Welcome The UNSW Law Society is proud to present the 2022 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 a warm thank you to our sponsors for the generous and continued support. I would like to thank Private Law Careers Directors Aileen Lin, Annika Drego, and Jessica Cassimaty who have worked tirelessly to organise this Evening. | am also very grateful to the rest of our Private Law Careers Directors, Jasmin Valentine, Zack Aylward, Aryan Jani, Dylan Cooke and Jasper Choi. I would also like to thank UNSW Law Society Co-Presidents Christina Ienco and Harrison Zheng as well as the Domestic Sponsorship Directors, Mathew Wu and Rachel A for their incredible work over the past few months. Finally, I extend my gratitude to Benjamin Zhang and Richard Zhou for their compilation and design of this wonderful 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. Bianca Tolic Vice President (Private Law Careers)
Firms Allen & Overy Allens Arnold Bloch Leibler Ashurst Baker McKenzie Clayton Utz Corrs Chambers Westgarth DLA Piper Gilbert + Tobin Herbert Smith Freehills Johnson Winter & Slattery King & Wood Mallesons Maddocks MinterEllison Norton Rose Fulbright PricewaterhouseCoopers Thomson Geer
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Key dates for Melbourne Clerkship Applications open: Monday 4 July 2022 Applications close: Sunday 14 August 2022
Great minds think differently
Interviews: Late August/September 2022 Offer day: Wednesday 19 October 2022
To find out more visit: abl.com.au/careers Sydney candidates
At Arnold Bloch Leibler, we believe great minds think differently. From your very first day, you will work alongside thought leaders in the profession on important and complex cases that will provide opportunities to flex your thinking, offer direct input and gain in-depth knowledge.
Candidates from Sydney are welcome to apply for a clerkship in our Melbourne office, and would be considered for Graduate positions in Sydney the following year. Alternatively, you can submit an expression of interest for Sydney roles throughout the year.
Make the difference at Ashurst As a global law firm with a rich history spanning almost 200 years, we’ve established ourselves as a leading adviser to corporates, financial institutions and governments, on all areas of the law including finance, M&A, disputes and competition. We’re renowned for helping our clients navigate through a complex and constantly evolving global landscape. With 29 offices across the world’s leading financial and resource centres, we offer the reach and insight of a global network combined with deep local market knowledge. Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the expertise, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our clients need. As a global team we have a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects.
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CLERKSHIP PROGRAM If you’re a law student in your penultimate year, our Clerkship Programs will expose you to the fast pace of a full-service commercial law firm and show you the law in action. You’ll be working under the guidance of some of the sharpest legal minds in Australia, on challenging, complex and high-profile transactions and matters. You’ll be mentored by partners and lawyers who are leaders in their fields, in a firm where individuality is embraced and innovation actively encouraged.
GRADUATE PROGRAM It’s not just about wearing a suit. There’s always a gap between theory and practice, and post-university prospects can be daunting. How do you make the leap to working in the industry?
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 rotations will help you 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 learning and development approach, you’ll get the support to become the best you can be.
You’ll get… • Three rotations of six months in our national practice groups • continuing legal education programs and professional development support • mentoring from some of the best lawyers in the country • a buddy who’ll give you the inside information
• the chance to participate in our Community Connect and Pro Bono programs and really give back
• meaningful performance feedback so you know you’re on • social and sporting activities, because we know it’s not the right track all work and no play.
We hire most of our Graduates from our Clerkship Programs. Occasionally, additional opportunities may arise. These opportunities will be listed on our website.
Be exceptional.
At Corrs, we bring together engaging, curious, ambitious individuals to create top performing teams. corrs.com.au/careers/graduates-and-clerks
DLA Piper OUR GROWTH, YOUR FUTURE.
Our Firm We’re a global business that’s redefining the expectations of a law firm. We operate across more than 40 countries, but we’re still locally connected. That’s because trusting, collaborative relationships with our clients and each other are at the heart of our success. We’re creating exceptional experiences, outcomes and growth for our clients and people. In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by our values.
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2023 PROGRAMME Priority offers will be made to candidates who participate in our Clerkship Programme.
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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? The G+T clerkship experience is open to students in their penultimate year of study, as well as final year for our Melbourne and Sydney offices. We’re not a prescriptive firm when it comes to our people; we invite individuality and diversity. We also hold ambition, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in high regard. Our people are collaborative, passionate and dedicated – but most of all they enjoy what they do and never forget to have fun. We seek clerks and graduates who will complement our practice groups and don’t feel the need to take themselves too seriously.
WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE? Depending on your location, you’ll complete two, four-week rotations across the firm’s practice areas in summer, or a seasonal clerkship over a number of weeks in winter or summer. All clerks are assigned a supervising partner, mentor and buddy to assist with on-the-job training for each rotation - an immediate support network to help smooth the transition from university and assist with your professional development. While your main focus will be corporate work, everyone has the opportunity to assist on pro bono matters, innovation projects and participate in firm-wide activities.
HOW WILL YOU LEARN?
WE’RE BIG ON BOLD Standing up for what you believe in and standing out in the crowd. Having the confidence to take risks and the courage to say no. Trusting in the tradition of embracing innovation. Being adventurous, spirited and unexpected. At Gilbert + Tobin, we believe in being bold.
During the clerkship you’ll take part in our customised in-house training, and cover topics such as research, analysis, drafting, developing technical skills, interpersonal effectiveness, teamwork, business development and client orientation. As you progress through your rotations you’ll develop invaluable skills and knowledge and gain first-hand experience of our various practice groups. Understanding the mechanics of legal practice through research, drafting memos, attending court and meeting clients will all help to build your confidence. And we’ll encourage you to contribute ideas and your own fresh perspective.
GRADUATE PROGRAM Our clerkship program is the primary pathway for graduates at G+T, however we also invite interest from graduating students who may have clerked elsewhere or taken up other opportunities in their penultimate or final year of studies. Keep an eye on our website for active graduate vacancies.
KEY DATES OFFICE
APPLICATIONS OPEN
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Sydney
6 June 2022
10 July 2022
Perth
27 June 2022
31 July 2022
Melbourne
4 July 2022
14 August 2022
CONTACT KRISTIE BARTON
Early Talent Manager +61 2 9263 4575 | kbarton@gtlaw.com.au
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Our lawyers take on the work that reflects their ability, not their job title. There are no barriers to your success with us.
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Our business model is different. That means you won’t be under pressure to meet billing targets and will not compete with your peers.
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What truly sets us apart is our people. We pride ourselves on being down to earth, approachable, and simply, a better place to work.
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We are redefining what a law firm can be. Working for some of the world’s most innovative organisations, our people go beyond the law. They are inventors, designers, and pioneers – translating smart ideas into ground-breaking solutions. Grow and thrive with KWM.
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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.
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From Day One you will have challenging, meaningful work, gain exposure to clients, be given a good level of responsibility, work in a supportive and collaborative team and have regular access to our partners.
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Your future. Your choice. Choose to make an impact. At MinterEllison, we provide our clerks and graduates with exceptional training, development and experiences.
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.
Discover industry and market insights Our industry programs span across all of our practice groups, ensuring collaboration amongst our teams that creates real impact for our clients:
Health & ageing
Financial services
Real Estate
Education
Energy & Resources
Government
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Bring your whole self to work We want our people to be exactly who they are at work by fostering an inclusive workplace. We want you to excel as a future lawyer. It’s all in your hands now.
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For information and to apply visit graduates.minterellison.com
MinterEllison Virtual Internship Want to experience a true-to-life day of a MinterEllison lawyer? Our interactive virtual internship offers you an insight into the commercial work we undertake here at MinterEllison. Curious?
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Law around the world Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
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Clerkship program Our clerkship program offers you a real taste of life as a graduate and is the primary source for our graduate academy which feeds directly into our international opportunities. Wherever you look, you will be immersing yourself into new opportunities such as attending client meetings, visits to court, exposure to our deals, culture, practice areas and a lot of additional activities such as pro bono, fundraising, and social committee events. Once you apply, your application will be reviewed taking in to account a variety of factors. If successful in securing an interview, you will also be invited to an information evening to learn more about our firm and meet our people.
Graduate academy This is the most important part of your journey with us. It is also a journey in itself. Over the course of the program, you will develop a vast range of knowledge and skills, gain exposure to different sectors and work environments, and will ultimately build up the experience you need to become a qualified lawyer.
We offer a 2 year program consisting of 4 x 6 month rotations. Our aim is for each graduate to complete at least one transactional and one litigious rotation during their program
All graduates will be enrolled in Practical Legal Training with The College of Law and will receive continuous training throughout the program
All graduates will be admitted to practice within their first year of the program (Nov-Dec)
All graduates have the opportunity to apply for an international rotation and pro bono secondment
All graduates will be supervised by a partner and mentored by a senior lawyer, in addition to being paired with a buddy who has recently completed the graduate program at the firm
12 months into the program, graduates can be permanently placed in a team of preference as a lawyer. Others will benefit from 3rd or 4th rotations
International opportunities Working in a global law firm means global opportunities – and that means getting the experience of working in our global offices. We are committed to our graduates building connections with their peers overseas, build upon their legal knowledge in a different jurisdiction and experience life on the other side of the world so that when they return, they can play a pivotal role in our global connectivity and contribute to our success as a truly global law firm. If you would like to learn more about our opportunities, please visit our website or contact our team directly: nortonrosefulbright.com/graduates | australian.graduates@nortonrosefulbright.com Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com
Reach 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
Are you ready for us?
With over 560 people, including 127 partners across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, we’re one of Australia’s 10 largest law firms and its 5th largest independent one.
We’re looking for hard-working and motivated law students who have excelled academically, are customer focused, commercially minded, work well in a team environment and are ready to commence their career with a major law firm.
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.
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.
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.
How to apply Applications for our 2022/2023 Sydney Summer Clerkships open on 6 June 2022 through our website.
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Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Perth | Adelaide tglaw.com.au
Acknowledgements Co-Presidents Harrison Zheng Christina Ienco
Vice President (Private Law Careers) Bianca Tolic
Private Law Careers Directors Aileen Lin Annika Drego Aryan Jani Dylan Cooke Jasper Choi Jasmin Valentine Jessica Cassimaty Zackery Alyward
Brochure Design Benjamin Zhang (Secretary) Richard Zhou (Publications Director)
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