2013 CAREERS GUIDE
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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORS: KATHERINE RICKARD HANNAH RUMBLE
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DEAN’S WELCOME: LESLEY HITCHENS
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: KATHERINE AGAPITOS
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DOMESTIC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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THE LAW SOCIETY OF NSW GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
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CORRS CHAMBERS WESTGARTH Website Contact Email
www.corrs.com.au/graduates Sara Benvenuti, Human Resources Sara.Benvenuti@corrs.com.au
ABOUT CORRS Corrs Chambers Westgarth is one of Australia’s largest law firms. We have around 1,000 people throughout Australia, but our vision is not just about size. Our vision is about being the leading law firm in target industries that are driving Australian and international business. Industries like energy and resources, financial services, communications and media, property, infrastructure and construction, and Government. It’s about delivering a new level of legal service that bridges the gap between legal advice and business challenges to create success for our clients. And it’s about building an inspiring workplace where our people are engaged and empowered to make this happen.
WHAT SIGNIFICANT WORK HAS CORRS DONE RECENTLY? We’ve been busy! Corrs is recognised as being at the forefront of many of Australia’s most exciting deals – deals that change the Australian business landscape. We emerged as the most awarded firm at the ALB Australasian Law Awards 2012, winning six awards including Australian Deal of the Year and Managing Partner of the Year. As finalists for 16 awards across nine categories, Corrs received six awards for: •
Australian Deal of the Year – National Broadband Network’s Definitive Agreement
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Energy & Resources Deal of the Year – Peabody’s US$5.2 billion hostile takeover of Macarthur Coal
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Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year – Centro restructure
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We believe in fostering a work environment that promotes flexibility and diversity. It’s an essential part of our strategy – because our differences help us to think differently.
M&A Deal of the Year – SABMiller plc’s acquisition of Foster’s Group Limited
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Project Finance Deal of the Year – Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal
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Managing Partner of the Year award – John W.H. Denton
We’ve been busy! Corrs is recognised as being at the forefront of many of Australia’s most exciting deals – deals that change the Australian business landscape. We emerged as the most awarded firm at the ALB Australasian Law Awards 2012, winning six awards including Australian Deal of the Year and Managing Partner of the Year.
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Corporate (Corporate Advisory)
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Finance & Tax (Banking & Finance and Taxation)
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Property and Development (Construction, Environment & Planning, Property & Infrastructure)
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Litigation and Workplace Relations (Litigation, Workplace Relations, Intellectual Property, Technology & Competition)
With an integrated network of offices throughout Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth), Corrs acts for many of Australia's largest companies and is regularly involved in major transactions of national and international significance.
We also advise 60 of the ASX top 100 listed companies, four of the top ten Fortune 500 companies and some of the world’s largest organisations.
WHAT INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DOES CORRS OFFER? The Corrs 2015 strategy requires the firm to see the world through our clients’ eyes and to adapt our services to assist them in their business strategies, including their international engagement. Our international strategy is to provide our clients with the best and most relevant international expertise on the ground through our
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www.corrs.com.au/graduates Sara Benvenuti, Human Resources Sara.Benvenuti@corrs.com.au
relationships with leading firms in a large number of key locations. The firm is therefore committed to investing in a strong international network and competitive footprint. We have an existing track record of delivering major transactions and quality work originating off shore, especially from the Asian region. To continue to grow, the firm needs to increase international business flow. Corrs’ International Secondment program offers its lawyers more than 10 international secondment opportunities each year with many of the world’s leading firms in a number of locations. The program is designed to provide an exciting professional experience for Corrs’ best lawyers so that they can immerse themselves in a different culture while gaining international experience and developing valuable relationships. The firm offers six to 12 month international secondment opportunities in locations including the United Kingdom, Japan, Indonesia, India, United States of America and Singapore. These opportunities help the firm to expand its international capabilities while continuing to build strong relationships with other premium international law firms on a global level.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN BEING A CORRS CLERK? The Corrs Seasonal Clerkship Program is a great opportunity for you to experience the people, clients, work and culture that differentiates Corrs from other law firms. As part of the Program, you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of Australia’s leading lawyers on high-profile work for major Australian and international clients across all industries. You’ll soon discover the standards of quality and commitment to clients required to succeed at this level. You’ll be exposed to a broad range of interesting matters, plus you’ll perform tasks such as conducting research, reviewing documents, presenting documents, attending client meetings, mediations and settlements. It’s the perfect way to discover the area of law that excites you most. The
Program involves a unique rotation system, whereby you will participate in four two-week rotations, which gives you the opportunity to work across the whole firm. There are also structured learning opportunities that include a comprehensive orientation program, and presentations on relevant legal, business and workplace issues. As a clerk, you will be closely supervised by allocated Clerk Coordinators, who are senior associates at the firm. You will also have a mentor, a junior lawyer who is there to answer any questions you may have about the firm, and who can settle you in and provide you with an informal level of support and guidance during your time at Corrs.
PRO BONO & COMMUNITY Corrs is committed to contributing to the broader community with a pro bono and community engagement agenda that is diverse and far-reaching. It includes providing pro bono legal services for disadvantaged individuals who might otherwise not have access to legal representation through the conduct of nine legal clinics and referred public interest matters. We also act for charitable and not-for-profit organisations that have access to justice objectives or support one of our priority social causes. We also provide non-legal staff a range of opportunities to be involved. Nationally, the firm is the principal legal partner for the United Nations Refugee Agency in Australia (UNHCR) and has been associated with Oxfam for more than 20 years. Each year, our summer clerks undertake a pro bono project for the duration of the clerkship. The 2012 clerks completed a very useful guide on the legal framework concerning Nepalese migrant workers. This work was done for the Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) based at the law faculty at UNSW to support the DTP’s Nepal Project, with its focus on the human rights challenges of increased labour migration from Nepal. The guide was used in February 2013 to assist advocates on the ground in Nepal to develop action plans for 2013 to address the many issues and challenges arising out of the
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hundreds of thousands of Nepalese migrant workers that leave the country each year.
LAUNCH GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM We are committed to developing world class lawyers. Our new Graduate Development Program, Launch, lays this foundation by providing rich, on the job training with a greater opportunity to work directly with partners and senior lawyers; structured learning; mentoring; and regular feedback.
Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth College.
WHAT DOES CORRS LOOK FOR IN A CLERK? Corrs looks for intelligent people. But being intelligent and being able to provide intelligent legal solutions are not always the same thing. We want individuals with common sense and an instinctive mind for business, outstanding communicators who can define the essence of any issue in a simple way. We also want clerks who are mature enough to know they don’t yet have all the answers.
Supervised by partners, you will complete three six month rotations through a variety of practice areas including corporate advisory, banking and finance; litigation and workplace relations; intellectual property and tax; property, infrastructure, construction, planning, environment, and government. You are mentored by senior lawyers and your development is overseen by a dedicated Graduate Development Manager who works with Division Leaders, partners, graduate mentors and human resources, to provide you with guidance, ensuring your success.
CORRS SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE Now in its eighth year, the Corrs Scholarship for Individual Excellence offers Corrs’ people the opportunity to enhance their technical and business skills by attending a course either in Australia or overseas. The program is a world-class initiative that has seen almost 200 people awarded scholarships to study at 38 institutions in 11 countries. In 2012, twenty-eight recipients were awarded a scholarship to attend prestigious institutions such as Stanford Graduate School of Business, INSEAD, Harvard Business School, National University of Singapore, Wharton, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School, Harvard Law School and 8679064/5
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CORRS CHAMBERS WESTGARTH Website Contact Email
www.corrs.com.au/graduates Sara Benvenuti, Human Resources Sara.Benvenuti@corrs.com.au
JESSICA CRAWFORD SUMMER CLERK 2012/2013 When deciding where to clerk and hopefully launch my graduate career, the most important thing for me was to ensure I had the opportunity for long term professional development as well as an environment in which I could excel. I had a strong desire to be inspired and taught by brilliant, yet approachable lawyers; work in lean teams where I could have greater exposure and involvement on high profile and interesting matters; and to be surrounded by a tight knit and fun team. I spent a long time sifting through a ton of marketing materials, attending cocktail evenings and listening to conflicting opinions of my colleagues in my quest to find what I was looking for. In the end, Corrs was the resounding winner in every category. The Corrs clerkship program of four two-week rotations through various divisions is innovative and tailored to providing summer clerks with a broad exposure and skill set. I rotated through Banking and Finance, Property and Infrastructure and Construction, Litigation and Intellectual Property, Technology and Competition. Highlights included attending a $47 million settlement on my first day working alongside one of the most respected partners in Australia as he negotiated a contract for a massive commercial development, as well visiting a major client with a partner to discuss terms of a sale. In both instances, I was encouraged to interact with the clients (I even drafted some of the contract clauses myself) and I was astounded at the patience and time that each of these partners took to discuss the legal and commercial implications of my work.
A distinguishing feature of Corrs’ pro bono program is that each year the clerks are entrusted with their own pro bono project. This year, we developed a training manual on the legal framework concerning Nepalese migrant workers for the Diplomacy Training Program and it was very satisfying to read a commendation in the National Pro Bono News for that work. Complementing the stimulating and diverse work were the endless social activities. Each week we enjoyed inter-firm sports and drinks, informal coffees and drinks with the graduates and partners, as well as yoga in the board room. We pulled on ridiculous costumes for the inter-firm harbour cruise, trivia night and firm Christmas party in the Dinosaur Room at the National Museum. By the end of the 11 week clerkship, between the 14 of us, we knew every lawyer in the firm and had developed an unshakable bond. When all of our buddies, mentors and coordinators attended our farewell lunch surprising us with champagne and graduate offers, I knew I was in an exceptional workplace which truly valued its employees. I can’t wait to start my career at Corrs.
There is a strong culture of pro bono at Corrs and every lawyer and clerk is encouraged to get involved by volunteering at local community legal centres. This was an experience which I found rewarding as I was able to assist in interviewing the client and even proffer advice.
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AT CORRS, YOU’LL WORK ON DEALS THAT SHAPE AUSTRALIA’S BUSINESS LANDSCAPE. TO ENJOY MORE VISIT CORRS.COM.AU/GRADUATES
A GRADUATE LAWYER EXPERIENCE
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UTS ACCOMPLISH AWARD DO YOU WANT TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF SECURING YOUR DREAM GRADUATE ROLE? The UTS Accomplish Award is designed to make YOU more employable! Over one year, we cover many key skills that employers are looking for, including: -
How to market yourself to an employer Interview skills and dressing for success Online applications Communication in the workplace Professional presentations
In 2014, the program is open to: 1. Local students in penultimate year 2. International students in penultimate year and final year 3. Postgraduate students Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! Jump online to register your interest for 2014 for this FREE program!
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JUDGE’S ASSOCIATE POSITION
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NYMAN GIBSON STEWART CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYERS ABOUT NYMAN GIBSON STEWART Nyman Gibson Stewart is the leading criminal defence law ďŹ rm in NSW providing representation to people across the State in every type of criminal law matter. Criminal law is all that we do. Our Partners regularly appear in the Local, District and Supreme Courts as well as the NSW Crime Commission, the Independent Commission Against Corruption, coronial matters and other jurisdictions including interstate. Our dedicated team of criminal defence lawyers currently consists of 3 Partners and 7 Solicitors We enjoy a strong reputation amongst the legal profession, Police, DPP, Courts and the public for professionalism, ethical standards and being able to achieve outstanding results.
OUR PARTNERS All three Partners have an outstanding reputation for skilled criminal law advocacy. Two of the Partners are Accredited Specialists in Criminal Law. Philip Stewart is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. He attained his Bachelor of Laws with Honours at UTS. He has been appearing at the University as the defence representative in defended mock hearings for graduating students for many years, taken part in training videos for hearings and pleas and attended to adjudicate in mock hearings and pleas. Phillip Gibson is an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law. He has been a Member of the Law Society of NSW Criminal Law Review Committee, the Specialist Accreditation Committee Chairman, the Sexual Assault
Task Force and regular chairperson of criminal law seminars. Dennis Miralis, the third Partner is a solicitor advocate who in addition to appearing in the Local, District and Supreme Courts, the NSW Crime Commission, the Independent Commission Against Corruption as well as interstate jurisdictions and in coronial matters, has won Supreme Court cases involving the use of photographs in speed camera matters that represent a victory for the rights of motorists.
PRACTIAL LEGAL TRAINING AT NYMAN GIBSON STEWART We regularly host UTS students undertaking their Professional Legal Training (PLT) to open their eyes to the real world and gain invaluable experience in this fascinating and complex area of the law. PLT students are taken under the wings of our Partners and solicitors, assisting in matters from the initial conference through to preparing for Trial and Hearing. Practical Legal Training students can learn much about the tools of advocacy when assisting our Partners and Solicitors in the preparation for trials in conjunction with junior and senior Counsel.
CONTACT US Visit our website at www.notguilty.com.au. Feel the passion for criminal law. Consider doing your Practical Legal placement at
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WHERE CAN YOUR LAW SCHOOL ESSAY TAKE YOU? UTS: LAW
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WORKING AS A RESEARCH ASSISTANT WHILE
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STUDYING AT UTS: LAW
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A career in law.
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INTERNING IN THE TOP END
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cAreer, YOur chOice Our lawyers thrive in an environment that fosters collaboration with few internal administrative boundaries, free from the burden of fee budgets that dominates the culture of so many other law firms.
Johnson Winter & Slattery is a national law firm where young lawyers play a meaningful role in strategic and complex transactions and disputes, and build relationships with executives from Australia’s most successful companies through close client contact.
Strong technical and client service skills are developed through structured mentoring and professional development education programs.
We are a dynamic, commercial firm offering opportunities for development and advancement for lawyers at all levels as we pursue a clear strategy for growth in our principal practice areas across Australia.
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Be yourself. Own your career. At EY we want you to be yourself. We want you to bring your intelligence, energy and integrity into your business. Think how much further you’ll go surrounded by people who encourage you to express your ideas and who’ll respect your opinions. Applications for our programs will open February 2014. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/eycareers
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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS & TRADE (DFAT) INTERNSHIP
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NSW PARLIAMENT MLC OFFICE
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Participate in 3 rotations through our Health, Corporate and Commercial and Litigation divisions: Gain exposure in different areas of law; and Be a part of a busy and dynamic legal team doing valuable legal work. We give you practical legal experience, and when we can, the opportunity to attend hearings, undertake research tasks, observe client meetings and conferences and get involved at our in-house seminars. Our culture is simple. We have a positive, fun environment that aims to satisfy the individual’s career aspirations. This is the first step for a career in law and our summer clerks will get a chance to stand out at TressCox. Please submit your application for the 2014/15 program to Sharon Harrington, HR Adviser and include a covering letter, CV and your academic transcript using CV Mail. For more details please go to www.tresscox.com.au
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It does matter where you do your Practical Legal Training - make the right choice for your career & contact us today!
PRACTICAL LEGAL TRAINING
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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA (ICTY) INTERNSHIP
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CLIENTS + THE WORLD
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DO YOU SHARE OUR VIEW? We understand that to become our clients’ most valued business adviser, technical ability alone is not enough. We see that being an exceptional lawyer takes a willingness to look at things from a new perspective; the ability to cut to the heart of a matter; and a belief that the business of law fundamentally rests on human relationships. Bring these qualities and we’ll expose you to inspiring people working together towards a new and distinctive vision. We’ll reward your contribution with the responsibilities, challenges and opportunities you’d expect from a leading global law firm. We see a fascinating and exciting future for the business of global law. Do you? HERBERTSMITHFREEHILLS.COM/CAREERS
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PRACTISING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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LIVE. LEARN. DISCOVER. ACHIEVE. At KPMG, we provide an open and friendly environment that offers long-term growth, constant challenge and generous rewards. It’s a philosophy that will continue throughout your career with us and touch every stage of your development.
We call it ‘Live. Learn. Discover. Achieve.’ To discover more about career opportunities at KPMG, visit the ‘Careers’ section of our website.
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WORKING AS A GRADUATE IN DUBAI
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ANU Legal Workshop your pathway to Legal Practice Sydney 25 – 29 November 2013 Wollongong 2 – 6 December 2013 The ANU Legal Workshop is Australia’s largest university-based legal practice program. We provide practical legal training in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP). Becoming a Practitioner (BAP) is the first part of the program and is a 5 day pre-requisite face-to-face intensive offered in cities Australia wide. We also offer: > flexible on-line delivery > concurrent enrolment in the final year of your LLB & JD studies (not available to students seeking admission in Vic, NT or WA) > your choice of 20, 40, 60 or 80 day Legal Practice Experience > direct or reciprocal admission to legal practice nationally > substantial credit towards an ANU LLM. We have an efficient and friendly administrative team who are available to answer any questions students may have about the program. Many of our academic staff are practising lawyers. Information W law.anu.edu.au/legalworkshop/gdlp T 02 6125 4463 E lwsa@law.anu.edu.au facebook.com/ANULegalWorkshop
Becoming a Practitioner (BAP) Face-to-face intensives for 2013: Canberra 18 November Perth 25 November Sydney 25 November Toowoomba* 25 November Townsville 2 December Wollongong 2 December Adelaide 16 December * Subject to change
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AN INTERNSHIP IN CHILE
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AN INTERNSHIP IN HONG KONG & CHINA
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THE MANJERI SCHOOL PROJECT
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