QUTLS Springboard Careers Guide 2022 by QUT Law Society

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We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the custodians of the land, and have a traditional association with the land in accordance with their laws and customs. We acknowledge that for reconciliation to be sustainable over time, local communities and institutions must support, and be involved in, the process. We are committed to inclusion, reconciliation and consultation to ensure the future of Australia is one where our First Peoples are afforded equal Inopportunity.2022,theQUTLS welcomes commencing First Nations students, and wish you every success in your studies and beyond.

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QUTLS CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 2022 Acknowledgements The QUT Law Society would like to thank the following firms for sponsoring the 2022 Springboard Careers Guide: CorrsClaytonBarry.NilssonBakerAshurstAllensMcKenzieUtzChambers Westgarth DLA HerbertHallGilbertPiper+Tobin&WilcoxSmith AcknowledgementHopgoodGanimFreehillsmust also go to the following people for the creation of the MediaGuide:and Communications Portfolio Ashton Darracott, Director of Media and Communications Feba Philip, Publications Officer Mia Hoy, Publications Officer Ben Steele, Design Officer Allison Kricker, Design Officer Education Portfolio Courtney Howarth, Director of Education Madeleine Barry-Young, Education Officer Jacob Long, Education Officer Johnson Winter and Slattery Jones Day K&L KingGates&Wood Mallesons McCullough YHCThomsonTalbotPiperNortonMinterEllisonRobertsonRoseFulbrightAldermanSayerGeerLawyers

There are many ways to volunteer and get involved in extracurricular activities that build the unique skill set that your graduate and professional self will need.

Part 6 is a firm and organisation directory, broken down into private sector, government, community, and non-law related business firms for you to use on your job search.

Part 2 will take you through the myriad of legal practice areas and their clerkship and graduate programs available.

QUT Law Society wishes you all the best in your future endeavours and successes –remember, anything is possible!

The sections throughout utilise interactive elements to take you beyond these pages. Links follow to websites such as Prosple, Gradaustralia, and a variety of different podcasts and other resources led by industry thought leaders. These places are of invaluable use to law students. Please take the time to explore these platforms as they will serve you greatly in both the development of your career and maintenance throughout your practice.

Welcome to the 2022 edition of the QUTLS Springboard Careers Guide. If you are reading this page, you are likely starting to think about the shape and direction of your future career. Studying law does not necessarily mean you must become a lawyer.

Part 5 will touch on how to get started on your career while you are still at university.

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This guide is here to help you but not to constrict you. We live in an age where innovation abounds and opportunities that have never existed before are constantly arising. We recommend that once you find an opportunity that ignites your interests that you undertake further research into the area or role. Springboard is intended as a guide, prepared by students for students, based on what we think is the most important information you should know when looking to the future.

Part 4 will discuss how graduate programs work, where you can look for opportunities, and judge’s associateships.

Part 3 will explore what exactly a clerkship is, how you get one, when you should apply, what dates you need to know for applications, and what (hopefully) happens after you complete your clerkship.

There are endless opportunities that come with legal education. With this in mind, the Springboard Careers Guide is a roadmap that is designed to help you find your path to Partsuccess.1of this guide will take you through the practical toolkit that you will need to have when you are building your professional identity.

I remember twenty-three-year-old Ashton, simultaneously closer to understanding what her dream career was yet still so far, trying desperately to remind herself what she wanted out of her career in law, and that it was entirely fine that she wanted something different to her friends. I remember being scared to admit that a clerkship wasn’t where I wanted to go, but also scared of not applying anyway and locking myself out of that experience. And then scared further of having to admit I had not snagged any of the coveted spots, even though I’d not set my dream career on it. Everything about the process frightened me to death. What if I made a wrong step? It takes a lot of guts to believe in yourself. To not doubt your path. The cruelty of having a labour market that has more opportunity than ever seen before is that we are now bombarded with the anxiety of how will you choose just one thing? What if what you choose is the wrong thing? But the reality is, there are no wrong steps. Sideways steps, sure. Backwards steps, maybe (but again, perspective: backwards is probably just a different sideways angle). Every experience we have, personal and professional alike, brings us closer to the people we are meant to be, and the work we are meant to do. We have our whole lives to shape our careers, and university is just the start. Be open, say yes to opportunities, take the time to reflect on your progress, celebrate the successes of your freinds without comparing yourself, and most of all, be kind to yourself and your colleagues. The rest will fall into place.

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So. You’ve managed to get yourself to law school, and stay there long enough to feel that this Guide might be of some use to you in the near future. Congratulations! That is certainly no small feat. It is no small feat because law can be hard at the best of times. Especially in a day and age where one must also have two jobs in order to pay the bills, be on three different student societies, volunteer at least one day a week with a community legal centre, and on top of all that, compete in legal competitions to make one’s resume stand out, and attempt to juggle one’s physical or mental health while all of these other balls are in the air. It always feels like there is more work to do than there is time in the day to do it.

It’s no wonder that trying to figure out what to do with the rest of our lives is stressful. Blocking out the noise of the world and tuning into the frequency of just ourselves and what we want to do with our lives is like walking a tightrope. University can exacerbate this, as we meet more and more people with their own goals. I remember baby eighteen-year-old Ashton arriving at university, wide-eyed and overwhelmed yet entirely thrilled by all the opportunity, all the choice, all the potential pathways to walk down. To go commercial and enjoy the river views of Eagle Street, perhaps? Or maybe criminal law, and click-clack up and down the halls of the courts on George Street? Or maybe a different direction again, and to rub shoulders with the public servants shaping the country down in Canberra? Endless options. How Iexciting!remember twenty-one-year-old Ashton, starting to feel anxious about her peers being ahead of her, who seemed to know more about what they wanted for themselves than she did for herself. No matter. Just keep studying. She will know what she wants, I thought, when she knows what she wants.

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PArt 1: toolkit BUiLD yOUR APPLiCATiON AND iNTERviEw ARSENAL TO LAND ThE jOB. PArt 4: grAdUAte roles ExPLORE DiffERENT PRACTiCE AREAS AND ThEiR ASSOCiATED GRADUATE OPPORTUNiTiES. PArt 3: clerkshiP BAsics ExPLORE ThE CLERkShiP PROCESS TO GET yOUR fOOT iN ThE DOOR Of RENOwNED COMMERCiAL fiRMS. PArt 5: UndergrAd cAreer BUilding yOUR CAREER STARTS hERE: MAkE ThE MOST Of yOUR TiME AT UNivERSiTy By GAiNiNG UNDERGRADUATE ExPERiENCE. PArt 6: firm directory yOUR ONE-STOP ShOP TO GRADUATE AND CLERkShiP OPPORTUNiTiES wiTh LAw fiRMS, GOvERNMENT AGENCiES, COMMUNiTy LEGAL CENTRES AND CAREER PAThS ThAT UTiLiSE A LAw DEGREE. 423848754 PArt 2: the legAl IndUstry LEARN ABOUT PRACTiCE AREAS AND OThER AREAS Of ThE iNDUSTRy. 26

PArt 1: toolkit BUiLD yOUR APPLiCATiON AND iNTERviEw ARSENAL TO LAND ThE jOB.

Address: Top right hand corner should have your name, email address, and phone number. Below that and left aligned should identify who the letter is addressed to, their poisition (if that information is available), and the street address of the firm you are applying to. Below that, date your letter. Address the letter with Miss/Ms/Mrs/Mr and use the name of the contact on the job advertisement.

paragraph: conclude your cover letter with a short summary of what attracts you to the firm and why you would be a good fit. Sign off with ‘Yours sincerely’. Example Law Student Resume

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whAt is in yoUr cAreer toolkit? Your toolkit is made up of: • Your resume • Your cover letter (also might be called a pitch or statement of claims) • Your academic transcript • Your psychometric testing results

• Research what the employer wants out of an employee. Make sure your work experience communicates that you have the skills that the employer is looking for.

• Recruiters do not spend a lot of time reading resumes. Make sure yours is clear and concise

• Your LinkedIn profile It is crucial that your resume is regularly updated and refreshed to reflect your experiences. Cover letters should be tailored to the employer that you are applying to. These are the first things that employers see when you apply! the resUme

This is the part where you get to let your personality shine, and you get to talk about what you’re interested in any why that aligns with th organisation that you want to work for.

First paragraph: identify straight away why you are writing and the title of the role that you are applying for. Introduce your name, what you are studying and Secondwhere.

• Your interview skills

By now, you are likely aware that you should have a document called your CV, that you tailor to suit the different kinds of jobs that you apply for. The wording of the resume you used to apply for a casual bartending job to put you through university will not be appropriate for when you go to apply for a position as a barrister’s assistant. The transferable skills will be there, but will need to be communicated in a different way.

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paragraph: outline why you are interested in working for the firm. What is the work that they are doing that piques your interest? Why does it interest you? Here you can demonstrate your research into the firm.

Third paragraph: Outline what you can contribute to the firm. What are your skills and how would your experiences be of benefit to the firm? Don’t try and cram every single skill that you possess into your cover letter. Be strategic about what skills you focus on that would be the most valuable to the Fourthfirm.

Some preliminary notes:

Hot Tip: Microsoft Word now has a Resume Assistant tool available to Office 365 subscribers. This tool allows you to select a role in an industry of your choice and provides work experience suggestions, top skills recruiters desire, job openings in the selected industry. The suggested work experience is especially useful as it can guide how you write about your 8 experiences in employment that you have had.

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Yours [Name]sincerely,

While my employment in law thus far is limited, the skills that I have acquired through working at [Name re tail, hospo, or other industry role here] are highly transferrable to work in a legal practice. My employment at [work] demanded exceptional attention to detail and always using a client-centric attitude to deliver on and exceed client expectations. I also take client feedback seriously, both positive and negative, and try to action that feedback in a meaningful way.

In addition to the above skills, I have proactively sought to enhance my legal problem solving and advocacy abilities through engaging with a variety of legal competitions. In [Date], I competed in the [Name of Comp] as part of a team of [two/three] people to [describe what the competition was]. My team and I came [Grand final winners/runner up/etc] in this competition. My team and I developed our team work to achieve a suc cessful result, as well as our legal research and communication skills. I have attempted to make the most of university life while undertaking my studies. I have been the [Role] for [Club], where I [list an achievement – can be simple], as well as volunteered for [Name of Community Legal Centre] as a [Role]. I am passionate about giving back to the community, and have been able to develop my legal mind and my client services skills through this role. These experiences of mine align directly with the pro bono work of the firm, which I find highly attractive. I think [firm] would support my ideal career in [area of law/legal practice].

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I am writing to express my strong interest in the [Firm Name] 2022/2023 Vacation Clerkship Program. I am currently in my penultimate year of a Bachelor of Business (Economics)/Laws (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology. I am interested in being a [Type of Lawyer] upon graduating. [Firm Name]’s exceptional culture and the commitment to a more diverse and inclusive workforce attracts me greatly. At [Event], I spoke to [Lawyer] at length about the programs and initiatives that [Firm] engages in to support their staff. This stood out to me as a point of difference that sets [Firm] above the rest. The work ethic of the firm also resonates deeply with me. As a student from regional/rural/etc Queensland/ [Insert state here], I worked hard in secondary school to achieve the required OP/ATAR to enter law school.

Dear[Address][Firm][Firm

Contact] Re: 2022/2023 Vacation Clerkship Program

If my application is successful, I am confident that I can make a positive contribution to [your firm]. The op portunity to gain experience at a firm which promotes such a strong culture of innovation, excellence and passionate client service would be invaluable. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Once I moved to Brisbane, I overcame the initial overwhelm of settling into my new accommodation, find ing employment, and adjusting to tertiary study by engaging with my peers in tutorials and student clubs that I found interesting and helpful for building my dream career in law. I am especially passionate about [Area of Law – make sure to link it to a practice area that you might like to work in] because [and why].

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I am writing to apply for [Firm Name]’s 2022/2023 Vacation Clerkship Program. I am currently in my penul timate year of a Bachelor of ______/Laws (Honours) at the Queensland University of Technology. I also am the [Role] for the [Student Society] and I work part-time as a [Job] for [Employment Place]. My first contact with [Firm] was when I attended the [Pre-Pen Firm Program Name]. Between those ses sions, I had a conversation with [Lawyer/Graduate/Partner] from the [Team] about the unique and reward ing work they do. In our conversation, I was deeply inspired by their passion for the work, and the skills and experience that they had developed with the firm. I also connect strongly with the firm’s values of [List Values here]. When [Firm Name] sponsored the [Recent Event] that I attended on [Date of Event], I was im pressed with the firm’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging [etc]. I have [list an experience] that directly aligns with [firm]’s values, which is why I am attracted to working at this firm and developing my legal skills and ideally beginning my legal career at the firm. My employment at [Commercial Firm] for [Number of months/years] has helped me develop some of the key skills required of a vacation clerk. This work had enhanced my commercial awareness significantly, as I have worked extensively with experienced solicitors, and engage many times with assisting those solicitors in briefing barristers for commercial litigation. My administrative skills and legal research skills are also highly developed, and I can work to tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities at once. An example of this was when [State the example]. My excellent academic grades are testament to my passion for the law, and for solving legal problems. My GPA reflects my strong work ethic and my desire to achieve high results. In particular, my interest in [area of law] led me to explore the elective subject at QUT in which I achieved [overall mark] in. I perform particularly well on memorandum of advice assessment pieces and research essays, which would be a valuable asset to [firm]. What attracts me the most about [Firm] is the international focus that the firm has, and the opportunities for lawyers to go overseas. In my second year of my degree, I undertook exchange in [Country/Exchange university] for [Period of time]. While at [Exchange University], I took a class on [Relevant subject] that broadened my knowledge about the global implications of [a particular development in an area of law]. While completing my exchange and with the supervision of one of my lecturers, I researched the topic fur ther out of my own personal interest and wrote a 2,000 word research essay which I submitted to [Name a publication] which was published in [Date].

Dear[Address][Firm][Firm

Contact]

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Yours [Name]sincerely,

What is a group interview and why do firms use Thisthem? involves one or more interviewers interviewing several candidates at once. This might involve a group discussion and/or a group activity where candidates work together towards

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• Prep your body as well as your mind. Before you walk into an exam, you probably make sure that you are well-rested, fed, and hydrated in order to feel your best and optimise your performance. The same principle applies to psychometric testing, even if you are doing the assessment online.

If your resume and cover letter catches the eye of a recruiter, you will likely be contacted for an interview. This is where you’ll get the chance to meet the employer and the team that you may be working with, see the physical location of the workplace if necessary, and ask any questions that you have. No two workplaces look the same, and recruiters conduct their interview process accordingly.

Step 1: Pre-interview preparation Research the firm. Use their website and LinkedIn. Know your own CV inside out, and your cover letter if you submitted one.

• Stay calm! Just like any other form of assessment, it is important to stay as calm as possible to give your brain its best chance to perform well.

What about the questions? A common way to interview is to sit down in a more conversational, question and answer style scenario. So how should you answer your interviewer’s questions in a way that demonstrates your attractiveness as a future employee? The STAR approach is a common reflective structure that will be of assistance to you.

If you haven’t encountered the term ‘psychometric testing’ before, it might sound like a wacky science experiment. Psychometric testing is actually just a method that employers use to assess their candidate’s personality, motivation, reasoning skills, or emotional intelligence. They can also be used to assess a candidate’s aptitude for literacy and numeracy. Firms often use psychometric testing early in the application process to determine quickly which candidates would be well-suited to a role. These tests can be conducted in person or online. How do I give myself the best chance in a psychometric •test?Practice!

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Step 2: Day of the the interview Be on time, or slightly early Dress appropriately for the role you are applying Stepfor. 3: Post-interview Send a thank-you email, expressing your gratitude for the employer taking the time to invite you in.

• Be authentic! Often, psychometric tests are designed to assess what you think in response to the questions, not what you think the firm wants you to think. Keep it simple and answer the questions honestly.

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Psychometric tests aren’t something you can study for, but you can certainly practise the process to make you feel more comfortable. There are plenty of free practice tests on the internet that may mimic the actual test delivered by the firm. Try to find out what type of psychometric test you will be taking as this will make your practice more valuable.

You might be asked to attend a group interview when applying for a clerkship or job in the legal industry. They might sound scary, but using the following tips will give you the best chance to impress your interviewer.

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Some interviews will take a question and answer structure, others will have an added component for psychometric testing (such as personality quizzes, intelligence tests, etc). This part will give you an overview of what to expect if you’re invited for an interview.

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• Be aware of your body language. Make sure you look attentive when others are speaking and look open to conversation (i.e. uncrossed arms, eye contact, using gestures when talking).

Of course, usual interview practices apply:

ImPAct: Why was it important what you did, and what the outcome was? Who did it impact? What became possible because of your actions?

• Strike a balance between answering questions and letting other candidates speak. If you dominate the conversation, you’ll certainly grab the interviewer’s attention, but it might make them think that you’re not a team player.

STAR(I) stands for S Situation T Task A Action R Result I Impact sitUAtion: What the overall context of the situation was. Think who, what, when, where. Set the scene. This should not take you very long, and try to not spend too much time la bouring over those details.

• Don’t be thrown off by thinking of the other candidates as your competition (they could well become your colleagues if you are both offered positions!). Focus on being in the moment, demonstrating what makes you a great candidate, and contributing to the conversation.

a common goal. They are often used when hiring for positions where teamwork skills are critical. Group interviews offer firms a chance to see their potential employees (you!) interacting with others. It’s hard to communicate strong interpersonal skills on paper, so a group interview is a great opportunity to show that you can not only build rapport well effectively with your interviewer but also with a wider group. It is also a time- and cost-effective for firms to interview several candidates at once, especially early in the hiring process. Often group interviews will be used to decide which candidates will be invited to a one-on-one interview.

• Practise active listening. This means that you should be thinking deeply about what the other people in the group are saying, rather than just focusing on what you’re going to say next. This helps you contribute meaningfully to the conversation.

How can I ace a group interview?

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Action: How did you handle the task? Write from the ‘I’ perspective. Remain as succinct as possible.

tAsk: The task is the specific aspect of the sit uation that needed to be addressed. Similarly to the situation, keep this point to a minimum.

• Make sure you have organised a short spiel about yourself as you may be asked to introduce yourself to the group.

STAR is favoured by so many different recruit ers in both private and public arenas because it is an evidence-based tool that shows employ ers what you actually did in a situation, not just what you would do in a hypothetically perfect world.

resUlt: What was the outcome? Try to estab lish the causal link between what you did and what occurred at the end. Don’t be afraid to comment on results that were negative! Some times reflecting on things not going to plan demonstrates greater insight and analysis, which will be more valuable to a recruiter.

• Be punctual, dress the part, and do your research on the firm.

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My first step was to read the initial judg ment in order to see why the trial outcome was insufficient. I generated keyword searches to find similar cases to the factual scenario. By using a compare and contrast method, I used existing cas es to inform my recommendations based on prec edent. For each case that I found that had a similar factual scenario, I looked to the outcome of that case to base my recommendations. There were many cases that served harsher penalties than the trial judgment in the current scenario. I continued this method with multiple cases until all the factu al issues were accounted for. To write the memo randum, I began with an executive summary of my conclusions and recommendations to inform the Legal Services Commissioner immediately what they should do. I then articulated the context of my recommendations by setting out the relevant law. Next, I used my headings effectively to specif ically communicate my recommendations.

helP...the emPloyer wAnts to know ABoUt A time when I wAs resilient!? This can be a daunting question because it requires more vulnerability than most other interview questions like times when you worked in a team. This question is really important though because it demonstrates how you adapt to changing circumstances, especially ones that make us uncomfortable or frustrated. There is also no wrong way to answer this question.

The best answer will be one that demonstrates how you bounced back from the experience, and what you learned along the way. For example, maybe you got a bad grade on an assignment that you thought you were going to perform well on.

Situation/Task:Answer:

When I undertook Ethics and the Legal Profession in semester 1 2019, my cohort was tasked with writing a memorandum of advice to the Legal Services Commissioner as to whether the outcome of disciplinary action on a fictitious legal practitioner at first instance should be ap Action:pealed.

PART 1: TOOLkiT 15 exAmPle of A stAr resPonse to An interView qUestion Tell me about a time when you had to analyse information and make a recommendation. What kind of thought process did you go through?

Talk about how you made a plan to change your study habits to prepare for the exam, and then what the result of the exam was.

Impact: The skills that I learned from this have been instrumental in developing my legal analyt ical and communication skills that helped me get employment at the boutique wills and estates firm that I have worked at for 12 months. In this example, you’ll notice that the action takes up the majority of the paragraph. The situation and task can be both written in one sentence to make your introduction more concise and save words that you can then use towards the action section.

Result: This assignment achieved an 85% grade, with feedback citing my thorough research, clear and engaging writing and appropriate sanctions.

4. reflect on yoUr work And UniVersity exPeriences

5. widen yoUr geogrAPhic cAtchment

3. listen to whAt grABs yoU

1. reflect on yoUr VAlUes What brought you to law? Knowing the answer to this question should be able to help you whittle down what type of work you want to do, and where you want your career to take you.

2.1 leVerAge yoUr reseArch By Using linkedIn Use LinkedIn not just for visiting the profiles of individuals to see what their work history and university achievements are like, but you can easily curate your feed to show you things you are interested in if you follow the right organisations and accounts. The Australian Law Reform Commission, for example, is an active LinkedIn account that shares interesting things about law all the Usingtime.LinkedIn individuals can help give you an idea of how other people’s careers have progressed. For instance, you might have missed out on getting a clerkship and are despairing that your chances of getting into a large commercial firm are toast. There’s nothing more validating than seeing a person who also never did a clerkship get hired as a Senior Associate of the firm you dream of working for after years of working for either government departments or other, perhaps smaller firms. It is certainly possible.

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2. do yoUr reseArch This is probably the most time consuming part of figuring out your ideal career progression, but once you’ve done this, you’ll be in a clearer position to begin identifying the steps you’ll need to take to achieve that career trajectory. Google basic search times like ‘Day in the life of a (insert type of law) lawyer’ and general questions about what firms certain types of lawyers work for. Reading websites such as the Queensland Law Society website can help you identify firms and what they do, whether you might be a good fit. Websites such as gradconnection.com, gradaustralia.com.au, seek.com, forage.com, and other associated websites are mandatory reading. These websites have Days in the Life pages, a full directory of hundreds of companies and heaps of law firms all around the country (remember, Brisbane is still quite a small place for legal practice! Sydney and Melbourne also have lots more firms where there is just no Brisbane office. But for this, see point 5).

how do yoU know whAt kind of lAw cAreer yoU wAnt?

Another important thing is to pay attention to what is piquing your interest. Are there certain electives you are desparate to explore? Maybe a subject you did not expect to even like was your favourite subject, and you fell in love with that area of law? If you like law school competitions, why? Rinse and repeat.

Think about what skills your university, work, and extra-curricular experiences have helped you develop. Keeping a journal or record of these skills with concrete examples can help identify what your strengths are, and also be vital for preparing for interview questions and applying for graduate jobs. Think about what your skills and experiences might say about your internal values as well (see point 1) and this can help you get closer to knowing where you want to see yourself end up.

Do not let your geographic location limit your pickings! If you’re in a position to perhaps work in more regional and remote areas upon graduating, or are willing to live in a different city temporarily to undertake a clerkship in another city’s office, definitely keep that option on the table. Do some more research into other firms around the country that may not have a Brisbane office as well, as this can help your chances of getting a job, clerkship, or grad role somewhere.

tAke A moment to think ABoUt yoUr fUtUre

Use this page to plan out some careers goals and aspirations that you have. Think about what you value, enjoy, and are good at when devising your plan.

Short term (present - 2 years): _______________________________________________________ Mid term (2 - 5 years): ______________________________________________________________ Long term (5 - 10+ years): ___________________________________________________________ What’s your action plan? What’s going to get you there?

What are your career goals? What do you want to be?

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PrePAring Research the guests attending an event to understand their work, practice area or firm, so you can ask insightful questions.

If you have built a good rapport ith a guest, ask if you can connect with them on LinkedIn.

on what you learned from the event. Are you happy with your networking skills? What new insight did you gain into a certain practice area, or firm?

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Demonstrate active listening - if someone is giving up their time to help with your career, you should show your appreciation by nodding, asking follow up questions, demonstrating good eye contact and avoiding distractions like checking your phone or gazing around the room.

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PlAnning Create a LinkedIn profile.

If you feel it is appropriate, you could ask the guest to catch up for coffee, so you can ask further questions about their job / place of Reflectwork.

Dress to impress - check the dress code on the event, have a professional outfit / wardrobe prepared. engAging If you have a drink, or are holding anything, keep it in your non-dominant hand.

• Test your microphone to make sure you are audible. Most videoconferencing platforms include a microphone testing function, which you should utilise.

• Dress the same as you would for an in-person event. This means business attire, and professional hair and makeup styles.

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• If appropriate, use the chat or ‘raise hand’ function on the software to avoid verbally interrupting someone who is presenting. After the meeting

• Make sure the lighting in your room is sufficient to see your face clearly, and if you can, avoid being backlit. dUring the meeting

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• Do a trial run of the software to make sure you have no trouble logging in, or connecting to a meeting.

• Demonstrate active listening skills by nodding and altering your facial expressions to respond to what other people are saying.

• Turn off notifications or use a ‘do not disturb’ function.

• Mute yourself while other people are speaking.

Tip: Even when you prepare as best as you can for an online interview or networking event, sometimes things go wrong that you cannot control. If this happens, apologise for whatever issue has occurred but do not let it rattle you, or undermine your confidence for the remainder of the session. These things happen!

• Check if you need to create an account, or whether it is advisable to create an account for the relevant videoconferencing platform. This is likely to be either Zoom, Microsoft Teams or WebEx.

• Make sure that your camera angle is appropriate (we recommend placing some textbooks under your laptop to make the angle better).

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• Reflect on the session. Did anything go wrong which was in your control? Did something go wrong that you could not have anticipated? How will you improve in the future?

• Make sure your background is tidy and professional. It is fine to leave items like artwork or musical instruments in your background as long as they are workplace appropriate and tidy. It can even be a good way for your interviewer to learn more about you!

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Witness examination: A witness examination simulates an advocate performing evidence-inchief and cross-examination on a witness during a trial. Teams consist of one barrister and one witness each. Negotiation: A negotiation competition requires students to take on an alternative dispute resolution approach to a transactional dispute between two parties. Teams compete in pairs.

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From a skills-building perspective, becoming involved in various competitions increases your written and oral advocacy, interpersonal, time management, research, and legal reasoning and analytical skills. You also develop teamwork skills as most competitions are run in teams of two or three people. From a career progression perspective, being involved in competitions demonstrates your willingness and ability to involve yourself in extracurricular activities while also managing study and other aspects of your life. It shows employers that you are proactive about your career and skills

Competitions are extracurricular activities that mimic the ways in which lawyers practice in a controlled and competitive environment. Competitions work in elimination rounds, and at the end, one team will emerge as the winner of a competition for that year. Competitions aim to test the different legal skills that lawyers possess, so as to provide students with an opportunity to seamlessly adjust to practice upon graduation.

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Fromdevelopment.aninterpersonal perspective, competitions will introduce you to fellow students who you will compete with and against, and university academics and industry professionals who judge you and provide you with feedback.

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The following are the most common competitions that university societies run: Moot: Moots are a simulated appeal from a judgment that comes from a trial court. This is to give participants the chance to focus on and advocate on one specific point or area of law. Teams compete in groups of two or three.

Client interview: A client interview simulates a lawyer meeting their client for the first time and having to identify the material facts that give rise to the client’s particular legal problem. There is usually one client and one

Thelawyer.QUTLS has a large competition offering each year. The Australian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) also provides law students around Australia to compete against other universities.

What did you love about it and what challenged you?

Going into this moot you will definitely need a good understanding of constitutional law. This is a moot for those who have completed constitutional law and are keen to learn more. In preparation for the moot its great to brush up on your constitutional notes and current events, as the problem is usually written by a practitioner about current events.

I love the Client Interview competition because it allows competitors to practice one of the most important skills that a solicitor needs to have in a low stakes yet still competitive Inenvironment.myexperience, the most challenging part is trying to get as much important information as possible from someone not legally trained in the very short time frame of 30 minutes. But that is often how long a free first consultation with a lawyer is! So it does simulate real life practice. There is an art to asking the right type of question at the right time as well.

What tips do you have for potential competitiors?

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This competition does not need the same level of preparation as a moot, which is great if you want to get involved at uni but don’t have a lot of spare time. That being said, some preparation is necessary. Let the legal hints in the file note you receive before the interview guide some background research before you meet your client. Being familiar with the different question types you can ask (open, closed, etc) is imperative as well.

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ALExANDRA fEENEy Competition: Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot Competition

What tips do you have for potential competitiors?

What did you love about it and what challenged you?

The Gibbs Moot is unique, fast paced, and intense moot. This moot focuses on issues of constitutional law, and there is a sharp learning curve to get comfortable discussing some in depth areas of constitutional law. However, it is a unique opportunity to go indepth on niche areas and learn about constitutional law with the guidance of an experienced coach. QUT has historically done very well at this competition and there is many former Gibbs-mooters and coaches to support you throughout the competition! (Also, you get a free trip to Melbourne!)

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RiLEy ARThUR Competition: Philip C. Jessup Public International Law Moot 7th in preliminary rounds - broke to quarterfinals 4th place in respondent written submissions What did you love about it and what challenged you?

I loved immersing myself in public international law for six months, alongside a team of passionate and bright law students. Jessup was a really brilliant opportunity to challenge my research, writing and speaking skills in a competition environment, and I learnt so much along the way. The subject matter was so interesting – cyber interference in an election – and very topical, so it informed me on some wider issues in international law, relations and politics.

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What tips do you have for potential competitors? Be prepared to put in a lot of work, and to give up your summer holidays. We were putting in 1214 hour days during the most intense part of the workload. Read widely before the competition begins, become familiar with the Max Planck Encyclopaedia of Public International Law database and focus your attention on the details. Like any moot, it’s important to whittle down to the most contentious issues. From your 9,500word submissions, you only really have 40 minutes to get through the most important points in oral rounds, so issue identification and understanding what the judges are looking for is the most important part.

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• There are many networking events hosted by the QUTLS and another student societies that offer free opportunities to obtain a headshot. Keep an eye out for ‘Getting your foot in the door’ in August! Add details about your education, work and volunteer experience.

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LinkedIn is the social media website to be on when looking to build a professional portfolio and online presence. LinkedIn allows users to develop a digital resume, connect with other professionals, keep your networks up to date with your developments in your career, showcase any work that you have had published or the output of any projects that you have contributed to. Users can also follow companies and publications that they are interested in, and find a new job on the jobs board. Follow our tips below to get your LinkedIn started, and to continue building it. Open an account early in your law degree, even as early as first year is a good idea! Ensure you have a professional headshot to use as your profile picture.

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• Colleagues

• We recommend that you make your invitations to connect purposeful. This means keeping LinkedIn focussed on those within your professional sphere, rather than connecting with your family and friends, if they are not working in the same industry as you.

• Educational experiences such as semester, or short-term exchange programmes.

• Work experience/clerkships/internships.

• Lecturers or tutors if you have worked closely with them

• Publications such as contributions to legal journals, or the QUTLS publication ‘Torts Illustrated’.

• Volunteer work.

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• People you meet at events if you did not have a very long conversation Posting LinkedIn is a great opportunity to demonstrate your particular areas of interest within the law. The following are all great ideas for LinkedIn content:

• Awards such as scholarships, recognition on the Executive Dean’s Commendation List, Subject Awards, Guild Executive Awards, and other certificates and accreditations.

• Initiatives you have worked on, or created within your workplace or student society.

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• Professionals you have met at networking events, if you have built a good rapport

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BAnking And finAnce lAw Work in this sector may include providing advice to banks and financial institutions about transactions, asset management, risk management, cost reduction and other strategic Somerecommendations.employersin this area: Allens; Ashurst; Gilbert + Tobin; Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Norton Rose Fullbright; Dentons; Johnson Winter & Slattery; K&L Gates; DLA Piper; Gadens; Thomson Geer; Hall & Wilcox. commerciAl And BUsiness lAw

Practice areas in law often overlap, especially in commercial contexts. Commercial law does not always mean private practice, as some government agencies deal specifically in commercial disputes and transactions. Below are common practice areas of law and places that you have the opportunity to practice these areas of law. Most firms will have divisions that encompass a number of these practice areas. Researching a firm that you would like to work at will inform you of all the practice areas that a firm works in.

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Determinative: In processes such as arbitration, expert determination and private judging the ADR practitioner will evaluate the dispute, which sometimes involves a formal process of obtaining evidence from the parties, and the ADR practitioner makes a decision about the outcome of the dispute. Some employers in this area: Clifford Chance; Herbert Smith Freehils; King & Wood Mallesons; K&L Gates: Allen & Overy LLP; Ashurst; Corrs Chambers Westgarth; DLA Piper; Norton Rose Fulbright; Squire Patton Boggs. Learn more about the road to becoming an aLternative dispute practitionerresoLution

Commercial law focuses on the governance and regulation of commerce, trade, sales, merchandising, and the businesses that engage in these activities. Most commercial firms provide legal services over a range of different areas of law. When applying for graduate and clerkship positions it is a good idea to have some idea about which area of law you would like to work in. But if you are not sure, don’t stress! Many firms provide their graduates with a “rotation” experience to sample a range of practice areas before committing to one.

AlternAtiVe disPUte resolUtion (Adr) If you have had the pleasure of listening to James Duffy teach LLB103 Dispute Resolution you will already have an appreciation for the important role of alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediations, conciliations, negotiations, and arbitrations. There are three key areas of ADR, each involving different qualifications and processes: Facilitative: Processes such as mediation, conciliation, facilitation and facilitated negotiation where the ADR practitioner assists the parties to the dispute with identifying the causes of their disagreement and helps them to consider viable alternatives for reconciling some, or all of their dispute. Advisory: Processes where the ADR practitioner appraises the merits of each party’s case in the dispute and sometimes suggests desirable outcomes and pathways for reconciliation. Advisory processes include case appraisal, conciliation (if advice is offered) and neutral evaluation.

Some employers in this area: Becoming a family ADRcommercialWhatpractitionerdolawyersdo?

Colin Biggers & Paisley; Norton Rose Fulbright; Lander & Rogers; McCabe Curwood; Allens; Corrs Chambers Westgarth; DLA Piper; Hall & Wilcox; Sparkle Helmore Lawyers; Ashurst; Barry.Nilsson.; McCullough Robertson; Mills Oakley Lawyers; Meridian Lawyers.

criminAl lAw This area of law is concerned with prosecuting and defending those accused of committing criminal offences. There are many different legal professionals who practice in criminal law including judges, barristers and solicitors.

This area of law is about providing advice to businesses to help them assess new products and safeguard their existing assets. It can also be about helping businesses build and maintain consumer confidence in their brand.

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Allens; Gilbert + Tobin; Ashurst; Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Norton Rose Fulbright; Hogan Lovells; Dentons; Hall & Wilcox; K&L Gates; Thomson Geer; Piper Alderman; Jones Day; James Keir.

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Another unique benefit of working in criminal law is the opportunity to choose from a variety of workplaces ranging from criminal law firms, to community legal centres, and other pro bono organisations such as LegalAid. This avenue often suits people who are inspired to work in law to give back to the community. Other employers can include: the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions; Fisher Dore; Gilshenan & Luton; Potts Lawyers; Cridland & Hua; Jasper Fogerty; McGinness Lawyers.

Some employers in this area: Allens; Ashurts; Gilbert + Tobin; Herbert Smith Freehills; Kind & Wood Mallesons; Baker McKenzie; Clayton Utz; Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Minter Ellison; DLA Piper; Johnson Winter & Slattery; Jones Day; Norton Rose Fulbright; Clifford Chance; Arnold Bloch Leibler; Mills Oakley Lawyers.

Lawyers in this area work with insurers, brokers and policy holders to provide advice about statutory and regulatory requirements, outsourcing, minimising risk, major acquisitions, professional indemnity, public liability, insolvency, and resolving coverage disputes. Some employers in this area: Clyde & Co LLP; Herbert Smith Freehills; King & Wood Mallesons; Minter Ellison; Wotton + Kearney; Clayton Utz;

Family lawyers can represent their clients in a number of forums, including alternative dispute resolution processes or in court. It is a common practice area for barristers, as well as ADR specialists. Family lawyers should have a good understanding of commercial, property and taxation law. They should be able to communicate with their clients with empathy and respect, given that client concerns in family law often involve highly emotional issues. This can include handling the custody of children, or navigating discussions about property and financial entitlements following separation or divorce.

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This may include assisting businesses with important obligations such as managing risks, providing fair compensation to workers and creating policy to reduce discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Some employers in this area: Ashurst; Herbert Smith Freehils; Minter Ellison; Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Melbourne + Sydney); Clayton Utz; Lander & Rogers; McCullough Robertson; Thomson Geer; Maddocks; Baker McKenzie; Corrs Chambers Westgarth; King & Wood Mallesons; Norton Rose Fulbright; DLA Piper; Johnson Winter & Slattery; Maddocks; Mills Oakley; Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors; Hall & Wilcox, Jones Day; K&L Gates; Shine Lawyers; Legal Aid Queensland; Caxton Legal Centre.

Some employers in this area: Ashurst; Norton Rose Fulbright; Minter Ellison; White & Case; King & Wood Mallesons; Baker McKenzie; Colin Biggers & Paisley; McCullough Robertson; Environmental Defenders Office; government departments like the federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. read about the day in the Life of a Lawyer at the environmentaL defenders office fAmily lAw

Some employers in this area: Barry.Nilsson.; HopgoodGanim; Phillips Family Law; Hirst & Co; Mills Oakley; Cooper Grace Ward; Naughton McCarthy; emPloyment lAw

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Lawyers in this area represent clients in disputes about water, clean technology, land rights, and climate change, among other issues. It is also a popular focus of research for many academics. Make sure you have a good understanding of administrative law as much of the relevant legal content in this area comes legislation and regulations made by government agencies. Environmental Law

While you can also practise in an intellectual property team within a commercial firm, there are also many patent attorneys who practise in smaller firms. Patent attorneys generally help individuals and businesses prepare, file and prosecute disputes about their patent applications.

In this area, larger firms may work with larger businesses to help protect their ideas and assets, to formally develop patents and trademarks, and to help manage disputes about potential infringements of intellectual property.

Some employers in this area: Thomson Greer; Griffith Hack; Macpherson Kelley; McCullough Robertson, Minter Ellison; K&L Gates; Clayton Utz; Bennett & Philp; Eaglegate Lawyers. InternAtionAl lAw Public International Law

Some employers in this area: MinterEllison; Fragomen; Mullins Lawyers; Holding Redlich; Tribeth Group; Hally Payne; Catalyst Migration; Welch Law. IntellectUAl ProPerty lAw

Immigration lawyers focus specifically on representing refugees and immigrants with issues Human Rights Law Family Law

Human rights lawyers work for a variety of organisations including Amnesty International, the European Court of Human Rights, or in private companies, chambers and law firms. They advocate for the rights of vulnerable populations such as women, children, Indigenous populations, the LGBTIQ+ community, as well as those living under oppressive regimes or in war-torn countries. To pursue a career as a human rights lawyer you may need to be willing to travel and be comfortable adapting to different laws and procedures in different jurisdictions. Possessing foreign language skills may also be beneficial. Some employers in this area: Crown Law Queensland; Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General; (Federal) Attorney-General’s Department; Human Rights Law Centre; Australian Human Rights Commission; United Nations; Amnesty International; Piper Alderman; Maurice Balckburn; Shine Lawyers; Caxton Legal Centre. a day in the Life of a human rights Lawyer ImmigrAtion lAw

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This area focuses on the rules and norms generally accepted in relations between nations. Lawyers who specialise in international law may work with a broad range of clients (nation states, NGOs, businesses Damien Greer Lawyers; DA Family Lawyers; Feeney Family Law; Page Provan; Daykin Family Law. what is it Like to be a famiLy Lawyer? hUmAn rights lAw

like visa applications and representing them in tribunal and court matters. This is another area of law where a thorough understanding of administrative law is helpful, as many tasks involve reviewing ministerial decisions and appearing before either the Migration Review Tribunal or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

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Common matters include car accidents, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, wrongful death cases, and other types of negligence.

Some employers in this area: Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Herbert Smith Freehills; King & Wood Mallesons; MinterEllison; Norton Rose Fulbright; Allens; Clayton Utz; HopgoodGanim; Cooper Grace Ward; Gadens; McCullough Robertson; Ashurst; Colin Biggers & Paisley; K&L Gates; Connor O’Meara; Dentons; DLA Piper; Holding Redlich; HWL Ebsworth; Piper Alderman; Mills Oakley; Sparke Helmore; Thomson Geer; Thynne & Macartney.

The area of law focuses on the conflicts between different bodies of laws across jurisdictions in international disputes. This can involve delving into international wills and estates, family, civil or commercial law issues, enforcing foreign judgments, serving documents and dealing with evidence issues across borders.

McCullough Robertson; Cooper Grace Ward; Gadens; DLA Piper; Johnson Winter & Slattery; Fisher Dore; Gilshenan & Luton; Piper Alderman; Robertson O’Gorman; Howden Saggers; Potts Lawyers.

Some employers in this area: Maurice Blackburn; Travis Schultz & Partners; Murphy Schmidt; Turner Freeman; Bennett & Philp; Gouldson Legal; Hall Payne; Queensland Compensation Lawyers; Shine Lawyers; Slater & Gordon; Wallace & Wallace.

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Some employers in this area: Dentons, Allens, Clayton Utz, Baker McKenzie, DLA Piper, K&L Gates LLP, MMLC Group, Phillips Family Law.

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Some employers in this area: Attorney-General’s Department; United Nations; the International Criminal Court, the World Bank; the OECD; the International Monetary Fund; Amnesty International; the Australian Human Rights Commission, Herbert Smith Freehils, Dentons.

Personal injuries lawyers mostly deal with claims for compensation, after a client has suffered physical or psychological injuries as a result of negligence.

Some employers in this area: Allens; Clayton Utz; King & Wood Mallesons; K&L Gates; Herbert Smith Freehills; MinterEllison; Tucker & Cowen; Ashurst; Corrs Chambers Westgarth; HopgoodGanim;

Lawyers who specialise in litigation work across the civil and criminal sectors and work on representing and protecting their clients’ interests in court. They can be involved in any part of the litigation process and can represent clients in court, arrange for a barristers to act for their clients or prepare their clients for self-representation.

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Lawyers working in property law help their clients manage issues arising in relation to real property, commercial and personal property. This can involve dealing with anything from commercial transactions to conveyancing depending on a lawyer’s specific area of expertise.

Practising in succession law involves assisting clients with estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. This may involve drafting wills, organising powers of attorney and advance health care directives, and making sure estate administration tasks are properly carried out. It can also involve providing advice to parties who are seeking advice about or disputing a will.

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Some employers include: Crown Law Queensland, Australian Government Solicitor (AGS); Clayton Utz; Herbert Smith Freehills; Ashurst; Allens; DLA Piper; Sparkle Helmore Lawyers; Holding Redlich Lawyers; Potts Lawyers; Slater and Gordon; Russell Kennedy Lawyers. read about the graduates who work at ags sUccession lAw

Public law broadly refers to the relationship between a government and its constituents. In more concrete terms, you may aspire to become a Member of Parliament, a policy adviser or a public servant. Key skills include good drafting ability, strong advocacy skills, and an understanding of the concerns of different stakeholders in Australian Workingsociety. in administrative law includes providing advice to government bodies about a broad range of matters such as privacy and data, outsourcing projects, and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory obligations.

Some employers in this area: Cornford-Scott Lawyers; Cooper Grace Ward; Murdoch Lawyers; McInnes Wilson; McCullough Robertson; View Legal; de Groots; Parsons Law; Thynne & Macartney. tAxAtion lAw Lawyers in this group work with clients from a range of sectors on issues like tax disputes, wealth planning, corporate tax, private equity, investment fund, pension and superannuation matters.

This is a quickly growing practice area which involves advising clients on a range of matters such as telecommunications, legislative and regulatory reform, procurement of hardware and software assets, and access agreements. Some employers in this area: Allens; Ashurt; Clayton Utz; Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Gilber + Tobin; Herbert Smith Freehills; King & Wood Mallesons; Baker McKenzie; MinterEllison; Norton Rose Fulbright; K&L Gates; Lander & Rogers; McCullough Robertson; DLA Piper; Gadens; Johnson Winter & Slattery; Squire Patton Boggs: Thomson Geer.

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Some employers in this area: Cooper Grace Ward; McCullough Roberson; West Garbutt; Clayton Utz; King & Wood Mallesons; MinterEllison; Deloitte Legal; McInnes Wilson; Holding Redlich; HopgoodGanim; Merthyr Law. Learn more about working in taxation Law technology lAw

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What do people in this sector do? A career in construction can see you employed by a commercial, industrial or residential organisation. You can specialise in property valuation, construction oversight and a range of other processes.

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What do people in this sector do? Banking and finance has a diversity of roles. You can find roles in retail banks, credit unions, investment banks, insurance companies and in the financial tech sector. Generally the roles involve managing and investing money.

What does an accountant do? Accountants assist their clients with the preparation and maintenance of financial records and other tasks such as financial statements, audits, drafting budgets and advising on investments. How do I use my law degree? The disciplined and creative approach that you develop through law school are highly sought out amongst accounting firms now. However, often you will still find that you will still require a Bachelor of Business if you want to be a practicing accountant.

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How do I use my law degree? The managing of complex processes, working with multiple stakeholders and effective communications are skills that law graduates should possess. These skills are held in high regard in this sector and could help you get a job.

consUlting What does a consultant do? Consultants are the “problem solvers” of the business world. They generally take on the role of an advisor role or an implementation role. These roles could range from how to maximise profits for a new launch to how to navigate a complicated merger.

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How can I use my law degree? If you wish to work in the engineering sector, there are multiple legal challenges that can arise in this area. You will deal with issues such as risk management, contract negotiation and property transactions.

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How do I use my law degree? The ability to look for patterns in large amounts of information is a highly important skill. Having taken subjects like Taxation Law can help you stand out when applying for jobs in this sector.

How do I use my law degree? The diversity of this role suits law graduates as they have been trained to think about a variety of solutions to solve problems. Getting a role at a top-tier consultancy firm can be very competitive so definitely try and get an internship or work experience to stand out. engineering What does an engineer do? An engineer’s main role involves testing and making things. They draw upon highly technical skills, developed while studying, to help solve practical challenges. Engineering roles are available in workplaces such as mines, manufacturing plants and in the public sector.

How do I use my law degree? There are many public and government positions that are designed to be filled by legal practitioners, such as the Attorney-General’s Department. Then there are jobs that draw heavily on the skills of law graduates. An example of this is Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for diplomatic and foreign policy positions. retAil And consUmer goods

What does this sector involve? While most people think of retail as face-to-face customer service roles

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What does this sector involve? Australia is a large exporter of resources such as coal, tin, aluminium, iron and zinc. These industries contribute significantly to our GDP. Most major mining and resource organisations will have in-house roles available. In addition, most top-tier firms will have areas dedicated to providing external advice for resource companies. How do I use my law degree? In this sector there are multiple jobs that require law graduates such as contract negotiation, project compliance and employment relations. the PUBlic sector

What does this sector involve? This is an extremely broad field and one that is constantly evolving and changing. Careers in this area are associated with tasks such as planning, researching and installing new IT systems. They often work in the government, the technology sector and the communications sector.

How do I use my law degree? As a law graduate, the ability to solve complex problems and also make sense of various precedents is a highly sought after skill in this industry. However, having a dual with an IT degree will definitely increase your chances as you can be familiar with various IT systems. mining And resoUrces

What does this sector involve? The public sector encompasses those sections of the economy that provide government services, these are mostly publicly funded. The public sector holds an extremely diverse range of roles as it is spread across multiple departments and levels of government.

PAths Below: United nations: Work directly with the UN to conduct research and help hold countries accountable for issues involving human rights, sustainable development, protecting the environment, disaster relief, counter terrorism and non-proliferation of weapons. The UN also has an internship program to provide graduates with a chance to work directly with their teams by helping draft organisational policy and participating in conferences with UN and state parties. To be eligible for this program you must be enrolled in a Masters or PhD, or be in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme, or have graduated from any of these programmes less than a year prior to applying.

What does this involve? People in this sector work in various roles such as working for freight companies, managing transportation or helping shifting goods around. This section is very important in Australia as it makes up 10% of our GDP.

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How can I use my law degree? Employers in this sector hire from very diverse backgrounds. This process tends to favour law graduates as employers like the skills acquired during the degree. Particularly in transport and logistics which requires managing stakeholders, creative thinking and understanding complex processes. goVernment, diPlomAcy And internAtionAl relAtions Diplomacy involves creating and maintaining relationships with other nations, negotiating foreign policy and forging bonds that endure political challenges. Jobs in this area could include working for the United Nations, acting as an Ambassador or High Commissioner or working with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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ambassador or HigH Commissioner: Australia provides representatives to a few international locations, including the Australian embassies in other sovereign states, as well as significant international organisations like the UN or the OECD. Ambassadors and High Commissioners are Australia’s official representatives in each of these forums, and are tasked with building and upholding positive international relationships with their host country or organisation. Ambassadors and High Commissioners are generally appointed after demonstrating significant periods of public service in Australia through forums like the government or DFAT.

dFat: Work with the department to provide advice to the government about international relations issues such as terrorism, climate change, gender equality, cyber affairs, people smuggling and other peacekeeping measures. Keep an eye out for DFAT’s graduate program which involves completing four work placements through their Diplomatic Academy, and where you can gain firsthand experience before progressing to a graduate position with the department. Most work with DFAT is based in Canberra but there are also opportunities to work overseas at one of 120 DFAT posts in other countries. meet some of dfat’s graduates

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• What initiatives does the firm run?

A clerkship and a general internship or work experience program are not the same. A clerkship is a highly structured program that is offered by most top-tier and many mid-tier law firms that give prepenultimate (second-last year) and penultimate (final year) law students an opportunity to experience working at that firm. Students take on rotations of a number of different practice areas that the firm operates in. Clerkships tend to funnel students into graduate positions at the firm that they clerk at, essentially securing stable and measurable career progression upon graduation. Clerkships typically run for about four weeks, depending on the firm.

• What social causes does the firm align itself with? Charities, community group support, etc.

The Queensland Law Society offers guidelines to firms and students, which also sets out key dates. The frequency of seasonal intakes each year vary from firm to firm. timeline: Applications open: 18 July 2022 Applications close: 12 August 2022 Offers made: 12 October 2022 If you are serious about securing a clerkship at a top or mid-tier firm, you should ensure that you put in time and effort in perfecting your application. Participating firms will receive a significant number of applications for their vacation clerkships. To maximise your chance of securing a clerkship, your cover letter must be well drafted and must highlight your studies and relevant experience. knowing yoUr firm One of the first things that you will hear when you start to look into clerkships with top-tier and mid-tier law firms is the buzzword ‘firm culture’.

• How flexible are the working hours?

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• What kinds of people work at the firm?

• Does the firm run social events for its employees?

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whAt is the firm’s indUstry rePUtAtion like? Have a browse through reviews that employees provide on their workplaces, such as glassdoor. com. However, some things cannot be found through a Google search. To truly understand a firm’s culture, you will be best off seeking out current and past employees of that company and discussing their experiences with the firm. University staff members can also be a source of knowledge regarding this. LinkedIn is also an excellent resources for researching a firm. QLS Guidelines

This largely describes the way that your values, personality and work style will interact with the vision, mission and values of the company that you are applying to work for. FOr this reason, researching the firms that you would like to work at is Somecrucial.questions you may like to ask of the culture of your firm of choice include:

4. Make an appointment with the university Careers and Employment Advisors who can provide you with advice on how to maximise your chances to impress during the application process.

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prepare for applying for clerkships is to conduct your own research into the firms that you wish to apply to. Start considering the possible areas of law or workplaces that you can see yourself being in. Attend networking events or information nights so that you can experience and learn about the firms that you may possibly intend to apply and work at in the future.

• Research the firms; • Attend networking events such as the QUT Law Society’s Clerkship Symposium & Meet the Profession events;

• Reach out to the firm’s HR department or any individuals who can give you insight into the firm.

2. Thoroughly check your grammar and spelling. If you are re-using a template for multiple applications, make sure to check that you have not left the wrong firm name in or addressed it incorrectly. This might seem simple, but it is a mistake that recruiters often see and could cause your application to be rejected.

• Applications for clerkships will require you to submit a resume, cover letter, academic transcript (can be found through eStudent), and possibly answers to firm questions. Some firms also ask for some preliminary testing, so don’t leave it too late!

• Prepare your application (e.g. resume, cover letter, and academic transcript);

3. We have provided an example resume on the following page.

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Application tips: 1. Avoid submitting generic resumes and cover letters as each firm will have different core values. It is vital that you tailor your application to their selection criteria as this demonstrates that you have taken the time to consider whether you will fit in with the firm.

• Review your application documents;

• Review and clean up your social media

firm eVent night

If you are invited for an interview, the firm may also host a function at their offices. This is a great opportunity to network with your potential coworkers and find out more about the firm that you may be working at in the future. These events are designed for recruiters to see you in a more relaxed environment and also how you interact with others.

• If there is alcohol available, make sure you know your limit;

Here are some tips for a firm event:

• a group interview; • a panel interview;

• Make sure you arrive on time; • Dress for the occasion (usually be corporate attire);

If you are successful in attaining a clerkship –congratulations! You will be part of an organisation that will introduce you to an amazing scope of new ways of thinking and skills. If you don’t secure a clerkship, don’t stress! Success in the legal industry comes in many different shapes and sizes. There are still many other ways to gain experience and find your place within the legal industry. And rememBer... If you receive an offer from one or more firms to be a seasonal clerk for them, congratulations! You have the opportunity to try out life at a commercial law firm to see if that’s the kind of work you want to do as a lawyer. It’s a great opportunity and you will learn a lot.

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If you are successful in the first part of your application, you might be invited to participate in one or more of the following:

The all important interview! The purpose of an interview is to show that you would be a good ‘fit’ for the firm. This is your chance to demonstrate that you are the right choice. If you make it to this stage, you can be satisfied that the firm is interested in you on paper, but now you have to show that you belong at the firm. This may be conducted in an individual or group setting and may consist of several rounds. Whatever the case, always keep in mind that this is your chance to sell yourself and leave the interviewers with no doubt that you are the best fit for the role.

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• a personality interview.

• an online questionnaire to test your suitability or your knowledge in area of law;

If you are successful in the application stage, congratulations! This in itself is a great achievement and means that you are progressing through to the next stage. There are typically three parts to this stage which are explained below. testing The purpose of testing can vary from firm to firm but they are generally considered an integral part of the clerkship recruitment process. Firms recognised that tests are valuable in measuring skills and qualities that are difficult to demonstrate in an academic transcript such as relationship building, emotional agility, and resilience. These tests usually relate to testing your personal, analytical and psychometric skills. Analytical skills refer to your ability to comprehend text, psychometric skills are your ability to problem solve complex issues and your personality test will help discover your approach to thinking. These tests may not necessarily be used to exclude applicants but rather to assess applicants and shape your interview questions.

• Remember that the firm has invited you for a reason, be yourself, and have fun!

If you do not receive a clerkship offer, it is not the end of the world, or the end of your career. Not everyone does a clerkship. It is not a precursor to success. You can have a very successful career without necessarily having scored a highly competitive clerkship. This guide aims to also give you the resources and access to the many platforms that help you find legal and legaladjacent jobs.

• Try to talk to as many people as possible, particularly firm representatives;

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Often firms make graduate role offers to final year Public GraduateServiceCareers students who have previously completed clerkships at that same firm. While completing a clerkship is a great way to ‘get your foot in the door’ before applying for a graduate position, it is not the only way to land a job in the legal industry. Most firms open positions to new applicants through the ‘open market’ process which is open from August to September, following the release of priority offers to seasonal clerks in July.

This section of the guide will explore many of the most common practice areas of law. Most professional legal professionals strongly encourage students and graduates to not pigeonhole themselves in one area of law. Be prepared to find some practice areas that previously bored you to be quite invigorating in practice, and legal topics that you loved at university to be actually mundane and not your cup of tea. Approach the practice areas below with an open mind.

Note that many firms do not offer clerkships or other internship opportunities. It is important to research the employers you would like to work for and find out about their application process on a firm-by-firm basis.

Generally, a graduate role is a form of employment you take on as a law ‘graduate’ after finishing your law degree. A graduate lawyer is a lawyer and is held to the same standard as any other lawyer in the Legal Profession Act 2007 (Qld) (and all other State equivalent legislation). Being a graduate with a firm or government department will mean that you are supported as you are finding your feet and getting a feel for the work that your employer does and the clients that it services.

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Graduate offers made to current staff and vacation clerks: Monday 8th August Applications for graduate positions open (open market): Monday 15th August Applications for graduate positions close (open market): Friday 26th August Offers made for graduate positions: Thursday 29th September

1. Administrative and Constitutional Law and Human Rights NPA

2. Admiralty and Maritime NPA 3. Commercial and Corporations NPA

QUTLS CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 2022444. Federal Crime and Related Proceedings NPA 5. Employment and Industrial Relations NPA 6. Native Title NPA 7. Intellectual Property NPA 8. Taxation NPA 9. Other Federal Jurisdiction Judges of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia also take on JAs. These are usually advertised in an ongoing fashion and you can find these positions at: apsjobs.gov.au You can also apply to be an associate for a member of a Thesetribunal.tribunals include: QCAT (Queensland) VCAT (Victoria) AAT (Federal jurisdiction) Other jurisdictions have slightly different structures, but the general system is the same.

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stAte jUrisdiction: the-courts/judges-associateshttps://www.courts.qld.gov.au/about/jobs-withthe APPlicAtion essentiAls Completed Judge’s Associate Application form (pictured below); Covering letter (1 page maximum); Curriculum Vitae outlining your academic and other achievements, employment history and the names of two referees (5 pages maximum); and Certified copy of your academic transcript.

• travelling with the Judge on circuit and other court business. You can apply to be a JA at any level excluding the Magistrate’s court. Federal Court registries all accross Australia hire JAs. The District and Supreme Court judges and justices respectively hire associates as well. The High Court hires JAs, however it is uncommon that fresh law graduates are hired as High Court JAs. The requirements of being a High Court JA involve having several years of experience as a lawyer. It is important to research the jurisdiction of the juducial officer that you are applying for, as this will give you an idea of the types of matters that you will hear day in day out. In the state courts (especially the District Court), the dominant type of matters you will hear will be criminal law matters. There will be civil trials, appeals and applications but not as frequently as the criminal ones. There will also be Mental Health Court, Planning and Environment Court

A judges Associateship (JA) is a role that involves working as a specific judge’s professional aide.

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Common tasks that associates perform are:

Applications for associateships open a year before the appointment year. For example. If you want to be an associate in 2024, you will apply at the end of 2022,, start of 2023. For the state courts, there will be generally a two month period in DecemberJanuary to submit your applications.

• ensuring the effective and efficient conduct of the Judge’s court, including arraignments, jury empanelling and taking of verdicts in criminal trials, listing matters, custody of court files and recording orders; and

• conducting legal research; • liaising with court staff, the legal profession, government departments, the press and the public;

In the Federal Court of Australia, you’ll hear matters from the nine national practice areas. These are:

PART 4: GRADUATE ROLES 45 You can put your application into the general pool, or you can apply to individual judges with a personalised cover letter. Here, you have the opportunity to tell the judge why you want to be their associate specifically. Perhaps you went to court one day and liked their style while they presided over a trial, or you saw them the InterView with A jUdge So you’ve gotten an email inviting you to interview with a judge! Congratulations! Well done; this is a huge Interviewingachievement.to be a judge’s associate is nothing like any other job interview. The style of interview is deeply personal to the individual judge, and does not take the same structure of a more rigid panel-type interview that you might do with a national firm for a clerkship. The emphasis is on you getting to know the judge, and the judge getting to know you. An interview can be anywhere between 30-60 minutes long, and can be in-person or virtually, depending on location and other factors. Some judges emphasise different things they want to see in their potential future associates. One judge may want to do just an interview, another judge may also have a proofreading task they want you to do before you interview with them. Hopefully you researched the judges you applied for as you were writing your application. However, if you are contacted by a judge who shortlisted your application from the general pool, you might not be too familiar with that judge. Look them up on the Supreme Court of Queensland Library and browse through their papers and speeches. You will get an idea of what they are interested in and think about if your interests match up. If you can find a swearing in speech for judges, these can give you an insight into the personality of a judge beyond the profession, and what their personal hobbies and interess are. In the interview, have your application in front of you too, as the judge will be using your resume to guide what they want to know about you! the jUdge Picked yoU! If you were the application to be picked above all other applicants, congratulations! For state judges, the associateship will start usually in February, and will kick off with about a week of formal training for you to meet the other associates and learn the basics of the tasks you will be performing throughout the Andyear.then the real fun begins! rememBer: You can apply to be a judge’s associ ate at any point in your career! Graduates typical ly apply in their last year of university, but nothing is stopping you from applying after a few years of practice if you want a change of scenery. And be sides, you actually need to have been a practicing solicitor for a few years if you want to be an associ ate to a High Court Justice. So there you have it!

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Usually following a career as a barrister, judges are appointed to sit on the bench of a particular court to adjudicate matters between different parties. There are many different courts in Australia including the Magistrates Courts, District Courts, the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals in Queensland, as well as the Federal Court, Family Court, Federal Circuit Court and High Court of Australia.

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BArristers As you might have seen from watching your favourite legal dramas, barristers like Atticus Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird) or Cleaver Greene (Rake) appear before Courts and Tribunals to act as an advocate for their clients. Barristers are usually independent practitioners, though they often share chambers with a number of other barristers. They can accept instructions directly from their clients, but usually obtain a brief about their client’s case from a solicitor. They can practice in a range of different areas of law, but many choose to specialise in one or two areas. If you want to pursue a career as a barrister, you will need to complete the Bar Exam in addition to being admitted to practice in Queensland. solicitors Everyone who is admitted to practice as a lawyer can be described as a solicitor. You must undertake an undergraduate degree in law, and complete Practical Legal Training (PLT) before seeking admission from the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board, who will determine whether you are fit to practise as a lawyer in Queensland. Solicitors work in a wide variety of legal areas, and work on a range of tasks such as preparing briefs for barristers, compiling letters and memorandums of advice for clients and assisting with other matters like preparing wills.

*Not exhaustive - note that legal professionals (especially solicitors) may choose not to practice law in their everyday working lives but might rather work in different fields and utilise their legal skills in different ways. Additionally, many law graduates often choose not to be admitted as a solicitor and dive straight into work in a different or law-adjacent industry.

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If you are putting in lots of applications and not getting even so much as an email response informing you that your application has been unsuccessful, it can be frustrating. Remember that this is part of the process, and it does not mean that you are not meant to be in law. Keep applying, make sure you update your resume regularly, and reflect on what you think you could do better in your next cover letter or interview. The right opportunity will come at the right time. It is your career and no one else’s so try not to compare yourself to your peers who seem like they have their entire career planned out.

Gradconnection not only is a jobs listing board, it is a site that lets you research different companies and organisations, browse the student blog, employer blog, and university blog

ProsPle Another platform similar to GradConnection and GradAustralia, which has its own host of resources and information on applying for jobs qUeenslAnd lAw socIety’s Proctor joB VAcAncIes BoArd Job advertisments! APs joBs Want to work for a federal government agency or department? The public service is a great way to use your lawyer-ly skills to contribute to policy creation and implementation, or work as a lawyer in a department’s professional services branch. qUeenslAnd goVernment joBs

If you did a clerkship but did not get a graduate offer, and if you applied for judge’s associateships but were not picked (both of these things are highly competitive, so don’t beat yourself up), it can be a bit demoralising. But there is always something out there, and there is a place in law for anyone who wants to be a lawyer! You may just have to look in places you may not have thought before. seek You can find lots of advertisements for firms looking for graduate lawyers here.

If you want to be a government lawyer for the state government, go no further than the Queensland Government jobs website. fAceBook networkIng groUPs Like Fellow Surviving Law Students, QUT Law Students, etc. These groups often post looking for a variety of both undergraduate law students to fill paralegal or administrative roles and graduates to fill solicitor roles. why is it tAking so long?

grAdAUstrAliA Similar to GradConnection, GradAustralia has a range of resources to help you apply for jobs, research companies, and a jobs listing board.

grAdconnectIon

lInkedIn joBs This is a super slept-on feature of LinkedIn! A variety of roles get posted here for large commercial firms all the way to government lawyer positions to judge’s associateships even! Use your LinkedIn to cultivate a newsfeed of posts that come from organistations you are interested in, and about topics that you care about.

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2. VolUnteer. There is little point in having a resume if you don’t have anything to put on it, right? Volunteering is a great way to build connections and get legal experience, particularly in the early years of your degree. Keep an eye out for volunteering positions at legal fundraising events and your local community legal centres, and get involved with QUT Law Society committee opportunities and events!

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Experience is invaluable as a first real taste of the day-to-day life of a legal professional. It can be crucial to informing the direction of your future career and practice areas. Securing your first legal job is frequently more easily said than done. Here are some things to consider when applying to maximise your chance at nabbing that coveted ‘foot in the door’ job:

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4. network. Networking events are despised by some students, but nevertheless a necessary part of the uni life. If the idea of a room full of small-talk and canapés makes your skin crawl, maybe try reaching out to solicitors and barristers in your ideal practice areas for coffee and a chat. You could even ask if they would mind if you tagged along to their mediations or trials every once in a while. You could also ask if you could intern with them for a week so you can see their work in practice. Not all lawyers will have the time for this, so if you get a rejection, don’t worry. Thank them for their time, and maybe ask if they know anyone who could be available to help.

1. InVest in yoUr resUme. Take the time to format your resume and cover letters well. There are great templates available in both Microsoft Word and Google Docs. If you’re feeling more creative, you could also use Canva. Using a similar theme for your resume and cover letter shows your potential employer that you’ve put time and effort into your application, and while it does take a little longer, it makes your entire application look more cohesive. And yes—it is totally worth your time to write tailored cover letters and relate your skills and experience to the ‘ideal candidate’ qualities in the job advertisement.

5. fUll-time or PArt-time? This last suggestion isn’t for the faint of heart, but considering how coveted part-time entry-level

3. leVerAge yoUr trAnsferABle skills. Experience does not always have to be law-related to be relevant and meaningful! Even if a job advertisement is asking for one to two or more years of experience, apply anyway! Reflect on what you know and relate that back to what the employer is looking for. Have you worked in retail? Great! You clearly know how to navigate busy and stressful periods of work. Have you worked in hospitality? Amazing! Leverage those conflict resolution skills you developed with tricky customers. Have you worked in telecommunications? Phenomenal! You likely know all about sales deadlines and client confidentiality.

more! This list and this Guide is certainly not exhaustive. These resources are designed for you to jump off of and lead you to more information. stArt getting inVolVed in the legAl indUstry eArly As an undergraduate student, you can make the most of your student status to get discount ed membership to different legal associations around Brisbane, Queensland, and Australia.

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• Queensland Law Society ($10 student mem bership)

QUTLS CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 202250legal jobs are, it might be worth looking at fulltime work if you are an organised person and are particularly eager to get experience. Just remember to not sacrifice your studies or mental health if you choose to pursue this pathway!

where to look

The hard part of building a career is that it is never overnight. Opportunities will arise in sometimes the most unlikely of places, but you will always have the choice to follow the thread and see where it takes you, and what new skills and experience you might take away from the experience. Many professional legal organistions and associations put on events throughout the year that you can attend to learn more about particular areas of the law. sUPreme coUrt of qUeenslAnd liBrAry yoUtUBe: Check out their YouTube channel at this link: vDfLLxF4B7ENGcnpkjZQ.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxcollege of lAw have informational events that can usually be attended online. other stUdent societies from different universities sometimes host events with a legal or legal-adjacent focus, and many have a Zoom webinar link (great for interstate events! Check what the membership requirements are first. cAreers fAirs, fUll stoP. These are such great places to network with and engage with firms and other organisations. And there are lots of options! qls cAreers exPo: Usually sometime in July each year at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. ProsPle cAreers sUPerfAir: Usually virtu al and facilitated by Zoom. grAd AUstrAliA sUPerfAir: Usually virtual and facilitated by Zoom. stAte BAr AssociAtions will often host events relating to becoming or being a barris ter. A great opportunity to rub shoulders with barristers of all ranks and judges! the legAl forecAst: Check out their website here: https://www.thelegalforecast.

• Women’s Law Association of Queensland (WLAQ) • Pride in Law

• The Legal Forecast

There are plenty of professional organisations that offer student memberships.

• Asian Australian Law Association (AALA)

Many of these organistions host networking events and functions. They can be a bit pricier but often offer discounted student tickets. These organisations all have Facebook, LinkedIn, and often a Twitter presence, so follow them to not miss a thing!

• Family Law Practitioners Association (if you think you want to pursue family law!)

PodcAsts

the lAwflUent PodcAst: Two Australian lawyers bring their knolwdege and experience to uncover the tips, tricks and challenges of the le gal profession’s best. They have a clerkship series where they interview legal professionals about how they aced their clerkship applications!

reimAgining jUstice: QUT Law’s own An drea Perry-Petersen hosts a podcast about advancements lAw And the fUtUre of wAr: UQ’s Law School runs a podcast about how law intersects with the rules of armed conflict, military, and technology. hAPPy lAwyer hAPPy life: Clarissa Rayward, a prominent Brisbane family law yer hosts this podcast and invites guests to talk about how to cultivate a healthy rela tionship to working in law.

grAdcAst: Made by two current Australian Public Service graduates, Gradcast talks listeners through what it’s like being an APS employee, and how to get into the APS. They conduct regular inter views with other APS employees so listeners can ex perience the breadth and depth of life in Canberra.

the AdVocAcy PodcAst: Made by a London baby barrister, the host interviews established bar risters in the English legal system for their advice and guidance on excellence in the courtroom.

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how lAw cAn yoU go: The QUT Law Student Success Group have a podcast! You can find it in the LLB Real Law link on Blackboard. the lAw rePort: The ABC News podcast about updates in the Australian legal world. The hosts analyse recent case decisions handed down, and what precedents each case might set.

Podcasts are a great place to learn about practicing law, studying, things going on the the legal world, and how to get a job.

sUPreme coUrt liBrAry of qUeenslAnd seldon lectUre series: The SCLQ podcast series features popular Selden Society lectures on a variety of topics that explore Queensland’s unique legal heritage and the common law—presented by expert and experienced judicial officers, legal pro fessionals and academics.

lAw tAlks: A monthly podcast aimed at aspiring lawyers - each episode contains an interview with a legal professional. Based in England, this is made by two English lawyers but has a lot of relevance to Australian aspiring professionals.

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QUTLS CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 202256other toP lAw firms recrUiting qld stUdents: • Barry.Nilsson. • Colin Biggers Paisley • Cooper Grace Ward • Corrs Chambers Westgarth • Clyde & Co • DLA Piper • Gadens • Greenwoods • Gilbert + Tobin • Hall & Wilcox • Holding Redlich • HopwoodGanim • HWL Ebsworth • K&L Gates • Johnson Winter & Slattery • Jones Day • MacDonnells Law • McCollough Robertson • Maurice Blackburn • Mills Oakley • Piper Alderman • Sparke Helmore • Russell Kennedy • Thomson Geer Each of these firms will have information on their website as to whether they participate in clerkship recruitment, and definitely keep your eye out on their position vacancies pages, because you never know when a role that’s perfect for you might crop up!

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PART 6: DiRECTORy 59 orgAnisAtion PredominAnt PrActice ProgrAmsAVAilABle InformmoreAtion DEPARTMENT Of SOCiAL SERviCES Policy and corporate services in delivering projects relating to Australia’s social welfare system Graduate Program reers/2023-graddss.gov.au/cahttps://www.uate-development-program DEPARTMENT Of PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET Generalist (social and domestic policy, national security, women’s issues, economics and governance.) Corporate (human resource management, communications and media, ICT and financial management) Graduate Program gov.au/pmc/careers/https://www.pmc.graduate-careers DEPARTMENT Of ThE TREASURy Fiscal FinanceEconomicspolicy Graduate Program https://graduates.treasury.gov.au/ DEPARTMENT Of vETERANS AffAIRS Broad range of topics in policy , program, coordination and strategy. Graduate Program https://www.dva.gov.au/about-us/careers/graduates AUSTRALIAN BUREAU Of STATISTICS HumanICTData AboriginalResourcesandTorres Strait Islander Graduates Graduate Program https://www.abs.gov.au/about/abs-careers/start-your-career-abs-graduate AUSTRALANDCOMPETITIONAUSTRALIANCONSUMERCOMMISSION/iANENERGyREGULATOR Competition and consumer protection law and policy Graduate Program careers/graduate-ophttps://www.accc.gov.au/about-us/portunities AUSTRALIANINTELLIGENCECRIMINALCOMMISSION Corporate (policy, human resources, finance and accounting, legal, communications and media, and project Intelligencemanagement)(criminal justice, criminology, international relations, national security, and social science) Technical (data science, data analytics, cyber security, engineering and programming) Graduate Program https://www.acic.gov.au/careers/graduates AUSTRALIANPOLICEfEDERAL Transnational and organised crime, intelligence, fraud and corruption, counter-terrorism, cybercrime, child protection Graduate Program au/job-opportunities/https://jobs.afp.gov.graduate-program NATIONALAUSTRALIANAUDITOffICE Financial and performance auditing of the Australian Government Graduate Program https://www.anao.gov.au/graduate-program

QUTLS CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 202260orgAnisAtion PredominAnt PrActice ProgrAmsAVAilABle InformmoreAtion REGULATIONAUSTRALIANPRUDENTIALAUThORITy Regulation of banks, financial instituions, insurance and superannuation companies Graduate Program gov.au/apra-graduhttps://www.apra.ate-careers AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC SERvICE COMMISSION IndigenousDigitalDataGeneralist Pathways Human Resources Graduate Program apsc-graduate-opporworking-commission/https://www.apsc.gov.au/about-us/tunities AUSTRALIAN SECRET INTELLIGENCE SERvICE Intelligence, national security Graduate Program rent-Vacancies/Gradgov.au/Careers/Curhttps://www.asis.uate-Program/ SECURITIESAUSTRALIANANDINvESTSMENTCOMMISSION Maths, Statistics, Data and Analytics Finance,Legal Business, Economics and InformationAccounting Technology GraduateInternshipsProgram gov.au/Graduate-prohttps://careers.asic.gram.html?in_organId=undefined AUSTRALIANORGANISATIONINTELLIGENCESECURITy Graduate Lawyer Program Technologist Graduate Program Graduate Program https://www.asio.gov.au/careers/graduates AUSTRALIANDIRECTORATESIGNALS CorporateSpecialistTechnical (including legal services) Graduate Program https://www.asd.gov.au/careers/career-opportunities/entry-level-programs NATIONAL ARChIvES Of AUSTRALIA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement, collection management, communications and marketing, conservation and preservation, cyber security, digital archives research, digital publishing, exhibitions, human resources, information technology, visitor services Graduate Program https://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/employment/entry-level AUSTRALIANSINDIGENOUSNATIONALAGENCy Rotations move through working on the agency’s key priorities. For law, this can include working on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and in the Legal Services Branch on Land and Public Law Graduate Program https://www.niaa.gov.au/graduate-careers/program SAfE wORk AUSTRALiA Generalist (including legal services) IndigenousSTEMData Graduate Pathway Graduate program safeworkaustralia.https://www.gov.au/careers/graduate-program

For state government programs, we have only included the Queensland Government based programs. Please be aware that every Australian state and the Northern Territory also have their own state govern ment graduate program, which are quite easy to find with a quick Google search (e.g. Victorian Govern ment graduate program’). If you are interested in moving interstate for these programs, they can be a great way to kickstart your career in the public service as well. Many of these roles will be available mostly in Canberra, and some departments have offices in capital cities around Australia. Some departments also have rotations that can take you all over Australia, even if you are based in Canberra.

Federal Government graduate programs have specific pathways for applicants who have disabilities, and applicants who identify as a First Nations person. If you are interested in any of these departments or agencies listed above, please research further into the specific details of those organisations and acquaint yourself with their locations and the other eligi bility requirements of the graduate programs.

This is a curated list of the numerous federal government organisations that take graduates and have entry level positions available. Check out the APS directory here: https://www.directory.gov.au/depart ments-and-agencies for a more exhaustive list with links to each page.

PART 5: DiRECTORy 61 orgAnisAtion PredominAnt PrActice ProgrAmsAVAilABle InformmoreAtion OffICE Of INTELLIGENCENATIONAL Enterprise level management of the National Intelligence Community ONI does not currently run a advertisedtoencouragedrecentprogramgraduatehowevergraduatesaretoapplyvacancieswhen https://www.oni.gov.au/

RESERvE BANk Of AUSTRALiA Information and technology Economics and finance Summer Intern Program Graduate Program

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QUTLS CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 202264lcommUnityegAlcentre contAct InformAtion how to VolUnteer CAxTONCENTRELEGAL Phone: 07 3214 6333 Fax: 07 3214 6363 Email: volunteers@caxton.org.au Postal Address: 1 Manning Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101 For current vacancies, check out: centre/vacancies-at-caxton/org.au/about-caxton-legal-https://caxton. wOMEN’S LEGAL SERviCE Phone: (07) 3392 0644 Fax: (07) 3392 0658 Email: smarshall@wlsq.org.au Street Address: 387 Ipswich Road Cnr Ponsonby St, entrance on Ponsonby St Annerley, QLD, 4103 Postal Address: PO Box Annerley,119,QLD, 4103 For current vacancies and to read volunteer position descriptions, check out: For volunteering at Women’s Legal Service events, join the Facebook group “WLSQ Event and Volunteers”Fundraisingtokeepup to date with opportunities to help out. BAySiDE COMMUNiTy LEGAL SERviCE Phone: 0490 062 760 Email: baysidelegal@optusnet.com Street GroundAddress:Floor,Redlands Community Centre, 29 Loraine Street, Capalaba, QLD, Postal Address: PO Box Capalaba,271,QLD, 4157 Apply here to become a volunteer: au/current-opportunities-2/https://bcls.org. lcommUnityegAlcentres in soUth eAst qUeenslAnd If you see yourself working in the community sector after you graduate, then volunteering at your local community legal centre is a fantastic way to give back to your community while learning about real-life legal issues and practice. We have compiled a brief overview of CLCs in South East Queensland below, but be sure to check out the Community Legal Centre Volunteers website which lists all CLCs in Australia.

PART 6: DiRECTORy 65 lcommUnityegAlcentre contAct InformAtion how to VolUnteer BRiSBANE NORTh COMMUNiTy LEGAL SERviCE Phone: 07 3260 6820 Fax: 07 3260 7127 Email: admin@northsideconnect.org.au Street Address: 14 Station Street NUNDAH QLD 4012 Postal Address: PO Box NUNDAH386QLD 4012 Keep up to date with Northside Connect, the community support centre which runs Brisbane North Community Legal Service, for opportunities:volunteering LAwRiGhT Phone: 07 3846 6317 Email: admin@lawright.org.au Postal Address: PO Box 12217 George Street QLD 4003 Check out this page for more information: availability.withorg.auemailaboutsocialstarts.neededVolunteersstudents/support-lawright/law-www.lawright.org.au/https://arerecruitedasbeforesemesterFollowLawRightonmediatobenotifiedopportunitiesoradmin@lawright.withyourCVandyourinterestand LESBiAN GAy BiSExUAL TRANS INTERSEx (LGBTI) LEGAL SERviCE Phone: 07 3124 7160 Email: volunteer@lgbtilegalservice.org Street Address: Level 1, Oxley House 20 Hockings Street West End QLD 4101 Postal Address: Level 2, 725 Ann Street , Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006 More information au/contact/https://lgbtilegalservice.org.here:

QUTLS CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 2022 the AUstrAliAn eArth lAws AlliAnce (AelA) AELA is a national not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to increase the understanding and prac tical implementation of Earth centred governance in Australia, with a focus on law, economics, educa tion, ethics and the arts. AELA’s work is inspired by Indigenous knowledge systems and the theory and practice of Earth jurisprudence. Earth jurisprudence proposes that we rethink our legal, political, eco nomic and governance systems so that they support, rather than undermine, the integrity and health of the Earth. stUdent VolUnteers AELA manages a range of multi-disciplinary pro grams, so we welcome student volunteers from fields as diverse as law, economics, environmental science, arts, communications, Indigenous studies, political lcommUnityegAlcentre contAct InformAtion how to VolUnteer MORETON BAy CREGiONALOMMUNiTy LEGAL SERviCE Phone: 07 5495 5916 Email: office@mbrcls.org.au Street CabooltureAddress:Neighbourhood Centre, 9 George Street, Caboolture, QLD, 4510 Postal Address: P.O. Box Caboolture,109,QLD, 4510 More information here: Reach out with your CV to find out opportunities.about PiNE RivERS COMMUNiTy LEGAL SERviCE Phone: 07 3205 2955 Fax: 07 3881 2877 Email: prcls@encircle.org.au Street 4A/481Address:Gympie Road Strathpine, QLD, 4501 Postal Address: PO Box Lawnton,489,QLD, 4501 More information available Ifhere:you are interested in volunteering, reach out via email with your CV and interest. science and other disciplines. Although we’re based in Brisbane, Queensland, we’re hap py to oversee volunteers from anywhere in Australia. If you’d like to volunteer for AELA, please fill out our Volunteer Application form and email it to: aela@earthlaws.org.au. For further information, please visit the web site: https://www.earthlaws.org.au/ or con tact them here: aela@earthlaws.org.au. Find the volunteer application form here: https://tinyurl.com/292ttcb8 66

67 Consultants work across a range of fields to provide expert opinions, analysis, and recommendations. Sometimes consultants already have significant industry experience, but you can also pursue a career in consulting straight out of university. To be successful as a consultant, you need to have strong interper sonal communication skills, creativity, problem-solving skills and adaptability. You will also likely need strong technical skills in your chosen field. Below we hAVe listed A few of the lArger consUlting firms And the entry leVel ProgrAms they offer: consUlting Many law graduates choose to pursue a career in consulting after finishing their studies. Consulting firms provide commercial advice and services to other business es operating in a broad range of industries. This could mean working in legal practice within these firms or applying your skills in a different context. PART 6: DiRECTORy orgAnisAtion ProgrAms AVAilABle more informAtion BOSTON CONSULTiNG GROUP Internship and graduate programs https://careers.bcg.com/students BAiN & CO. Graduate positions (Associate Consultant) offered in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth https://www.bain.com/careers/recruiting/bfls/nordics-recruiting/ MCkiNSEy Undergraduate and graduate employment opportunities available https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/students PwC Trainee program, vacation program, graduate program, and legal clerkship program. Students: Graduates:com/au/en/studentshttps://jobs-au.pwc.https://jobs-au.pwc. DELOiTTE Summer vacation program and graduate program graduate-program-careers.htmlau/en/pages/careers/articles/https://www2.deloitte.com/ ERNST & yOUNG Cadet program, vacationer program, graduate program careers/students-apply-herehttps://www.ey.com/en_au/ kPMG Vacation program, graduate program home/careers/graduates.htmlhttps://home.kpmg/au/en/

leArn more ABoUt some of the firms where yoU cAn kickstArt yoUr cAreer in lAw In AlPhABeticAl order • Allens • Ashurst • Baker McKenzie • Barry.Nilsson • Clayton Utz • Corrs Chambers Westgarth • DLA Piper • Gilbert + Tobin • Hall & Wilcox • Herbert Smith Freehills • HopgoodGanim • Johnson Winter and Slattery • Jones Day • K&L Gates • King & Wood Mallesons • McCullough Robertson • MinterEllison • Norton Rose Fulbright • Piper Alderman • Talbot Sayer • Thomson Geer • YHC Lawyers 68 QUTLS CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 2022

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While I have only just started my time as a settled lawyer in IPG at Ashurst, I am very much enjoying the experience so far. I am even writing this while I am on a plane to Melbourne for our IPG team retreat! I am looking forward to what is in store.

I had a really enjoyable clerkship experience in the Employment team. The team got me involved in some really interesting matters which involved, but was not limited to, at tending proceedings at the Fair Work Com mission, preparing draft advices and under taking research tasks on interesting points of law. My experience was enhanced by the culture of the Employment team. The team, led by James Hall and Ian Humphreys, was (and continues to be) full of leading Employ ment lawyers in the field who are kind and genuinely invested in your development, as well as your wellbeing. They are also a lot of Soonfun! after completing the clerkship in the winter of 2019 I was offered a position as a filing clerk in the Real Estate team which I gladly accepted. The position as a filing clerk was a great way to get to know the Real Es tate team as well as build relationships with people around the office. I also didn’t mind the frequent cakes we had in the team at any occasion that arose. After working as a filing clerk for approxi mately six months, in February 2020, I was fortunate enough to be offered a graduate role starting in 2021. I finished up in the fil ing clerk role in January 2021 and, after a pre-graduate program road trip up north, commenced as a graduate in March 2021.

I recently settled into the IPG team. While I hadn’t originally expected to settle as a front-end lawyer, I was drawn to the amaz ing work the IPG team was doing, espe cially in the renewables space of which the Ashurst IPG team is an industry lead er. That is the benefit of the graduate ro tations, you may end up somewhere you may not have expected to be.

I started the graduate program where I started my journey at Ashurst, in the Em ployment team. I then completed rota tions in the IPG team and the Disputes Resolution team. My experience in each team was, at times, challenging but always highly rewarding. The incredibly support ive 2021 graduate cohort were definitely a bonus of the graduate program.

Hello my name is Harriet and I am a recently settled lawyer at Ashurst in the International Projects Group (IPG), formerly known as the Energy team. Unsurprisingly, I started my ca reer at Ashurst in the winter of 2019 as a sea sonal clerk. I have come across many clerks in the past couple of years who, at least appear, to know pretty much where they would like to end up. I for one was not one of those people. I didn’t know where to start with preferencing a team for the clerkship. However, either by a recommendation from someone or maybe just a feeling, I put down and was placed into the Employment team for my clerkship, and I am glad that I did!

BakerIndigenousEngagement – commitment to engagement with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community BakerWellbeing – commitment to mental health and wellbeing.

BORN GLOBAL  Banking & Finance  Capital Markets  Commercial Real Estate  Construction  Dispute Resolution  Employment  Energy, Resources and Infrastructure  Environmental Markets  Financial Services & Structured Transactions  Insolvency  Intellectual Property  Media  Mergers & Acquisitions  Private Equity  Tax  Technology & Communications Ou r key area s o f practice At Baker McKenzie we ar e dif feren t in th e way we think , wor k an d beh ave. Like n o other law firm , we were bor n global. Baker McKenzie has been thinking glo ball y in Australia fo r mor e than 50 years. In 2014, we opene d our Brisbane office making our Australian practice th e fourth lar ge st in our network of 76 offices with more than 80 Partners and 220 lawyers across Sydney, Melbourn e an d Brisbane In Australia , we ac t fo r leading multinational an d domestic comp anie s on market leading local an d glo bal transactions.

Thrive in a culture of inclusion Quality and excellence along with team work, integrity and responsiveness are central in delivering outstanding service to our clients, as you would expect in a top tier law firm. The values that make us a unique and great place to work are deeply embedded and you will notice our difference in all of your interactions with us, in Australia and across the globe. We are passionately global, and leverage our global expertise for our clients. We strive to stay ahead of the curve and encourage entrepreneurship. We have a strong culture of friendship and collaborative working style. We are commercial pragmatists who simplify issues for clients.

www.bakermckenzie.com/careers/Australia Baker & McKenzie, an Australian Partnership, is a member firm of Baker & McKenzie International. We actively encourage and support contribution to the community, through our pro bono and community service programs. We want everyone at Baker McKenzie to reach their potential so we invest in global, regional and local world-class development and mobility programs for our people. Our award-winning diversity strategy, initiatives and programs are focused in six areas:

Applications for Clerkships open at 9.00am on 8 June 2021 and close at 11.59 pm on 4 July 2021.

In Sydney, the Summer Clerkship Program runs from late November to early February each year during which Clerks complete two practice group rotations. Clerks who accept a Graduate role with Baker McKenzie are eligible to apply for an International Clerkship, with the opportunity to work in one of our overseas offices in the year following their Clerkship.

How to apply Applications for Clerkships can be submitted via Applicationswww.bakermckenzie.com/careers/Australia.shouldincludeacoverletter,as well as details of your work experience, your extra-curricular activities and interests, and your academic results.

Develop globally At Baker McKenzie, we have a deep commitment to development. We work with each Graduate to create a tailored development plan and career goals. To help you reach your goals, we provide targeted learning opportunities — from seminars on core legal topics to practical skills development in areas such as communication, drafting and presenting. We work hard to facilitate on-the-job learning and the many ways it happens — through informal mentoring relationships, client secondments, involving Graduates in global teams working on international deals and in managing their own files for our award-winning Pro Bono Program. We also bring Graduates from our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offices together to help our people foster networks across the Firm, and support professional development by covering the costs of Practical Legal Training and your admission.

Our Clerkship Program Right from the start, our Clerks get involved in real work. You will be exposed to our Australian and international clients through client meetings, shadowing, research and other everyday activities within your assigned practice group. Our Clerks work closely with other lawyers, are guided by a Supervising Partner and enjoy the extra support of an experienced Associate “Buddy”. You will develop practical and legal skills through our national learning program and by attending workshops specifically designed for Clerks, as well as Firm-wide sessions.

Our Graduate Program Over the course of the program, Graduates gain experience in different areas of law before they join a particular practice group as an Associate. You will be supervised by a senior lawyer and an Associate “Buddy” in each rotation to oversee your on-the-job and formal learning.

What does the Firm look for? Baker McKenzie looks for people who genuinely want to work with us and who understand Baker McKenzie's unique offering, values and position in the market. We look for well-rounded, motivated individuals who share our global perspective; who are intellectually curious and have sound academics; who display business acumen and are practical in their approach; who enjoy a challenge and seek new opportunities; who take responsibility and use their initiative; who act with integrity and honesty in all of their dealings, decisions and actions; who express themselves confidently while staying open to new ideas; who strive to provide excellent service to their clients; who seek a friendly, diverse, and inclusive culture; and who take seriously our role in making a difference to our local and global communities.

BakerLGBTI & Allies – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex diversity

Founde d in 1949, Baker McKenzi e is on e o f the world’s lar ge s t law firms by markets, revenue an d headcount We of fer our clients an d lawyers th e uncompromising co mm itment to excellence expecte d o f a leading fir m an d a distinctive way o f thinking, working and behaving as a passionately global and genuinely collaborative firm. We understand the challenges of the global economy because we have been a global law firm from the start. Our regional practice group structure means many of our lawyers attend regional training in our Asia Pacific offices. Once Graduates complete their Graduate Program, they will attend a regional orientation program with other mid-level Associates from the Asia Pacific region. The Firm also offers opportunities for lawyers at varying stages of their careers to work directly for clients or with our other offices globally.

Angelique Holden Talent Management Consultant +61 2 8922 angelique.holden@bakermckenzie.com5596

BakerWomen – gender equality and supporting the progression of women BakerDNA – ethnic, indigenous and cultural diversity BakerBalance – supporting carers and parents, and workplace flexibility

Barry.Nilsson. is a growing national law firm with a 58 year history and over 300 staff. We have an award-winning reputation for leadership in insurance & health, family law and wills & estates. Our vacation clerkship program is the first step towards joining our graduate program and becoming a solicitor at the firm. Barry.Nilsson. offers top-tier work and clients coupled with the support, mentoring and growth opportunities of a mid-tier firm. We also understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, so we offer flexible work and work from home arrangements to all of our staff. We are a friendly, energetic and professional firm currently in a dynamic and exciting phase of our development with growth underway across the country. Find out more about our clerkship and graduate programs at bnlaw.com.au

BrightBigfirm.Nationalclients.future. Come join us!

STAY TRUE.

Staying true to your direction is what defines Clayton Utz. We’ve built a culture that’s unlike any other law firm, but don’t just take our word for it. A good lawyer needs compelling evidence so meet our people and judge for yourself. Academicclaytonutz.com/graduatesbrilliancecertainly counts, but graduates who thrive here have something extra – a natural passion for connecting with people and a strong sense of self. That’s what staying true is all about. If you have these qualities, Clayton Utz is for you.

Clayton Utz is a leading Australian law firm, known for the strength of its independent culture and its confident and engaging approach. Staying true to your direction is what defines Clayton Utz. At Clayton Utz, we’ve built a team of down-to-earth, collaborative lawyers who know that at the heart of exceptional client service is knowing what your client needs. We offer the sharpest legal minds. The clearest advice that cuts through the complexity, so our clients can concentrate on the things that really matter. And an unshakeable sense of what’s possible. With 168 partners and over 1,600 employees across six offices, we continue to build on our reputation for confident, innovative and incisive legal advice. We have 14 different practice areas: Banking & Financial Services, Commercial Litigation, Competition, Corporate/M&A/Capital Markets, Environment and Planning, IP and Technology, Major Projects and Construction, Public Sector / Government Services, Real Estate, Restructuring and Insolvency, Tax, Workplace Relations Employment and Safety and Pro Bono. Clayton Utz employs people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, interests and competencies. We look for people who can contribute new ideas, who take a creative approach to solving problems, are personable, practical, commercially-savvy, as well as flexible. Our lawyers undertake complex and innovative legal work, so it’s important that our clerks and graduates are motivated individuals who aren’t afraid of a challenge. We are also interested in learning more about your outside interests. You need to be able to balance your professional and personal lives, and have fun! Most importantly, we are looking for people we’d enjoy working alongside. We want clerks and graduates who embody the firm’s behavioural values of trust, respect and co-operation and our foundation value of highest ethical standards in all that they do. No matter how good your law degree, there’s always a gap between theory and practice, and finishing university can be daunting. How do you make the jump to working in a commercial law firm? That’s where we come in. Once you’ve completed your studies, our national Graduate Program gives you the perfect foundation for your legal career. Our 2.5 week orientation program is designed to ensure that you’ll hit the ground running. It consists of PLT+, local training and a national orientation week in Sydney. Our rotation program means you’ll discover different areas and find the right fit. From day one you’ll be working on complex and sophisticated legal issues, and with our innovative approach to learning & development, you’ll get the support you need to become the best you can be. With our Graduate Program you’ll get:

• 3 rotations of six months in our national practice groups;

• mentoring from some of the best lawyers in the country; • a buddy who’ll give you the inside information;

• meaningful performance feedback so you know you’re on the right track;

• continuing legal education programs and professional development support so you can become the lawyer you want to be;

• the chance to participate in our Community Connect and Pro Bono programs and really give back; and

• social and sporting activities, because we know it’s not all work and no play. We hire most of our Graduates from our Clerkship Programs. Occasionally, additional opportunities may arise, which will be listed on our website. For further information or to apply to one of our programs, please visit our website https:// graduates.claytonutz.com/

There’s never been a better time to be part of Gilbert + Tobin. From day one, our flat structure allows you to take ownership of challenging work and cutting-edge projects. Work directly with partners and team leaders – nobody is too important to take time to explain things clearly, or give a helping hand. Our open and welcoming culture underpins our continued success in Australian corporate law. Through our pro bono practice, we are actively making a difference, every single day. If you’re comfortable being challenged, as well as challenging us on the way we think and operate – you’ll fit right in. We’re not worried about you being you. We’re counting on it. gtlaw.com.au/careers BEREADYYOUTOBOLD?

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recently named Winner: Australasian Lawyer Innovative Firms 2020; Winner: Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice 2020 and was also granted the Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2019, 2020 and 2021. Our graduate program was included as one of the Fast Movers in GradAustralia’s Top 100 Graduate Employers of 2021 and we were identified in the GradConnection Top100 category lists as one of the Most Popular Law Graduate Employers across Australia! We’re renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. This includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing. Graduates have the option to work with our Client Solution team. The work will build smarter law advocates from the ground up who are focused on delivering value to our clients and people. Click here to read more about this rotation. whAt Are the core PrActice AreAs of yoUr BrisBAne office? Statutory Insurance QLD

Some examples of the files you may work on include issuing or defending proceedings in respect of property damage (for example, multi-million dollar fires), investigating fraudulent claims, defending personal injury proceedings and advising in respect of contractual disputes (for example, indemnity disputes between the insurer and its insured). It’s a ‘handson’ rotation where you will be exposed to clients, insureds, witnesses and also attend Court.

The Commercial Dispute Resolution team acts for insurers, banks, major companies and private individuals. The team act on behalf of clients in all courts and jurisdictions and handles dispute and litigation arising interstate and overseas.

The statutory Insurance QLD team predominately defend common law damages claims on behalf of employers including multinational and smaller organisations. The main client for the team is WorkCover Queensland together with a number of self-insurers. They provide advice in relation to: • common law; • third party recovery; • overlapping employment and occupational health and safety issues; and • self-insurance issues.

• Building & construction disputes; • Contractual disputes; • Debt recovery; • Franchising disputes; • Professional negligence; • Shareholder, partnership & trust disputes; • Regulatory disputes involving ACCC, ASIC, ATO;

• Commissions & inquiries; • Corporate governance & directors duties;

The General Insurance team sits on the legal panels of three of Australia’s top general insurers - Allianz, QBE and IAG Group (NRMA, CGU, RACV, RACQ, Lumley).

They advise on:

Commercial Dispute Resolution

who Are yoU, And whAt mAkes yoUr firm UniqUe? Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of around 750 people, including more than 93 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in WeAustralia.were

• General Insurance

The team has expertise in: • Professional indemnity; • General Liability; • Subrogated recoveries; • Policy interpretation; • Fraud and FOS claims; • Directors and Officers; • Medical malpractice and allied health; and • Claims ranging from highly complex and technically challenging, through to volume-driven claims.

The team advises on litigated claims for general insurers, underwriters and self-insured corporations and provides coverage advice to insurers under the contracts of insurance between insurers and their insureds.

• Excellent communication skills, including language and interpersonal skills.

The Hall & Wilcox Pro Bono team considers requests for pro bono legal assistance which are referred by a number of organisations, Hall & Wilcox people and the general public. The Director – Pro Bono & Community actively seeks out opportunities to partner with organisations to provide pro bono legal assistance and establish long standing relationships.

• Varied life experiences including previous work experience (legal and/or non-legal) as well as outside interests.

• PPSA; Insolvency & reconstruction; • Property and lease disputes; and

We are well known in the market for having a great culture – which is warm and welcoming, innovative, inclusive and supportive. We aim to strike a healthy balance between working hard and maintaining a high level of professionalism with having fun. By having happy and engaged people, we ensure our clients also have a great experience. Our collegial culture, shaped by our Hallmarks, guides the way everyone at Hall & Wilcox works every day. Our inclusive culture enables us to recognise and celebrate individual differences and create a workplace environment in which both individuals and groups feel welcome, respected and valued. Key focus include our Reconciliation Action Plan to increase Indigenous employment and our ongoing commitment to flexibility, cultural diversity, disability, LGBTIQ+ and gender equality. ‘HW Evolve’ is a hybrid workplace where our people are encouraged and empowered to work flexibly both remotely and in the office. HW Evolve provides our people with the opportunity to experience the benefits of remote working balanced with the great benefits of being in the office including opportunities to connect, collaborate, learn and have fun.

• A comprehensive induction with the national graduate cohort which lays the foundation for the year ahead.

• An understanding of the changing legal landscape.

• Private client disputes and taxation litigation A rotation in Commercial Dispute Resolution would allow a Law Graduate exposure to range of litigious issues. You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure in our growing Property & Projects team.

• An extensive support network including a buddy, a mentor and supervising partner to provide guidance and support throughout the year.

Theprocess.concept of “unconscious bias” or “hidden bias” is at the forefront of our work. We recognise that everybody has inherent biases and this means that at times, people are not as open-minded to difference as we’d like to believe. It is our goal to eliminate any unconscious or hidden bias that may exist in our review of graduate applications. Candidate details such as name, address, gender and secondary school will remain anonymous to us while we review your application. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first round interview and will meet with firm representatives including a Partner, and a People & Culture representative. We then make offers.

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• Opportunities to participate in Pro Bono, Industry group and Smarter Law initiatives

• Ongoing feedback, both formal and informal.

whAt does yoUr grAdUAte ProgrAm inVolVe? Our graduate program is a priority for us because we recognise that today’s law graduates are tomorrow’s leaders of the firm. Over the years, the program has proven to be highly successful – many of our current partners completed their graduate year with us.

whAt defines yoUr firm’s cUltUre?

whAt do yoU look for in A PotentiAl emPloyee? At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and celebrate the characteristics that make each individual unique. There is no one “type” of graduate that we look for, instead, we value people from different backgrounds, different experiences and with different Hallperspectives.&Wilcox

Pro Bono & Community

• A combination of on-the-job training and support in completing Practical Legal Training.

are interested in candidates with qualities which align with our Hallmarks and Smarter Law. Some of these include:

As a Law Graduate you will be a part of a 12 month program which includes three, four month rotations in our Brisbane Office. During your graduate year you will experience;

• Regular learning opportunities through our Elevate program, designed to develop our graduates and provide them with the skills and expertise to excel.

• The opportunity to immerse yourself in our great culture and have fun!

• Strong and consistent academics and an involvement in extra-curricular activities.

• The opportunity to gain experience in several of the firm’s practice areas.

whAt Are the stePs in yoUr APPlicAtion Process? Applications for Graduate Program should be submitted via our website https://hallandwilcox.com.au/careers/ opportunities/ and should include a cover letter, details of your work experience, extracurricular activities and academic transcript. Candidates may also be required to complete pre-set questions as part of the application

• A creative mind and a passion for technology and innovation.

www.herbertsmithfreehills.comWhat'sTHINKING360°yourangle? We're looking for those who see things di erently. The kind of people who bring new ideas and create innovative opportunities for our clients. Share your unique perspective by applying to careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com/au/grads

Even though HSF was a dream firm, I had decided, even before applying, that I wouldn’t make it – so I wasn’t going to apply at all. Then on a whim on the last night that applications were due, with like an hour to go, I sat on my couch and wrote and submitted my application (the best decision I have ever made really). So, you can imagine my absolute shock when I was selected for a first-round interview. That daunting image of HSF that I had built in my head was completely shattered. Everyone that I met was incredibly intelligent super down-to-earth, friendly and interesting. I was in awe of their expertise, but they were also generous with their time, were keen to share what they knew and wanted to talk about more than just work. And I can honestly say, after that, the rest of the process was still stressful but also very enjoyable at the same time. The moral of my story is 1) please do not be selfdefeating as I almost was and 2) HSF is truly an awesome firm, and there is no one-type of candidate or application they are looking for! A typical day at the office Since starting at Herbert Smith Freehills I have discovered that there is no ‘typical’ day. As a paralegal and clerk, a large proportion of my work came from various members of the team – all of whom are working on unique and interesting matters. Therefore, what I was doing in a day will vastly change depending on the week. However, common aspects of my day included: partaking in team training sessions, lots of coffee, reviewing contracts and agreements, and conducting legal research on a variety of topics.

The most interesting thing I've learned at Herbert Smith Freehills

What surprised me during the clerkship? In my clerkship, I was given the responsibility of reviewing hundreds of pages of evidence. In this process, I was given the task of identifying which evidence should be used to challenge the other side’s assertions on a safety matter. At this time, I had only just finished my Evidence unit at university and had never assisted in a similar task before. However, the team was fantastic in making me feel supported in undertaking the project, whilst giving me the autonomy to choose which evidence I believed was relevant.

In this team, I have been able to help at all stages of a matter’s lifecycle, from helping with the competition of deals to researching information about potential new clients. During my time at HSF, I have also been fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to be a Vacation Clerk in the EIRS team. In this team, I have been able to become involved in more litigious subject matter and expand my understanding of the daily life of an HSF lawyer.

Jamilla Wynter Graduate (Vacation Clerk 2019/20) MY EXPERIENCECLERKSHIPVACATION

My name is Jamilla and I recently finished a double degree in Law/Science. I have always been interested in how we can use the latest scientific findings to help our clients with real world challenges. I started my journey at HSF as a paralegal in the Corporate –Energy and Resources team.

The most interesting thing I have learnt since joining HSF is the firm’s ingrained passion for innovation and new ways of thinking. At university, I had primarily been taught that larger law firms can be quite structured in how they approach issues – due to the high stakes involved in matters. However, in my time at HSF, I have seen the firm encourage all levels of the team to think outside of the box and challenge the traditional ways we approach client issues.

Search HopgoodGanim Lawyers on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook Discover extraordinary opportunities To apply and find out more, hopgoodganim.com.au/careersvisit We are HopgoodGanim. A leading legal and advisory firm that helps achieve exceptional outcomes. A place where people love to come to work. We offer our people the opportunity to experience challenging work for high quality clients while enjoying the benefits of a unique culture where we are uncompromising in the protection of our values.

Placements in our practice groups are based on the business needs of the firm and personal preferences.

• Spirited and caring

HopgoodGanim enjoys a reputation as a place where people love to come to work. We describe our culture as ‘The HG Way’ and central to this is a theme of ‘Business Mateship’. Business Mateship was a phrase we coined many years ago to capture the culture of friendship created by our founding partners and to describe how the people of HopgoodGanim, our clients and other stakeholders come together and interact. That is, we believe in treating each other, and our clients, as we would treat our friends.

whAt Are the core PrActice AreAs of yoUr BrisBAne office? Banking and Finance, Commercial Property, Corporate and M&A, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Family, Insurance and Risk, Workplace and Employment, Intellectual Property and Technology, Private Enterprise, Planning and Environment and Resources and Energy.

• Uncompromising on quality and striving for excellence.

• In it together

whAt does yoUr grAdUAte ProgrAm inVolVe? Our two-year graduate program offers graduate lawyers two 12-month placements. One placement will be with one of our litigious practices and the other will be with a non-litigious practice. This will allow graduates to gain a more complete understanding of the important links between the transactions and negotiations at the front end of a matter or transaction and how they can then partformof a dispute down the track.

• Top of our game • Forward, thinking, curious, evolving and we challenge the status quo.

whAt Are the stePs in yoUr APPlicAtion Process? Once applications have been received via our website, the Human Resources team will be in contact with all candidates (successful and unsuccessful) throughout the recruitment process. If successful to the next stage, candidates will be invited to an interview with a Partner and HR representative.

• Keep it real • Authentic to the core. Genuine, open and absolutely honest.

who Are yoU And whAt mAkes yoUr firm UniqUe?

While we cannot guarantee that both placements will be a first choice, we try our hardest to ensure that at least one of them is.

whAt does yoUr clerkshiP ProgrAm inVolVe? We offer three vacation clerkship programs over the course of a year. The programs run for four weeks in June/July, November/December and January/February.

whAt do yoU look for in A PotentiAl emPloyee? Our people are our greatest asset. We all share five common values:

More than 40 years ago, HopgoodGanim was founded by two great friends with a focus on commercial litigation and family law. Today, HopgoodGanim is a leading independent legal and advisory national firm. We continue to house one of Australia’s largest and most well-regarded family and relationship law practices. You may have asked yourself what makes HopgoodGanim different to any other firm? We believe it is the close relationships we have with our clients and each other. We do our very best work when we know our clients personally and we know their businesses inside and out. Inside our firm, people genuinely like each other, refer to each other as friends and work collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes possible for our clients.

• Be exceptional

• Deeply collaborative, both internally and externally.

• Witty, irreverent but with deep respect and care.

Over the course of each program, our vacation clerks rotate in two different practice groups (based on their preferences) and will undertake real legal work as well as attend client meetings and court appearances. Vacation clerkships are well suited to law students in their fourth or penultimate year of University.

whAt defines yoU firm’s cUltUre?

Your career. Your choice.

OUR FIRM Johnson Winter & Slattery was started by three lawyers who wanted to do things differently. We’ve grown rapidly to become one of Australia’s leading independent firms and now have offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and WorkingPerth.with us will give you all the benefits that come with working for a large corporate law firm and much more. We will put you at the forefront of Australian commerce, working with our clients on their most complex and business critical legal work – it’s what we do Webest.feel it’s our people that really sets us apart. We pride ourselves on being down to earth, approachable and, quite simply, a better place to work.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR FUTURE Associate Blake Hunt shares his story and experience as part of the team.

What does your role entail? As an associate at Johnson Winter & Slattery, my role covers a wide variety of legal work across different practice areas including intellectual property, dispute resolution, and competition law to name a few. At Johnson Winter & Slattery, junior lawyers are encouraged to get as much experience as possible in different areas of law to become more knowledgeable and to eventually find your ideal specialty. On a day-today basis, I review contracts, prepare court documents such as affidavits and do a range of legal research and drafting tasks. What is the most rewarding aspect and the most challenging aspect of your role? For me, the most rewarding aspect is also the most challenging. Working across multiple areas and experiencing different parts of law, I don’t have one day that is the same as the last. I am constantly being exposed to new legal issues and challenges to solve for our clients. I find it extremely rewarding to have a role with such variability, but it also requires me to manage my time and workload effectively in order to switch between tasks. What lead you to this role? I definitely didn’t take the “standard” path to becoming a lawyer. I studied a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Law (Honours) at Macquarie University, while working part-time. During my first few years of uni, I interned for a couple of different law firms and even worked in a bottle shop. However, I primarily worked as a Legal Recruitment Consultant, learning the legal world from the other side of the interview chair. After a psychology honours year in 2018, I finished my degree in 2019 and landed my first full-time role at Johnson Winter & Slattery as a summer clerk. From there, I started as a Law Graduate in 2020 and became an Associate in November 2020. What advice would you give your university aged self?

What have you learned from this role?

Try and gain as much experience as possible in the field you want to work in and don’t get disheartened if jobs are hard to come by as a graduate. While university gave me a great foundation of knowledge, studying from textbooks is often very different to actually working in the field, whether that be law, HR, or any other career. It can really help to gain experience during university to make sure it is the right career for you. It can also be really difficult to land your first full-time graduate job, and I had to make countless applications before I found the right fit for me. Don’t let rejection dishearten you as everyone goes through it and often there are just so many good applicants that it can be hard to get noticed. Keep putting in the effort and take in the feedback that is given and the right opportunity will eventually come to you.

What personal qualities are required for success in your role? Life as a lawyer requires a lot of dedication and hardwork to make sure you are always best representing your client and fulfilling your duties as a legal practitioner. It also requires adaptability to changing circumstances, great communication skills and a passion for learning new things.

The role has taught me so much more about the law, managing full-time work and even just myself as a person. I have definitely found a love for the challenge that the legal world presents, particularly the variability of a lawyer’s role and the ability to work with a range of different people and clients. It has also taught me the importance of time management, communication, and the need to maintain a good work life balance.

What attracted you to this role? I was really attracted by the culture that JWS presented and the opportunity to gain experience in many areas of law. Johnson Winter & Slattery has a high partner to lawyer ratio, which has meant I get to work directly with senior lawyers who have great experience in their fields. Johnson Winter & Slattery also has a great collegiate culture and everyone is happy for you to knock on their door and ask any questions you have.

WHAT’S NEXT? Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a ‘get to know us’ session and an interview with one of our Partners and the Professional Development team. You’ll also be invited to a drinks and networking evening, where you can meet our partners and lawyers to find out why they think Johnson Winter & Slattery is such a great place to work. If you’re successful, we’ll be in touch to let you know when you start! HOW DO I APPLY? Just submit your CV, covering letter and current official academic transcript via cvMail. You can address this to Renee Patu, our Professional Development Advisor. LET’S CHAT Renee Patu, Professional Development Advisor on email renee.patu@jws.com.au or phone 02 8247 9653. www.jws.com.au/careers Embrace ambition.your

Graduate and Clerkship Programs W e run clerkship program s across our offices in Australia that offers selected positions to talented students who are in their penultimate year of university. We give our clerks real work for real clients, to provide them with an opportunity to learn what th e practice of law at a large firm is all about. Providing challenging assignments also allows us to assess clerks’ potential to deliver first-rate legal services and to flourish in Jones Day’s cu lture. We aim for cl er k s t o bec ome f ut ure graduates of the Firm.

Jones Day’s commitment to client service means our law yers work together in a collaborative atmosphere where teamwork is essential, respect for and from colleagues is the norm, and credit is shared for a job well done. In fact, every facet of the Firm is structured to promote an environment that’s client-focused, but also professionally fulfilling for lawyers at any career sta ge . We expect our lawyers to focus completely on cl ient needs, with th e ful l supp ort and encouragement of their peers. We recog ni s e t h a t par tners a n d as so c i a t e s a like co n tribute to the Fi rm i n a variety o f w a y s, a nd we re ward lawyers f or their overall contributions to t he Firm a nd for p r omoting the Firm’s values.

O ur lawyers work in a dynamic and stimulating multidisci plinary environme nt by collaborating with col le agues f r om different practices and different offices worldwide.

Australia Jo nes Day’s prese n ce in Australia ha s grown signi ficantly. The Firm has added new offi ce s in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane over the last six years in addition to our office in Sydney, reflecting our commitment to expanding our service to the Australian market.

Working at Jones Day…

One Firm WorldwideSM Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers in 43 offices across five continents. The Firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commit ment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partner ship; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs. The Firm’s 125 years of sustained growth—i n e xperience, reputation and successful client interaction —have been built by its dedication to a ‘One Firm Worldwide’ philosophy, w h ich fosters the crea t io n of interoffice and cr os sp r a c tice t eams, assembled to ensure that clients receive t he best poss i ble guidance and representation, without r e gard to barriers conventionally imposed by geography, borders, time zones or language.

W e contin u e to attract many of the legal industry’s most highly regarded and sought-after lawyers while maintaining our focus on promoting internal talent through the ranks. The New Lawyers Group Jones Day reco gni s es that man y law studen ts leave law school not knowing which prac t i c e they want to enter. We a ls o believe that a more well-rounded lawyer is a better la w y e r a n d that a wid e rang e of exp e r i ence is va luable to a new lawyer. Accordingly, many years ago Jones Day cre a t ed the New Lawye r s Group, which allow s new asso ciates t o gain exposure to different practice areas and lawyering styles at the Firm before making a commitment to a specific practice. We provide extensive training through the New Lawyers pro gram. Each year, we endeavor to bring together new associates from across the Firm at the “New Lawyers Academy” in Washington for three days of hands-on training and meetings with Firm leaders In addition to helping them understand Jones Day’s culture, organi s ation and operation, the Academy gives our new lawyers the opportunity to meet their peers in the Firm’s other offices.

A Culture of Client Service and Collaboration

Karla Mahmut, an Associate in the Jones Day Brisbane Office, provides some insight into what life is like working at a global law firm. how long hAVe yoU worked At jones dAy? I first heard about Jones Day when I was studying in the QUT law library and came across an advertisement for a graduate position in the Sydney office. Long story short, I applied for the role and was told that the newly opened Brisbane office was also looking for a graduate. As much as the bright lights of Sydney were appealing, being a part of the Brisbane office from the outset really attracted me. I started as the Brisbane office’s first ever graduate in February 2017. I settled as an Associate in the Global Disputes team in December 2018.

whAt wAs yoUr exPerience like As A new lAwyer?

whAt AdVice woUld yoU giVe lAw stUdents UnsUre of the PAth they wish to PUrsUe in the legAl indUstry? I am the first person in my family to pursue a career in the law. I’m from a very small town in Far North Queensland and had no real exposure to the legal in dustry prior to university. The profession is incredibly demanding and different to university life. I am so glad I had an idea of what day to day life in various legal en vironments looked like before starting full-time work – I clerked at a commercial firm, volunteered at a commu nity legal centre, completed work experience in a hospi tal legal department and also worked in the crime divi sion of a government agency during university. I faced a lot of rejection but persevered and managed to nab this experience through various avenues including setting up Google alerts for firms and government agencies, scrolling the university job boards, attending careers fairs and talking to my friends at university who had jobs at law firms. Get as much experience in the law as possible, whether that is a day of work experience with a barrister, a part-time legal job, participating in mentor programs, attending legal networking and profession al events and choosing practical legal subjects as you get further into your degree. It is all worthwhile and will help you navigate into the area law that is right for you. Also, travel as much as possible before starting full-time work and branch out and talk to at least one person you have never met before at a networking event to expand your legal network – you never know who that person might be!

whAt Are some of yoUr cAreer highlights? In terms of matters, I cannot go past a dispute I have worked on for a number of years with a quantum of ap proximately $1.4 billion. I often find myself on calls with experts and witnesses based all over the world includ ing in the United Arab Emirates, United States, China and even Kazakhstan (sometimes in a single day). I have been involved in many aspects of the case including working with Counsel to prepare the various iterations of the pleadings, travelling to the US to interview wit nesses and draft witness statements, preparing for vari ous interlocutory hearings and most recently preparing for and participating in a 57-day trial. On the smaller scale, getting a favourable decision for a client in the District Court for a defamation claim for which I was the instructing solicitor is also a highlight.

Travelling to Washington DC for the Jones Day Gradu ate Academy in October 2017 was also an unforgettable experience. Each year, all graduates from each of Jones Day’s 43 offices around the world are flown to the Wash ington DC office for a week of work and social activities. In 2017 when I attended, 211 graduates participated. It was a great opportunity to connect with my peers and also hear from many amazing minds within the firm –current and retired. The Washington DC office also over looks the Capitol building, the view was incredible!

Jones Day’s graduate program is non-rotational mean ing graduates are not restricted to working in an allocat ed team for a set period. As a new lawyer, you are given tasks by anyone requiring assistance regardless of the team. I thrived in this environment because I had the ability to work on a deal or dispute from start to finish and also got exposure to different associates and part ners with differing management and working styles within the Brisbane office and other Australian offices. Due to the flat structure at Jones Day (the firm consists of only graduates, associates and partners), I found my self working one on one with associates as well as part ners. This exposure moulded me into the lawyer I am today and gave me a high level of responsibility – it was tricky trying to manage all of the tasks and expectations at the outset but looking back, it really helped me devel op my time-management skills.

DISCOVER Looking for a law fi rm that really is different? Where you can be empowered to DISCOVER quality work and clients, DEVELOP through opportunities to learn more while growing your career, and THRIVE in a diverse and inclusive culture? Then join our global community of talented visionaries. To learn more about how you can discover, develop, and thrive in a dynamic global law fi rm, visit klgates.com/careers. THE K&L GATES EXPERIENCE. K&L Gates LLP. Global legal counsel across five continents. Learn more at klgates.com.

K&L Gates is one of the largest firms in the world, but it did not start out that way. Over the course of the firm’s strategic growth, we have remained mindful of what matters most— serving our clients and treating our people with respect, dignity, and care. K&L Gates is a global community of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are focused on innovation, collaboration, and are constantly striving for excellence in our client service and culture.

whAt Are the core PrActice AreAs of yoUr BrisBAne office? Our areas of practice include: Corporate; Real Estate (including Agribusiness); Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Finance ; Labour, Employment & Workplace Safety; Intellectual Property; Energy, Infrastructure & Resources; and Asset Management & Investment Funds; and Policy & Regulatory. whAt defines yoUr firm’s cUltUre? We know that our firm is only as strong as the collective efforts of our people. By experiencing K&L Gates, you will thrive in a dynamic legal landscape where we invest in your career path and talent development. With a global presence and lawyers with top-tier skills in a multitude of practice areas, K&L Gates is truly a one-of-a-kind firm at which to grow your career.

whAt does yoUr grAdUAte ProgrAm inVolVe? Our graduate program, is designed to give you the technical capability and commercial context to succeed. The program runs for 12 months, in which time you will complete three practice group rotations. You will be exposed to a variety of areas of commercial law in all your rotations. Throughout the year you are supported with by a buddy, supervisor and mentor. Partners and senior lawyers will support and guide you through each rotation and ensure you get the necessary development. Your buddy, a junior lawyer, will help you transition into your new role. whAt Are the stePs in yoUr APPlicAtion Process? K&L Gates follows the Queensland Law Society Graduate Recruitment Guidelines. Upon applications opening, please submit your application via our website www.klgates.com.

whAt do yo for in emPloyee? K&L Gates is about more than practising law or making a living. It’s about building something amazing - creating a legacy for you, the firm, our clients and communitiesthe we serve. We look to recruit well-rounded, talented people, to provide the opportunities and support for them to achieve their best. It sounds simple, and to us it is. Our aim is to develop commercially oriented and entrepreneurial lawyers. Solid academic results are important but to be a future lawyer in our firm you need to demonstrate talent and skill in a variety of areas.

who Are yoU, And whAt mAkes yoUr firm UniqUe?

Life dareforopportunitiesendlessholdsthosewhotogrow. Will you dare to grow with us? careers.kwm.com/en/graduates-australia

• Our people – you’ll ﬁnd that people from every part of the business will help you by sharing their knowledge and ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

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KEY STATISTICS • #1 ranked law ﬁrm in Australia and China* • Top 15 global elite brand** • 28 international ofﬁces;

GRADUATE PROGRAM We offer a unique future-focused training experience and invest heavily in development to support you to fulfil your potential. You will benefit from a bespoke comprehensive learning and development program tailored specifically for our graduates.

The King & Wood Mallesons network extends across the following regions: • Asia Paciﬁc (Australia, Mainland China including Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore)

OUR SEASONALPROGRAMSCLERKSHIP PROGRAM Applications open: 5 July 2021 Applications close: 13 August 2021 We offer clerkships to give you a clear picture of what it’s like to be a lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons. You’ll get to know our people, the way we like to work, our culture, practice areas, clients and more.

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Your role Clerks usually work in one or two different practice groups, depending on the length of the You’llclerkship.beallocated a supervisor in each of your practice groups and you’ll work closely with the partners, senior associates and solicitors in that team. It’s a hands-on role, so you won’t just be watching from the sidelines.

• 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.

• With an unmatched ability to practise Chinese, Hong Kong, Australian, English, US and a significant range of European laws under one integrated legal brand, we are connecting Asia to the world, and the world to Asia. As an elite international law firm headquartered in Asia, we are reshaping the legal market by challenging our people and our clients to think differently about what a law firm can be today, tomorrow and beyond. We thrive on exceeding the expectations of our clients, and as such the world’s leading organisations turn to us to unlock their biggest opportunities and deliver clever solutions to their most vexing challenges. Where others see limitations, we see possibility. With a growth mindset and innovation in our DNA, we partner with our clients to bring to life pioneering solutions which will help them to adapt, reinvent and evolve. We believe innovation comes from giving our people room to grow, and as such actively encourage input and ideas from all levels of the firm. Our people are encouraged to shape their own career path, supported at every step of the way, with world-class training, coaching and hands-on experience. There is no ‘one size fits all’ career model, and we offer multiple opportunities for our lawyers to gain experience and thrive.

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• 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.

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

During your clerkship, you’ll learn:

• One of the largest international legal networks in the Asia region with 500+ partners and more than 2000 lawyers;

At KWM, we view innovation through the lens of “change that makes a positive impact”. I often view there being two aspects to innovation – the micro and the macro. The micro changes are the little things here and there that add up to make your life easier and help you get out of the office in time to get to the beach after work. Then there are the macro changes that involve the introduction of new technology and processes which directly affect the way we do our work, and lead to improved client outcomes. Both aspects are equally important. Some recent examples of legal technologies that have brought about positive changes at KWM include:

graduates to thrive in their teams and build productivity enabled practice skills. I was involved in the sprint from the dispute resolution perspective, which involved travelling to a number of KWM offices to conduct a series of interviews with colleagues across my practice group to map the key technologies applied now in each practice team and understand the motivations and blockers to adoption. The sprint culminated in a design workshop utilising a number of innovation tools and techniques to design our practice specific bootcamps. “KWM looksgraduatereimaginedcomprehensivelyhaswhattraininglike.”

What Does Innovation Mean For Lawyers Today?

• artificial intelligence (AI) to review a suite of contracts to identify common provisions; and

• AI to assist in document review processes, reducing the number of documents reviewed in person by approximately 80%.

• automated processes to generate high-volume, pro-forma documents;

• an online platform to allow clients and lawyers to track the progress of conditions precedent for a deal so that they do not need to continually ask for updates;

As a result of implementing the above, I have found it is easier to maintain work/life balance and focus on more interesting work streams instead of spending time on version control and document management, and have spent less time on document reviews that used to take months (a huge result!). At KWM this ultimately means that lawyers are happier, more stimulated and engaged at work and we are also able to deliver greater value for our Whileclients.some law students and graduates worry about AI taking over the role of junior lawyers and that we should all fear the rise of AI, I think the opposite is true. It is something to be embraced. AI does not replace the role of junior lawyers, it assists junior lawyers and makes them more efficient, which frees them up to spend more time on more intricate legal problems. This is one reason why the upskilling of graduate and junior lawyers, particularly in relation to legal technology, is so important at KWM. With this in mind, KWM has comprehensively reimagined what graduate training looks like. Alongside the usual graduate induction training, there is now a focus on upskilling graduates with specific legal technology training relevant to their practice groups. This training is designed to ensure KWM graduates develop deeper understandings of legal technology. This training is repeated in each practice group that graduates rotate through, so that by the end of the graduate program, KWM graduates have developed a broad understanding of the technologies and can think laterally about how certain legal technologies can be applied in a different way in a different practice group. The new approach to graduate training was informed by feedback from an innovation ‘sprint’ to tackle the design challenge of: How might we design a legal technology training experience to enable

Alongside this training to develop technical ability among KWM graduates, is a cultural shift that ensures KWM graduates and junior lawyers feel comfortable to suggest new ways of utilising technology and promoting changes that make positive impacts. Coupled with the removal of billable hour targets for graduates, KWM graduates are encouraged to pursue their curiosity and develop their confidence to explore different ways of utilising technology to deliver changes that have a positive impact, for themselves, the firm and our clients.

Patrick Mackenzie is a Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution (General Commercial) and Restructuring and Insolvency practice groups in King & Wood Mallesons’ Perth office, and one of KWM’s Innovation Guides.

• a program to coordinate verification of disclosure documents so the different parties can work across one document rather than several versions;

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Developing a strong foundation I started as a Graduate in 2013 and my first rotation was in our Private Client Structuring team, where I was involved in estate planning and corporate Whilerestructuring.neverprofessing

to be a tax lawyer, the time I spent in that team gave me a solid understanding of trusts and companies, which has since proven invaluable. It also helped develop strong relationships and referral networks within that team, which remain to this day. Taking the lead I then rotated into the Property, Planning and Finance team, which has become my home. Starting out with financing, conveyancing and leasing transactions with direct supervision from the partners, I was given the opportunity to develop and grow in my key areas of interest, which has been incredibly rewarding. I’ve had the privilege to take the lead role in transactions involving the sale of shopping centres and retirement villages, funding for large scale residential developments and receiverships of iconic Queensland Importantly,assets.

being a junior lawyer at McR doesn’t limit you to just the work. The firm opened new doors for me professionally and personally, and along the way I’ve become heavily involved in a number of special causes close to my heart, particularly in the community partnerships and pro bono space.

Leadership opportunities Importantly, being a junior lawyer at McR doesn’t limit you to just the work. The firm opened new doors for me professionally and personally, and along the way I’ve become heavily involved in a number of special causes close to my heart, particularly in the community partnerships and pro bono space. In 2016 I was appointed to the board of the McCullough Robertson Foundation, and I helped establish McR’s Community Partnerships Program Committee. In 2017, McR announced its first LGBTI Diversity initiative, McColour. This was possible because of the strong relationships I have made with a number of senior partners at McR and the firm’s openness to new ideas and change, which resulted in a great initiative that I am extremely proud to be part of.

Visit our Intern and Grad website page for more information and follow our Instagram @mcr_law and FacebookMCRLaw to learn more about life at McCullough Robertson BRISBANE | CANBERRA | SYDNEY | NEWCASTLE | MELBOURNE www.mccullough.com.au Emile McPhee 2013 Graduate, 2014 Lawyer, 2018 Senior Associate Community Partnerships Program Chair | Living our Purpose Award Winner 2019 Property, Planning and Finance “ ” Read Emile’s success story

The supportive nature of McR ensures that I am always learning, being challenged and supported, allowing me to flourish as a lawyer and as a result I’ve been fortunate enough to be nominated for a number of awards, including Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 and Australian Law Awards.

Your future. Your choice. Choose to make an impact. MinterEllison is a leading law firm. But we think beyond the law. Why? Because we have big ambitions to grow our firm in a world of relentless disruption. Because now is the time to reimagine the future so that we can create lasting impacts with our clients, our people and our communities. Never underestimate the power in you to make an impact. I’ve empoweredbeen to think beyond the law and develop my skills in the community investment space, innovation, and in my personal goals as well.” Emily Miers Lawyer graduates.minterellison.com

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Fast and critical thinking as part of a team comes naturally to Nina. Currently on our graduate program, she’s putting her speed of thought to good use on secondment, walking – or running – in the shoes of our client. We’re providing the next generation of lawyers like Nina with the knowledge, skills and understanding to help our clients achieve their goals on the global stage – always staying one step ahead of the competition. don’t simply adapt to change. it. navigatorchangeis a

Law around the Whennortonrosefulbright.comworldyou’replaying futsal, you attune to a pace that’s fast. Nina

7. whAt Are the stePs in yoUr APPlicAtion Process? Applications open: Monday, 18 July 2022 Applications close: Friday, 12 August 2022

For more information, please contact Jasmine Larosa – Human Resources jasmine.larosa@nortonrosefulbright.com

5. whAt does yoUr clerkshiP ProgrAm inVolVe? Our clerkship program will offer you a real taste of life as a Graduate at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia. Our clerkship program involves doing many things our Graduates do, including attending client meetings and visits to court. You will also enjoy exposure to our deals, culture and practice areas. There will also be additional activities for you to take advantage of such as key skills training with our learning & development team, Q&A sessions with Partners and lawyers who are leaders in their practice areas and networking and social events. Our clerkship program will run for 4 weeks over a summer period and winter period.

6. whAt does yoUr grAdUAte ProgrAm inVolVe? Over the course of our Graduate program, you will develop a huge range of knowledge and skills, gain exposure to different sectors and work environments, and ultimately build up the experience you need to become a qualified lawyer. At Norton Rose Fulbright we offer a 12 month program consisting of 2 x 6 month rotations, commencing in early March. Our aim is for each graduate to complete one transactional and one litigious rotation. All graduates will complete College of Law during their first 9 months and continuous training throughout the program. All graduates will be supervised by a Partner and paired with a buddy and mentor. All graduates will be admitted to practice within their first year with the firm (usually December) and at the end of the 12 month program, graduates can permanently be placed in a team of their preference (choose to settle) as a Lawyer. However, some graduates can choose not to settle and may benefit from a third or fourth rotation, which we will facilitate. Our graduates and lawyers will also have the opportunity to apply for a unique international and/or pro bono secondment.

1. who Are yoU, And whAt mAkes yoUr firm UniqUe? Norton Rose Fulbright Australia is a member of the Norton Rose Fulbright Group, a leading international legal practice. We are one of the largest international legal practices in Australia, with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Canberra. We have more than 4000 lawyers and legal staff, based in 50+ cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. And in amongst that global network, you’ll find some of the finest minds in the legal sector – all ready to aid your development.

2. whAt Are the core PrActice AreAs of yoUr BrisBAne office? Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, Financial Restructuring and Insolvency, Litigation, Construction & Engineering, Employment and Labour, Environment & Planning and Real Estate.

Norton Rose Fulbright has one global set of values or business principles, which guide behaviour and help to ensure that the business operates to the highest standards. Our business principles are based around quality, unity and integrity and apply to all our activities and staff worldwide. They describe our culture and personality both internally and externally, the way we work and what we stand for. We also acknowledge our responsibility to make contribution to the community of which we are a part. We aim to create an environment which: educates, encourages and supports our staff in acknowledging their responsibility to participate in activities which contribute to our community; support the underprivileged; respect the environment; and acknowledge and respect Indigenous Australians. At Norton Rose Fulbright Australia our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program is a vital part of our cultural make-up and community spirit. CSR is a way to give back to those in need. It is our responsibility as corporate citizens to do the right thing. Through our CSR program we demonstrate our commitment to strong corporate citizenship and live our values of Quality, Unity and Integrity. We focus our CSR efforts in support of human rights, Indigenous rights, rights of the LGBTIQ+ community, rights of women and children, rights of homeless people, and rights of those in the community who are otherwise less fortunate, in the following ways: Pro Bono, Sustainability, Reconciliation and DiversityVolunteering.andinclusion is a critical business issue at Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia. We value difference and appreciate the variety of perspectives that this brings to our business. We know that if our people are able to be themselves at work, they are more engaged and productive. We aim to create an inclusive culture where every individual can bring their whole self to work and have a sense of belonging. We base our approach to diversity and inclusion on six pillars: gender diversity, cultural diversity, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, disability confidence, family and those with caring responsibilities and flexible work.

4. whAt do yoU look for in A PotentiAl emPloyee? We look for well-rounded individuals who are eager to learn and further develop their skills as a lawyer at Norton Rose Fulbright Australia. We also look for individuals who have a sense of commercial awareness, global outlook, open mindedness, curiosity, strength beyond academia and long-term motivation.

Graduates are predominately recruited through our seasonal clerkship programs. Please submit your application online to our careers page https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-au/

3. whAt defines yoUr firm’s cUltUre?

Oncecareers.you apply for our clerkship program, your application will be reviewed taking into account a variety of factors. If you are successful in securing an interview, you will also be invited to an information evening to learn more about our firm.

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