WOMEN’S STYLE – A panel of successful female clerks
When dressing for a clerkship interview, keep in mind that your image is the first thing that will form your interviewers’ impression of you. The key thing to remember is to dress modestly. Here are a few tips to achieve this: •
If you’re going to wear a skirt, make sure it falls just above or below the knee.
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If you are more comfortable in pants, make sure they are suit pants and are not too tight.
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In terms of shirts, collared or modest blouses are appropriate, but avoid bold prints, which are distracting.
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If you’re going to wear a dress, it should also fall just above or below the knee and not fit too tightly. Dark colours are the safest option – think black, blue or grey.
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You should always have a matching blazer with you and neutral stockings are best.
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All of your clothes should be freshly laundered.
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Picture: Emma Frampton and Sophie MIllet
You should wear black court shoes with a small heel. However, if you are not comfortable in them, wear closed-toe black flats.
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Any jewellery worn should be understated. Small studs are best for ears, necklaces should be dainty and watches are fine.
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For hair, a low pony-tail or bun is common to draw attention to your face, but don’t be afraid to wear your
This is the attire you should wear to cocktail nights too. If
hair out so long as it is neat. If you are going to be
you are attending interviews and cocktail nights straight
distracted with it out it is best to put it up.
after university classes then you should avoid taking
Make-up should look natural and professional, keep to
textbooks and study notes with you to the events. It’s not
neutral tones for eyes and lips.
about being boring, but don’t wear something that makes
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Perfume should be faintly applied.
people focus more on what you’re wearing, than what you
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Your fingernails should always be cut short, clean and
are saying. Most of all, make sure you are comfortable in
neat. Avoid dark nail polishes and fake nails.
what you are wearing as this will give you confidence.
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Macquarie University Law Society
Clerkship Guide 2014
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