QUTLS Careers Guide Springboard 2020

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CAREERS GUIDE SPRINGBOARD 2020

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CAREERS GUIDE 2020

The QUT Law Society would like to sincerely thank the following firms for sponsoring the Springboard Careers Guide:

Ashurst

King & Wood Mallesons

Clayton Utz

K&L Gates

Colin Biggers & Paisley

McCullough Robertson

Gadens

Norton Rose Fulbright

HopgoodGanim

QUT PLT

Johnson Winter & Slattery

Thomson Geer

Jones Day

Acknowledgement must also go to the following people for the creation of this Guide: Edward Williams Director of Media and Communication

Gideon Caturla Publications Officer

Alexandra White Publications Officer

Mikayla Toms Design Officer

We’d also like to thank Lee Moy for providing us with an interview for the Tips and Tricks section, as well as past QUTLS committees and the QUT Law Faculty for their contributions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL OWNERS The Queensland University of Technology Law Society (QUTLS) acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara, as the First Nations owners of the lands where QUT now stands. We pay respect to their Elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. We recognise that these lands have always been places of teaching, research and learning.

The QUTLS acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people play within the QUT community.

RECONCILIATION STATEMENT We recognise that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the custodians of the land, and have a traditional association with the land in accordance with their laws and customs. We acknowledge that for reconciliation to be sustainable over time, local communities and institutions must support, and be involved in, the process. We are committed to inclusion, reconciliation and consultation to ensure the future of Australia is one where our First Peoples are afforded equal opportunity.

In 2020, the QUTLS welcomes commencing First Nations students, and wish you every success in your studies and beyond.

ABOUT SPRINGBOARD Law school can sometimes be tricky and stressful, particularly when it comes to choosing where you want your studies to take you. Studying law does not necessarily mean you must become a lawyer. There are endless opportunities that come with legal education. With this in mind, the Springboard Careers Guide is a roadmap that is designed to help you find your path to success.

Within these pages lie comprehensive materials for those looking to advance into their next stage of professional development – specifically those approaching clerkship and graduate year. Springboard provides information on a range of different possibilities, for diverse and challenging environments that you may strike a particular interest in.

QUT Law Society aims to offer insight into what is required to take that next step, what you need to do, and who you should talk to. We have compiled the profiles of many firms (both major and minor), financial firms, government departments, various not-forprofit organisations and other businesses, so that YOU can have that headstart when entering the job market.

We recommend that once you find an opportunity that ignites your interests that you undertake further research into the area or role. Springboard is intended as a guide, prepared by students for students, based on what we think is the most important information you should know when looking to the future.

QUT Law Society wishes you all the best in your future endeavours and successes – remember, anything is possible!

CONTENTS APPLICATIONS CLERKSHIP & GRADUATE PROGRAM BASICS ................................................11 QLS GUIDELINES ..............................................................................................15 COMMENTS FROM CLERKS AND GRADUATES ...............................................17 CV TIPS...............................................................................................................19 LEE MOY’S TIPS AND TRICKS...........................................................................20 LEGAL CAREERS................................................................................................26 JOBS OUTSIDE THE LEGAL INDUSTRY................................................................28 COMMENTS FROM JOBS OUTSIDE THE LEGAL INDUSTRY.................................30

FIRM PROFILES FIRM DIRECTORY...........................## ALLENS LINKLATERS......................32 ASHURST....................................34 BAKER MCKENZIE.........................37 BARRY.NILSSON.........................38 CLAYTON UTZ................................40 COLIN BIGGERS & PAISLEY.......44 CORRS CHAMBERS & WESTGARTH.47 GADENS.................................49 GILBERT & TOBIN..........................51 HOPGOODGANIM LAWYERS.......53 HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS.........55

HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS..........57 JOHNSON WINTER & SLATTERY...59 JONES DAY....................................61 K&L GATES....................................63 KING & WOOD MALLESONS........65 MCCULLOUGH ROBERTSON..........67 MINTERELLISON.......................70 NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT...........72 CLIFFORD CHANCE.......................73 QUT PLT..........................................74 SPARKE HELMORE........................76 THOMSON GEER...........................77

FINANCE FIRM PROFILES

FINANCE FIRMS DIRECTORY ..........................................................................89

PUBLIC SECTOR FIRM PROFILES PUBLIC SECTOR FIRMS DIRECTORY .............................................................93

COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE PROFILES COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE DIRECTORY....................................................96 ARTS LAW CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA................................................................98 COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRES QUEENSLAND...............................................99 LGBTI LEGAL SERVICE INC.............................................................................100 NUNDAH COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE.......................................................101 RUFUGEE & IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICE...............................................102

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QUTLS PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS It is my pleasure to introduce the 2020 edition of the QUTLS Careers Guide, brought to you by the QUT Law Society.

Inside you will find a comprehensive collection of information related to vacation roles, clerkships, graduate programs and volunteering opportunities from the corporate, government and non-profit sectors. You’ll also find information on how to tackle the different processes, handy tips and tricks, and reflections from students who have been through it all before.

It’s been said that the law industry is slow to evolve and embrace innovation – but this is changing. Rapidly. New technologies, new industries and new ways of thinking have meant that now more than ever, a career in law is becoming increasingly diverse in both the types of roles available and how those roles are actualised. The tradeoff for this increased variety is that making informed decisions about your career (or careers) can be that much tougher.

And making career decisions are big decisions.

My advice is to take yourself out of your comfort zone and be courageous in your future decision making. Make connections and seize opportunities you may not have otherwise, and be sure to enter each moment with an open mind – you’ll be surprised with what you may enjoy! We are fortunate to find ourselves at QUT Law School where the legal theory is world-class and the university is at the forefront of preparing students to tackle these new challenges in the ​real world. ​Between that and the QUT Law Society’s events and initiatives, which are designed to sharpen your skills and support your development, you couldn’t be better placed to not only be informed about your career, but to propel it.

This guide has a wealth of information to inspire your next steps and I hope it serves you well. This year’s publication would not be possible without the support of our corporate sponsors, in particular the team and I would like to thank QUT Practical Legal Training, Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons and McCullough Robertson as our generous platinum sponsors.

Finally, this guide would not have been possible without our dedicated publications team, Ed Williams, Gideon Caturla, Alexandra White and Mikayla Toms. I’d like to shine a light on their incredible efforts in the creation of this resource and thank them on behalf of all students who will use it to shape their futures.

– Ben Quick, QUTLS President

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QUTLS VICE PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Each year, students are bombarded with an array of material suggesting that there is a decreasing demand for lawyers, and our career prospects are limited if we don’t have the GPA and legal experience required to obtain a ‘Golden Ticket’ to clerk at Brisbane’s leading firms.

With the assistance of all of our major sponsors and with testimonials sourced directly from QUT law students, the 2020 Careers Guide brought to you by the QUT Law society has been perfectly curated to be the perfect companion to your law degree and to assist you in both the clerkship and graduate application process.

The Guide also outlines the wide diversity of opportunities available to law students whether it be in private practice, working for non-commercial bodies or within the financial sector.

Every time I sit down at my desk at work and am tasked with researching an obscure issue or drafting correspondence to clients, I am thankful that my QUT law degree has equipped me with an array of bespoke skills that enable be to approach the task with a logical mindset. I am also able to apply my problem-solving skills and my ability to actively listen and communicate to everyday life.

From my own personal experience and as a veteran fifth year student heading into my penultimate year of study, my best advice would be to get involved with all of the extracurricular activities and initiatives that both the QUT Law Society and the QUT Law Faculty run, make a bunch of long lasting friends and study hard!

Whatever your passion or future endeavours, the QUT Law Society seeks to support you as best as possible and hopes this guide as well as our ongoing support available in person or via email assists you in getting there. I hope each of our readers find a job they are passionate about that is also challenging and rewarding.

– Crystal McPhillips, QUTLS Vice President

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APPLICATIONS

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CLERKSHIP & GRADUATE PROGRAM BASICS WHAT IS A CLERKSHIP? Every year, pre-penultimate and penultimate students get the opportunity to put their foot in the door at many law firms. A clerkship is a vacation program that allows students to diversify their legal knowledge through application in practical scenarios over the course of around four weeks (depending on the firm).

Due to the Queensland Law Society’s Vacation Clerkship Guidelines, the participating top-tier and mid-tier firms (which can be found on the QLS’s website) open applications for their vacation clerkships on 2 March 2020 and close later in the month on 27 March 2020. If you are one of the successful candidates you will be notified on the 18 May 2020. This offer must be accepted or declined by the following day.

If you are serious about landing a clerkship, you should ensure that you spend time perfecting your application, as firms will receive a number of these. If your cover letter isn’t the best it can be, you will not be maximising your chances of securing a position. Your cover letter is designed to give the reader an insight into the best areas of your studies and previous employment history.

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Research the firms Refer to Grad Australia and the QLS Guidelines Come to networking events such as Clerkship Symposium & Meet the Profession Optimise/clean up your social media accounts

The best advice we can give for preparing for clerkships is to do your research. Learn about all the different opportunities and which workplaces you can see yourself in. Come along to networking events or information nights so you can apply to firms knowing that you can see yourself working there and you know your beliefs align with that firm.

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Create your application. i.e. Resume, cover letter and perhaps academic transcript Submit your academic transcript Reach out to the firm’s HR and people to know more about the firm

The initial stage of applications for clerkships will generally consist of you submitting a resume/CV, cover letter, your academic transcript (which can be obtained through eStudent) and also answering some initial questions.

Some good tips for applications: 1. Try to avoid submitting generic resumes and cover letters as each firm has a different set of values and beliefs, aim to tailor your application to their selection criteria, this shows that you have taken the time to really consider that you want to be a part of their team.

2. Thoroughly check grammar, spelling and also, if choose to use a template make sure to ‘Ctrl + F’ to make sure you have not left the wrong firm name in or addressed it to the wrong person. It is an elementary mistake that recruiters see time and time again and can very easily send your application straight to the ‘no’ pile.

3. See the next page for advice on how to set out your resume. Alternatively, you can make an appointment with Lee Moy who can provide you with some advice on how to maximise your changes to impress at the application stages. Lee Moy also runs fantastic resume and cover letters sessions so keep your eyes out for those.

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POST-APPLICATION If you are successful in your application, a series of post application tests will likely occur: » An online questionnaire to test your suitability or your knowledge in area of law » Group interview » Panel interview » Personality interview

If you are successful in the application stage, congratulations! This in itself is a great achievement and means you are moving onto the next stage. There are usually three parts to this stage which we will explain to you.

TESTING

The purpose of testing can vary from firm to firm however for most they are an integral part of the clerkship recruitment process. Firms have realised that these tests are valuable in measuring skills and qualities that were not reflected in academic transcripts, such as relationship building, emotional agility and resilience.

Usually the tests will relate to testing your analytical skills, your psychometric skills and your personality. Analytical is your ability to comprehend text, psychometric is your ability to problem solve complex issues and your personality test will help discover your preferred way of thinking and feeling. These tests are not used necessarily to exclude candidates but rather to assess candidates and shape your interview questions.

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FIRM EVENT NIGHTS

If you are invited for an interview, the firm will usually host a function at their offices. This is a great opportunity to network with your potential co-workers but also find out more about the firm you may be working at.

These events are designed for recruiters to see you in a more relaxed environment and also how you interact with others.

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Make sure you arrive on time Dress for the occasion, it will usually be corporate attire Try to talk to as many people as possible, particularly firm representatives If there is alcohol available, make sure you know your limit Remember that the firm has invited you for a reason, be yourself and have fun!

INTERVIEW

Finally there is the all important interview. The purpose of an interview is to show that you would be a good ‘fit’ for the firm. This is your chance to show that you are the right choice. If you make it to this stage you can be satisfied that the firm is interested in you on paper, but now you have to prove that you belong at that firm. This may be conducted in an individual or a group setting and may have multiple rounds. Whatever the case, always keep in mind that this is your chance to sell yourself and leave the interviewers with no doubt that you are the best fit for the role. Feel free to check out our more detailed interview tips on page 21.

If you are one of the lucky few who get a clerkship at that firm - congratulations! You will be part of an organisation that will give you an amazing scope of new knowledge and skills.

However, if you are not lucky enough to be able to secure a clerkship, don’t stress! Success in the legal industry comes in many different shapes and sizes. Whilst being a clerk provides you with a higher chance of securing a graduate position, there are still alternative pathways to pursue.

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GRADUATE POSITIONS A graduate position is a full-time employment opportunity that commences after your graduation date. Graduate positions are usually offered to students who have previously clerked at the firm, however, many firms also recruit through an open market process. A graduate position is the perfect job to begin your legal career as you are often paired with a mentor or ‘buddy’ for a certain period of time. This mentor can guide you through any difficulties you may face.

Applications for graduate positions for many firms open in August this year for intake at the start of the following year. Although this time of year is very common for graduate applications, it is important to remember that graduate positions can arise at any time. If you are unsuccessful in obtaining a graduate position in a top-tier firm, it may be useful to keep an eye out for any opportunities that may arise at mid-tier and boutique law firms.

Like clerkships, if you are unsuccessful in securing a graduate opportunity, don’t stress! There is always an alternate pathway to where you want to go.

Clerkship and graduate programs can often be an incredibly daunting time - you’re heading out into the real world of legal practice. Unlike an episode of Suits, clerks and graduates don’t always come prepared for what the job may throw at them. Although you won’t have Louis Litt scolding you for poor performance and inefficiency, it is always better to come into a new position with knowledge and tips.

QLS GUIDELINES 2020 RELEVANT TIMELINES:

The Queensland Law Society (QLS) provides guidelines for graduate employment and vacation clerkships. The majority of firms comply with the QLS timeline for recruitment fairness. Make sure you check your firm’s specific dates.

Monday, 18 May Offers made for vacation clerkships

Monday, 2 March Applications open

Friday, 27 March Applications close at 5 PM AEST

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Tuesday, 19 May Accept/decline offers for vacation clerkships at 5 PM AEST

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COMMENTS FROM CLERKS & GRADUATES “My clerkship experience at MinterEllison (in the Capital Solutions team) exceeded my expectations in many ways. During the four weeks I worked on a range of exciting and technically challenging matters in a financial regulatory context. The support and supervision I received was a personal highlight as this not only assisted my learning, but also provided an opportunity to connect with more people across the team, and the firm. Overall, I’m very grateful for the experience and could not recommend MinterEllison more.”

- Johnathan Langan

“My clerkship at King & Wood Mallesons was both engaging and rewarding. It was a valuable learning opportunity to experience first-hand the life and work of a commercial lawyer. In my two rotations, I got involved in many of the firm’s large scale matters and was brought along to client meetings and the like. The partners and lawyers all dedicated their time to ensure that I made the most of my clerkship experience. Not only was I given the opportunity to advance my practical legal skills but I was also immersed in the firm’s unique and friendly culture.”

- Giulia Marrama

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COMMENTS FROM CLERKS & GRADUATES

“The clerkship, what an insightful and rewarding experience. The first two days commenced with a series of training sessions explaining the firm’s history, library services and technology systems. Considering these sessions can be an information overload, the firms provided lunches, coffees and savoury and sugary goodness to keep us engaged and enthused. It was during these opportune snack breaks that we met our supervising buddies or mentors, lawyers and Partners for the first time.

After the training days, we were introduced to our practice groups, shown our desks (or offices if you were lucky) and assigned legal tasks to complete. Such tasks included drafting affidavits and client letters, researching complex legal matters and attending meetings and telephone conferences with high profile clients. Importantly, these tasks were akin to those given to junior lawyers, and truly exposed us to the practicalities of a career in law. In this regard, I felt the entire clerkship was designed to deepen our understanding of what it means to be a practising lawyer, which is quite different from the ideas we have from watching Rake, Suits and the like. During the clerkship, each clerk was assigned to one (or sometimes two) practice group(s). However, to ensure we had some understanding of the various facets of commercial law, the firms organised practice group overviews wherein senior lawyers presented about their areas of expertise. These overviews were extremely valuable, as they got us thinking about the areas of law we are passionate about and would like to specialise in.

Naturally, the legal tasks, networking and firm environment can be daunting and stressful. However, the firms understand this and assigned each clerk with a buddy or mentor, who is a graduate lawyer and a constant support person throughout the clerkship. I felt very comfortable asking my buddies for advice in relation to starting a legal task, or any trivial question I had (e.g. can I wear headphones whilst working – answer: yes!), which in turn, made me feel more comfortable at the firm.

In addition to the working side of things, we clerks were invited to a variety of social and networking events, such as firm CLEs, practice group lunches, Christmas parties and dinners, social sporting activities, trivia nights, and of course, the staple after work drinks. These activities were a lot of fun and allowed us to build relationships with the firm’s lawyers in a relaxed setting. Aside from the technical and legal communication skills I developed, the thing I treasure most about my clerkships are the friendships I made with fellow clerks, and the conversations I had with practising lawyers over a coffee or beer.

Overall, the clerkship process was a wonderful experience, which cemented my desire to become a solicitor.”

- Ruthvik Rao

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CV TIPS

When it comes to applying for clerkships and graduate roles, you will most likely have the same education qualifications (i.e a law degree) as most other applicants. Therefore it is worth working out what can make your CV impress recruiters and hopefully land you that all important interview!

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Make sure you have ticked off the basics - things like making sure your CV is logically ordered, formatted correctly and emphasises skills that are particularly relevant to the advertised position.

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Keep it trim - the point of a CV is to be able to concisely communicate your relevant achievements and experience, it should ideally be one page but maximum three pages.

Recruiters do not want to spend their time reading essays, so really use your editing eye to work out what is relevant to the role and what could be left out.

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Tailor your CV to the advertised role - while you do not necessarily need to make a new CV every time you apply for something, using the language of the advertised role in your CV shows that you have good attention to detail and have taken the time to match your skills to what the employer wants.

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Check your resume for any grammar or punctuation issues. You could perhaps give your resume to a family friend or a trusted colleague to look over your resume and highlight any potential red flags.

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Highlight achievements outside of the law employers do like to see things like volunteering, sporting achievements or other activities as they can definitely add to your job credibility. Do not assume that just because they do not relate to law, they should be left out.

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Tell the truth - you have to assume that everything in your CV will be critically analysed and cross checked. Maybe even do a Google search to ensure that everything in your CV is correctly reflected online.

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LEE MOY’S Tips & Tricks

What is your name and what is your role within the QUT Law School?

I’m Lee Moy and I am the Legal Employability Specialist / Careers Advisor at the Faculty of Law at QUT. My background is in legal Human Resources and I’ve worked in the legal industry for over 25 years.

What does that role involve?

My role at QUT is all about connecting the Faculty of Law and the students with the legal industry.

What do employers want to see on your resume and your cover letter?

This is a tricky question to answer because all firms are different and look for different things. I think there is certainly universal content to clerkship and general legal application documentation but now that we are dealing with more sophisticated and evolving recruitment processes and intricate selection criteria, there is no one-set-way to impress an employer. I help students to tailor cover letters and construct their resumes to give the reader what they are looking for. It can be very firm specific but it is also about being unique and sharing your own story.

When describing what firms are looking for, firm representatives will use terminology like, ‘wellrounded student’ or ‘we take a holistic approach’. I know this is not the black-letter language that law students like, so I host workshops on breaking this down so that students are able to recognise the activities, achievements and work they do as being valuable for this process.

Do you have any tips for excelling in a job interview?

Every interview is different and every interviewer is just trying to get to know more about you. The interview is sometimes a deal maker or a deal breaker.

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Your Resume is your ‘blind audition’ but the interview is really where you need to perform by articulating your experiences succinctly. Firms want you to talk about your learning and life experiences, genuinely connect with the people in the room. You need to give something more about yourself than just you like playing social touch football with your friends.

Firms are about to offer you a CAREER - so I think that it stands to reason that they want to get to know who your REALLY are. So speak professionally and sometimes candidly, listen intently to what is being said (and not said), and engage with every single person in the room. Above everything, be yourself.

What is your advice to students who do not get offered a clerkship or a graduate role?

Students need to remember that clerkships and internships are a very small pipeline to a graduate role. There are so many firms that don’t offer these structured pathways so students need to open their hearts and minds when thinking about their careers.

Perhaps an important question that I have for students is – Do you have a Career Plan or at least some idea of why you are studying law?

If not, why not? Careers don’t just appear before your eyes. In most cases, careers are earned. Students work hard to get the career they want. They take a ‘career architect’ approach very early in their studies and build in flexibility. This is the sign of resilience, grit and in many ways, commerciality.

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INTERVIEW TIPS

How to Ace Your Job Interview

LAW & INTERVIEWS

Those who choose the conventional way of securing a job as a lawyer in a law firm must undergo an interview process (along with the other processes like CV submission, psychometric testing, and networking events). It must be acknowledged that the law industry in Brisbane is competitive and law firms tend to recruit only the best. In short, even if you ace the interview and have appropriate skills, this does not guarantee you a role. Some people naturally perform well in interviews because of their outspokenness and approachability. But if that is not you, there are a few techniques that can help you take control of your interview.

WHAT IS AN INTERVIEW?

Interviews are the tool that firms use to assess your motivation, demeanour and personality - i.e. how you ‘fit’ into their culture. To excel at interviews, you should learn what each firm expects from applicants. Each interview is different, but there are some general takeaways which are consistent across the board: »

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Interviews generally start with a meet-and-greet session where the potential candidate (the interviewee), would be asked some basic questions as to his or her desired career path, level of studies, and other surface-level information.

Many interviews are designed to assess the skills and experience of each candidate. Give pointed answers which address selection criteria, with evidence (not mere assertions).

There will likely be specially tailored questions for each candidate based on your CV. These questions uncover the value of your experience, and your honesty (so don’t lie on your CV, or you will be caught).

Lastly, the candidate would have the opportunity to clarify doubts that may arise pertaining to, perhaps, the incentives that each employee is entitled to. It could be potentially about the prospects of promotion in the future or simply about the functioning of the organisation itself.

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QUT RESUME EXAMPLE Sample Résumé

Personal Details Email address and contact number is required, address is optional.

Page 1 Career Profile Optional. Some research suggests that a career profile really doesn’t add value to your résumé. If you use one, it MUST be tailored to the specific employer each time you apply for a job.

Name - use very clear text. A Title is optional e.g. Ms, Mrs, Mr

dhis is an example only and is not the only way to present your résumé. Do not copy résumé templates - including this one!

EMILY APPLICANT emilyapp@qut.edu.au Phone: 0421 123 456

Email Address – make sure it is professional! Your QUT email is recommended.

Phone Number Only include the number you want an employer to call you on. Make sure you have a professional sounding voice mail message!

Career Profile (Optional)

Key Professional Skills Optional. These are a good idea if you have a few years of employment experience or you have had professional experience throughout your uni course. Tailor 5-10 key skills that fit with what the employer is asking for.

Key Professional Skills (Optional) EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2015 - Current Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management Queensland University of Technology GPA 5.4 on a 7 point scale Special Interest Area – Change Management Education and Training Expected completion date: November 2017 University Achievements & Involvement 2015 QUT Business Student Prize for Outstanding Contributions 2016 President of Human Resource Club 2016 Participant of the QUT Career Mentor Scheme Memberships 2016 2016 2015 - current

Start with your most recent study and place the title of your course above the university.

Remember to include the scale with your GPA as this varies between universities.

Member of Australian Institute of Management Inducted as a member of the Golden Key International Student Society Student Member of Management Australia

University Involvement Optional. This section is an opportunity to display extracurricular involvement at university. If you have held leadership positions, consider how you may wish to highlight this to potential employers.

Relevant Projects and Assignments May 2016 HR in Action project ͻ Utilised contemporary HR theories and practices ͻ Developed research skills and knowledge across a wide variety of contexts ͻ Presented findings of research in a formal written document Oct 2015

HR Management group project ͻ Managed HR issues such as change and redundancy ͻ Working with a multidisciplinary HR team ͻ Celebrated cultural diversity in the workforce ͻ Applied key HR principles

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Career Related Jan 2016 current

University Skills Developed - Projects and Assignments Particularly useful if you have limited relevant work experience. Present key skills + knowledge developed through university project that are relevant to the job you’re applying for, only 3 to 4 dot points for each.

Human Resource Officer (casual – 10 hours/week) Good Results Human Resources

Key Accomplishments: x Assisted to develop new policy on recruitment strategies x Wrote the company’s ‘New Invitations’ newsletter x Increased staff attendance at optional training sessions on superannuation by implementing advertising campaign

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Memberships Optional. If you are a member of professional associations, include this information here. Only include relevant memberships.

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Employment History – paid and unpaid Include Vacation/ Internship/ Work Integrated Learning (WIL)/Work Experience as well as casual, full-time or part-time jobs. In this section there are two parts: career related positions and other. This gives you the chance to break your employment into those positions that are related to the job for which you are applying and those that are not.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (continued) Nov 2015 - Human Resource Assistant (vacation internship – 3 months) Jan 2016 Rather Large Company

Accomplishments When listing accomplishments you must be mindful of the duties and context of the role. Verify your statements - for example expand your bullet points to outline the scale of the task such as: “Interviewed 100 inmates, guards and administrative staff”.

Key Accomplishments: x Assisted to run enterprise bargaining workshop x Updated employee database in relation to superannuation issues x Secretary for Strategic Management Meetings Achievements: x Excellent feedback received for my organisation of several staff training days and events Other Mar 2013 - Customer Service Consultant (5 hours per week) Dec 2015 Super Yummy Food

Key Accomplishments: x Undertook recruitment of casual staff x Trained new and junior staff x Prepared food and beverages to meet sales targets and company timeframes Voluntary/Community Experience Jan 2014 - Cafe attendant current Rosie’s Cafe x Helping distribute food to disadvantaged people Key Accomplishments: x Demonstrated compassion and a willingness to care for others x Prepared food on a large scale x Communication with diverse cultures Community Involvement 2015 Red Cross Door Knock Appeal 2013, 2014 Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run MULTICULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Community Involvement Include the extra things you do outside of uni that add value to the community you live in, e.g. if you volunteer to collect money for the RSPCA, organise community events etc. Consider presenting the skills you have developed in these roles that may be relevant to the position you’re applying for.

Multicultural Experience This is a MUST for International Students and domestic students who have extensive international experience, as it allows you to highlight your cross cultural skills and experiences. Simply dot point key details. Make links with the skills you acquired from the experiences to the job you are applying for.

x Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese: Outstanding communication skills from...... x Travelled extensively in Asia and Europe: Global understanding of finance issues such as .......... x Lived and worked in Asia and America with ABC volunteer organisation

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PLEASE NOTE: Make sure you check the job application instructions thoroughly, noting page length, file type and inclusions to ensure you submit your application as outlined by the employer. It’s best to check with the employer for their preferred file type for you to email your application documents (e.g. docx or pdf) in case they use Applicant Tracking Software. For this reason the use of text boxes or tables in your résumé is not recommended.

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Hobbies and Interests x Debating x Tennis x Reading x Painting

Hobbies and Interests Another optional extra. If you include it be smart about what you include. If you are studying design, include any design interests as hobbies. Be truthful as you may be asked about your hobbies in an interview, so you will need to be able to talk about these.

REFEREES Mary Luini Supervisor Rather Large Company Phone: 07 3434 1234 Mobile: 0401 123 456 Email: Mary.Luini@rlc.com.au

Mark Edwards Director Good Results Human Resources Phone: 07 3212 3123 Mobile: 0402 789 456 Email: mark.edwards@grhr.com.au

Phone Numbers Having spacing in your phone numbers makes them easier to read.

Referees ALWAYS the last thing on your résumé. Referees are people who can be contacted to talk about your professional fit for the job you have applied for – it is important to include referees who can talk about your professional skills.

Include FULL contact details and make sure they are ready and willing to provide a telephone reference. There is no need to include a personal referee.

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emilyapp@qut.edu.au

Some things were never meant to be on an Australian résumé: x Your date of birth/age x Your marital status x Your health status x Your photo x Anything not relevant to the position you are applying for x Anything that could prevent you from being offered an interview Some things really need to be on your résumé: x Your name x Phone Number x Email x Education and Training Qualifications x Employment History – Paid and Unpaid Work (if you have it) x At least 2 referees who can discuss your professional skills x Evidence of relevant skills

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AVOID: Tables or graphs in your resume - if the organisation is using Applicant Tracking Systems this information may be missed completely.

To include your GPA? If your GPA is over 5 include it, however, if not, perhaps consider if the employer needs to know it at this stage and if highlighting your key subjects is more appropriate.

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PREPARATION

To be successful in an interview, it is essential that you are comfortable talking about why you want to work at the place you have applied for. At a minimum, you need to be familiar with basic information about the firm. Furthermore, many firms pride themselves on individuality, so you also need to intimately understand their values and initiatives. You can find this information from the following sources: » Firm website; » Consulting firm HR and recruiters at networking events (this also demonstrates interest); » Reports produced by the firm; » University and society careers brochures (such as the 2020 QUTLS Careers Guide).

SET AN EXCEPTIONAL FIRST IMPRESSION

In interview settings, first impressions do last. Here is how to set a good first impression: » Demonstrate punctuality by arriving early; » Be polite and friendly (the partner interviewing is rarely the only person at the firm with input into the hiring process); » Self-grooming; and » Dress professionally (if appropriate).

ACING YOUR INTERVIEW

Basic pointers on how to ace an interview: » Be prepared to discuss the content of your CV; » Prepare for basic questions that you expect to be asked, such as: » Why do you want to work at this firm? » What are your strengths (or weaknesses)? » What is a situation in which you have demonstrated those skills? (remember, skills learned in other industries like retail and hospitality are readily transferable to legal practice) » What are your interests and hobbies? » Be mindful of your demeanour - maintain appropriate body language, use eye contact, and keep things conversational; and » Stay calm, take a deep breath, and present your best self confidence is key.

THE END OF THE INTERVIEW

The end of the interview is a great opportunity to demonstrate your interest by having your own questions for the interviewer prepared. This shows interest and initiative. In addition, make sure to thank the interviewer for their time before leaving.

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LEGAL CAREERS COMMERCIAL LAW

ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING LAW

Commercial law focuses on the laws that govern sales, merchandising and other types of commerce. It also governs the businesses and individuals who participate in those activities.

Environmental law is the amalgamation of treaties, regulations, statutes, conventions and case law that govern how humans interact with the natural environment.

Types of law: contract law, data protection, employment law, corporate law and IP law.

Types of law: environmental, planning, criminal, administrative and public, human rights, tort and property.

Choose this if you have: an interest in business practices and a willingness to understand how businesses operate, confidence to undertake new challenges, good ability to liaise with clients and colleagues.

CONSUMER LAW

Choose this area if you have: good research skills and the ability to be pragmatic when applying the law to a client’s specific situation.

FAMILY LAW

Consumer law focuses on the different legislative acts designed to ensure that goods and services providers meet their obligations.

Family law is helping clients navigate divorces, property settlement, post-separation arrangements, financial agreements, child support disputes and agreements.

Types of law: contract, statutory, some tort law.

Types of law: family, tax, tort, contract, property, trusts and estates and insolvency.

Choose this if you have: an interest in business, the ability to adapt to rapidly changing legislation and case law and good team work skills.

CRIMINAL LAW

Criminal law is the enforcement of relevant criminal legislation. Generally lawyers are broken into defence lawyers and prosecution lawyers.

Types of law: statutory, criminal law.

Choose this if you have: strong skills in advocacy, an interest in the impact of law on individuals and the wider community and the ability to empathise and build trust with clients.

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Choose this area if you have: the ability to deal with people in stressful situations, the capacity to be empathetic, good negotiation skills and the ability to think on your feet.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

PUBLIC & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

International Property law is designed to protect the rights of people with intangible assets such as writing, music, drawings, and trade secrets.

Public international law is simply defined as the relationship between individuals and the state. It is concerned with fundamental questions of justice.

Types of law: IP Law, contract, competition and tort law.

Types of law: Public law.

Choose this if you have: an interest in technology and creative industries, good teamwork skills, good advocacy skills.

Choose this if you have: strong abilities in oral advocacy, good drafting abilities, an understanding of the concerns of the public.

INTERNATIONAL LAW

International law acts to regulate the way in which different nation states interact with one another. It is a complex system of treaties, customs and treaties.

Types of law: public international law, private international law, banking, trade, environment, criminal and human rights law.

Choose this if you have: a strong sense of global citizenship, the patience for negotiating with voluntarily participating parties and a belief in the value of international legal regulation.

MEDIA LAW

WILLS & ESTATE

Working in wills and estates means helping clients to draft wills and trusts, delegate powers of attorney, appoint guardians and produce other documents that will assist with the administration of the client’s estate once they have passed away.

Types of law: Succession, trusts property and taxation law.

Choose this if you have: the ability to deal with emotional situations, excellent interpersonal skills and good attention to detail.  

Media law is the framework to help resolve legal issues related to film, TV, digital media, advertising, publishing and other media areas.

Types of law: contract, litigation and IP law.

Choose this if you have: strong research skills, good interpersonal skills, an interest in emerging digital media industries.

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JOBS OUTSIDE THE LEGAL INDUSTRY ACCOUNTING

What does an accountant do? Accountants assist their clients with the preparation and maintenance of financial records and other tasks such as financial statements, audits, drafting budgets and advising on investments.

How do I use my law degree? The disciplined and creative approach that you develop through law school are highly sought out amongst accounting firms now.

However, often you will still find that you will still require a Bachelor of Business if you want to be a practicing accountant.

BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

What do people in this sector do? Banking and finance has a diversity of roles. You can find roles in retail banks, credit unions, investment banks, insurance companies and in the financial tech sector. Generally the roles involve managing and investing money.

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How do I use my law degree? The ability to look for patterns in large amounts of information is a highly important skill. Having taken subjects like Taxation Law can help you stand out when applying for jobs in this sector.

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY SERVICES

What do people in this sector do? A career in construction can see you employed by a commercial, industrial or residential organisation. You can specialise in property valuation, construction oversight and a range of other processes.

How do I use my law degree? The managing of complex processes, working with multiple stakeholders and effective communications are skills that law graduates should possess. These skills are held in high regard in this sector and could help you get a job.

CONSULTING

What does a consultant do? Consultants are the “problem solvers” of the business world. They generally take on the role of an advisor role or an implementation role. These roles could range from how to maximise profits for a new launch to how to navigate a complicated merger.

How do I use my law degree? The diversity of this role suits law graduates as they have been trained to think about a variety of solutions to solve problems.

Getting a role at a top-tier consultancy firm can be very competitive so definitely try and get an internship or work experience to stand out.

ENGINEERING

What does an engineer do? An engineer’s main role involves testing and making things. They draw upon highly technical skills, developed while studying, to help solve practical challenges. Engineering roles are available in workplaces such as mines, manufacturing plants and in the public sector.

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How can I use my law degree? If you wish to work in the engineering sector, there are multiple legal challenges that can arise in this area. You will deal with issues such as risk management, contract negotiation and property transactions.

How do I use my law degree? There are many roles in the retail sector that require legal practitioners. These include contract negotiation, brand and IP protection and legal issues relating to marketing and promotions.

What does this sector involve? This is an extremely broad field and one that is constantly evolving and changing. Careers in this area are associated with tasks such as planning, researching and installing new IT systems. They often work in the government, the technology sector and the communications sector.

What does this involve? People in this sector work in various roles such as working for freight companies, managing transportation or helping shifting goods around. This section is very important in Australia as it makes up 10% of our GDP.

IT & COMMUNICATIONS

How do I use my law degree? As a law graduate, the ability to solve complex problems and also make sense of various precedents is a highly sought after skill in this industry. However, having a dual with an IT degree will definitely increase your chances as you can be familiar with various IT systems.

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

How can I use my law degree? Employers in this sector hire from very diverse backgrounds. This process tends to favour law graduates as employers like the skills acquired during the degree. Particularly in transport and logistics which requires managing stakeholders, creative thinking and understanding complex processes.

MINING & RESOURCES

What does this sector involve? Australia is a large exporter of resources such as coal, tin, aluminium, iron and zinc. These industries contribute significantly to our GDP. Most major mining and resource organisations will have in-house roles available. In addition, most top-tier firms will have areas dedicated to providing external advice for resource companies.

How do I use my law degree? In this sector there are multiple jobs that require law graduates such as contract negotiation, project compliance and employment relations.

THE PUBLIC SECTOR

What does this sector involve? The public sector encompasses those sections of the economy that provide government services, these are mostly publicly funded. The public sector holds an extremely diverse range of roles as it is spread across multiple departments and levels of government.

How do I use my law degree? There are many public and government positions that are designed to be filled by legal practitioners, such as the Attorney-General’s Department. Then there are jobs that draw heavily on the skills of law graduates. An example of this is Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for diplomatic and foreign policy positions.

RETAIL & CONSUMER GOODS

What does this sector involve? While most people think of retail as face-to-face customer service roles however, the retail sector is a lot of behind the scenes work to ensure that retailers stay competitive and compliant.

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COMMENTS FROM

JOBS OUTSIDE THE LEGAL INDUSTRY CONSULTING

“As a Law and Accounting student, I undertook a 4-week internship at Deloitte within the Risk Advisory (Forensic) team. This is an area focussed on disputes, litigation and financial crime (e.g. bribery, corruption and anti-money laundering). It was a desirable middle-ground that utilised both areas of my undergraduate studies. On the legal side, I primarily worked on a $100m+ corporate tax fraud case.

I was tasked with drafting letters to solicitors and various third parties and writing research memoranda based on court documents, legislation and investigatory reports. I also completed an engagement related to a major bank complying with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations. My accounting work consisted of compiling, analysing and validating data associated with wage underpayments made by a national retail group that affected over 5,000 team members.

The engagements I undertook combined with networking with industry experts provided a holistic internship experience. It has ensured that I have a strong foundation for the beginning of my professional career.

- Nikhil Ramu

Although it was important to perform to a high standard, as expected in any international professional services firm, just as crucial was networking with employees from all aspects of the business. Deloitte emphasised this from Day 1. I organised multiple ‘coffee catch ups’ with graduates, managers, directors and partners. These conversations were perhaps even more valuable to me than experiencing the work itself. Discussions centred around the different career pathways available with my degrees, what employers are looking for in graduates (and how to ‘stand out’ from other applicants) and trends within the legal and accounting sectors.

Participating in this internship has significantly enhanced my appreciation of the roles and functions of the Parliament, improved my research capabilities and enabled me to develop a greater political awareness. I appreciated the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge that I have gained from both my law and communications studies at QUT in a practical and challenging environment.

NIKHIL RAMU

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“Last year I took part in the Queensland Parliamentary Research Internship (QPRI) as part of QUT’s Work Integrated Learning offering. The QPRI is a program in which selected students are allocated to a Member of Parliament to undertake a major research project on a mutually agreed topic. I was paired with Kim Richards (Member for Redlands), who sought to understand more about the impact that social media has on local politics in our increasingly online world.

The QPRI program caters to third or fourth year undergraduate students from selected universities who are studying areas such as law, public policy, journalism and communications.”

- Flo Guyomar

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WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE? We’re proud that there isn’t an ‘Allens type’. We know that diverse perspectives help solve complex problems, strengthen teams and enrich client relationships. The more you enjoy working with a diverse range of people, the greater your success will be.

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ALLENS LINKLATERS www.allens.com.au student.careers@allens.com.au Level 26, 480 Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 Clerkship: 2 March-27 March Graduate: See website

WHO ARE YOU & WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

At Allens, we know that there is an importance difference between working together and working together well. It’s a given that we work on complex multi‑jurisdictional projects across Australia and the world through our strategic alliance with Linklaters. But it’s how we do it that makes us different.

We work as one team, collaborating across practice areas and disciplines to solve complex problems and build great relationships. It’s what makes Allens a great place to work.

Our people play a huge part in our success. We attract and develop exceptional talent and we welcome diversity and individuality. You’ll be given opportunities to grow, learn and succeed, but it’s up to you to make the most of them.

You’ll be involved in high‑profile, complex work and we’ll provide the very best training throughout your career. We’ll reward your commitment to learning with the flexibility to drive your own career.

Work with us and you’ll discover it’s our approach that sets us apart as much as our expertise. We’re supportive, open‑minded and passionate. With a deep understanding of our clients, we tackle problems from every angle and we’ll do whatever it takes to find a solution. It’s that unwavering commitment that continually builds our expertise and ensures we sustain and enhance long‑term client relationships.

It takes determination, energy and talent to make it to the top of the legal profession. We’ll give you access to the best training and support to help you get there. At Allens, there will be ongoing opportunities to make an impact and drive your career. It’s up to you to make the most of them.

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While we celebrate our differences, it’s important to understand what unites us. Initiative, excellence, commerciality, flexibility and commitment are all attributes that our people have in common. These help us to succeed as a team and individually.

Building a culture of inclusion ensures our people can reach their full potential. For us, this starts with strong leadership.

Our inclusion and diversity strategy is supported by an Inclusion and Diversity Council, chaired by our Managing Partner. This council provides sponsorship, role-modelling and drives initiatives across our firm.

APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS, INCLUDING KEY DATES Our recruitment process involves an online application including the submission of your CV, cover letter and academic transcript, an online strength based assessment and one face-to-face interview.

Key dates for Brisbane: • • • • • •

Clerkship applications open: Monday, 2 March Clerkship applications close: Friday, 27 March 5 pm AEST Offers made: Monday, 18 May 2020 Offers accepted/declined: Tuesday, 19 May by 5pm AEST Program dates: Winter: June-July 2020, Summer: November-December 2020 Priority graduate offers: February 2021

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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 26 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.

Ashurst around the globe

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Tips for clerkship success Be self-aware and remember that first impressions count

Remember to request feedback after completing tasks

• In locations with multi-clerkship opportunities, a 3.5 to 4 week clerkship is essentially a long interview for a graduate position

• A clerkship is a great opportunity for you to learn and develop your legal knowledge and skills

• Consider your personal brand and how you want to be perceived and remembered in terms of your strengths and fit with firm

• Take the time to follow up your work providers and get their thoughts on the work you have completed - however be aware of their workload and the timing of asking for feedback

• A great attitude, enthusiasm for any sort of task and the ability to quickly build rapport with others goes a long way

• Acting on this feedback is a great way to demonstrate your ability to learn quickly – a key skill for junior lawyers

Show initiative and seek opportunities

Develop your networks – speak to as many people as possible

• What do you want to get out of your clerkship? What do you want to learn about the firm and what work do you want to get involved in?

• As well firms looking at your abilities and fit to the firm, it’s also your opportunity to find out if this is the place you want to start and establish your career

• Take the initiative to get to know your team as well as other practices across the firm, meet as many people as possible and try to get involved in different types of work, projects and activities

• Take every opportunity to meet people from across the firm to learn about the practice groups and if they are people you would like to work with in the future

Keep your supervisor updated on workload and schedule

• Lastly, take the time to get to know your fellow clerks – you may be colleagues one day

• Communication is key in a law firm. Take on a variety of work for different people across the team, but don’t forget the importance of managing your priorities and keeping your work providers up to date • Clerkships involve a number of training sessions and other activities so it’s important to keep people informed as to where you will be if you are away from your desk for a long period of time

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to your career, clients and community

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 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.

Ready to explore our world?

Angelique Holden +61 2 8922 5596 angelique.holden@bakermckenzie.com

Become a world-class lawyer.

Join the firm that was born global.

www.bakermckenzie.com/australia#careers Find us at @BakersAUS

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HOW TO APPLY

The clerkship program is open to penultimate year students.

For more information visit bnlaw.com.au/careers Applications close Friday 27 March 2020.

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BARRY.NILSSON. www.bnlaw.com.au Katie Guarrera katie.guarrera@bnlaw.com.au Level 21, 215 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 Clerkship: 2 March-27 March Graduate: See website

WHO ARE WE & WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

Barry.Nilsson. is a national law firm with a 57 year history and over 300 staff. We have an award winning reputation for leadership in insurance & health and family law.

THE CULTURE OF THE FIRM

We are a friendly, energetic and professional firm currently in a dynamic and exciting phase of our development with growth underway across the country. “The culture at Barry.Nilsson is extremely supportive and respectful. Despite being new to the firm and only there for 3 weeks, I felt extremely valued and assured that I was doing important work.�

James Meehan, Vacation Clerk 2019 & Graduate 2020

OTHER BENEFITS

B.N offers top tier work and clients coupled with the support, attention and growth opportunities of a mid-tier firm. We foster the development of our lawyers through a structured mentoring program, continuous professional education and access to high quality work. Plus we provide every second Friday afternoon off to support work/life balance.

THE CLERKSHIP PROGRAM

Our vacation clerkships are held over the summer and winter university breaks. The program runs for three weeks and vacation clerks are given a unique opportunity to experience our firm, our practice areas and, most importantly, our culture.

The vacation clerkship program is the pathway to our graduate program.

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WHO ARE YOU & WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

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CLAYTON UTZ www.claytonutz.com Alicia Pasquini apasquini@claytonutz.com Level 28, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 2020 Clerkships: Winter: 22 June 17 July

Spring: 17 August 11 September

Summer: 16 November 11 December

Graduate: 3 August-17 August Recruitment dates: Applications open: 9:00 am, 2 March 2020

Clayton Utz is a first-class, full service Australian law firm with a long-standing history in Australia, renowned for the strength of its people and their expertise, its strong pro bono culture and commitment to supporting local communities.

Clayton Utz offers a much coveted graduate program offering graduates solid hands on experience, access to mentoring opportunities, broad exposure to the firm across multiple rotations in different fields, a structured environment (great for anyone’s first introduction into the corporate field) and a positive culture supporting diversity, community participation and involvement in interest and advocacy groups. The firm boasts a large partnership - currently 172 partners and 1,594 lawyers and business support people across offices in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Darwin. Proudly Australian, Clayton Utz has forged strong relationships with well-regarded law firms in the US, UK, Canada and other key jurisdictions, with opportunities for international secondments and to work on cross-border matters.

THE CULTURE OF THE FIRM

Our culture is founded on the behavioural values of trust, respect and cooperation, and our foundation value of highest ethical standards. These values underpin everything we do. It affects the way we approach each other and our work, our service to our clients and our community involvement. We celebrate this in action through our Living the Values awards. Our people make our culture – and why we have such a great culture.

Legal Careers Expo: 23 March 2020

Applications close: 5:00 pm, 27 March 2020

Networking Cocktail Evening (for interviewing individual candidates): Late April 2020 Interviews: Late April/Early May 2020 Offers made: 9:00 am, 18 May 2020

Offers must be accepted/declined: 5:00 pm, 19 May 2020

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WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE?

We’re looking for people who are personable, practical, commercially-savvy, as well as flexible. Our lawyers undertake complex and innovative legal work, so it’s important that our clerks and graduates are motivated individuals who aren’t afraid of a challenge. We’re also interested in learning more about people’s outside interests. It’s important to have a life outside of work and we support that. Most importantly, we are looking for people we’d enjoy working alongside.

We want clerks and graduates who embody the firm’s behavioural values of trust, respect and co-operation and our foundation value of highest ethical standards in all that they do.

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WHAT BENEFITS CAN YOU OFFER YOUR EMPLOYEES?

We’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading brands to provide our employees with a number of discounts and benefits. We also have benefits to encourage and motivate you to embrace a healthy lifestyle. If you are looking for some fun while socialising with your colleagues, we also have you covered. Whether it’s taking a French class, practising yoga, going on a ski trip, or joining a sporting team, our Clayton Utz offices each have a variety of activities you can get involved in. We also host numerous employee events, ranging from monthly drinks right through to our end of year parties.

From our national graduate curriculum to our leadership programs, we also have a range of development programs and opportunities for every career stage to develop legal, business and personal skills that will be leading the market.

WHAT DOES YOUR CLERKSHIP PROGRAM INVOLVE?

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. Our 4-week program gives you a comprehensive orientation and placements in 2 different practice groups. You’ll also get additional training, networking opportunities, and be part of our social activities.

WHAT DOES YOUR GRADUATE PROGRAM INVOLVE?

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 rotation program means you’ll 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 approach to learning & development, you’ll get the support you need to become the best you can be. We hire most of our Graduates from our Clerkship Programs. Occasionally, additional opportunities may arise. These opportunities will be listed on our website. With our Graduate Program you’ll get: » 3 rotations of six months in our national practice groups; » Mentoring from some of the best lawyers in the country; » A buddy who’ll give you the inside information; » Meaningful performance feedback so you know you’re on the right track; » Continuing legal education programs and professional development support so you can become the lawyer you want to be; » The chance to participate in our Community Connect and Pro Bono programs and really give back; and » Social and sporting activities, because we know it’s not all work and no play.

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Staying true to your direction is what defines Clayton Utz. We’ve built a culture that’s unlike any other law firm, but don’t just take our word for it. A good lawyer needs compelling evidence so meet our people and judge for yourself. claytonutz.com/graduates

Academic brilliance certainly counts, but graduates who thrive here have something extra – a natural passion for connecting with people and a strong sense of self. That’s what staying true is all about. If you have these qualities, Clayton Utz is for you.

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Key Dates (as under QLS Guidelines) Clerkship Applications Open: 9 AM, 2 March 2020 Clerkship Applications Close: 5 PM, 27 March 2020 Offers Made: 18 May 2020 Clerkship Dates Winter: 22 June–17 July 2020 Spring: 17 August–11 September 2020 Summer: 16 November–11 December 2020

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Not all corporate law firms are the same.

A clerkship with Gilbert + Tobin is your chance to see if you’ll thrive here. To test yourself with meaningful work from day one. To learn skills and concepts beyond the legal scope. To be integral to an organisation that’s challenging the very way legal services are delivered.

If you want to be part of something different then G+T is the place for you.

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Not all corporate law firms are the same. The only way to understand the work and culture is to experience it for yourself.

A Gilbert + Tobin clerkship is both positive and challenging.

You’ll work directly with partners and lawyers who will assist with your professional development and challenge you intellectually. While your main focus will be corporate work, everyone at G+T has the opportunity to assist on pro bono matters and participate in firm-wide activities. As you progress through your rotations you will develop invaluable skills and knowledge and gain first-hand experience of our various practice groups.

Our Sydney program runs for 9 weeks, consisting of two fourweek rotations across the firm’s practice areas. During both rotations each clerk is assigned a supervising partner, mentor and buddy to assist with on-the-job training. Participating in our customised in-house training will build your confidence and help you understand the mechanics of legal practice. You’ll have the chance to jump right in and immerse yourself in a leading corporate law practice. And we’ll encourage you to contribute ideas and your own fresh perspective.

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The G+T clerkship experience is open to students in their penultimate and final year of study. 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.

Ready for more?

Applications for 2020-21 summer clerks in our Sydney office are open from 9 June to 12 July 2020.

For more information about applying for a clerkship or for program dates please visit gtlaw.com.au/careers/students, or contact Kristie Barton on 02 9263 4575 or at gtcareers@ gtlaw.com.au.

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HWL EBSWORTH LAWYERS www.hwlebsworth.com.au brisbane.applications@hwle.com.au Level 19, 480 Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 Clerkship: 2 March-27 March Graduate: 3 August-17 August

WHO ARE YOU & WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

HWL Ebsworth is a full service commercial law firm providing expert legal services at competitive rates, focusing on client outcomes. Our point of difference is the inherent trust we develop with clients, which is built upon our understanding of their unique business needs and a relationship driven approach. This, coupled with highly competitive pricing makes us one of Australia’s preeminent commercial firms.

Through our combination of legal specialists and industry experience, HWL Ebsworth has established a reputation as a legal service provider of choice for organisations across Australia and internationally. HWL Ebsworth continues to go from strength to strength and is currently ranked as the largest legal partnership in Australia according to the most recent partnership surveys published by The Australian and the Australian Financial Review. We are the only commercial law firm with an office in every Australian State and Territory.

The firm comprises of over 1,000 staff nationally, including over 200 Partners across our nine locations.

THE CULTURE OF THE FIRM

The Partnership is dynamic, forward thinking and committed to developing a supportive working environment for our staff. We embrace a culture that is the product of our values - honesty, courage, relationships, maintaining high professional standards and a high performance culture.

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We seek to attract high quality lawyers and support them with the best training, knowledge management resources and IT systems. HWL Ebsworth seek well-rounded applicants for our Law Graduate Program who espouse to our firm values and are committed to a long-term career with the firm.

WHAT BENEFITS CAN YOU OFFER YOUR EMPLOYEES?

HWL Ebsworth is committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff and providing the opportunity for employees to progress their career at the firm. This is sup- ported by our biannual performance discussions and merit based Career Development Program initiatives. The firm also runs an internal CLE program which allows staff the opportunity to deliver seminars on topical areas of which they are a specialist. This ensures our staff are up to speed with industry legal and regulatory developments and also allows staff the opportunity to increase their knowledge in an area of law that they may not have been exposed to. The firm also has a well established pro-bono program and all Law Graduates are strongly encouraged to participate.

WHAT DOES YOUR CLERKSHIP PROGRAM INVOLVE?

The HWL Ebsworth Winter Clerkship Program will provide a 3 week placement with the opportunity to gain experience within one Practice Group of the firm. Clerks will be paired with a Supervising Partner and a Mentor who will provide guidance and support throughout the Clerkship and deliver comprehensive feedback at the conclusion of the Clerkship.

You will participate in a customised induction program that will assist in familiarising you with our systems, processes and values. During the Clerkship you will experience what it is like to be an employee of HWL Ebsworth.

WHAT DOES YOUR GRADUATE PROGRAM INVOLVE?

The HWL Ebsworth Law Graduate Program is currently offered as a Supervised Traineeship, offering rotations through key practice areas of the firm. In addition to the hands-on rotations, Law Graduates will be provided with study support to complete the necessary external programmed legal training required for Admission in Queensland.

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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.

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.

• 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.

Your role

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:

Clerks usually work in one or two different practice groups, depending on the length of the clerkship.

• Asia Pacific (Australia, Mainland China including Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore)

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.

• Europe • Middle EastNorth America OUR PROGRAMS SEASONAL CLERKSHIP PROGRAM Applications open: 2 March 2020 Applications close: 27 March 2020 How to apply: Via our online application system at kwm.com/careers 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.

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

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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).

Originally launched in 2017, 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.

KWM is a launchpad for endless opportunities. We want to help you think differently about yourself and the possibilities of where a career in the law might take you.

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

Immerse yourself in the KWM experience.

KWM graduate website https://careers.kwm.com/en/graduates-australia

MEGAN CHALMERS People & Development Advisor, Brisbane +61 7 3244 8704 megan.chalmers@au.kwm.com

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Where you are supported to think differently, grow and develop your career.

At McCullough Robertson, our unique internship program recruits both law students in their pre-penultimate year for an eight week program, which is completed over two years and law students in their penultimate year for a four week program completed in one year.

McCullough Robertson is an independent Australian law firm with more than 400 staff spread across five offices.

Operating for over 93 years, we have range of legal services on offer for clients comprising major Australian and foreign owned corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

We are renowned for challenging our interns and graduates early in their career to pursue both personal and professional development opportunities.

We believe that old ways won’t open new doors – sometimes the same old approach won’t always guarantee the right outcome, and with the ever-changing We are looking for law students who value a growth terrain in our industries, we require strategic thinkers pathway – starting with our Internship Program and who can apply innovative solutions and open up new moving towards securing a place in our Graduate Program. opportunities.

Our Intern Program - what’s in it for you?

Find out what area of law interests you – our induction program rotates across our legal groups so you can get a comprehensive view of what is involved.

Support and mentorship with our buddy program (Junior Lawyer) and a supervisor (Senior Lawyer) to check in and assist with your development at work and during your study.

Two year personal and professional development program including profile branding, mentoring, networking, business development, goal setting, CV building, and interview skills.

Challenge yourself and represent our firm in one of our many wellbeing, social and sporting initiatives including quiz nights, meditation classes, marathons, netball, touch rugby and cycling.

Learn from and work closely with the best partners in the industry on a range of complex and high profile matters.

Community development opportunities including pro bono and volunteer work through our Community Partnership Program (CPP).

Practical on the job experience to help strengthen your understanding of law concepts and theories you learn at University.

An earlier opportunity to apply for our Graduate Program with established relationships and first hand McCullough Robertson experience.

Flexible, diverse and inclusive workplace- we take pride in creating a safe and supportive environment allowing our people to bring their

Teamwork – Our purpose of Unlocking Success Together recognises the value of each individual within our firm. Learn the internal operations of how a law firm operates and the various teams that drive success.

whole self to work.

Write your McR Story with us

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Intern applications close on Friday 27 March 2020.

To apply, please visit our website: mccullough.com.au/join-mcr/ For any queries, please contact: Ashley Pratsch HR Graduate Coordinator +61 7 3914 8171 apratsch@mccullough.com.au Danielle Miller Recruitment and HR Coordinator +61 7 3233 8684 dmiller@mccullough.com.au

Life at McR so far has been nothing short of exciting – from being involved in large matters from day one, going on secondment during the internship program, to taking on a pro bono client as a graduate. McR empowers juniors by providing us with endless opportunities! From the get-go I was involved in large matters and treated as a valued member of the team.

The perks of working in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group is that every day differs from the next. From considering case law to attending the Supreme Court, each day uncovers new challenges and invaluable learning experiences. I work with likeminded people in an area that genuinely aligns with my interests. My team exudes diversity, balance and innovation.

My top tip: Focus less on what you were taught at Law School and more on your holistic approach to working as a member of a team in the legal industry.

Emily Stone

2017 Intern, 2018 Graduate, 2019 Lawyer Intellectual Property | Litigation and Dispute Resolution

You won’t find another firm that is so fiercely-hardworking and down to earth at the same time. It’s in our DNA!

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For someone like me who is broadly curious about all kinds of industries and areas of law and who is hungry to learn from a diverse range of legal experts and potential mentors, McCullough Robertson seemed to be the perfect place to start my legal career.

Where it all began My journey with McCullough Robertson started nearly 5 years ago in April 2014. At the time, I was entering my third year of law school and had just returned from a short-term exchange program at the University of Vienna where I studied international law. A friend of mine mentioned that McCullough Robertson was hiring clerks on a casual basis to assist in the document review component of a major construction trial. , KDG QHYHU EHHQ H[SRVHG WR D ODZ ÀUP P\ previous job being in wedding videography/ photography of all things) and the idea of wearing a suit to work, having a desk and rubbing shoulders with the kinds of characters that may have inspired John Grisham novels and Suits was exciting and intimidating.

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Visit our Intern and Grad website page for more information and follow our Instagram @mcr_law and Facebook - MCRLaw to learn more about life at McCullough Robertson.

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DON’T JUST STUDY LAW. PRACTISE LAW. QUT has the real world Practical Legal Training (PLT) you need for admission to the legal profession. Our course provides:

• Real–world experience: Our PLT is driven and shaped by practising lawyers. You’ll build a portfolio of real-world know-how and skills, including interviewing and negotiating, drafting legal documents and executing property, litigation, and commercial transactions and proceedings.

• Flexible study: We have four intakes per year – in January, February, July and August. Choose to study full time on campus, or full time or part time off campus (external). Each intake has a compulsory five-day attendance school on campus.

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Sparke your career with us…

Deciding on the firm that’s right for you is a big decision. Is the culture right for me? Will I receive quality work? Will there be people genuinely interested in my growth who can point me in the right direction? Does the firm embrace technology and take innovation seriously?

Why choose Sparke Helmore?

What do we look for in our lawyers?

Sparke Helmore offers its lawyers a challenging and rewarding environment.

Our people are key to our success. We are always on the look-out for lawyers with potential to progress, who fit with our culture and align with our values, and who demonstrate, among other things, intelligence, interpersonal skills, commitment, energy and commerciality.

Working at Sparke Helmore provides all employees with a unique range of opportunities to expand their knowledge, with access to: • Market-leading expertise—we are a full service national law firm. This means you will have the opportunity to gain experience in each of our Insurance, Government, Workplace and Corporate & Commercial practice groups.

• Real legal work—from your first day, you will have the opportunity to get involved in legal work that contributes to the firm and its clients.

Sparke Helmore lawyers are: • all-rounders, who are engaged in extra-curricular pursuits as well as their studies • team players • clear and concise writers, and • confident and articulate communicators.

• Training and development—a combination of formal and on-the-job training that covers technical and soft skills.

• Mentoring and networking—we have a proud reputation for mentoring and facilitating relationship building across the firm in a way that fosters personal and career development, networking and the sharing of knowledge, experience and learning.

• Opportunities to give back—through our Pro Bono and Community Programs.

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LAW FIRM DIRECTORY Allens Linklaters www.allens.com.au student.careers@allens.com.au Level 26, 480 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March Graduate Program: Opens 3 August, closes 17 August Dive In Program: Opens September 2020, closes October 2020

Anderson Fredericks Turner brisbane@aftlegal.com.au Level 10, 420 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland

See website for updates regarding dates for applications.

Arnold Bloch Leibler http://www.abl.com.au/ aburns@abl.com.au Level 21, 333 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

See website for updates regarding dates for applications.

Ashurst www.ashurst.com graduate.programs@ashurst.com Level 38, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March Graduate Program: Opens 3 August, closes 17 August

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Baker McKenzie www.bakermckenzie.com/en/ angelique.wanner@bakermckenzie.com Level 8 175 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia

See website for updates regarding dates for applications.

Barry.Nilsson. www.bnlaw.com katie.guarrera@bnlaw.com.au Level 21, 215 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Bennett & Philp www.bennettphilp.com.au careers@bennettphilp.com.au Level 13, 15 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4001

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March Graduate Program: Generally acquired through the clerkship program. See profile for more information.

See website for updates regarding the clerkship program and graduate program.

Clarke Kann Lawyers www.clarkekann.com.au ck@clarkekann.com.au Level 7, 300 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

See website for updates regarding the graduate program.

Clayton Utz www.claytonutz.com apasquini@claytonutz.com Riparian Plaza, Level 28, 71 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Winter: 22 June - 17 July 2020 Spring: 17 August - 11 September 2020 Summer: 16 November - 11 December 2020 Graduate Program: See website for more information and updates.

Cooper Grace Ward www.cgw.com.au www.cgw.com.au/careers Level 21, 400 George Street, Brisbane 4000 Australia

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See website for updates regarding the graduate development program.

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth www.corrs.com.au tania.daly@corrs.com.au Level 42, 111 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 4 March, closes 27 March 2020 See website for updates regarding the graduate program.

DLA Piper www.dlapiper.com graduaterecruitmentAUS@dlapiper.com 9/480 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March 2020 Graduate Program: Generally acquired through the clerkship program.

Gadens www.gadens.com info.qld@gadens.com Level 11, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March 2020 See website for updates regarding the graduate program.

Gilbert + Tobin www.gtlaw.com.au kbarton@gtlaw.com.au Level 35, Tower Two, International Towers Sydney, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000

Clerkship Program available in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth: see website for updates.

Graduate Program: See website for more information and updates.

Sydney Indigenous Cadet Program: Opens April, closes late June.

Harwood Andrews Lawyers harwoodandrews.com.au Level 5, 707 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3008

See website for updates regarding the clerkship program and graduate program.

Herbert Smith Freehills www.herbertsmithfreehills.com lea.sefton@hsf.com 480 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March 2020 Graduate Program: Opens 3 August, closes 17 August 2020

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Hogan Lovells www.hoganlovells.com Level 17, 20 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

See website for updates regarding the clerkship and graduate program.

Holding Redlich www.holdingredlich.com brisbaneclerkships@holdingredlich.com Level 1/300 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

See website for updates regarding the clerkship and graduate program.

HopgoodGanim Lawyers www.hopgoodganim.com.au m.johnston@hopgoodganim.com.au Level 8, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March Graduate Program: Opens 5 August, closes 19 August

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers www.hwlebsworth.com.au clerkapplications@hwle.com.au Level 19, 480 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March Graduate program: Opens 5 August, closes 17 August

Johnson Winter & Slattery www.jws.com.au/ wilma.lewis@jws.com Level 29, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March Graduate program: Opens 5 August, closes 19 August

K&L Gates www.klgates.com +61 7 32331233 Level 16, 66 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

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King & Wood Mallesons www.kwm.com megan.chalmers@au.kwm.com Level 33 Waterfront Place 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March Graduate Program: Opens 5 August, closes 17 August

Macdonnells www.macdonnells.com.au 1800 632 930 Level 9, 120 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

See website for updates regarding the clerkship and graduate program.

Maurice Blackburn www.mauriceblackburn.com.au mpollard@mauriceblackburn.com.au Level 8, 179 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March Graduate Program: Opens 5 August, closes 17 August

McCullough Robertson www.mccullough.com.au telston@mccullough.com.au Level 8, 179 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000

McInnes Wilson www.mcw.com.au recruitment@mcw.com.au Level 23, 345 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Mills Oakley

See website for updates regarding the clerkship and graduate program.

See website for updates regarding the clerkship program.

See website for updates regarding the clerkship program.

www.millsoakley.com.au info@millsoakley.com.au Level 14, 145 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

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MinterEllison graduates.minterellison.com tanya.dunbabin@minterellison.com Waterfront Place, Level 22, Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, closes 27 March

Norton Rose Fulbright www.nortonrosefulbright.com jasmine.larosa@nortonrosefulbright.com Level 21, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, close 27 March See website for updates regarding the graduate program.

Piper Alderman www.piperalderman.com.au amaoudis@piperalderman.com.au Level 36, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

See website for updates regarding the clerkship and graduate program.

Quinn & Scattini www.qslaw.com.au careers@qslaw.com.au Level 2, 102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

See website for updates regarding the clerkship and graduate program.

QUT PLT www.qut.edu.au/study/legal-practice law_enquiries@qut.edu.au C Block, Level 3, 2 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Results Legal www.resultslegal.com.au/ info@resultslegal.com.au 4/183 North Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000

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January start (apply by 14 December); March start (apply by 14 February); July start (apply by 14 June).

See website for updates regarding the graduate program.

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Slater & Gordon www.slatergordon.com.au careers@slatergordon.com.au 192 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

See website for updates regarding the clerkship and graduate program.

Thomson Geer www.tglaw.com.au dschmidt@tglaw.com.au Level 28, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Clerkship Program: Opens 2 March, close 27 March See website for updates regarding the graduate program.

Thynne + Macartney www.thymac.com.au mail@thymac.com.au Level 19, Central Plaza Two, 66 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

See website for updates regarding the clerkship and graduate program.

Tucker & Cowen www.tuckercowen.com.au mail@tuckercowen.com.au Level 15, 15 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000

See website for updates regarding the graduate program.

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FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM DIRECTORY ANZ www.anz.com.au/careers anzgrad@anz.com ANZ Centre Melbourne, Level 9 833 Collins Street, Docklands Victoria 3008

Clerkship Program: See website for details Graduate Program: Opens 20 February, closes 13 March

BDO www.bdo.com.au/en-au/careers /students/brisbane recruitment.australia@bdo.com.au Level 10, 12 Creek Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Credit Suisse

Vacation and Graduate Applications: Open 17 February, closes 29 March

See website for updates regarding dates for applications.

www.credit-suisse.com/au/ Level 31/1 Macquarie Pl, Sydney NSW 2000

Commonwealth Bank www.commbank.com.au graduaterecruitment@cba.com.au Commonwealth Bank Building, 240 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Graduate Program:, closes 16 April Summer Intern Program: Opens July, closes November

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Deloitte www2.deloitte.com/au/en webenquiry@deloitte.com.au Level 23, Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Summer Vacation Program & Graduate : Closes 16 March

Ernst & Young www.ey.com/en_au www.ey.com/en_au/careers/ students-apply-here 111 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Vacation & Graduate Applications: Opens 17 February 2020, closes 26 March 2020

Grant Thorton www.grantthornton.com.au/en/ info.qld@au.gt.com Level 18, 145 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Vacation Recruitment: 17 February - 22 March

KPMG www.kpmg.com.au +61 7 3233 3111 Level 16, Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Summer Vacation and Graduate Program Closes 6 March

Macquarie Group www.macquarie.com +61 7 3233 5333 Level 16A Central Plaza One, 345 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Summer Internship Program: see website for details

National Australia Bank www.nab.com.au www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers 308-322 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

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Summer Intern Program: Opens 22 July, closes 25 August

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PriceWaterhouseCooper www.pwc.com.au nationalcampusrecruitment@au.pwc.com 480 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Vacation Program: Opens 17 February, closes 15 March

Suncorp www.suncorpgroupgraduates.com.au graduateprogram@suncorp.com.au Level 28, 266 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000

Vacation and Graduate Program Applications open in August

Westpac www.westpac.com.au www.graduates.westpacgroup.com.au 260 Queen Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000

Graduate Program Applications close 5 April

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PUBLIC SECTOR FIRM DIRECTORY Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) asic.gov.au graduateprogram@asic.gov.au 20/240 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4001

Graduate Program: Opens 9 March, closes 30 March

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) www.asio.gov.au 13ASIO (13-27-46) Ben Chifley Building, 70 Constitution Ave Parkes ACT 2600

Graduate Program: Opens May

Attorney General’s Department www.ag.gov.au HR.Assist@ag.gov.au Robert Garran Offices 3-5 National Circuit Barton ACT 2600

Graduate Program: Applications open 21 March, close 26 April

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Australian Signals Directorate www.asd.gov.au graduate.program@defence.gov.au Russell Offices, 51 Russell Dr, Russell ACT 2600

See website for more information and updates for graduate program

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) www.ato.gov.au EntryLevelPrograms@ato.gov.au 333 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Graduate Program: Opens 9 March, closes 6 April

Comcare www.comcare.gov.au graduate.recruitment@comcare.gov.au Level 13/410 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

See website for more information and updates for graduate program

Department of Foregin Affairs and Trade (DFAT) www.dfat.gov.au gradrec@dfat.gov.au Rg Casey Building, 10 John McEwen Cres, Barton ACT 2600

Graduate program: Closes 16 March

Department of Health www.health.gov.au entrylevelprograms@health.gov.au Sirius Building, Furzer St, Woden Town Centre ACT 2606

Graduate Program: Opens 6 March

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science www.industry.gov.au Graduates@industry.gov.au 10 Binara St, Canberra ACT 2601

See website for more information and updates for graduate program

Queensland Treasury www.treasury.qld.gov.au gradprog@treasury.qld.gov.au 1 William Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

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See website for more information and updates for graduate program

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COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE DIRECTORY Arts Law Centre for Australia www.artslaw.com.au artslaw@artslaw.com.au The Gunnery, 43-51 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for details

Australian Institute of International Affairs www.internationalaffairs.org.au info@internationalaffairs.org.au 46 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - by application.

Opens 25 February, closes 10 March - see website for more information.

Bayside Community Legal Centre www.bcls.org.au enquiries@bcls.org.au Wynnum Community Centre, 1st Floor 105 Florence Street, Wynnum QLD 4178

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for more information.

Caxton Legal Centre www.caxton.org.au caxton@caxton.org.au 1 Manning Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Community Legal Centres Queensland

www.communitylegalqld.org.au admin@communitylegalqld.org.au Numerous locations

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Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for more information.

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Court Network www.courtnetwork.com.au queensland@courtnetwork.com.au The Queen Elizabeth II Courts of Law, Brisbane Supreme and District Courts, 415 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - in Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Townsville and Ipswich.

LGBTI Legal Service Inc. www.lgbtilegalservice.org volunteer@lgbtilegalservice.org Level 2, 725 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley 4006

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for more information.

Nundah Community Legal Centre www.ncsgi.com.au admin1@nundahcc.org.au 14 Station St, Nundah QLD 4012

Pine Rivers Community Legal Service www.encircle.org.au/legal-services legal@encircle.org.au 4A/481 Gympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - enquiries welcome.

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for more information.

Prisoner’s Legal Service www.plsqld.com admin@plsqld.com 53 Tribune St, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS) www.rails.org.au admin@rails.org.au 170 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101

Women’s Legal Service www.wlsq.org.au admin@wlsq.org.au

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for more information.

Internship Program Runs during summer and winter - see website for details.

Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for more information

8 Ponsonby St, Annerley QLD 4103 Volunteer Opportunities?

Yes - see website for more information.

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Selection Criteria » Be in at least the third year of study towards a law degree (essential) » Have completed intellectual property or media law subjects (essential) » Have a strong interest and/or experience in the arts (desirable)

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ARTS LAW CENTRE OF AUSTRALIA www.artslaw.com.au artslaw@artslaw.com.au 43-51 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011

WHO ARE YOU & WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

Arts Law is Australia’s only national community legal centre for the arts. We provide free or low cost specialised legal advice, education and resources to Australian artists and arts organisations across all art forms, on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters. Arts Law’s Artists in the Black program delivers targeted services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists nationally. Our mission is to empower artists and creative communities through the law.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Student volunteers play a valuable role supporting the solicitors in the provision of legal advice. They are the first point of contact for our clients and are tasked with providing information and taking accurate legal instructions. Volunteers may also conduct legal research for the solicitors, get involved with advocacy projects, sit in on legal advice sessions as note-takers, and assist with the general administration of a community legal centre.

What’s the commitment?

Volunteers must commit to working at least one day per week at Arts Law’s Sydney office for a minimum period of 6 months. Eligibility for a PLT placement will be considered on a case by case basis after completion of the minimum 6 month commitment.

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APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you are interested in volunteering at Arts Law, please fill out our volunteer application form on our website at artslaw. com.au/support/volunteer. Arts Law accepts volunteer applications all year round. We will keep your application on file and contact you when a position becomes available or when we run our quarterly intakes.

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COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRES QUEENSLAND

APPLICATION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Our volunteers assist with a broad range of duties including assisting with researching legal issues, creating written content for member communication and assisting with coordinating events. We provide them with an opportunity to work in a supportive team and gain experience working in a not for profit organisation.

If you are interested in applying send a letter or email and a copy of your CV outlining why you are interested in volunteering with Community Legal Centres Queensland and what you would bring to the post. To find out more about the organisation go to: http://communitylegalqld. org.au.

www.communitylegalqld.org.au admin@communitylegalqld.org.au 497 Gympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500

WHO ARE YOU & WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

Community Legal Centres Queensland (formerly QAILS) provides support and advocacy for the 33 independent, community led community legal centres operating across Queensland.

We work to achieve sustainable and adequate policy and funding decisions to ensure Queenslanders are able to get the legal help they need and to ensure they get access to justice.

Community Legal Centres help: » Vulnerable people who can’t afford a lawyer and are not eligible for legal aid » Queenslanders find solutions to everyday legal problems including family violence, relationship breakdown, family law, debt, consumer problems, tenancy disputes, employment issues » Prevent legal problems through education and fair laws and policies » Local communities and communities of interest

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Volunteers have been involved in almost every area of Community Legal Centres Queensland’s activities.

Traditionally the organisation has attracted people with a range of backgrounds and skills, a shared commitment to social justice and a desire to help Community Legal Centres Queensland achieve its goals.

Community Legal Centres Queensland recognises and values the reciprocal nature of the relationship and is committed to providing a volunteer program which both supports Community Legal Centres Queensland’s work; and meets the expectations and needs of individual volunteers.

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LGBTI LEGAL SERVICE INC. www.lgbtilegalservice.org volunteer@lgbtilegalservice.org 30 Helen Street, Newstead QLD 4006

WHO ARE YOU & WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex Legal Service Inc. is a non-profit and unfunded community-based legal service which began on 7 July 2010 and was officially launched on 1 December 2010 by The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG. The Service recognises the difficulties faced by the LGBTI community and seeks to assist the Queensland LGBTI community to gain access to justice through the provision of legal and social welfare services. We also endeavour to provide community legal education activities and resources in order to increase awareness of legal rights and responsibilities for the LGBTI community in Queensland.

The Service includes a law reform division, which is actively involved in advocating for law reform and human rights including: » Expunging past criminal convictions for consensual homosexual relationships; » Advocating for the rights of LGBTI families through surrogacy and adoption reform; » Unequal age of consent in Queensland; » The ‘homosexual advance’ factor of the provocation defence; » Supporting gender diverse people; » Ending domestic violence and supporting victims; and Supporting LGBTI students in school and university.

The LGBTI Legal Service Inc. has been established by, and continues to be overseen by a management committee of individuals representing the diverse communities under the LGBTI banner. As a non-profit and unfunded community organisation, we rely heavily on the support of the community and volunteers.

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VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

There are a number of ways that you can become part of and assist our organisation. You can apply to volunteer for any of the main divisions; client services, legal assistants and law reform. Each division has a different focus so it is up to the student to decide what area they are most interested in and whether they possess the relevant skills.

Client services involves administration work for lawyers during our drop in sessions, legal assistants organise our events and community outreach and law reform involves legal research, writing and advocating for the removal of discriminatory laws.

The most common areas we provide advice for are family law, domestic violence, surrogacy and parenting rights, criminal law, discrimination, victims support, civil matters, legal issues in relation to government decisions, Centrelink matters, and employment matters. Volunteers will have the opportunity to engage with whatever area of law suits their interests.

APPLICATION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We encourage students to apply the legal service through our website. After determining their suitability, we will then arrange a casual meeting to explain how the service is run, what is expected of the volunteers and what benefits we can provide them. We will then assign the volunteer to the appropriate team and conduct training based upon the project they will be joining.

Tips for Applying: » Demonstrate your ability to conduct research, and assist clients to meet deadlines; » Explain your personal experience and why you care about LGBTI issues; and » Tell us what you hope to get out of volunteering and what areas of law you are interested in.

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NUNDAH COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE www.ncsgi.com.au admin1@nundahcc.org.au 14 Station St, Nundah QLD 4012

WHO ARE YOU & WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

The Nundah Community Legal Service is operated by the Nundah Community Support Group Inc as an integrated part of the broader Nundah Neighbourhood Centre. We provide all members of the community (especially those most disadvantaged and marginalised) broadly based in the Brisbane North area access to justice through a free, quality often “triage” and sometimes “last resort” generalist legal service. We do this though a weekly Wednesday drop- in advice service staffed by dedicated volunteer lawyers and students together with an employed senior daytime solicitor who sees clients by appointment with sufficient time to provide more extensive assistance.

As legal problems do not exist in isolation we take a holistic approach and provide effective information on, and practical referrals to, specialist legal and nonlegal services including to financial and personal counselling.

We are the only generalist legal service between the Caxton and the Pine Rivers and Moreton Regional Community Legal Centres and while a small service with limited resources, we maintain an active interest and involvement in community legal education and larger issues through our participation in our peak organisations.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

While we have no student employment opportunities, we welcome volunteers including students. There is now often significant competition for student volunteer roles and we presently have a full complement. We commence student recruitment towards the end of the year.

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APPLICATION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

RAILS receives applications for volunteering in either administrative or legal roles (qualified and non-qualified legal roles).

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REFUGEE & IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICE www.rails.org.au admin@rails.org.au 170 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101

WHO ARE YOU & WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

The Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS) is the only specialist community provider of free legal advice to migrants and refugees across Queensland. RAILS’ mission of providing an holistic and sustainable legal service for vulnerable refugees and migrants through specialist legal assistance, education and advocacy, is achieved in a highly collaborative and effective way, with support to and from more than 20 other service provides.

Areas of law: Specific migration legislation, including visas, family reunion and family violence provisions, onshore and offshore refugee/humanitarian provisions, Immigration Tribunal appeals and Ministerial intervention; family and domestic violence laws; employment and workplace laws, and legal education identified by communities as needed.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

RAILS recognises and values the substantial contribution made by volunteers to RAILS and its clients.

During your volunteer work you will: » Gain experience in migration law; » Assist our clients who are experiencing the most disadvantaged conditions and need legal advice; » Assist our caseworkers with the ongoing workload; » Gain administrative law skills; » Make a difference in people’s lives and contribute to social justice.

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The application should be sent by email to admin@ rails.org. au including cover letter, resume and academic transcript (for students). Qualified legal volunteers (namely, registered migration agents and/or solicitors who hold a current practising certificate) should provide copy of their resume, and practising certificate.

People are encouraged to send their application during the month before the first week of February, June and end of November. This is the time when the selection process occurs. Those people accepted then attend an induction session during the second week of February, July and first week in December. Qualified legal volunteers are encouraged to apply any time during the year.

RAILS requires a minimal commitment of attendance once per week during a semester. Qualified legal volunteers are recruited all year and they are required to attend at least once per month.

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REFLECTIONS FROM

YOUR STUDENT COLLEAGUES “Working in the legal industry while you are studying is both the most exhilarating and most daunting part of law school; you are on an absolute high when you finally make it into the industry, but the thought of actually starting is so scary.

My best tip for your first day in a law firm is to prepare the best you can the night before. Pack your bag (including your lunch!), pick out your best clothes, set your alarm and get a good night’s rest. When your anxiety starts to build in the back of your head, remind yourself to trust your employer’s experience in choosing you for the job. Take a deep breath and try to walk in with all the confidence you can muster!

Good luck!”

- Ella O’Brien QUTLS Diversity, Culture and Wellbeing Director

“My favourite legal experiences have been volunteering roles with Community Legal Centres (CLCs) and I can’t recommend them enough. CLCs have been a great path to getting paid legal roles, and to be honest, helping clients has reminded me of why I started a law degree. Volunteering exposed me to practical legal skills, as well as niche or emerging areas of law, that I would never be able to tackle in-depth through courses. I’ve also inadvertently built a network through my volunteering, and I’ve been getting tons of great mentoring from experienced solicitors.

If you’re looking to start volunteering, I’d recommend finding and reaching out to CLC’s that deal with areas of law you’re interested in; they’ll probably tell you about when they run intake or how to find out about openings. A great starting place is the CLC volunteering website, which you can reach at https://www.clcvolunteers.net.au.”

- Jack Hubert QUTLS Equity Officer

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Reflections From Your Student Colleagues

“There’s a big difference between what you learn at Uni and what you learn working in the legal industry. The things you learn from study at university forms your theoretical understanding of the law, while the things that you pick up from legal work is the practical skills that you will need for work as a legal practitioner. I wish there were certain things I knew before being in the middle of both worlds: »

Listen or read instructions given to you carefully. Don’t assume anything until you are 100% sure about a matter. If you are stuck, ask your questions after you attempt the task.

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Take the time to understand what your supervisor, colleague or client wants and needs.

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This is a given, but treat everyone with respect and get to know your co-workers.

You’re not a cog in a machine. You are a team member of a law firm, always remember that.

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Immerse yourself in your work, hone your writing and speaking skills and get involved with firm life.

Everything that you do as a law student or as a person working in the legal industry all comes together. Take your time, learn from both opportunities and be yourself.”

- Gideon Caturla QUTLS Publications Officer

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