Private Law Careers Fair Brochure 2023

WELCOME

The Private Law Careers portfolio is proud to present the 2023 UNSW Law Society Private Law Careers Fair.

We are delighted to have some of Australia’s leading law firms supporting the UNSW Law Society, and providing our students with invaluable insights into the legal industry. I am grateful for the firm’s continuous generous support to our students.

We hope our students will take full advantage of this opportunity to meet firm representatives, and have their questions answered regarding clerkships, graduate roles and other programs.

I would like to thank our Private Law Careers Directors, Amy Friedman, Matthew Kuk and Alex Hunt, who have worked tirelessly to organise the logistics and marketing efforts for our Careers Fair.

I am also very grateful to the rest of our Private Law Careers Directors, Kashmala Haidar, Alexandra Witting, Izabelle Lac, Radha Srinivas and Reina Lee. I would also like to thank UNSW Law Society Co-Presidents, Shanzeh Malik and Matthew Ng, as well as the Domestic Sponsorship Directors, Annika Drego and Oliver Hammond for their incredible dedication over the past few months which has been vital to running this event.

Finally, I extend my gratitude to Charlotte Hendro, Mandy Li and Lynette Zhang for their compilation and design of this wonderful brochure.

KylaRivera(VicePresident-PrivateLawCareers)

FEATURED FIRMS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

BORN GLOBAL

Baker McKenzie invented the global law firm - so weare different in the way we think, work and behave. Like no other law firm, we were 'born global'. We have followed clients into new markets, establishing offices driven by local lawyers and talent. And our growth has been organic, giving us a strong, common culture that runs through our Firm.

Our unique culture, developed over 70 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. Wealso 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 50 years. In 2014, we opened our Brisbane office making our Australian practice the fourth largest in our network of 76 offices with more than 80 Partners and 220 lawyers across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. In Australia, we actfor 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.

In Sydney, our clerkship program takes place from late November to mid February. Clerks who accept a graduate role with Baker McKenzie are eligible to apply for an internationalclerkship, with the opportunity to work in one of ouroverseas offices in the year following their clerkship.

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 partner and have an associate “buddy” in each rotation to oversee your on-the-job and formal learning.

Develop globally

At Baker McKenzie, we have a deep commitment to development. Our dedicated Leadership & Learning team facilitates sessions in five key areas for our graduateslegal learning, managing your career, the businessof law, business development & client service, and people & self-leadership.

We work hard to facilitate on-the-job learning andthe 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, Melbourneand 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 looks for people who genuinely want to work with us and who understand Baker McKenzie's unique offering and position in the market. We look for well-rounded, motivated individuals who have a performance mindset and strive to be the best in whatever they do; who are intellectually curious and have sound academics; who display business acumen and are practical in their approach; and who have a global mindset and are passionately committed to service excellence. We look for people who enjoy a challenge and seek new opportunities; who constantly look for ways to achieve better results while learning and growing; and who take proactive ownership and responsibility for their careers. And we look for people who act with integrity, honesty and candor in their dealings, decisions and actions; who express themselves confidently while staying open to new ideas; who seek a friendly, inclusive and diverse culture; and who take seriously our role in makinga difference to our local and global communities. Thrive in a culture of inclusion

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. The values that make us a unique and great place to work are deeply embedded - you will notice our difference in all of your interactions with us, in Australia and globally:

 We are passionately global, and leverage our global expertise for our Australian and global clients atevery opportunity, recognising our strength is in our diversity.

 We are a truly multicultural firm united by a genuine and robust culture of friendship, inclusion and collaboration.

 Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Insolvency

 Employment & Industrial Relations

 We are commercial pragmatists who make complex issues simple for our clients and we are passionately committed to service excellence.

 We strive to stay ahead of the curve, bring entrepreneurial energy to our work, embrace innovative change - and our curiousity continues to push new boundaries and challenge existing norms.

 We actively encourage and support engaging with our community, through our pro bono and community service programs.

 We want everyone at Baker McKenzie to reach their potential so we invest in global and local development and mobility programs for our people

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

BakerWomen – gender equality and supporting the progression of women

BakerDNA – ethnic, indigenous and cultural diversity

BakerWellbeing – commitment to mental health and wellbeing, workplace flexibility and supporting parents/carers

BakerPride – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex diversity

BakerIndigenousEngagement – commitment to engagement with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and to making a real difference in the lives of our nation's First Peoples.

How to apply

Applications for clerkships can be submitted via www.bakermckenzie.com/careers/Australia.

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 5 June 2023 and close at 11.59pm on 2 July 2023.

Apolonia Mendel - Talent Management

Consultant

+61 2 8922 5201

TalentManagement.Australia@bakermckenzie.com

Clerkships

A clerkship with Bird & Bird is just the start of your exciting legal journey with one of the Find out where a clerkship with Bird & Bird can take you.

GET TO KNOW US

What areas of law do we practice?

Across our two Australian offices, Perth and Sydney, we advise clients on their most complex matters in areas including Corporate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Antitrust & Competition and Global Financial Markets.

Why are we different?

Our teams work across borders, languages and jurisdictions and share insights and expertise to achieve our clients’ commercial goals.

Secondly, we’re pioneers and work on many ‘first-of-a-kind’ deals.

Finally, it’s the nature of our people - highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak. We embrace our culture of learning and collaboration.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

Who is eligible for clerkships?

Students must be at least in their penultimate year and are available to participate in the 2025 Graduate Program.

When are our clerkship programs held?

Sydney: November 2023 – January 2024

Perth: November – December 2023

How many clerks do we take?

Sydney: 8 – 12

Perth: 4 – 6

To submit your application, scan the QR code below.

When should students apply?

You can apply between these dates.

Sydney: 5 June – 2 July 2023

Perth: 26 June – 30 July 2023

What kind of work can a clerk expect to do?

Our clerkship program is designed to provide you with a real insight into a legal career at Clifford Chance in Australia. Throughout the program, you will work alongside all levels of lawyers, including partners, while you assist with real-time matters.

You will have two rotations which allow you to experience two different practice areas.

Throughout the clerkship you will hear from various practice areas across the region which helps you develop a comprehensive understanding of life at a leading international law firm.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Do we make graduate offers to the open market, or just through clerkships?

Graduate offers are primarily made from our clerkship program. However, if we decide to open applications to the wider market we will also consider applications from students who have not participated in our clerkship program.

How many graduate jobs do we offer?

Sydney: 6 – 10

Perth: 2 – 4

Enquiries: Grads.Australia@CliffordChance.com

We bring together engaging, curious, ambitious individuals to create top performing teams.

With a challenger mindset, G+T is always pushing the status quo and taking a stand on things that matter. That’s why we constantly seek new ideas, fresh energy and different perspectives from our clerks and graduates.

Work at the forefront of significant change in our society and economy, and open the door to experiences that will shape your career – wherever you want it to take you.

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ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE

ABOUT US

With over 25 offices spanning Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Middle East, careers at Herbert Smith Freehills 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.

At Herbert Smith Freehills, 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. So, whether it’s working on the latest advancements in digital law, taking part in some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions around, or helping people through our extensive pro bono work – you’ll develop the skills to solve the most complex challenges in thoughtful and innovative ways.

WE WELCOME DIFFERENT

Great lawyers are both curious and creative. We encourage you to challenge assumptions and open yourself up to new ideas. So, what exactly are we looking for?

There’s no single path to becoming an exceptional commercial lawyer. We look beyond your academic

record and your technical aptitude. We’re focussed on finding people who have the curiosity to explore all the angles and the empathy to place themselves in their client’s shoes.

In line with our 10 Actions for Change we are proud to use the Rare Contextual Recruitment System (CRS). The CRS allows us to understand each applicant’s achievements in the context that they have been gained. We understand that not every candidate’s achievements look the same on paper – and we want to recruit the best people, from every background.

CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

We select many of our graduates through our vacation clerkships. During this immersive experience, you’ll receive hands-on practical experience, as you work on some of the diverse challenges facing the team you’re collaborating with.

You will gain a deeper understanding of life at the firm and what your future could look like if you join us. Some key features include the opportunity to:

• Sit within a specific team, delivering real work for key clients

• Before you join, submit a preference for a team to tailor your experience

• Navigate the first step of your career with partner and graduate mentoring support

• Attend workshops and presentations covering all our practice areas

• Contribute to our pro bono practice

• Work with cutting edge technology through our innovation projects

• Networking opportunities to meet people across the firm

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.

Choose your next move wisely

Our business model is different to other firms. We offer our graduates the opportunity to get hands-on experience, working on market leading legal work in a down-to-earth environment where people thrive.

T A K E C H A R G E O F Y O U R C A R E E R P A T H

We’re King & Wood Mallesons. The top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world The world’s leading organisations turn to us to unlock opportunities and deliver smart, considered, and confident advice Where others see problems, we see possibilities.

Our impact:

Innovation is in our DNA. We equip our people with the skills to partner with our clients and 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 At KWM, our people are encouraged to shape their own career path, supported every step of

the way with world-class training, coaching and hands-on experience.

Diversity of thought, perspective and experience is critical to our culture We provide a broad, inclusive and open environment in which our people are fully supported to bring their whole selves.

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

Our programs

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

SEASONAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

Applications open: 5 June 2023

Applications close: 9 July 2023

How to apply: Via our online application system Head to our website link below

We offer 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 supporting you through the early stages of your career and beyond.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

We offer a unique 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

Over 90% of our lawyers delivered 44,240 pro bono hours in FY22

Over 231 organisations received legal assistance in FY22

Our commitments:

Source 100% renewable energy for our Australian operations before 2024 Update and re-certify our Environmental Management System by June 2022 Undertake various energy, paper, water and waste reduction initiatives (ongoing)

Over $766,000 was raised & donated via DigDeep® (workplace giving project) to 27 community organisations in FY22

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

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:

G R E T A T R E L O A R

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SYDNEY

TEL +61 2 9296 3355

EMAIL GRETA TRELOAR@AU KWM COM

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.

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 2023

Top Graduate Employers 2023

Australian Association of Graduate Employers

graduates.minterellison.com

Finalist, Most Popular Law Employer

Top100 Graduate Employer Awards 2023

Top Intern Programs 2022

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

Together we are change nav igators

We are a truly global law firm who offer the opportunity to experience what life as a Graduate would truly entail through our clerkship program. To find out more about our global credentials, please scan the QR code.

The only constant is change.

We’re embraci ng t he new cha l lenges faci ng you r orga n isat ion – f rom globa l isat ion to emerg i ng i ndustr ies, f rom cha nges i n societ y to adva nces i n tech nolog y a nd in novat ion. We a nt icipate shi f t i ng dy na m ics a nd see t he possibi l it ies

It ’s how we’re able to solve you r most complex problems

We don’t si mply adapt to cha nge We t h r ive on it

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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

With over 560 people, including 138 partners across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra, we’re one of Australia’s 10 largest law firms and its 5th largest independent one.

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 customer 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.

How to apply

Applications for our 2023/2024 Sydney Summer Clerkships open on 5 June 2023 through our website.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CO PRESIDENTS:

Shanzeh Malik & Matthew Ng

VICE PRESIDENT (PRIVATE LAW CAREERS):

Kyla Rivera

SECRETARY:

Oscar Iredale

PRIVATE LAW CAREERS DIRECTORS:

Alex Hunt

Alexandra Witting

UNSW Law Society

Amy Friedman

Izabelle Lac

Kashmala Haidar

Matthew Kuk

Radha Srinivas

Reina Lee

PUBLICATIONS DIRECTORS:

Alexandria Kim

Ashley Pak

Lynette Zhang

Mandy Li

Minrui Li

Shaily Shrestha

DOMESTIC SPONSORSHIP DIRECTORS:

Annika Drego

Oliver Hammond