Clerkship Cocktail Evening Brochure 2024

CLERKSHIP COCKTAIL EVENING 2024

WELCOME

The UNSW Law Society is proud to present the 2024 Clerkship Cocktail Evening.

We are fortunate to be joined by some of Australia’s leading law firms tonight, to provide our students with invaluable insights into the legal industry. We would like to extend our utmost gratitude to our sponsors for their generous and continued support.

I would like to thank Private Law Careers Directors, Ashley Pak and Emma Ho who have worked tirelessly to organise this Evening. I would also like to thank the 2024 UNSW Law Society Co-Presidents, Lihara Delungahawatte and Bhavik Aggarwal, as well as the Domestic Sponsorship Director, Neha Mallikarjuna, for her incredible work over the past few months.

Finally, I extend my gratitude to Mandy Li and her team, Elaine Song and Zara Hoque, for their compilation and design of this informative brochure.

We hope that this will be an enjoyable evening that will spark many discussions about where a career in Private Law can take you.

Matthew Kuk

Vice President (Private Law Careers)

FIRMS

A&O Shearman

Allens Linklaters

Arnold Bloch Leibler

Ashurst

Baker McKenzie

Clayton Utz

Clifford Chance

Clyde & Co

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

DLA Piper

Gadens

Gilbert + Tobin

Herbert Smith Freehills

Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW)

Johnson Winter Slattery

King & Wood Mallesons

Maddocks

MinterEllison

Norton Rose Fulbright

Thomson Geer

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FIRST LOCAL GLOBAL LAW FIRM

Since 1964, long before other global or international law firms entered Australia, Baker McKenzie has been the local law firm of choice. Our unique culture, developed over 75 years, enables our 13,000+ people to understand local markets and navigate multiple jurisdictions, working together as trusted colleagues and friends to instil confidence in our clients. We also understand the challenges of the global economy because we have been a global law firm from the start.

Baker McKenzie has been thinking globally in Australia for more than 60 years. In 2014, we opened our Brisbane office, making our Australian practice the fourth largest in our network of 74 offices with more than 80 Partners and 220 lawyers across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. In Australia, we act for leading multinational and domestic companies on market-leading local and global transactions.

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 through 3x 6-month rotations before they join a particular practice group as an associate. In each rotation, you will be supervised by a partner and have an associate “buddy” who will oversee your on-the-job and formal learning, and will provide feedback to you.

DEVELOP GLOBALLY

At Baker McKenzie, we have a deep commitment to development. We work hard to facilitate on-the-job learning and the many ways it happens too - through informal mentoring relationships, client secondments, involving graduates in global teams working on international deals and in providing them with the opportunity to manage their own files as part of our 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 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.

WHAT DOES THE FIRM LOOK FOR?

Baker McKenzie is looking for people who:

ƒ Genuinely want to work with us and understand our unique offering and position in the market

ƒ Are well-rounded and motivated, and who strive to be the best in whatever they do

ƒ Are intellectually curious, display business acumen and who have global mindset

ƒ Enjoy a challenge and seek new opportunities

ƒ Act with integrity, honesty and candor

ƒ Express themselves confidently

ƒ Seek a friendly, inclusive and connected culture

ƒ Want to make a difference to our local and global communities.

THRIVE IN A CULTURE OF INCLUSION AND BELONGING

Quality and excellence together with integrity, honesty, candor, teamwork and responsiveness are some of Baker McKenzie’s key values - and are central in us delivering outstanding service to our clients.

We are a firm made up of diverse people from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds; this makes us a unique and great place to work where you can truly be yourself.

You will notice our difference in all of your interactions with us, both in Australia and globally across our network of offices, and you will see that our differences are celebrated, respected and drawn on to provide our clients with the best possible advice.

You will also experience our friendly inclusive culture from day 1, with a genuine and robust culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe in being commercial pragmatists who make complex issues simple for our clients and we are passionately committed to service excellence and to guiding them on their diversity journeys too.

We actively encourage and support engaging with our community, through our pro bono and community service programs. In short, we want everyone at Baker McKenzie to reach their full potential, benefit from an unparalleled local and international network of colleagues, and feel comfortable being who you are and bringing every part of yourself to work.

Our award-winning diversity initiatives and programs are focused in five main areas:

ƒ Gender equality and supporting the progression of women in the legal industry

ƒ Ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity

ƒ Mental health and wellbeing, workplace flexibility and supporting parents and carers

ƒ Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer diversity

ƒ Engagement with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to make a real difference in the lives of our nation’s First Peoples.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for clerkships can be submitted via https://www.bakermckenzie.com/australia-careers

Applications should include a cover letter, as well as details of your work experience, your extra-curricular activities and interests, and your academic results.

Applications for clerkships open at 9.00am on 10 June 2024 and close at 11.59pm on 7 July 2024

Holly McKnight - Talent Management Advisor

Sometimes it's hard enough to know where you will be tomorrow, let alone in ten years. Who knows what the world will look like then. But you know you want to be ready for it. You want to help create it.

That means building up your legal skills, industry knowledge and networks. Doing work that stretches you and shapes society. Learning more about yourself and the world. Forging connections in Australia and overseas. Making friends. We get that. It's what we do every day.

Emma Covacevich Chief Executive Partner

Here's what one CU graduate lawyer learnt along the way.

Imagine your tomorrow

Ready to imagine?

You'll find more information about early careers at Clayton Utz on our site.

WHERE BRIGHT MINDS MEET

THE GLOBAL GRADUATE PROGRAM

Our two-year Global Graduate Program turns gifted beginners into elite professionals. You will be afforded the breadth of experience needed to emerge as a confident business adviser.

WHY CLIFFORD CHANCE?

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world, with over 30 offices across the globe. We believe every career at Clifford Chance should be rewarding and stimulating – full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

We work with our clients on market-shaping transactions and headline-hitting disputes. Most of our matters span international borders and involve numerous cross-practice groups – for example, our award winning investor-state arbitration team work on international mandates with overseas clients, colleagues and counsel on a daily basis.

Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

– 2024/25

Our clerkship program will provide you with a real insight into life as a lawyer at an elite global law firm. You will have two rotations in different practice areas over the course of the Clerkship Program. You will work alongside partners and fee earners on real-time matters and be given the opportunity to attend world class training conducted across the APAC region. While not guaranteed, some of our clerks have recently attended induction training in Singapore.

Who should apply?

Penultimate year students who are available to participate in the March 2026 Graduate Program.

How many clerks do we take?

Perth: 5 – 8

Sydney: 8 – 12

Clerkship dates

Perth: November – December 2024

Sydney: November 2024 – January 2025

When to apply?

Perth: 24 June – 28 July 2024

Sydney: 10 June – 14 July 2024

Scan the QR code to submit your application.

For enquiries, please email: Grads.Australia@CliffordChance.com

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Our Global Graduate Program is one-of-a-kind in Australia:

• Four rotations, each lasting six months

• Globally significant and headline-hitting work

• World-class training

• International secondment to an overseas office for six months

• No red tape, with access to colleagues and clients around the globe

• Market leading salary and benefits package

In addition to international secondment, you will have the opportunity to work across our award-winning teams in Perth and Sydney, including:

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

How to apply?

Global Financial Markets

Corporate Antitrust & Competition

Graduate offers are primarily made to students who successfully complete the Clerkship Program. We occasionally open direct applications to students who have not completed our Clerkship Program.

How many graduates do we take?

Perth: 4 – 6

Sydney: 7 – 10

At Corrs, you’ll enjoy the benefits of working alongside a highperforming team in a culture defined by excellence, collaboration, commitment and respect.

We advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement. We are also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile and highly complex matters in our region.

As Australia’s leading independent law firm, we’re known for delivering legal excellence, exceptional client service and outstanding results.

Your journey from outstanding graduate to exceptional lawyer begins at Corrs.

DLA Piper

OUR GROWTH, YOUR FUTURE.

Clerkship Programme

Our seasonal clerkship is designed to give you insight into what sets us apart. Our programme starts with an induction which provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal sector and the firms strategy, practice groups, sectors and clients. It also builds your skills and networks. Following induction, you’ll have the opportunity to experience working in a practice group and benefit from being given real responsibilities. Whether you’re attending a court hearing, contributing to a client meeting or assisting a large corporate transaction, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to reach your potential. At the completion of your clerkship you will also be eligible for consideration for a graduate role on our graduate programme.

2024/25 PROGRAMME Clerkship intakes:

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Don’t just make up the numbers. Don’t force yourself to fit a mould. Be valued for being you. Join a firm that values different voices, fresh ideas and independent thinkers.

To learn more about our Early Careers Programs, application dates and more, please scan the QR code.

Ready to shape the future?

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

About us

With over 24 offices spanning Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East, careers at HSF offer our graduates the opportunity to experience being part of a truly global law firm. Working with some of the most significant organisations in the world, opportunities to have social impact, and learning from our world-class team every day will enable you to create solid foundations on which to build your career in law.

We welcome different Our firm is built on a diverse culture, reflective of the societies in which we live and work. There’s no single path to becoming an exceptional commercial lawyer.

We look beyond your academic record and your technical aptitude. That’s why inclusivity is key to our success. At HSF, you’ll be valued for what makes you different and accepted for who you are. We recognise the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation, collaboration and business outcomes.

Clerkship program

We select many of our graduates through our vacation clerkships. You’ll receive hands-on practical experience as you work on challenging yet rewarding diverse legal matters. You will gain a deeper understanding of life at the firm and what your future could look like if you join us.

Joining us

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

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

Contacts

SYDNEY

Entrepreneurial | Creative | Collaborative

Who are we?

YOUR GLOBAL SUCCESS

HFW is an international lawfirm with a strong global presence and a reputationfor providing an excellent service to an impressivelist of domestic and international clients. Withover 600 lawyers working across the Americas, Europe,the Middle East, Asia and Australia, we take a progressive approach to our role in commercial business – thinking creatively and pragmatically to support ourclients. With our head office in London, HFW provides a global and seamless service 24 hours a day.

We leaders in our specialist sectors, being Shipping, Construction, Commodities, Corporate & Commercial, Insurance & Reinsurance andAerospace.

Our clerkship program

What does HFW look for?

HFW looks for people who have a global mindset and an interest in international matters, with a particular affinity for our specific sectors and focus, and interested in disputes matters. We look for people who are afraid of a challenge, and are eager to learn the skills that will berequired to shine in their careers. Our ideal applicant is down-to-earth, well rounded, with good attention to detail and a teamoriented mindset. We also lookfor people who are open to and will chase opportunities, and have the intellectual rigour to work on complex matters.

Ourculture

Our clerkship program will introduce students to all of our sector groups, providing an opportunity to understand what different areasdo, and meet our professionals across all areas. During the clerkship, you will be assigned a mentorand buddy in one of our major sector teams, predominantly Insurance/ Reinsurance and Construction, where you will experience working on real matters, both domestic and international. You will also have a key contact in other groups to facilitate exposure to the work of that group.

Ourgraduate program

Graduates will participate in a 12-month rotational program. This will include three placements, two of which will be in your local office, with the option of a third in either another Australian office dependent on availability.

HFW is a collaborative, team oriented environment. We are inclusive and haveadiverse variety of team members enabling different ideas and approaches to thrive. Our entrepreneurial culture means that you can see ideas implemented quickly and we are nimble in response to client and market requirements. This is a workplace where we expect respect and open communication and get it every day.

How to apply

Applications for clerkships can be submitted via www.hfw.com/careersAPAC

Applications should include a current CV, a copy of your academic transcript, and a cover letter addressing why you would like to work with HFW, what you can bring to the team, and something that will help us get to know you, such as your extracurricular activities and interests.

Choose your next move wisely

A better place to work

At Johnson Winter Slattery ( JWS), our approach to graduate training and development is different to other firms – our graduates work across all practice areas. With no fixed rotations, you have more freedom to choose the areas of law you are interested in.

There are no barriers to your success with us.

JWS is a leading independent Australian law firm. We work on high-profile and complex transactions and disputes, always with a focus on commercial outcomes.

We are a firm of more than 450 people, including 85+ partners, located in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth.

We’re King & Wood Mallesons The top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world We are driven by a simple purpose –to use our mastery of the law for the lasting prosperity of our clients, people and communities.

Our impact:

We are making progress towards our target of 40% female representation at partnership level

We create an environment where you can thrive and meet your aspirations and goals. Innovation is in our DNA We equip you with the skills to partner with our clients and bring pioneering solutions which help them adapt, reinvent and evolve. We know innovation comes from giving you room to grow. At KWM, you can shape your own career path, supported every step of the way with world-class training, coaching and hands-on experience

Our LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Network at KWM (LINK) raises awareness of and advocates in relation to LGBTIQ+ issues and concerns, and promotes inclusion, provides support and builds a sense of community for LGBTIQ+ identifying people and allies

Our programs

SEASONAL

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

Applications open: 10 June 2024

Applications close: 14 July 2024

Apply via our online application system at kwm.com/careers

We offer seasonal clerkships that give you insight into what it’s like to be a lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons. You’ll get to know our people, the way we work, our culture, practice areas, clients and more

You will learn the day-to-day skills to get you started, the core practice teams at King & Wood Mallesons, our culture, and our people You’ll find that people from every part of the business will help you by sharing their knowledge and walking beside you through the early stages of your career and beyond

GRADUATE PROGRAM

We offer a future-focused experience and invest heavily in your development to support you throughout your journey

You will benefit from a bespoke comprehensive learning and development program tailored specifically for our graduates.

Diversity of thought, perspective and experience is critical to our culture. We provide a broad, inclusive and open environment in which you are encouraged to bring your whole self We are not about a one size fits all careers model. We offer multiple opportunities for you to gain experience and thrive. At KWM we help you Learn Master Lead

We have recorded over 630,000 pro bono hours since 2001 89% of Partners & Lawyers participated in pro bono

Our commitments:

Reduce our emissions by:

Becoming certified carbon neutral by December 2022

Setting science-based targets by December 2023 and reaching net zero emissions by 2050

286 organisations received Legal Assistance in FY22

Over $15M raised and donated via DigDeep® since 2001

and re-certify

Our graduate program has an emphasis on legal excellence, technical expertise, commercial skills, knowledge management, legal project management, innovation, social and self-development and client focus

What do we offer?

Culture of innovation, collaboration and high performance

Multiple career pathways where you can shape your future

World-class training and coaching to unleash your full potential

High impact work for the world’s leading organisations

Relationships that last a lifetime

Key contact

K E L L I E M I L D R E D

TEL +61 2 9296

EMAIL kellie

kwm

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

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

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

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

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

Early careers at MinterEllison

Our clerks and graduates tell us that three key things make the MinterEllison experience:

1. Experiencing high profile matters in a top tier firm

2. Our culture

3. Our learning and development programs

Learn by working on real challenges

Right from the start you’ll work on real client engagements, preparing you for any challenge. Discover new areas of practice, and learn the technical knowledge and tools you need to achieve your career ambitions.

An award winning start to your career

Winner, Most Popular Clerkship Employer

Top100 Graduate Employer Awards 2024

Top Graduate Employers 2023

Australian Association of Graduate Employers

Finalist, Most Popular Law Employer

Top100 Graduate Employer Awards 2024

Top Intern Programs 2023

Australian Association of Graduate Employers

Five reasons we’re different

Great roles in great matters

Our industry go-to-market strategy is key to achieving our growth ambitions. You could be working on the matters changing the landscape of law and legal practice.

Feed your curiosity

Our learning programs will help you build the skills you need to be the trusted advisor of tomorrow.

A focus on you

Our wellbeing program, leave policies and entitlements ensure our people are supported.

An inclusive culture

It’s no surprise that the MinterEllison workplace culture is awarded key inclusion awards and benchmarks. We’re truly inclusive and value diversity in all its forms.

A passion for social justice

You’ll have the chance to join our pro bono and community investment program to help address disadvantage.

For information and to apply visit graduates.minterellison.com

nortonrosefulbright.com

Email us at: Australian.Graduates@nortonrosefulbright.com Scan to learn more about student and graduate careers

So here’s your next big step –a first introduction to your future. We’re Norton Rose Fulbright; pre-eminent legal advisors to businesses and financial corporations across the world. And we might just be the right law firm to help you progress with purpose.

Your career is a timeline of accomplishments. Big steps and little steps that mark how you’ve grown. First days. First deals. First mistake –and how you learned from it.

withProgress purpose

Achieve your potential

Join a major Australian law firm

Starting your legal career at Thomson Geer will offer you real, hands-on experience across a wide variety of commercial disciplines and industry sectors, in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We’re ready for you

With more than 650 people, including over 140 partners, operating out of our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra, we are one of the 10 largest firms operating in Australia.

We offer a flexible, friendly and professionally stimulating environment that puts both our trusting client relationships and our staff’s wellbeing and development at the forefront.

From day one, you’ll be an active participant in the team, involved in all aspects of legal practice, and working directly with experienced practitioners.

Are you ready for us?

We’re looking for hard-working and motivated law students who have excelled academically, are client focused, commercially minded, work well in a team environment, and are ready to commence their career with a major law firm.

We are especially keen to talk to students who have, or are working towards, a second degree in technical fields, such as commerce, engineering and science.

Applications for our 2024/2025 Sydney Summer Clerkships open on 10 June 2024 through our website.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Co-Presidents

Bhavik Aggarwal

Lihara Delungahawatte

Vice President (Private Law Careers)

Matthew Kuk

Private Law Careers Directors

Alex Nielsen

Anna Yuan

Ashley Pak

Ashwin Rao

Carol Ge

Emma Ho

Samara Mundi

Zoe Ray

Brochure Design

Elaine Song

Mandy Li

Zara Hoque