offers for graduate positions to current summer clerks must be made and accepted/declined by 5:00pm.

Wednesday 19 June

Applications for summer clerkships open.

Friday 19 July

Applications for summer clerkships close at 5:00pm.

Monday 19 August

Interviews for summer clerkships commence.

Friday 27 September Offers for summer clerkships can be made.

Tuesday 1 October

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Contact list for the Graduate Employment and Summer Clerkship Program (as at 2 May 2013)

ADDISONS LAWYERS Level 12 60 Carrington St Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 8915 1089 02 8916 2000

Email:

samantha.pearce@addisonslawyers.com.au

CONTACT: Samantha Pearce (Human Resources Specialist) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: http://www.addisonslawyers.com.au/site/Home/Summer_Clerkships.aspx (Please include a covering letter, detailed CV, current academic transcript and response to application questions.)

ALLEN & OVERY Level 25 85 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9373 7700 02 9373 7710

Email:

australianrecruitment@allenovery.com

CONTACT: The Australian Recruitment Team SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.allenovery.com/careers/australia/en-gb/ (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and current academic transcript) ALLENS Deutsche Bank Place Cnr Hunter & Phillip St Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9230 4308 02 9230 5333

Email:

Student.Careers@allens.com.au

CONTACT: Ms Amy Spira (Graduate Resourcing Consultant) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.allens.com.au/careers

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Notre Dame Sydney Law Society ASHURST SYDNEY Level 36 Grosvenor Place 225 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 Courier to:

Phone: FAX:

02 9258 6924 02 9258 6999

Email:

amy.foulcher@ashurst.com

Level 35 Grosvenor Place 225 George Street Sydney NSW 2000

CONTACT: Ms. Amy Foulcher (People Development Consultant) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: http://www.ashurst.com/graduates (Please include a covering letter, detailed CV, current academic transcript and response to application questions) CANBERRA Level 11 12 Moore Street CANBERRA ACT 2601

Phone: FAX:

02 6234 4078 02 6234 4111

Email:

margot.kindley@ashurst.com

CONTACT: Ms. Margot Kindley (People Development Relationship Manager) SUMMER CLERKSHIP AND GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Submit applications online via http://www.ashurst.com/graduates (Please include a covering letter, detailed CV, current academic transcript and response to application questions)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SOLICITOR (CANBERRA) Locked Bag 7246 CANBERRA MAIL CENTRE ACT 2610

Phone: FAX:

02 6253 7510 02 6253 7333

Email:

Debbie.Kazolis@ags.gov.au

CONTACT: Ms Debbie Kazolis (Lawyer Development Advisor) SUMMER CLERKSHIP and GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Application Form available from www.ags.gov.au Submit applications via email: CanHR@ags.gov.au or hard copy to the above address.

BAKER & McKENZIE Level 27, AMP Centre 50 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 8922 0200 / 02 8922 5708 02 9225 1595

Email:

vanessa.harris@bakermckenzie.com

CONTACT: Ms Vanessa Harris (Organisational Development Manager) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au

BROWN WRIGHT STEIN Level 6, 179 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9394 1047 02 9394 1011

Email:

bag@bwslawyers.com.au

CONTACT: Brooke Glastonbury GRADUATE PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: http://www.bwslawyers.com.au/careers.aspx

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Notre Dame Sydney Law Society CHAMPION LEGAL Level 3, 60 Phillip Street Parramatta NSW 2150

Phone: FAX:

02 9635 8266 02 9635 1167

Email:

connect@champion.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Michelle Forrester SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: http://www.champion.com.au CLAYTON UTZ Level 15, 1 Bligh Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9353 5426 02 8220 6700

Email:

cacraven@claytonutz.com

CONTACT: Ms. Catherine Craven (Graduate Recruiter) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: http://www.claytonutz.com/careers/graduates_and_clerkships/home.page CLIFFORD CHANCE Level 16, 1 O’Connell Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 8922 8000 02 8922 8088

Email:

debbie.mckell@cliffordchance.com

CONTACT: Ms Debbie McKell SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: http://www.cliffordchance.com

CLYDE & CO Level 27-01, 420 George Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone:

02 9210 4410

Email:

jaime.strudwick@clydeco.com

CONTACT: Jaime Strudwick (Office Manager) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au

CORRS CHAMBERS WESTGARTH Level 36, Governor Phillip Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9210 6932 02 9210 6611

Email:

katherine.smith@corrs.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Katherine Smith (Human Resources Coordinator) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.corrs.com.au/careers/graduates DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL AND JUSTICE – NSW Level 14 Swire House 10 Spring Street Sydney NSW 2000 CONTACT: Ms. Julia Carland (Senior Policy Officer) Ms. Caroline Davies (Policy Officer)

Phone: FAX:

02 8061 9235/02 8061 9238 02 8061 9370

Email:

julia_carland@agd.nsw.gov.au caroline_davies@agd.nsw.gov.au

SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications via email to: lpclrd@agd.nsw.gov.au Further information is available from the website at www.lpclrd.lawlink.nsw.gov.au

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DLA PIPER AUSTRALIA SYDNEY 201 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9286 8585 02 9283 4144

Email:

kristie.barton@dlapiper.com

CONTACT: Ms. Kristie Barton (HR Advisor) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and current academic transcript) CANBERRA 55 Wentworth Avenue Kingston ACT 2604

Phone: FAX:

02 6201 3434 02 6230 7848

Email:

jennifer.bell@dlapiper.com

CONTACT: Ms. Jennifer Bell (Human Resources Consultant) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and current academic transcript) GADENS LAWYERS Level 16 77 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9035 7444 02 9931 4888

Email:

dbarry@nsw.gadens.com.au

CONTACT: Mr. Doug Barry (Human Resources Co-ordinator) Ms Natalie Hannaford SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications via: Email: dbarry@nsw.gadens.com.au Website: www.gadens.com.au GILBERT + TOBIN LAWYERS Level 37 2 Park Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9263 4067 02 9263 4111

Email:

clerkships@gtlaw.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Emma Garmston (People Team Co-ordinator) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au HARMERS WORKPLACE LAWYERS Level 28, 31 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9267 4322 02 9264 4295

Email:

recruitment@harmers.com.au paul.lorraine@harmers.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Megan Hoban Mr. Paul Lorraine (Special Consultant and Team Leader)

SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au or Submit applications via email: recruitment@harmers.com.au (Applications should include an application form, covering letter, detailed CV and current academic transcript)

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HENRY DAVIS YORK 44 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9947 6532 02 9947 6999

Email:

lena_ristevski@hdy.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Lena Ristevski (People and Development Officer) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and current academic transcript) HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS Level 38 MLC Centre 19-29 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9322 4792 02 9322 4000

Email:

leigh.dunlop@hsf.com

CONTACT: Ms. Leigh Dunlop (Graduate Recruitment Consultant) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and current academic transcript) HOLDING REDLICH Level 65, MLC Centre 19 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 8083 0474 02 8083 0399

Email:

anna.peters@holdingredlich.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Anna Peters (Human Resources Manager) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications via email: sydneyclerkships@holdingredlich.com.au HUNT & HUNT Level 13, Gateway 1 Macquarie Place Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9391 3054 02 9391 3099

Email:

rsutherland@hunthunt.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Rebecca Sutherland (Human Resources Consultant) GRADUATE PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: http://www.hunthunt.com.au/join-us/graduate, in hard copy or by email to rsutherland@hunthunt.com.au (Complete the Law Society Student Application Form, include a detailed CV, current academic transcript, HSC results and UAI or equivalent) HWL EBSWORTH GPO Box 5408 Sydney NSW 2001

Phone: FAX:

02 9334 8555 1300 369 656

Email:

rlawton@hwle.com.au

CONTACT: Ms Renee Lawton GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via http://www.hwlebsworth.com.au/join-us/graduatecentre.html., and email your CV, academic transcript and any other relevant information to nswgraduate2014@hwle.com.au

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JOHNSON WINTER & SLATTERY Level 25 201 Bond Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

08 8239 7127 / 02 8274 9529 08 8239 7100

Email:

romaine.ponniah@jws.com.au robyn.howard@jws.com.au

CONTACT: Ms Romaine Ponniah Ms Robyn Howard SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and current academic transcript) JONES DAY Aurora Place Level 41, 88 Phillip St Sydney NSW 2000 CONTACT: Ms Natalie Berndt

Phone: FAX:

02 8272 0717 02 8272 0599

Email:

nberndt@jonesday.com

SUMMER CLERKSHIP AND GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: Submit applications via email to: sydneyrecruiting@jonesday.com (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and your academic transcript) K&L GATES Level 27 1 O’Connell Street

Phone: FAX:

02 9513 2415 02 9513 2399

Sydney NSW 2000

Email:

Alison.maclurkin@klgates.com

CONTACT: Ms. Alison Maclurkin (Human Resources Specialist) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.middletons.com/careers or www.cvmail.com.au (Complete an online application and include a detailed CV and current academic transcript) KING & WOOD MALLESONS – SYDNEY & CANBERRA SYDNEY Level 61 Governor Phillip Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9296 3573 02 9296 3999

Email:

mitch.barreca@au.kwm.com

CONTACT: Mr Mitch Barreca (Graduate Resourcing Consultant) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.kwm.com (Complete an online application and include a detailed CV and current academic transcript) CANBERRA Level 5 7 London Circuit Canberra ACT 2001 Canberra City ACT 2601

Phone: FAX:

02 6217 6632 02 6217 6999

Email:

melissa.crampton@au.kwm.com

CONTACT: Ms. Melissa Crampton (People and Development Centre Manager) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.kwm.com (Complete an online application and include a detailed CV and current academic transcript)

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LANDER & ROGERS LAWYERS Level 5, Angel Place 123 Pitt St Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

03 9269 9333 03 9269 9001

Email:

lgrant@landers.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Laura Grant (Graduate Recruitment Consultant) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and academic transcript) MINTER ELLISON GPO Box 521 88 Phillip Street Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9921 4390 02 9921 8123

Email:

stephanie.zanella@minterellison.com

CONTACT: Ms. Stephanie Zanella SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.minterellison.com/careers (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV, current academic transcript and our online application).

NORTON ROSE Level 18, 225 George Street Grosvenor Place Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9330 8945 02 9330 8111

Email:

yvette.revell@nortonrose.com

CONTACT: Ms. Yvette Revell (Recruitment and National Graduate Advisor) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au SLATER & GORDON Level 5, 44 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 1584 Sydney 2001

Phone FAX:

02 8267 0692 02 8267 0650

Email:

humanresourcesNSW@slatergordon.com.au

CONTACT: Ms Michelle Rutherford (HR Assistant) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications via email: humanresourcesNSW@slatergordon.com.au (Applications should include a covering letter, detailed CV and current academic transcript) THOMSONS LAWYERS Australia Square Tower Level 25, 1 O’Connell Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 8248 5802 02 8248 5899

Email:

smoffitt@thomsonslawyers.com.au

CONTACT: Ms Stephanie Moffitt (Human Resources Advisor) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au Complete the online application form and include your covering letter, resume, and academic transcript.

TRESSCOX LAWYERS Level 20, 135 King Street SYDNEY NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9228 9200 02 9228 9299

Email:

julia_bucci@tresscox.com.au

CONTACT: Ms Julia Bucci (HR Adviser) SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au List of Participating Law Firms

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TRUMAN HOYLE LAWYERS Level 11, 68 Pitt St SYDNEY NSW 2000

Phone: FAX:

02 9226 9888 02 9226 9899

Email:

kedghill@trumanhoyle.com.au

CONTACT: Ms. Kathryn Edghill / Ms Jan Thomas SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.cvmail.com.au WEBB HENDERSON Level 18, 420 George St SYDNEY NSW 2000 CONTACT:

Ms. Karen Rowland

Phone: FAX: Email:

02 8214 3502 N/A karen.rowland@webbhenderson.com

SUMMER CLERKSHIP PROGRAM ONLY: Submit applications online via: www.webbhenderson.com/summerclerk

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Careers Week 2013 1. Legal Specialty Talks When/Where: Throughout the week, see the full schedule for details.

This is a new addition to Careers Week this year. The NDSLS have organised for 13 guests to come and speak in some of our classes.

The schedule (including times, rooms and short bios) is available on our website: www.ndsls.org/2013/05/05/legal-specialty-talks-schedule/ 2. Alternative Careers Fair When: Thursday 9 May, 12:30pm - 1:30pm Where: NDS2/209 We have partnered with the Notre Dame Business Society Sydney (NDBSS) to bring you our Alternative Careers Fair.

We have a great lineup for you that includes: a K&L Gates law librarian, Railcorp, Deloitte, the NSW Ombudsman, Redfern Legal Centre, KPMG, National Australia Bank, Verve Communications, MiniMarketing, Barton Deakin Government Relations and many more.

3. College of Law PLT Presentation When: Thursday 9 May, 5:00pm Where: NDS5/403 The College of Law sets the standard for Practical Legal Training in Australia. They are Australia’s largest provider of PLT. Their PLT programs are primarily delivered online via The College’s Learning Portal. They developed the coursework specifically for online delivery, and worked hard to ensure it is practical and relevant to your needs as a graduate lawyer.

4. Clerkship Seminar When: Monday 13 May, 12:00pm - 1:30pm Where: NDS2/201 A number of our sponsors will be giving a presentation on their clerkship programs and will be available for you to speak to afterwards.

The law firms attending include: Allens, Clayton Utz, Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons, Minter Ellison and Maurice Blackburn.

We will also be hosting a client interview demonstration at 3:30pm, Tuesday 7 May in NDS2/304. This will be very beneficial if you are competing this year or are interested in competing next year.

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Legal Specialty Talks Schedule Overview Date

Time 9:30am

Monday 6 May

1:30pm 4:30pm

Tuesday 7 May

Wednesday 8 May

8:30am 1:30pm

8:30am 9:30am

9:30am Thursday 9 May

9:30am 1:30pm

Monday 13 May

9:30am

Thursday

9:30am

16 May

4:30pm

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Location Principles of Contract Law NDS5/304 Principles of Equity NDS5/304 Family Law NDS2/222 Administrative Law NDS2/222 Principles of Contract Law NDS2/324 Legal Research and Writing NDS5/203 Commercial Law NDS15/103 Personal Taxation Law NDS5/410 Principles of Torts NDS5/203 Principles of Torts NDS5/209 Constitutional Law NDS2/222 Commercial Practice and Ethics NDS2/201 Commercial Practice and Ethics NDS15/102

Speaker John Cooper Diccon Loxton Richard Maurice

Dennis Wilson Ian McGill

Denise McConie Michael Popkin

Chris Peadon Jenni Priestley Mark Lindfield

Philip Taylor S.C.

Jim Dwyer Matthew McLennan

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