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MAJOR SPONSOR TABLE OF CONTENTS
Exhibition Layout...... 1
Major Sponsors...... 2 The College of Law...... 2 legalsuper...... 3
Double Exhibitor...... 4 Ashurst...... 4
Baker McKenzie...... 5
Clayton Utz...... 6
DLA Piper...... 7
King & Wood Mallesons...... 8
Lander & Rogers...... 9
Law Associations...... 10
Law Institute of Victoria...... 11
Leo Cussen Centre for Law...... 12
Maddocks...... 13
Russell Kennedy...... 14
Single Exhibitor...... 15 Allens...... 15
ANU Legal Workshop...... 15
Arnold Bloch Leibler...... 16
Corrs Chambers Westgarth...... 16
Deakin Law School...... 17
DibbsBarker...... 17
Gadens...... 18
GradAustralia...... 18
Hall & Wilcox...... 19
Herbert Smith Freehills...... 19
Johnson Winter & Slattery...... 20
LegalVitae...... 20
Macpherson Kelley...... 21
Mills Oakley...... 21
MinterEllison...... 22
Norton Rose Fullbright...... 22
Office of Public Prosecutions Victoria...... 23
PwC...... 23
Victorian Government Solicitor's Office...... 24
Victoria Legal Aid...... 24 v
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COMPANY BOOTH Allens 20 ENTER CAREER SESSIONS EXIT ANU Legal Workshop 42 Arnold Bloch Leibler 33 Ashurst 5 & 6 Baker McKenzie 7 & 8 Clayton Utz 18 & 19 15 16 17 17a The College of Law 22 & 23 Corrs Chambers Westgarth 25 9 Deakin Law School 36 DibbsBarker 27 8 18 29 30 41 42 i1 DLA Piper 40 & 41 i2 Gadens 37 7 19 28 31 40 43 GradAustralia 9 i3 Hall & Wilcox 24 6 i4 Herbert Smith Freehills 15 Johnson Winter & Slattery 26 i5 MOCK INTERVIEW ROOMS King & Wood Mallesons 46 & 47 5 20 27 32 39 44 i6 Lander & Rogers 28 & 29 Law Associations 54 & 55 4 21 26 33 38 45 Law Institute of Victoria 1 & 2 legalsuper 3 3 LegalVitae 21 Leo Cussen Centre for Law 34 & 35 2 22 25 34 37 46 Macpherson Kelley 32 Maddocks 30 & 31 1 23 24 35 36 47 Mills Oakley 4 MinterEllison 43 Norton Rose Fulbright 16 Office of Public Prosecutions 17a Victoria 55 54 PwC 17 ENTRY Russell Kennedy 38 & 39 Victorian Government 44 CAREERS SESSIONS PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS Solicitor’s Office Victoria Legal Aid 45 Session 1: ‘Tips for Establishing your Legal Career’ Attendees will have an opportunity to have Time: 5.30–6.15pm professional headshots taken at the careers fair, which can assist with your job searching. However, you will Session 2: ‘Broaden your Horizons: How can need to arrive early and book a time slot as they are you use your law degree as a passport to an expected to fill fast! international career?’ Time: 6.30–7.15pm CAREERS RESOURCES MOCK INTERVIEWS
Search keyword “Careers17” at www.liv.asn.au/ Round 1: 5.15-6.15pm staying-informed to find all our top resources to help Round 2: 6.30-7.30pm you develop a career in the law. (Each mock interview has a 15 minute duration.) MAJOR SPONSORS
PLT Plus – today’s most in-demand PLT program, delivered by The The College of Law College of Law. T: 1300 856 111 Now in its second year, our new and improved program puts you first. With a renewed E: [email protected] focus on flexibility, convenience and practical relevant learning, it’s no wonder more W: www.collaw.edu.au/pltplus students are choosing PLT Plus over any other program. Now it’s your turn to discover what the fuss is all about.
5 Reasons to Choose PLT Plus 1. You’ll be more ‘practice-ready’. PLT Plus places greater emphasis on task-based, hands-on learning. It’s also the only program that offers a Legal Business Skills Series – equipping you with vital workplace skills such as time management, leadership and communication. 2. You’ll study how and when you want. With only 5 days of face-to-face attendance plus full-time and part-time study options, PLT Plus is truly flexible. We also offer more than 10 courses a year in Melbourne, allowing you to study at a time that suits you – not us. 3. You’ll be more attractive to employers. As Australasia’s largest provider of Practical Legal Training, The College of Law has a global reputation for excellence. We are also the preferred provider to 9 of the top 10 law firms in Australia. 4. You’ll get more support and guidance. With one-to-one lecturer support and comprehensive Practice Papers to take into the workplace, our goal is to help you succeed the moment you enter the professional workforce. 5. You’ll enjoy benefits to last a lifetime. As a PLT Plus graduate, you receive lifelong discounts on all our short programs – plus ongoing invitations to our alumni and networking events. What’s more, you’ll receive two subjects of credit towards the College LLM program. For course dates or more information about our PLT Plus program visit The College of Law website collaw.edu.au/PLTPlus or contact our Student Services Team on 1300 856 111 or [email protected]. The College of Law is Australasia’s largest provider of Practical Legal Training (PLT), with campuses in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. We also conduct programs in Adelaide, Canberra and regional Queensland, as well as onsite sessions in London. The College of Law’s PLT program leads to the award of a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) which makes you eligible to apply for direct admission to your state or territory.
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The super fund for Australia’s legal community Managing the superannuation of the Australian legal community since 1989, legalsuper legalsuper was founded for and is dedicated to your work, life and financial wellbeing. As an industry The super fund for Australia’s super fund, legalsuper exists to profit members, not shareholders. We provide a tailored legal community and personal service; partnering with you through your working life and into retirement, we W: legalsuper.com.au are your fund for life. T: 1800 060 312 Supporting your professional development E: [email protected] legalsuper supports its members and the legal community to thrive in their professional lives by sponsoring the Continuing Professional Development programs of all law societies across Australia. An industry fund: • Run only to profit members • Low administration fees • Intelligent insurance • Strong returns with smart investments Here for you We offer a tailored and personalised service, with one on one support from our super experts. Our experienced team are available for you to meet with in person at no additional cost, to help you understand your super and make choices which will ensure you are on the right path. Legal Super Pty Ltd ABN 37 004 455 789, AFSL 246315 is the Trustee of legalsuper ABN 60 346 078 879. This is general information only and does not take in to account your specific needs. Prior to making any decision in relation to legalsuper you should consider the Product Disclosure Statement which is available on legalsuper.com.au or by calling 1800 060 312.
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As a global law firm with a rich history spanning almost 200 years, we’ve established Ashurst ourselves as a leading adviser to corporates, financial institutions and governments, on all areas of the law including finance, M&A, disputes and competition. Positions Available We’re renowned for helping our clients navigate through a complex and constantly evolving global landscape. Seasonal Clerkship: Across Australia we typically take 120–130 seasonal With 25 offices across the world’s leading financial and resource centres, we offer the clerks. The Melbourne office roughly reach and insight of a global network combined with deep local market knowledge. takes over half of those. Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with Graduate: 60–70 nationally. the expertise, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our Method of application: clients need. careers.ashurst.com As a global team we have a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi- jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects, and for delivering outstanding outcomes Key Dates for clients.
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At Baker McKenzie we are different in the way we think, work and behave. Like no other law firm we were born global. Baker McKenzie We are one of the world’s largest law firms by markets, revenue and headcount and have a network of 77 offices in 47 countries around the world. Positions Available Baker McKenzie Australia offers our people access to complex, market-leading matters for Approximately 20 leading multinational and domestic companies and the ability to work with some of the world’s Method of application: best legal minds – people who know the law and who understand business. We have an www.bakermckenzie.com/careers/ unrivalled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. australia/melbourne/ Locally, we have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunity where you will work in small teams on matters that often cross borders. Key Dates
Practice Groups Applications close: 13 August 2017 Our practice groups include Banking & Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Corporate, Dispute Resolution/Insolvency, Employment, Energy Resources & Infrastructure, and Technology Communication & Commercial.
Seasonal Clerkships Our aim is to give our Seasonal Clerks the opportunity to experience life as a junior lawyer with our Firm. Right from the start, our summer clerks get involved in real work and are given real responsibility, just like our graduates and junior lawyers. You will be exposed to our Australian and international clients through client meetings and telephone calls, client events and shadowing, and you will often have the opportunity to deal with clients directly. More specifically, the type of work that summer clerks get involved in includes drafting correspondence, preparing Court documents, drafting advices or agreements, document review tasks, attending Court/mediations, attending meetings with counsel, attending meetings with expert or other witnesses, attending settlements, preparing client alerts – and of course, you get to put to work those excellent skills which you gain at university – undertaking legal research, preparing memoranda and preparing case summaries. Our clerks also have the opportunity to participate in community service initiatives and pro bono files.
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About Us Clayton Utz Clayton Utz is one of Australia’s leading law firms, with a reputation for standing out – and Contact: Alison Tassiou, for being outstanding. With 172 partners and over 1,400 employees across six offices, we Graduate Resourcing Consultant continue to build on our reputation for confident, innovative and incisive legal advice. E: [email protected] Our major areas of practice are Banking & Financial Services, Commercial Litigation, Competition, Corporate, M&A, Capital Markets, Environment & Planning, Insurance, IP & T: 03 9286 6955 Technology, Major Projects & Construction, Public Sector, Real Estate, Restructuring & W: www.claytonutz.com/graduates Insolvency, Tax, Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety and Pro Bono.
Positions Available What distinguishes Clayton Utz from other firms? Graduate: We recruit our graduates People. It always starts with people. At Clayton Utz, we’ve built a team of down-to-earth, from our Clerkship Program collaborative lawyers who know that at the heart of exceptional client service is knowing what your client needs. We offer the sharpest legal minds. The clearest advice that cuts Seasonal Clerkship: 35–45 through the complexity, so our clients can concentrate on the things that really matter. And Method of application: an unshakeable sense of what’s possible. www.claytonutz.com/graduates This offers our graduates the opportunities to work on cutting-edge, complex transactions and litigation with lawyers who are recognised as leaders in their fields. We also provide Key Dates first-class training and development to support our lawyers to be the best they can be. As Program dates: one of the world’s top 10 pro bono firms, graduate will also have the chance to contribute Summer: to our pro bono practice and help make a difference to the individuals and organisations 20 November–15 December 2017 it supports. Winter: 25 June–20 July 2018 Our Clerkship Program Applications open: 10 July 2017 If you’re a law student in your penultimate year, our Clerkship Programs will expose you to the fast pace of a full-service commercial law firm and show you the law in action. Applications close: 13 August 2017 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 Clerkship Programs are our future pipeline for the Graduate Program. They are designed to give you a feel for what it’s like to be a Graduate and they are a great place to start your career.
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DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, positioning us to help clients DLA Piper with their legal needs around the world. Contact: Wendy Yap, Graduate We strive to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality and value to Recruitment and Development Manager our clients. E: [email protected] We achieve this through practical and innovative legal solutions that help our clients T: 03 9274 5000 succeed. We deliver consistent services across our platform of practices and sectors in all W: www.dlapipergraduates.com matters we undertake. Method of application: Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000, and Fortune 500 enterprises to www.dlapipergraduates.com emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. They include more than half of the Fortune 250 and nearly half of the FTSE 350 or their subsidiaries. We also advise Positions Available governments and public sector bodies. The best way to secure a place on our graduate program is to do a clerkship first. Not only Seasonal Clerkship will this give you a feel for commercial law in practice, it will give you an insight into what makes DLA Piper unique. Key Dates
During the clerkship, you’ll do more than just shadow our lawyers. You’ll be given Applications open: 10 July 2017 real responsibilities. Whether you’re attending a court hearing, contributing to a client Applications close: 13 August 2017 meeting or assisting a large corporate transaction, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to reach your potential. At the same time, you’ll start building your networks. As well as meeting with partners and other senior lawyers, you’ll have regular contact with the other clerks through social activities. Information sessions about our practice areas will further enhance your knowledge and understanding. Summer clerkships are offered in all our offices, as well as winter clerkships in select locations. While your clerkship experience will be similar between offices, the length and structure of the individual programs may vary.
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Recognised as one of the world’s most innovative law firms, King & Wood Mallesons offers King & Wood Mallesons a different perspective to commercial thinking and the client experience. With access to a global platform, a team of over 2000 lawyers in 27 locations around the world, we work Positions Available with clients to help them understand local challenges, navigate through regional complexity, and to find commercial solutions that deliver a competitive advantage for our clients. Seasonal Clerkship: 65–75 As a leading international law firm headquartered in Asia, we help clients to open doors and Method of application: unlock opportunities as they look to Asian markets to unleash their full potential. Combining www.kwm.com/careers an unrivalled depth of expertise and breadth of relationships in our core markets, we are connecting Asia to the world, and the world to Asia. Key Dates Working in collaborative, flexible teams we apply our expertise in connecting with and Applications close: 13 August 2017 caring for our clients, standing in their shoes, understanding what they want and then going ‘all out’ to deliver. Always pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved, we are reshaping the legal market and challenging our clients to think differently about what a law firm can be.
Key statistics: • 27 offices globally. • One of the largest international legal networks in the Asia region with 500+ partners and more than 2000 lawyers. • #1 global brand in Asia and #14 global legal brand. • Our clients are a mix of global financial and corporate powerhouses to the new industry- makers and all levels of government (some for over 200 years). • We are the only law firm able to practice Australian, PRC, Hong Kong and English law under one integrated legal brand.
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About Lander & Rogers Lander & Rogers is a leading independent Australian law firm operating nationally from Lander & Rogers Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. We are proud to be the trusted advisor to many publicly Contact: Laura Grant, listed and private Australian companies, Australian subsidiaries of global companies as well as Graduate Resourcing Consultant all levels of government. We have seven areas of practice, and we cover a range of industry E: [email protected] sectors, with a focus on financial services, insurance, government, infrastructure, real estate, and T: 03 9269 9333 retail and supply chain. W: www.landers.com/au/graduates We believe that legal services are much more than just the law – they are about great people, sustained excellence and exceptional client service. We have a reputation in the legal market as a provider of premium legal services, and as a sought after employer. We are renowned in Positions Available Australia for our down-to-earth and friendly workplace culture. Seasonal Clerkships: Practice areas Approximately 20–25 The firm’s legal services are multi-disciplinary in nature and cover Corporate, Commercial Method of application: Disputes, Compensation Law, Family & Relationship Law, Insurance Law & Litigation, Property, www.cvmail.com Projects & Infrastructure and Workplace Relations & Safety. Key Dates Seasonal Clerkship Opportunities Our seasonal clerk programs are your opportunity to sample life in the law, and especially life Applications close: 13 August 2017 at Lander & Rogers – to see whether we’re right for you. You’ll be among 20-25 students who join us for four weeks working in a single practice area during the university holidays in Nov/Dec, Jan/Feb and June/July. We’ll ask you what type of practice group you’d prefer, and when you get there, you’ll be teamed with two lawyers – one senior and one junior – who will guide you through your day-to-day work. It’s not all work though, you’ll also get to be involved in learning activities such as practice group overviews and skills based sessions, as well as social opportunities like weekly coffee catch up’s, getting to know our grads and Friday night drinks. These experiences will provide you with a much clearer idea of what it means to be a lawyer. You’ll also develop a better feel for the human side of Lander & Rogers, such as why our people work here, where they’ve come from, and what they do when they’re not being lawyers. What we look for in our seasonal clerks We’re in the business of dealing with people and therefore aim to recruit and retain law students who have a friendly and down to earth style of engaging with others. We see this as important to your success in working with your clients and colleagues, and critical to the preservation of our happy workplace. You’ll also need intelligence to tackle the most interesting of legal scenarios, energy to absorb new concepts and changing laws, and a willingness to work productively with lots of different people. Eligibility: Our firm’s preference is to provide opportunities to penultimate year students however we do give consideration to final year applicants. Students must be Australian or New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents to be eligible for seasonal clerkships at Lander & Rogers. Firm Statistics: Number of employees: 470, Number of partners: 60 (37% are females) Lawyers in Melbourne: 161
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LAW ASSOCIATIONS
Ballarat & District Law Association The Ballarat and District Law Association (BDLA) was established on 22 March 1859 and is proud of its rich history of supporting lawyers within the greater Ballarat region. Over this time the BDLA has maintained close connections with not only local legal practitioners and the LIV, but also judicial officers and other professionals within the region. Ballarat is one of Australia’s fastest growing regional centres with first class education, health and recreation facilities. It is renowned for its beautiful heritage buildings, parks and gardens and stunning Lake Wendouree. All this combined with its housing affordability and proximity to Melbourne provides a great career alternative. Representatives from Ballarat firms will be attending the 2017 LIV Legal Careers Fair to meet law graduates and students and discuss what it is like to live and work in the greater Ballarat region.
Geelong Law Association The Geelong Law Association (GLA) is an incorporated association for legal practitioners, law students and others associated with the law who live and/or work in the Geelong region. The GLA supports more than 150 members through social and networking events as well as the provision of professional development seminars. The GLA has a particularly close relationship with the Deakin University Law School and hosts regular events for young lawyers and law students. The GLA will be participating in the 2016 LIV Legal Careers Fair on behalf of its members to meet law students who are interested in living and working in the Geelong area and to discuss the associated benefits of living and working in this fantastic region.
Western Suburbs Law Association The WSLA is an association for members of the LIV, lawyers, law students and others associated with the law who live or work in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The Western Suburbs covers suburbs in Council areas of Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Hobson’s Bay, Melton and Wyndham. The WSLA will the participating in LIV Legal Careers Fair with a keen interest to meet young lawyers and law students in the Western Suburbs.
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The LIV represents more than 19,500 lawyers and people working in the law in Victoria, LIV Membership interstate and overseas. Our members offer their commitment, diversity and expertise to help shape the laws of Victoria and to ensure a strong legal profession for the future. As a graduate member of the LIV, you get access to benefits such as: The LIV promotes justice for all by advancing social and public welfare in the operation of the courts and legal system, as well as advancing education and public confidence both in • a variety of mentoring options the legal profession and in the processes by which the law is made and administered. • discounted and complimentary As the peak body for the Victorian legal profession, the LIV initiates programs to support education opportunities the needs of a changing profession, promotes an active law reform advocacy agenda, • career information and networking responds publicly to issues affecting the profession and broader community, delivers activities continuing legal education programs, and continues to provide expert services and • exclusive online databases and resources to support our members. research support. LIV Young Lawyers (YL) is a dynamic group established to enhance the legal skills, “The value of the LIV begins knowledge and professional networks of members in the early stages of career when you are in university, and development. It is free to join the YL if you are an LIV member and either a legal practitioner the guidance the Institute offers under the age of 36, a legal practitioner over the age of 36 with less than six years of post- continues throughout your legal admission experience, a graduate or law student. career, in every stage of your progression.” – Riaza Rigby, Law Graduate, Russell Kennedy Lawyers
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About Leo Cussen Centre for Law Leo Cussen Centre for Law Leo Cussen Centre for Law was established in 1972. Our training program is practical Practical Legal Training, Graduate and personalised, highly respected by the legal profession and taught by leading legal Diploma in Legal Practice professionals. Our course is designed to be comprehensive and challenging with a T: 1300 039 031 simulated file program strategically designed to develop practice skills. W: www.leocussen.edu.au Why choose Leo Cussen for your Practical Legal Training? Method of application: www.leocussen.edu.au/Apply • Highly practical course with “learning by doing”, with no exams. • Benefit from small groups, with a diverse range of leading practising lawyers Key Dates instructing students. • Build your skills and confidence with one-on-one regular feedback from your mentor on Two intakes each year: your work as you do it. January and July • Gain strong commercial and business acumen – run consecutive files, maintain client Information evening at Leo Cussen: contact, meet deadlines and bill clients in practical settings. 4 October 2017 • Access career support services through a designated Graduate Placement & Careers To register visit: Advisor, who assists trainees with their job search and preparation. www.leocussen.edu.au/Info_Session • Choose the type of learning that suits you: face-to-face; online full-time; online part-time. • We offer the only Practical Legal Training full-time on-site course in Victoria. • In our on-site course, we find your professional placement for you. • 13 days of face-to-face training in our online course, which means more practical and hands-on experience for you, with more check points and support along the way. • You will work with graduates from every Victorian university and from interstate, create lifelong friendships and extend your professional networks as you train. • Our graduates work in a wide range of legal and professional environments in Australia and overseas.
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Maddocks works in partnership with our clients to support them in reaching their goals. We provide premium commercial legal services to corporations, businesses and Maddocks governments throughout Australia and internationally. We advise clients across a range of Recruitment Contact Details sectors, including education, government, infrastructure, healthcare, professional services Contact: Bridget Sisson, People and and technology. Culture Advisor At Maddocks we look for people whose values coincide with ours – integrity, diversity, E: [email protected] collaboration, stewardship and innovation. T: 03 9258 3740 We believe the unique position that Maddocks has in the market provides seasonal W: graduates.maddocks.com.au clerks, graduates and junior lawyers with the opportunity to work on high quality complex matters, take real responsibility and have genuine contact with clients at an early stage of their career. Positions Available Each graduate and clerk is assigned a senior lawyer as their coordinator to assist in Seasonal Clerkship: Approximately 20 managing workflow and act as a mentor for their rotation. All clerks and graduates are also Method of application: Via CVMail assigned a buddy and are invited to network with our current graduates. Our firm culture is very important to us and we work hard to sustain it. As an example, Key Dates one of our values is diversity. We have been recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) for the 13th Applications open: 10 July 2017 consecutive year. Applications close: 13 August 2017
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Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with over 230 people in Melbourne and Russell Kennedy Canberra. We are very proud of our culture and work hard to recruit like-minded professionals that will suit the needs and expectations of our clients and our Positions Available collegiate atmosphere. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, Graduate: 5–7 guided by market leading expertise across our sectors of focus. We encourage a Seasonal Clerkship: 25–30 professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We offer clients a wide range of expertise, with access to specialist practitioners in every department.
Areas of expertise include: • Commercial & Corporate Advisory • Dispute Resolution • Property & Development • Government, Planning & Environment • Victorian WorkCover Authority • Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety • Public Law, Litigation & Aged Care We have three fundamental key values at: • Integrity – We are honest, accountable and ethical without compromise. • Commitment – We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our clients, our people and our community. • Expertise – We apply and develop our skills and knowledge to understand our clients and deliver effective solutions. We are committed to providing high quality legal advice to our clients, a rewarding working environment for our staff and a sound learning environment for seasonal clerks and law graduates.
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Allens E: [email protected] W: www.allens.com.au T: 02 9230 4670
Positions Available What makes us different We make the complex simple: We It begins with our people: It’s our people are known for the quality of our legal Graduate: Approximately 28–30 minds. That’s why we attract some of who make us great. It is our priority to Seasonal Clerkship: the most complex legal work, and why ensure they are constantly challenged, Approximately 75–80 recognised, rewarded and empowered our lawyers are recognised as the best in the profession. Method of application: throughout their careers. www.allens.com.au/Careers Our unique way of working: We adopt Lifelong learning: As a graduate, we’re committed to giving you the best practical a flexible approach to the way we work, Key Dates which builds strong and diverse teams, legal education of the highest professional and is one of the reasons our lawyers tell standard and personal development Applications close: 13 August 2017 us a career here is so rewarding. At Allens, opportunities and put you on the path to you will have the opportunity to drive your becoming a market-leading lawyer. career by working with a range of lawyers and across a variety of practice areas.
ANU Legal Workshop Apply now to start your ANU GDLP.
ANU Legal Workshop is one of Australia’s The GDLP program combines an initial largest PLT providers and is Australia’s four day face-to-face intensive introduction leading tertiary PLT provider. course with a range of online learning ANU Legal Workshop has been delivering throughout the course, to enable you to PLT through the Graduate Diploma of Legal balance your PLT with employment and Practice (GDLP) for over 40 years. The other personal commitments. You can GDLP is accredited, practical and flexible, complete your study at ANU from anywhere providing the qualification you need to be in the country, or across the globe. admitted as a lawyer.
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Arnold Bloch Leibler Contact: Hayley Brown, Human Resources Consultant E: [email protected] Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) is a premium We pride ourselves on providing strategic T: 03 9229 9802 Australian commercial law firm renowned guidance and solving complex problems for advising clients on their most significant related to our clients’ commercial interests, Positions Available legal matters: high-stakes transactions, legal position and reputation. This means Seasonal Clerkship: up to 50 litigation and commercial issues. We offer that our legal staff are exposed to interesting Graduate: 15–17 legal advice and support to a diverse range and varied work where they can fully utilise of clients; however, we are best known for their skills and potential. We do not try to be Method of application: advising entrepreneurial businesses (ASX- everything to everyone – rather, we strive for www.abl.grad.careers listed, family-owned and international) excellence in our chosen areas of expertise. and for our work with private clients. We Key Dates Our services include: banking and finance, also work with international corporations competition, corporate and commercial, Summer One: Monday, 20 November– with interests in Australia and enjoy long- dispute resolution and litigation, native Friday, 15 December 2017 standing relationships with a select group title and public interest law, property and Summer Two: Monday, 22 January– of other professional advisors – including development, reconstruction and insolvency, Friday, 16 February 2018 Winter: accountants, private equity firms, private taxation, technology and intellectual property Monday, 25 June–Friday, 20 July 2018 bankers and overseas-based specialist and workplace advisory. Applications open: Monday, 10 July law firms. 2017, 9am Applications close: Sunday, 13 August 2017, 11.59pm
Corrs Chambers Westgarth Contact: Marianne Saliba, People & Performance Consultant 567 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 E: [email protected] T: 03 9672 3318 Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a premium strategy, as well as its lawyers’ ability to help independent Australian law firm. With offices clients achieve their business goals. Positions Available around the country and strategic alliances Corrs’ culture of performance excellence throughout the Asia Pacific region and drives this achievement and can be seen in Graduate: 10–15 worldwide, we partner closely with our clients our mentoring, coaching and comprehensive Seasonal Clerkship: 45 to create opportunities for them in Australia learning and development programs, both and on the global stage. Priority offer recruitment only. formal and informal. We draw on the best Method of application: We’ve built a culture of collaboration expertise in Corrs’ own lawyers as well as www.corrs.com.au/graduates and excellence where our people are external specialists to make sure our people encouraged, supported and trained to be never stop learning. Key Dates world class. It’s a commitment that’s made The combination of these factors creates a us a much sought- after and awarded firm that celebrates its independence, is open Applications open: 10 July 2017 employer. Corrs is a firm that thinks to new ideas, has the courage to think and Applications close: 13 August 2017 strategically, not just in its legal work, but act differently from the rest of the market, and also for the firm’s future and the success thrives on new challenges and opportunities. of its people. Corrs is known for its clear Our people thrive on this, too. We call it the vision and ability to develop and implement inspiring workplace.
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Deakin Law Clinics Deakin Law School operates two law clinics (New Venture Law Clinic and Civil and Commercial Law Clinic) as Deakin Law School (DLS) trains the next criminal justice; energy and natural resource learning legal firms, which take on real generation of lawyers and professionals, who law, and constitutional law. The quality and clients and real cases on a pro-bono are empowered to use legal skills in an array calibre of this research is presented regularly basis. Practising lawyers who would like of global careers. at conferences, workshops and symposia. to assist at a clinic – or students who In the prestigious QS World University Deakin Law School facilitates research would like to work at a clinic – should Rankings, Deakin is ranked as one of excellence with real impact which further get in touch via email. Victoria’s top law schools. DLS is ranked serve to inform a contemporary and highly- E: [email protected] no. 53 on the SSRN Top 500 International relevant curriculum. W: http://www.deakin.edu.au/law/ Law Schools, and no. 101-150 on QS World The school’s new clinical program is aimed at deakin-law-clinics University Rankings. DLS is also one of 23 developing lawyering skills in our graduates as Interested in studying Law at Deakin? law schools in Australia which have received well as making a strong, positive contribution Please contact us for further details. CALD certification. to our communities. E: [email protected] A centre for excellence in commercial law, We’re pioneering experiential learning, and T: 03 9244 6555 Deakin Law School’s focus supports a diverse providing students access to real clients in W: www.deakin.edu.au/law range of study and research areas including exciting domains such as entrepreneurship intellectual property; corporate governance; and new business ventures. tort and the law of medicine; sentencing and
DibbsBarker Our summer clerks will tell you about their awesome clerkship experience: working closely with our partners and lawyers on interesting and diverse matters, undertaking a variety of responsibilities and taking part in team DibbsBarker is the kind of commercial law Litigation; Insurance; Intellectual Property & and client meetings. firm where people actually want to be. Where Technology; People & Workplace; Property & Contact: Jade Ding, People & they feel inspired and looked after. Where Projects; and Restructuring & Insolvency. Development Business Partner they relish their work and have the freedom to We are exceptional enjoy life outside of work too. T: 02 8233 9525 This means providing excellent service and E: [email protected] We are located on the Australian east-coast value to our clients, all of the time. Our culture and value every one of our 200 partners and is repeatedly named as a highlight by those Positions Available staff, a diverse group of people who are united who work here and a key drawcard for those by talent, excellence, innovative thinking and seeking to join us. We’re known in the legal Seasonal Clerkship: commercially driven client outcomes. market for cultivating a workplace where legal Summer clerkships are offered What we do excellence is balanced with a healthy dose of in all of our offices. fun. Don’t take our word for it though; 98% We are really focused on four core industries Key Dates – Financial Services, Insurance, Life Sciences of our people agreed DibbsBarker is a great & Healthcare and Real Estate & Construction place to work in our DibbsVIEW survey. Applications open: 15 June – and offer the full suite of legal services Can you see yourself working here? Applications close: 16 July including: Banking & Finance; Competition Interviews commence: 14 August & Consumer Law; Dispute Resolution & Offers made: 4 October Offers accepted by: 6 October
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Grads@Gadens Grads@Gadens is the program through which we attract and retain talent within the firm. Once on our program, you will immediately receive challenging Gadens is a leading, independent top 10 Grads@Gadens and varied work with a high level of Australian law firm, with 92 partners and over Grads@Gadens is the program through which responsibility. Grads@Gadens is open 700 staff across four offices. Our core values we attract and retain talent within the firm. to candidates who are PLT-qualified and are our foundation and reflect our essence Grads@Gadens is based on two, six month will be admitted before commencing and character – they define how we interact rotations through different practice areas. with us in March annually. with one another and our clients. Spending time in different practice areas Key Dates We have a strong reputation and are well- means you have the opportunity to make regarded for our specialist, market-leading an informed decision about your chosen Applications open: practices in advisory, transactional and specialisation. It also ensures you develop a Tuesday, 1 August 2017 disputes work. Our significant breadth and broad set of skills, which you can carry with Applications close: depth of expertise encompasses banking you throughout your career. Through our Thursday, 31 August 2017 and finance, corporate advisory and tax, practical, on-the-job training, you get exposed First round interviews: dispute resolution, employment advisory, to ‘real work’ and ‘real clients’ from day one. Monday, 2 October 2017–Friday, 6 government, intellectual property and Throughout the program we will invest in you October 2017 technology, private clients, property and and provide comprehensive support to ensure construction, planning and environment, and Second round interviews: each rotation is successful. You will team- recovery and insolvency. Monday, 16 October 2017–Thursday, up with a dedicated mentor who will work 19 October 2017 closely with you to develop your technical Offers made: Thursday, 26 October 2017 and business skills, allocate work and provide ongoing feedback.
GradAustralia Visit: www.gradaustralia.com.au Follow us: www.facebook.com/GradAustralia
Securing a clerkship is a competitive task. Swing by our stand to collect your copy of How do you stand out from the hundreds Australia’s Top 100 Graduate Employers, as of other solid candidates with high GPA’s, voted by Australian students. This guide is or know which is the right law firm for you a comprehensive list of local and national (or if a law career is even what you want)? employers, from which you can shortlist Luckily, GradAustralia offers some really useful firms that interest you. Also available, will resources to help you on your way. be our newest publication: The Law Guide We are Australia’s leading careers intelligence – where we highlight the variety of career platform, offering careers advice and career pathways available to law students, and delve planning tools, together with information in to the unique facets of each industry. By about employers, their graduate jobs, and inviting legal practitioners from a range of internships. To read more – including what it is backgrounds to share their experiences, we’ve like to work at a firm – head to gradaustralia. aimed to supply a broad selection of honest com.au or check out one of our several high- insights into what life on the job is really like. quality careers guides. After reading this guide, we hope students feel ready to approach their career with confidence, decisiveness and excitement.
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Hall & Wilcox
Positions Available
Hall & Wilcox is a pre-eminent independent We have offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Seasonal Clerkship: business law firm. At Hall & Wilcox, our Newcastle, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, We run two seasonal clerkships purpose is to enable our clients, our people and act nationally for Australian-based annually – summer (December 2017) and our communities to thrive by practicing clients and multinational clients with and winter (July 2018). Smarter Law. Smarter Law is how we will Australian interests. We work with our Method of application: help our clients achieve their business clients to meet their needs, at their place of www.cvmail.com objectives. Smarter Law is how our people business, wherever they are. will prosper in times of change. Smarter We are a firm of more than 500 people, Key Dates Law means that we are imaginative, agile, including 70 partners. We have depth and Applications close: tech savvy, collaborative and remarkable. breadth of expertise across a number of Sunday, 13 August 2017 practices and industry sectors.
Herbert Smith Freehills Contact: Hong Le Graduate Recruitment Consultant E: [email protected] T: 03 9288 1937 We are interested in who you are and About us W: careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com/ the strengths you can bring. We look for We have 26 offices around the world so au/grads/ wherever you join us, and whatever you do, exceptional people from a diverse range of backgrounds with the passion and ability to you’ll be part of a global team managing, Positions Available achieving and delivering cutting-edge work for become truly brilliant lawyers. And there’s international and multidisciplinary clients. more to that than just a great academic Seasonal Clerkship: 70–75 record. There’s fantastic perception and Method of application: cvMail Takeovers and mergers. Arbitration and communication skills. There’s confidence and litigation. Finance and real estate. As a world collaboration skills. Empathy, an international class professional services business, our work mindset and diligence. And there’s the drive Key Dates is incredibly varied. Thanks to the quality of to not only experience everything, but to Applications close: 13 August 2017 our global network and world-class Business be a part of it. Join us as a Herbert Smith Services professionals, we work with some Freehills graduate and you’ll do more than just of the biggest international organisations on experience life at a leading law firm, you’ll be some of their most ambitious projects. a part of everything we have to offer.
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Johnson Winter & Slattery Contact: Wilma Lewis Professional Development Advisor E: [email protected] T: 02 8247 9630 W: www.jws.com.au/en/ Our culture: No fixed internal silos: We’re a highly professional and focused firm, Comparatively we have a relatively flat Positions Available committed to delivering superior service to internal structure with no fixed work groups. our clients and each other. While integrity, This is to ensure the best people and the Graduate: Candidates for our accountability and high performance are right resources are pulled together on each graduate roles are selected from our expected, staff notice the friendly, open and assignment, regardless of their primary area clerkship program. collaborative atmosphere in all of our offices. of practice or location. Graduates and lawyers Seasonal Clerkship: 4–6 are not confined to practice areas, providing Method of application: Low leverage model: variety of work and broad experience. fsr.cvmail.com.au/jws/main.cfm We maintain a higher ratio of partners to lawyers, and focus on assignments suited No time recording budgets: Key Dates to this low leverage structure. This means As a commercial law firm we are still graduates and young lawyers are involved required to record our time and bill our Applications close: 13 August 2017 in major matters right from the start. They clients, but we choose not to set individual work directly alongside partners and clients, or group billable hour budgets. This means providing unique development opportunities that all our lawyers can focus on producing and the chance to develop strong client excellent work, developing their skills and relationships early on in their careers. working together without undue pressure of the burden of budgets. LegalVitae LegalVitae showcases opportunities all year round. For more information visit www.legalvitae.com.au or contact us on: E: [email protected] Welcome to LegalVitae options in one place as you make the exciting T: 02 9926 0222 LegalVitae is a new law student and transition from student to young professional. graduate jobs portal, designed to showcase Create a profile and be personally invited by to law students all the employment employers to apply for jobs. Receive alerts of opportunities available to them in one place new opportunities from preferred employers from across Australia. straight to your inbox. Students can receive updates on the latest opportunities daily The new portal provides an easy to use through email. Opportunities are also sent platform that allows law students and via email to students when job adverts have graduates to find employment opportunities opened and again 48 hours before they close. quickly and efficiently. You can view opportunities available in Private Practice, LegalVitae is your one-stop-shop to view all In-house, Government, Public Interest and employers on one platform so you don’t miss much more. anything, making it easy for you to make an informed choice and secure the perfect Let LegalVitae connect you to premium position. Start your journey in law at www. employers nationwide for all clerkship, legalvitae.com.au internship and graduate positions. See all your
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Macpherson Kelley Contact: Olivia Holmes HR Business Partner T: 03 9794 2613 E: [email protected] Macpherson Kelley is a growing commercial the business and reflect how important it is W: www.mk.com.au/careers law firm. We are known for our business to us to enjoy our work together and have mindset, client service, innovation and fun, as well as deliver exceptional service to Positions Available investment in great relationships. With our clients. offices across Victoria, New South Wales and We work hard, and still make time to enjoy Graduate: 6–8 Queensland and a formal company structure, life outside of work. We want our people and Method of application: http://www. we offer you the opportunity to build your clients to be our strongest advocates. mk.com.au/careers/graduates/ career in the real business world. We advise mid market businesses and the people who We grow from within own and run them. Being the lawyers for the Our Macpherson Kelley Business School government or for the major banks is not us. enables us to by develop and promote Our values talented people. At Macpherson Kelley you can be sure of one thing. That is Talk Straight, Better each Day and Play as a opportunity. Opportunity to add value, be Team, are very important to us and define noticed and succeed. how we work with our clients and with each other. They guide key decisions we make in
Mills Oakley
Positions Available
Graduate: 9 If you’re looking for a dynamic firm to ignite individuals. Over 12 months, you’ll rotate Seasonal Clerkship: 18 your legal career, Mills Oakley is the place through three practice areas and gain a Method of application: for you. Named Australia’s fastest growing sense of your preferred career direction. http://www.millsoakley.com.au/mills- law firm for the past three consecutive years, You’ll be at the forefront of complex and oakley-careers/ we’re looking for graduates and seasonal often high profile matters, gaining practical, clerks who share our restless ambition and hands-on experience and working closely vision for being at the cutting edge of a with our partners and senior lawyers. Key Dates rapidly changing profession. Our lawyers are We have developed a comprehensive four recognised leaders in their field – and now week Seasonal Clerkship program that Graduate applications close: we’re on the lookout for the next generation consists of two-week rotations across two Tuesday 27 August of leaders. Practice Groups. We provide our Seasonal Clerkship applications close: We are one of few large firms offering Clerks with the support and development Sunday 13 August (11:59pm) graduates the opportunity to experience that enables them to grow their confidence not only our well-established corporate, and skills quickly. Coupled with a mentor, you construction and litigation practices but will be provided with the resources to gain also more niche areas such as family invaluable experience and knowledge, leading law, not-for-profit law and our private you towards a successful career. advisory practice for small businesses and
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MinterEllison Contact: Eloise Stark Graduate Resourcing Adviser E: [email protected] W: graduates.minterellison.com About Us Estate, Environment & Planning; Regulatory Positions Available At MinterEllison our aspiration is to be our and Tax. clients’ best partner. Our diverse client base Our global industry sectors are Government; Seasonal Clerkship: Approximately 65 includes public and private companies, Health; Infrastructure; Resources, Agriculture leading multinationals, global financial & Energy; and TelecomsMedia & Technology. Key Dates institutions, and government and state-owned Our recent accolades and significant deals entities. We think beyond the law and apply Applications close: 13 August 2017 include Top 100 Graduate Employer; Australia a commercial approach and creative thinking Law Firm of the Year 2016; Law Firm of the to some of the region’s most high- profile Year 2016; Women’s Agenda Leadership transactions, projects and disputes. We draw Award; Led the privatisation of the Ports of on the extensive capability of our own office Melbourne & Darwin; Counsel on the largest network and relationships with other leading ever industrial property deal in Australia; firms around the world to deliver a seamless Insurance Law Firm of the Year 2016, service to our clients wherever they need us. 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012; Property Team Our business units are Dispute Resolution; of the Year 2016; Property, Infrastructure & Financial Institutions Group; Human Projects Deal of the Year; Innovation in the Resources & Industrial Relations; Insurance Use of Technology Award and Australia WGEA & Corporate Risk; Mergers & Acquisitions; Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Projects, Infrastructure & Construction; Real Norton Rose Fulbright Contact: Nicola Sutton Human Resources Coordinator E: [email protected] T: 03 8686 6615 Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law as our people, which is why quality training Positions Available firm. We provide the world’s preeminent and flexible work programs are paramount corporations and financial institutions with to our business. We deliver an extensive Seasonal Clerkship: Approximately 65 a full business law service. We have more range of training programs targeted at than 3500 lawyers and other legal staff specific stages of our lawyers’ professional Key Dates based in more than 50 cities across Europe, development. Our junior lawyers also have the United States, Canada, Latin America, the unique opportunity undertake work in Applications close: 13 August 2017 Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and one of our international offices. Central Asia. We run a summer clerkship program Recognised for our industry focus, we are each year. Our summer clerkship program strong across all the key industry sectors: offers you a real taste of life as a graduate. financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, You will be exposed to our deals, culture mining and commodities; transport; and practice areas. We would expect technology and innovation; and life sciences our summer clerks to have strong and healthcare. academics, some legal work experience, be We take the view that we are only as strong commercially aware and have participated in a variety of extra-curricular activities.
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Office of Public Prosecutions Victoria Any queries can be directed to [email protected].
The vision of the Office of Public The OPP provides work experiences that Positions Available Prosecutions is to make a positive difference are challenging, interesting and rewarding. Seasonal Clerkships: The OPP follows to the community through the justice system. We value our staff and have programs the Law Institute of Victoria’s Seasonal On behalf of the community, we prepare and in place for mentoring, training and Clerkship Guidelines 2017. To be prosecute Victoria’s most serious criminal development. We place a strong emphasis considered for a Legal Traineeship with matters including homicide, culpable driving, on staff wellbeing by actively encouraging the OPP in 2019, you must complete drug trafficking, sex offences, organised a work life balance and providing a the Seasonal Clerkship Program in crime, complex crime and serious assaults. supportive and collegiate environment. 2017/2018. Other work includes pursuing the proceeds The OPP’s Seasonal Clerkship Program of crime and contributing to law reform. provides varied and engaging experiences Key Dates Solicitors are involved in preparing and in criminal prosecutions. We are looking for conducting committals in the Magistrates people who are committed to our core values Applications open: 10 July 2017 Court, prosecutions in the County and of working together, respecting others and Applications close: 13 August 2017 Supreme Courts and appeals in the Court of striving for excellence. Your contributions to Appeal and High Court. They work closely the community will also be highly valued. with the Crown Prosecutors, Solicitor Entry to the OPP’s Legal Traineeship Program Advocates and external barristers. in 2019 is open only to Seasonal Clerks from the 2017/2018 intake.
PwC Contact: Anthony Takyi Campus Recruitment Manager E: [email protected] T: 03 8603 1125 PwC is one of Australia’s leading professional As a young lawyer at PwC you will btain W: www.pwc.com.au/student services firms, bringing the power of our invaluable exposure to the fundamentals global network to help Australian businesses, of commercial law; gain a practical not-for-profit organisations and governments understanding of corporate and property Positions Available assess their performance and improve the law; familiarise yourself with common forms Seasonal Clerkship: 10–15 way they work. of commercial agreements and standard Method of application: With 2,500 lawyers across more than 90 clauses; be involved in a combination of www.pwc.com.au/student countries, we have the broadest geographical research and drafting tasks under supervision; coverage of any Legal Services network in and receive the training, coaching and support the world. At PwC Legal, our goal is to create you need to help you reach your full potential. Key Dates a high quality, focused corporate advisory 11 August 2017 practice which operates like a boutique law Seasonal Clerkship Program Applications close: firm, with the support of a leading global As a clerk you will work on a variety of professional services firm. projects involving research, writing, and Our practice revolves around five key analysis of a range of legal issues. The pillars: Corporate Advisory; Regulatory; clerkship will provide you the opportunity to Employment and workplace relations; Tax; gain experience working in a corporate law and Project Finance (including real estate department, including drafting legal advice, and infrastructure). correspondence, and agreements.
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Victorian Government Solicitor's Office More information: E: [email protected] W: www.vgso.vic.gov.au/careers The Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office What we look for: The VGSO places great Key Dates (VGSO) is responsible for the provision of emphasis on our core values, professionalism professional legal services to the State and working together. During the recruitment CLERKSHIP PROGRAM: Government of Victoria. process we look for candidates who: Applications open: 9am Monday, 10 The VGSO offers Graduates and Seasonal • are interested in and are committed to July 2017 Clerks the opportunity to work in specialist working in government; areas of law including human rights, • value the importance of client Native Title, Royal Commissions, the responsiveness; State’s constitutional powers, high profile • demonstrate collegiality, collaboration, infrastructure projects, and working towards openness and respect; and outcomes to keep Victorian citizens safe. • strive for excellence and efficiency, and take Working at the VGSO not only provides pride in their work. valuable insight into a career in the public We select Graduate Lawyers and Seasonal sector, it presents unique opportunities to Clerks who are seeking a different career challenge yourself as a legal practitioner. path, demonstrate initiative, have good Lawyers at VGSO have to balance both interpersonal skills, are motivated, have strong advocacy and advisory skills in the context academic results and lead balanced lives. of achieving the best outcomes for the State. With this comes a great sense of contribution and job satisfaction. Victoria Legal Aid For more information about careers at Victoria Legal Aid please visit www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/about-us/careers
Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) makes society provides a training and development program fairer by providing legal assistance to many complemented by on-the-job learning gained vulnerable people who can’t afford to pay for from placements in our various program areas it. Without legal aid many people would be and offices, including at least one rotation left to deal with the legal system on their own, in a regional office. We also have pathway represent themselves in court or give up their programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait rights altogether. Islander law students with our clerkship, Our vision is for a fair and just society where graduate and identified positions on our New rights and responsibilities are upheld. Our Lawyers Program. purpose is to make a difference in the lives Our Legal Help telephone service provides of our clients and for the community by free legal help over the phone, including legal acting with fairness, care and courage. With information, referrals and, in appropriate more than 700 staff employed in 14 offices cases, legal advice. Alternative pathways are across the state, we are the largest and also available in legal practice, assignments most accessible criminal, family and civil law (managing grants of legal assistance) and practice in Victoria. other legal support roles. We offer diverse legal career opportunities, including the New Lawyers Program which
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