Cocktail Evening
2021
Welcome The UNSW Law Society and its Private Law Careers Portfolio are proud to present the 2021 Clerkship Cocktail Evening. We are fortunate to be joined tonight by representatives from some of Australia’s leading corporate firms who have volunteered to share with us their knowledge and experience regarding private law practice. We would like to extend a warm welcome and thank our sponsors for your generous and continuing support of our students. I would like to thank our Private Law Careers Directors Sarah Lu and James Trumble who have worked tirelessly to organise this Cocktail Evening. I am also very grateful to the rest of our Private Law Career Directors, Denny Ahn, Rory Dolan, Alex Wong and Madison Wu. I extend this gratitude to William Li and Mandy Zhou for creating this wonderful brochure. We hope that this will be an enjoyable evening which will spark many discussions about where a career in private law can take you. Isaac Dela Torre 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 King & Wood Mallesons Maddocks MinterEllison Norton Rose Fulbright PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Face up to the challenge. Put the competition behind you. Make it to the top together.
IT’S TIME.
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Great change is here. Shape the future with Allens Every firm claims their culture is what sets them apart. But culture can be a tricky thing to put your finger on from the outside. We’ve had almost 200 years to build ours, and it’s what we think makes Allens such a great place to build a career. But don’t just take our word for it. We've drawn back the curtain on our culture, so you can see whether it's one you'd thrive in. Visit graduates.allens.com.au/why-allens/ to see for yourself. Our values reflect who we are, where we've come from and who we want to be.
IN IT TOGETHER Greatness is a team sport, and it’s baked into how we operate. Whether we’re working in multi‑disciplinary teams with our colleagues, or partnering side‑by‑side with our clients, every challenge is something in which we are all invested. We all participate not spectate, share our views and get involved in every aspect of the firm. We never win alone or lose alone.
FOSTERING GREATNESS We are bold and challenge the status quo. We don’t just play it safe. We aren’t afraid to experiment. We solve the problems others can’t because we are willing to look at things from new angles and challenge conventional thinking. We know that integrity sometimes takes courage.
EYES ON THE HORIZON We look to the future and see the big picture, spotting new challenges and opportunities, helping our clients and ourselves prepare for what’s to come.
DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE
COURAGEOUS AND CREATIVE
Everything we do, from delivering client work to interacting with one another, is done to the highest possible standard of quality and integrity. We strive to do the best and to be the best, and we never settle for anything less.
We build each other up. We take pride in, and celebrate, the diversity of our team. With unwavering conviction, we work to make ourselves and each other the best we can be.
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Aim beyond pure legal knowledge. Beyond commercial advice. Be known for something more: a clarity of thought and an instinct for problem solving that can influence governments and leading businesses the world over. Join us and we’ll help you enrich and expand your worldview, grow your skills and influence new ways of thinking. In other words, we’ll help you make the difference.
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Your journey begins Baker with a world-class Summer Clerkship
Real client work. Invaluable coaching. A tailored development program. A genuine insight into working with our Firm – while building great friendships. Plus, we offer the unique opportunity to build your global knowlege and network – through an International Clerkship. Become a world-class lawyer. Join the firm that was born global.
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ARE YOU READY TO BE BOLD? 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.
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360° THINKING We're looking for those who see things differently, the kind of people who bring new ideas and create innovative opportunities for our clients. ABOUT US With over 25 offices spanning Asia, Europe, Australasia, and the Middle east, we can show you exactly what a world class commercial law firm has to offer, giving you the chance to work as part of an international team, on high-profile matters, for some of the most significant organisations in the market. Our focus is on the future: the future needs of existing and new clients, the future of the legal profession and investing in our future lawyers. At Herbert Smith Freehills, you’ll be given the opportunity to develop the skills you need to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges in thoughtful and innovative ways.
WHAT WE LOOK 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. Building great relationships takes a certain understanding and as our global village gets ever smaller, we look for graduates who think of themselves as citizens of the world. 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.
• Navigate the first step of your career with partner and graduate mentoring support
CLERKSHIP PROGRAM
• Contribute to our pro bono practice
We select many of our graduates through our vacation clerkships. During this immersive experience, you’ll receive hands-on practical experience, actively contributing, 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
• Attend workshops and presentations covering all our practice areas
• 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.
• Before you join, submit a preference for a team to tailor your experience
KEY DATES/DEADLINES SYDNEY Positions
30 - 35
Clerkship programs
1 Summer
Applications for all 2021/22 programs open
Tues 8 June 2021
Applications for all 2021/22 programs close
Weds 14 July 2021
Offers made
Thurs 16 September 2021
Life holds endless opportunities for those who dare to grow careers.kwm.com/en/graduates-australia
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 ambitious thinking and innovation in our DNA, we partner with our clients to bring to life pioneering solutions which will help them to adapt, reinvent and grow. 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.
KEY STATISTICS • #1 ranked law firm in Australia and China* • Top 15 global elite brand** • 28 international offices; • One of the largest international legal networks in the Asia region with 500+ partners and more than 2000 lawyers; • Our clients range from a mix of global financial and corporate powerhouses through to new industry-makers and all levels of government • 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. *Source: Chambers and Partners 2020 **Source: 2020 Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index GLOBAL REACH The King & Wood Mallesons network extends across the following regions: • Asia Pacific (Australia, Mainland China including Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore) • Europe • Middle East • North America
OUR PROGRAMS SEASONAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAM Applications open: 8 June 2021 Applications close: 14 July 2021 How to apply: Via our online application system at careers.kwm.com/en/graduates-australia 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. During your clerkship, you’ll learn: • The day-to-day skills to get you started – taking instructions, meeting with clients, drafting memos and documents, managing your practice and professional relationships.
Your role Clerks usually work in one or two different practice groups, depending on the length of the clerkship. You’ll be allocated 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. 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. As a graduate you will take part in graduate technology bootcamps. These bootcamps will provide you with exposure to the many different types of emerging legal technologies, which are available at our firm. These skills will help prepare you for the future and ensure that we continue to evolve to meet our clients’ changing needs. We also offer a Practical Legal Training (PLT) course with the College of Law to our Australian Law graduates, ensuring that you meet the requirements for admission to legal practice. The program also promotes and supports the mobility of our staff across our offices by giving you the opportunity to apply to go on exchange in one of our interstate or overseas offices. Through this, you can access a greater choice and variety of destinations and on-the-job experience. VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAM Wherever you are in the world you can now experience what it is really like to be a lawyer at KWM with our Australian-first legal virtual work experience program (VEP). The platform features two programs – ‘Intro to Law’ and ‘Advanced Law’ – which each include five learning modules curated by KWM based on real life firm matters and activities. Through this program you can build real skills and the confidence to excel in a commercial law career before you even step into one of our offices.
• The core practice teams at King & Wood Mallesons – who they are, what they do, how they’re structured, the clients they work for, and of course, your role within them. • Our culture – working within your team, you’ll be exposed to (and encouraged) to get actively involved in the many activities and events that help create our unique culture. • Our people – you’ll find that people from every part of the business will help you by sharing their knowledge and ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
KELLIE MILDRED People & Development Advisor (Graduates) +61 2 9296 3592 kellie.mildred@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.
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MinterEllison has given me great exposure to different teams and access to a diverse range of experiences – from transactional, to advisory, to litigious work. That has allowed me to find out what type of law I want to do and where I want to settle.” William Vu Lawyer
MinterEllison
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.
Your future. Your choice. Choose to make an impact.
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Nina is a change navigator When you’re playing futsal, you attune to a pace that’s fast. 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. We don’t simply adapt to change. We thrive on it. Law around the world nortonrosefulbright.com
Create Your Career Create the future of legal services We’re leading the transformation of legal services and reimagining the positive impact it can create. It’s why we’ve built a dynamic and values-driven legal team who share in a purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems.
As lawyers and creative thinkers, we deliver integrated solutions to our clients that make an impact. In your legal career with PwC, you’ll embrace cutting-edge technology, benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and gain access to marketleading, people centric programs, policies and initiatives. You may also receive a full-time offer in our Graduate program.
Our team combines top-tier leadership, expertise and experience to meet the needs of our clients who look to us to respond to complex business and social challenges. We were recognised in 2020 in the Best Lawyers in Australia ranking, with 18 partners making the list.
How do you join?
Legal Clerkship Program (8 weeks) Penultimate and final-year law students You’ll gain valuable exposure to our uniquely positioned integrated legal service offering, including: corporate advisory, regulatory and digital law, employer & workplace relations and projects & finance. You’ll provide support to our legal team through assisting with M&A transactions, large-scale projects, conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing legal agreements and attending client meetings and negotiations. This is an opportunity to get a taste of what it is like to work in Australia’s market leading multi-disciplinary professional services firm.
www.pwc.com.au/careers
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Visit pwc.com.au/careers/ students/legalclerkship.html
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Complete the online application
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Complete an online assessment
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Record a digital interview
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Attend a digital assessment centre
Offers will be issued at the end of recruitment. Clerkship applications open 8 June 2021. Recruitment dates follow the NSW Law Society timelines.
Connect with us To find out more about eligibility, working rights requirements, program locations, a full list of benefits, events and to apply, visit pwc.com.au/careers
Acknowledgements
Vice President (Private Law Careers) Isaac Dela Torre Private Law Careers Directors Denny Ahn Rory Dolan Sarah Lu James Trumble Alex Wong Private Law Careers Publications Directors William Li Mandy Zhou
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