MSLS Firm Directory 2014

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1 MSLS Firm Directory 2014

2 Acknowledgements MSLS would like to thank all those who made the 2014 Careers Guide series a success. Editor Edward Love (Education & Careers Vice-President) Design Sam Harper (Publications & Marketing Vice-President) Sub Editor Emily Dutton (Criminology Representative) MSLS Committee Andy Hunter (Education & Careers Officer) Anna Hitomi (Secretary) Carey-Ann Brett (Careers Guide Sub-Committee) Jordan Burt (Social Justice Officer) Lachlan Smith (President) Ryan Hockley (General Committee)

3 Sponsors MSLS would also like to thank all of its sponsors that helped make the 2014 Careers Guide possible. Allens Linklaters Allen & Overy College of Law Corrs Chambers Westgarth DLA Piper Gilbert + Tobin Herbert Smith Freehills Jackson McDonald K&L Gates King & Wood Mallesons Leo Cussen Centre For Law Squire Sanders

4 Contents Aherns Lawyers... 1 Allen & Overy... 2 Allens Linklaters... 5 Allion Legal... 9 Anchor Legal Anthony R Clarke & Associates Arns & Associates Arup Ashurst Beacon Family Law Birman & Ride Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky Bradley Bayly Legal Butcher Paull & Calder Camm & Associates CB Legal Chan Galic Chapmans Barristers & Solicitors Clayton Utz Clifford Chance Clifton Tham Corrs Chambers Westgarth CLP Legal Cocks Macnish Culshaw Miller DLA Piper Doray Legal DS Family Legal Dwyer Durack Lawyers Eagle & Partners (Broome) Feinauer Commercial Lawyers Fiocco s Lawyers Fragomen Gadens George Giudice Law Chambers (Geraldton) Gilbert + Tobin Goldman Sachs Grant Thornton Australia Ltd Hammond King Touyz Hammond Legal Hardy Bowen Havilah Legal Haynes Robinson (Albany) HBA Legal Herbert Smith Freehills HHG Legal HLB Mann Judd Hotchkin Hanly HWL Ebsworth Hunt and Humphry Ilberys Lawyers Jackson McDonald Johnson Winter & Slattery Julian Johnson Lawyers K&L Gates Kakulas Legal... 71

5 Kavanagh Lawyers WA King & Wood Mallesons Klimek & Co Family Lawyers Kott Gunning Kroon Legal (Bunbury) Lavan Legal Lawton Gillon Leonard Cohen Legal Lewis Blyth & Hooper Macdonald Rudder (Kalgoorlie) McLeods Barristers and Solicitors MDC Legal MDS Legal Michael Paterson & Associates Minter Ellison Morris Criminal Lawyers Mossensons Murfett Legal Nash Clavey (Mandurah) Nick Lemmon Barrister & Solicitor Nova Legal O Sullivan Law Panetta McGrath Lawyers Paul Fletcher & Co. Commercial Lawyers Price Sierakowski Redding & Associates Rockwell Olivier Roe Legal Services Separovic & Associates Shaddicks Lawyers (Busselton) Shadgett Legal Slater & Gordon Slee Anderson & Pidgeon (Bunbury) Solomon Brothers Sparke Helmore Steinepreis Paganin Squire Sanders Tottle Partners Wilson and Atkinson Wrays Young & Young (Bunbury) Norton Rose Fulbright O Sullivan Davies... 96

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7 Aherns Lawyers Aherns Lawyers is a small firm based in Fremantle specialising in contract advice and preparation, contract disputes, commercial advice and litigation, dispute resolution, debt recovery, building and construction and property disputes. With a total of five staff, Aherns is a small boutique firm that can offer real hands-on experience to the right candidate. Aherns Lawyers has experience in the Magistrate s Court, SAT, Supreme, District and Federal Courts. Vacation Clerkships & Graduate Positions Aherns Lawyers do not offer formal vacation clerkships or graduate positions. Aherns Lawyers is a small boutique firm and take expressions of interest at any time of the year. An application for any position must include your current resume, a cover letter and a copy of your academic transcript. Samantha Brooks Secretary Street Address: Level 1, 85 Market Street Fremantle WA 6160 Postal Address: PO Box 1604 Fremantle WA 6959 P: (08) F: (08) E: info@ahernslawyers.com.au 1

8 Allen & Overy As one of the global elite, Allen & Overy is, by definition, a diverse domestic and international team spanning a fully integrated network of 43 offices in 30 countries. We focus on complex and strategic domestic and cross-border transactions for a high profile client base of market leading private and public organisations. Our Australian practice has three core groups: Banking & Finance, Corporate and Litigation. Within these, the practice areas are diverse, including International and Domestic Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Projects, Structured Products, Funds, Competition, Asset Finance, Tax, Energy & Resources, Litigation and International Arbitration. Clients increasingly need global service providers and we are currently one of the only firms in Australia able to provide a fully integrated domestic, regional and global offering. It is our lasting relationships and market leadership, our global reach and local depth, and our high performance culture, which inspires us towards becoming the worlds most advanced law firm. Our values of thinking ahead, challenging convention and originality permeate our global team. Learning & Development Allen & Overy is renowned for high quality training and development. Upon commencement as a graduate, we provide financial and practical support for you to complete your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (through ANU), which leads to your Admission to the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Throughout your continuing career, you will have the opportunity to attend comprehensive training both domestically and globally. Starting with our practice group focussed "Global Universities" held in London and attended at 18 months to 2 years of experience; all of our training offerings are designed to give our lawyers the best possible opportunities to meet and learn with colleagues from Australia and abroad. Work Life Balance Maintaining a positive work life balance is important to all of us. It is individual and it is fluid. Allen & Overy is committed to developing a culture that is supportive of staff and their individual needs and we encourage and support our staff to find their own balance. We offer a variety of opportunities ranging from health & wellbeing programs through to technology to assist a streamlined approach to work. We also provide flexible work arrangements and leave opportunities that support personal, family and cultural needs. 2

9 Pro bono and Community Allen & Overy is very active in pro bono both globally and here in Australia. In Australia, we have established A&O Communitas, which is a committee comprised of staff who are dedicated to community volunteering and building our pro bono practice. Currently we support Opportunity International Australia, an innovative organisation that uses microfinance technology to combat poverty in the most disadvantaged regions of Indonesia. Globally, the firm has been working with AfriKids in support of its work with children in Northern Ghana. The AfriKids programs that are supported by Allen & Overy have taken hundreds of children off the street and developed education programs that have reached many more. Your summer clerk experience As a Summer Clerk, you will be exposed to premium quality domestic and international work from day one and will also participate in various exercises that simulate real transactions from beginning to end, providing a valuable insight into the role of an Allen & Overy lawyer. During your rotation you will be supervised by a partner and work closely with other senior associates and lawyers who are part of that team. You will work on current matters and be encouraged to get involved in all elements of the deal. Feedback will be provided to all clerks and informal feedback is provided throughout the clerkship period to help you to progress and enhance your skills as a junior lawyer. As well as the practical element to the clerkship, you will also be encouraged to participate in firm related activities, including our firm Christmas Party and other events that have getting to know more about us in mind. How to apply To join an inspired group of Summer Clerks at Allen & Overy in 2014/15, applications for the Perth program open on Monday, 21 July 2014 and close Friday, 8 August To apply for our Summer Clerkship program in 2014/15, please visit our website: The website also contains details of our Clerkship program in Sydney. We accept applications from overseas students, however applicants must demonstrate a commitment to starting their legal career in Australia and have the right to live and work in Australia. For further information please contact Jody Smith, Human Resources Manager at jody.smith@allenovery.com 3

10 Vacation Clerkships Allen & Overy abide by the standard recruitment dates for vacation clerkship positions. Applications are to be directed to Jody Smith and include a cover letter, resume and current academic transcript. Between 8 and 10 vacation clerks are taken over summer, however none are taken in winter. Casual Employment Allen & Overy have a limited number of paralegal positions available each year which are listed on the careers page of their website. Allen & Overy abide by the standard recruitment dates for graduate positions. Applications are to be directed to Jody Smith and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and current academic transcript. Between 3 and 6 graduate students are taken on each year. Jody Smith Human Resources Manager P: (08) E: jody.smith@allenovery.com W: 4

11 Allens Linklaters About The Firm Allens is a leading international law firm, with partners, lawyers and corporate services employees across Asia and Australia. Through an integrated alliance with Linklaters, we provide clients with access to market-leading lawyers through a global network of 40 offices across 29 countries, including to emerging markets in Africa, Asia and South America. We work with many of the world s leading organisations including 55 of the world s top 100 companies and more than 75 of Australia s top 100 companies. A strategic alliance Our integrated alliance with Linklaters puts us ahead of the market we are the only firm in Australia and Asia to have a formal relationship with a UK Magic Circle firm. For you, this means even more possibilities. You ll have the chance to work with a broader group of clients, work on multi-jurisdictional matters and take up opportunities for international assignments. A new career deal To build the law firm of the future, we re focused on creating new possibilities for our people in terms of the way that they work, learn and manage their careers. One of the first steps has been the introduction of our new career deal, which empowers our people to take ownership of their careers and to progress as far, and as quickly, as they want to go. The Allens career deal empowers each of our people to drive their own careers. By fundamentally changing our career model, we have created increased opportunities to build sustainable careers that will help us meet the demands of the future. We listened to the market The way our clients think about their businesses is changing, the demographic face of Australia is changing, and the shape of international markets is changing. One of the hall marks of our success, as a firm over 190 years is that when it is time to change, we change. The time to change is now. We listened to our people Survey results from over 500 employees, partners and alumni across the country expressed demand for a new career model of the future, where is person is supported to build sustainable careers and progress through the firm at their own speed. What we offer The new career model is good news for our talented lawyers. Why? 5

12 It focuses on merit rather than seniority, meaning you have greater control over your career trajectory; Clear expectations through to partner gives you greater transparency over career milestones; There will be increased responsibility across all aspects of client and practice management; More active management of careers and development experiences will you in your career, no matter where you see yourself in the future. It's a two-way deal The career deal cuts both ways. We are setting a new standard and providing opportunities for lawyers to build fulfilling and rewarding careers, now and in the future. In return, we ask our lawyers to proactively pursue opportunities to grow and develop the skills required for success in the new world and for their continued commitment to technical excellence. Clerkship Program We recruit most of our graduates through our clerkship programs a great way for you to see how we operate and find out if a career at Allens is for you. All our Australian offices offer clerkships that coincide with most university holidays. We recruit from universities across Australia but also welcome applications from international students who are eligible to work in Australia. In Perth, we run three clerkships each year, two in summer and one in winter. Gain first-hand exposure to life as a lawyer at Allens. Get involved in work as soon as you set foot in the firm. Work alongside lawyers and partners; learn from their feedback and enjoy their support. And get a feel for who we are and why we re different. Here s a quick run-down of what you can look forward to. 6 An induction program that introduces you to our people and the work we do; On-the-job training with support from a partner and junior lawyer who ll act as your supervisor and buddy; The opportunity to work with many of Australia s and the world s top 100 companies; Performing tasks similar to those of a junior lawyer such as attending court hearings and client meetings; An opportunity to hear first hand from our partners and Corporate Services teams on topics ranging from Allens as a business to Allens in the community; Sports and social events, where you will really get to know the people of Allens; The chance to get involved in our community work; and

13 The opportunity to build a network of peers. If you are interested in exploring opportunities to undertake an international clerkship over summer, we encourage you to apply for a clerkship with our alliance partner, Linklaters. For more information about the program and how you can apply, visit: What We Look For There isn't an 'Allens' type' in fact, the more you enjoy working with a variety of people, the greater your success will be. Diverse perspectives help solve complex problems. On top of that, teams are stronger, client relationships become richer and life is just more interesting. Put simply, we look for intelligence and curiosity combined. That said, we know that there are certain attributes that are key to our success. We ask you to bring your initiative, your high standard of work and drive, and your positivity. Our clients often tell us we have 'great people'. And it's true. We look for people who can bring a fresh perspective and energy to everything they do, with the ability to create strong relationships with each other and with clients. We aim to recruit people who are open minded, willing to learn, and committed to contributing to the firm in many different ways. Graduate Program Working at Allens is a two-way street. We offer you the possibility of a rewarding career, challenging work, access to strategic minds, an extensive learning program and the opportunity to be the best you can be. In return, we ask you to show initiative, work hard, demonstrate your commerciality and be resilient. It's about working together to make possibilities happen. We have designed a graduate program that will not only enhance your technical expertise, but that will equip you with the business development and interpersonal skills required by all lawyers who are serious about building a practice. You will complete two twelve-month rotations in two different practice groups before you specialise. Our rotations will allow you build the kind of expertise, trust and relationships that enable you to grow and succeed from an early stage in your career. You'll also benefit from: An intensive induction program to kick-start your career; A development supervisor, who ll act as your mentor throughout your 7

14 rotations, to ensure you gain optimum experience and client exposure; A dedicated Performance Coach helping you to accelerate your on-the-job performance and progression Weekly in-house legal education seminars that give you a solid grounding in the basic technical knowledge all lawyers must have, whatever their practice group; Ongoing skill development workshops run by internal and external providers; A broad range of work that exposes you to different areas of law, different teams and different clients; Videos, podcasts and online training workshops; Development/career planning; and An in-house Practical Legal Training program designed by the ANU and tailored specifically to Allens. You ll aim to be admitted to the Supreme Court at the end of your first year. What other opportunities and experiences does Allens offer its graduates e.g. secondments or travel opportunities? We offer secondments across Allens offices in Australia and throughout Asia, as well as international assignments to Linklaters offices around the world. For example, four of our 2013 law graduates will spend their second rotation at Linklaters' London office. If you opt for a client secondment, you might find yourself working at one of the world s top 100 companies, or a pro-bono secondment could see you working with one of our many community partners across the region. Maeve Fitzpatrick People & Development Advisor P: (08) E: student.careers@allens.com.au W: 8

15 Allion Legal Allion Legal provide high-level legal services to leading private and public organisations across a wide range of businesses involved in property, resources, infrastructure and construction, government and finance sectors. Vacation Clerkship Allion Legal abide by standard recruitment dates for vacation clerkship positions. Applications should be sent by and include a cover letter, Resume and a copy of the students academic transcript. There are between 6 and 8 vacation clerkship positions offered in each summer and winter. Casual Employment Law students are generally recruited from the vacation clerkship pool and typically work 1-2 days a weeks during their penultimate or final year of study. There are between 2 and 3 casual law clerk positions available. Allion Legal abide by standard recruitment dates for vacation clerkship positions. Applications should be sent by and include a cover letter, resume and a copy of the student s academic transcript. Allion Legal typically takes 3-4 graduates each year, with graduates undertaking three 4-month rotations. Graduates complete their Practical Legal Training with the College of Law. Sue Redmond HR Manager P: (08) E: sredmond@allionlegal.com W: 9

16 Anchor Legal A commercial law firm that specialises in business structures, capital raising, corporate services, property transactions, taxation and estate planning. Student Employment Anchor Legal offers vacation clerkships to law students. Students can apply at any time throughout the year. your resume and academic transcript. Anchor Legal accepts a varying number of students each year. The firm will accept a varying number of law graduates, depending upon their needs. Students may apply at any time throughout the year. Send your resume and academic transcript with a covering letter by post to GPO Box 2770, Perth, WA, 6001 or by . Luisa Iovine Practice Manager P: (08) E: luisa@anchorlegal.com W: 10

17 Anthony R Clarke & Associates A boutique Subiaco firm that specialises in family law. Student Employment Anthony R Clarke & Associates accepts roughly 20 applications for unpaid vacation clerks throughout the year. Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. your expression of interest. None available. Anthony Clarke Principal P: (08) E: anthony@anthonyrclarke.com.au 11

18 Arns & Associates A progressive boutique inner-city firm specialising in commercial dispute resolution. Student Employment There are no positions available for There are no positions available for Ceris Arns Practice Manager P: (08) E: law@arns.com.au W: 12

19 Arup Arup is a global professional services firm comprised of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists involved with construction of the built environment. Student Employment None available. Arup s legal team consists of five lawyers based in Brisbane and Sydney. There are currently no graduate positions available for law graduates, though this may change in the future. Note that such opportunities are likely to be based in the eastern states. Mike Straughton Street Address: Level 7 Wellington Central, 836 Wellington Street, West Pert WA 6005 Australia P: (08) E: perth@arup.com W: 13

20 Ashurst Ashurst is a leading international law firm advising corporate and financial institutions, with core businesses in mergers and acquisitions, corporate and structured finance. Vacation Clerkship Ashurst abide by the standard recruitment dates for vacation clerkship positions. Applications are to be completed online at 40 vacation clerks are offered over two intakes. Casual Employment Ashurst employ law students on a casual basis. This program is available to students who have completed a vacation clerkship. Ashurst abide by the standard recruitment dates for graduate positions. Applications are to be completed online at Kirsty Sephton HR Business Partner P: (08) E: kirsty.sephton@ashurst.com W: 14

21 Beacon Family Law Boutique firm specialising in family and divorce law. Student Employment Hired as needed. Apply by . No specified application period. One graduate position available. Apply by . Dirk Klicker Director Street Address: Suite 23 24, 60 Newcastle Perth WA 6000 T: (08) F: (08) E: W: 15

22 Birman & Ride Expanding boutique firm specialising in a bit of everything including family law, criminal law, commercial law and property law. Student Employment Birman & Ride do not offer Vacation Clerkships in the traditional sense. The only professional entry point to the firm is their Undergraduate Cadetship Program. Successful candidates to the cadetship program are taken in as a permanent part-time employee while their final years of study are completed. Applicants need not be in their penultimate year. Cadetship Applications open late 2014/early Closes 30 May Apply at Birman & Ride recruit graduates exclusively through their cadetship program (see above). Lucy Dickens Legal Executive Street Address: Level 3, Irwin Chamber, 16 Irwin Street, Perth WA 6000 T: (08) F: (08) E: mh@birmanride.com.au W: 16

23 Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky provides legal advice in the areas of commercial and corporate law, litigation and dispute resolution, family law, building and construction law, mining and resources, personal injury and wills and estates. Student Employment Students are employed on an as need basis and applications are considered year round. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume and academic transcript, are to be sent to bbv@bbvlegal.com.au. Graduate & Non-Student Employment Graduates are employed on an as need basis and applications are considered year round. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume and academic transcript, are to be sent to bbv@bbvlegal.com.au. Gail Johnson Street Address: 14th Floor, 251 Adelaide Terrace Perth WA 6000 P: (08) E: GJohnson@bbvlegal.com.au W: 17

24 Bradley Bayly Legal Bradley Bayly Legal specialises in handling various personal injury and accident claims such as motor vehicle, work, aircraft, overseas and fatal accidents. Student Employment Students are employed on an as-needs basis and applications are considered year round. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume and academic transcript, are to be sent to reception@bradleybayly.com.au. Students are employed on a needs basis and applications are considered year round. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume and academic transcript, are to be ed. Street Address: Level 5, 524 Hay Street Perth WA 6000 P: (08) E: reception@bradleybayly.com.au W: 18

25 Butcher Paull & Calder Perth law firm providing business law and litigation services in family law, probate, personal injury and workers compensation. Student Employment No specified application dates for Vacation Clerkships. Application by . Standard dates apply. Application by . Carol Roberts Office Manager Street Address: Level 8, 231 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 T: (08) E: W: 19

26 Camm & Associates Boutique firm in Mosman Park focusing on family law, wills and estates, and criminal law. Student Employment Positions as needed, applications by . Not expected to offer any graduate employment this year. Richard Camm Principal Street Address: 62 Glyde Street, Mosman Park, WA 6012 Postal Address: PO Box 29, Mosman Park WA 6012 T: (08) F: (08) E: W: 20

27 CB Legal Perth law firm specialising in family law, migration law, criminal law, traffic law, commercial litigation, and wills and estate. Student Employment No specified application dates for Vacation Clerkships. Apply by . Standard application dates apply. Graduate positions available for Apply by . Craig Bloxham Barrister & Solicitor Street Address: 147A Canning Hwy, South Perth WA 6151 T: (08) E: W: 21

28 Chan Galic Perth law firm specialising in civil and administrative law, criminal law, migration law, and commercial and corporations law, among others. Chan Galic is a multilingual firm (Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Malay), and is also a registered tax agent and migration agent. Student Employment Standard application dates apply for Vacation Clerkships. Two vacation clerkships over Summer 2014, and 1 to 2 vacation clerkship positions over Winter Standard application dates apply. Apply by . Seng Fai Chan Principal Street Address: 50 Melville Parade, South Perth WA 6151 T: (08) E: admin@changalic.com.au W: 22

29 Chapmans Barristers & Solicitors Perth law firm specialising in work injury and disease claims, workplace fatal accident claims, industrial law, and motor vehicle accident claims. Student Employment No specified application dates for Vacation Clerkships. Apply by . Standard application dates apply. Apply by . Michael Lourey Principal Street Address: Level 6, Kings Hotel Complex, 533 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000 T: (08) E: W: 23

30 Clayton Utz Clayton Utz is a leading commercial and business law firm based in Australia. Vacation Clerkship Clayton Utz abides by the standard recruitment dates for vacation clerkship positions. Applications are to be submitted via CVMail. Approximately 30 vacation clerkships are taken being spread evenly over summer and winter. Casual Employment Clayton Utz occasionally hires law students as the need arises. Students should forward their resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager indicating their interest in casual employment. Clayton Utz abides by the standard recruitment dates for graduate positions. The firm adopts a priority offer approach to graduate recruitment and hence to be considered the student must have completed a vacation clerkship with Clayton Utz. Approximately 8-10 graduate students are taken on each year. Gail Anderson Human Resources Manager P: (08) E: ganderson@claytonutz.com W: 24

31 Clifford Chance Clifford Chance is a leading international law firm specialising in banking and finance, capital markets, and corporate law. Vacation Clerkship Clifford Chance abides by the standard recruitment dates for vacation clerkship positions. Applications will only be accepted online. Casual Employment Clifford Chance does not anticipate having casual vacancies in Perth for students in Applications for graduate positions are to be submitted via the Clifford Chance website. Aileen Ferguson Office Manager P: (08) E: aileen.ferguson@cliffordchance.com W: 25

32 Clifton Tham Clifton Tham is a small firm that practices solely in estate planning and commercial law. Student Employment May become available during the year. Apply by . They are not taking on anyone for the foreseeable future, but they would consider suitable applicants. If you are interested, ask for Sonja when contacting this firm by phone. Street Address: Level 1, 30 Hasler Road, Osborne Park WA 6017 P: (08) F: (08) E: info@cliftontham.com.au W: 26

33 Corrs Chambers Westgarth Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a premium independent law firm. We emphasise the independent part because it s important to who we are and how we work. Independence isn t just a description of our position in the market, it also describes how we think, our innovative style and bold decision-making. Our vision as a world-class law firm is to drive Australia s competitiveness and economic engagement with Asia. We are based in Australia and operate internationally, wherever our clients need our services. With 1000 employees, 550 lawyers and 125 partners, we have the scale that allows us to take on the largest and most challenging matters for major organisations internationally. As well as be the right size for a culture of inclusion. With an integrated network of offices throughout Australia (Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane), Corrs acts for many of Australia's largest companies and is regularly involved in major transactions of national and international significance. Vacation Clerkship Corrs Chambers Westgarth welcomes vacation clerkship applications from all students in the penultimate year of their law degree. Corrs Chambers Westgarth offers four two-week clerkship programs, which fall in either summer or winter. Successful candidates will have the choice of joining one of the following programs: Summer 1: 24 Nov Dec 2014 Summer 2: 2 Feb Feb 2015 Winter 1: 22 Jun Jul 2015 Winter 2: 7 Jul Jul 2015 Clerkship Rotations - Clerks will spend the two-week program working within one practice group. Clerks are invited to submit preferences and every effort will be made to allocate clerks to their preferred practice group for the duration of the program. Clerkship Program - Clerks are encouraged to 'shadow' partners and lawyers on activities such as meetings with clients, barristers or witnesses; client phone calls; and court appearances. The program promotes a more hands-on approach to developing their knowledge and skills. 27

34 Previous vacation clerks will be eligible to receive a priority offer for 2015 Graduate positions on Friday, 1 August at 9.00am. Priority offers are held open until Monday, 4 August at 5.00pm. If necessary, Corrs Chambers Westgarth will open applications to the general market after the priority offer process. Graduate Development Program - Our program sets the foundation for building world-class lawyers, whilst creating an engaging experience for Graduates through structured learning, practical experiences, and mentoring and feedback. The 18 month program consists of three six-month rotations, with Graduates assigned a Mentor and Buddy for each rotation to help them settle into each practice group. Jennifer Jacobs Human Resources Coordinator Street Address: Level 15, Woodside Plaza, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 T: (08) F: (08) E: jennifer.jacobs@corrs.com.au W: 28

35 CLP Legal Commercial firm specialising in criminal, civil and negligence claims; public liability and building and construction law. Student Employment Apply in June for Winter intake and in October for Summer intake. Apply by . Normally 1-2 vacations are clerkships available. Graduate positions are available. Apply two months before graduation date, by ing Tori Pattison. Tori Pattison Office Management Perth Office: Suite 177, Level 5, 580 Hay Street Perth, WA Fremantle Office: 6 Council Place, East Fremantle WA 6158 Postal for Perth Office: PO Box 7562, Cloisters Square, Perth WA Postal for Fremantle Office: PO Box 383, Fremantle WA 6959 P: (08) E: tori.pattison@clplegal.com.au W: 29

36 Cocks Macnish A firm specialising in maritime and admiralty law practices. Cocks Macnish is a firm of 3 partners and 2 associate partners with a strong client base. Student Employment They do not regularly offer clerkships, but are interested if a suitable applicant is found. If you are interested, your resume to the below address. No graduate employment available. Street Address: 41 Collin Street, West Perth (Ground floor) P: (08) E: comac@cocksmacnish.com.au W: 30

37 Culshaw Miller Commercial firm specialising in family law, estate planning, wills, disputed estates, real estate law, employment law, commercial legal matters, trusts, superannuation and general dispute resolution. Student employment None available. Graduate employment None available. Geanna Brady Practice Manager Perth Office: Suite 2, Ground Floor, 2 Victoria Avenue, Perth WA 6000 Stirling Street Office: Suite 2, 150 Stirling Street, Perth WA 6000 Postal: GPO Box B77, Perth 6001 P: (08) E: angie.geddes@culshawmiller.com.au W: 31

38 DLA Piper Truly Global, Truly Local Joining DLA Piper means not only joining an experienced local team, but also being part of a global network of 4,200 lawyers in nearly 80 offices across more than 30 countries around the world. In Asia Pacific we have offices in Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Canberra, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Perth, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. We're committed to conducting our business in a way that is consistent with our values, which are aligned to Our Clients, Our People and Our Communities. Our lawyers provide clients with trusted local knowledge as well as seamless multijurisdictional legal capabilities across a full range of critical services and sectors. In Australia, we advise approximately a third of ASX 100 companies or their subsidiaries and all levels of government as well as international clients looking to enter the Australian market. Areas of Practice Commercial contracts; Construction; Corporate; Finance; Intellectual property; International trade; Litigation; Projects and infrastructure; Real estate; regulatory and government affairs; Restructuring; Tax; Technology and media; Workplace relations, employment and safety. Global Opportunities DLA Piper is a firm with worldwide opportunities. A career with us means being an integral part of an exciting global team. We support our people's desire to experience working life in other parts of the world through the global DLA Piper network - giving them opportunities to work on multi-jurisdictional, international matters with quality clients and colleagues around the world. In recent years we have placed lawyers in DLA Piper offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Washington, Chicago and Dubai. We have also seconded Australian graduates to undertake a third rotation in Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore. In return, we host international trainees from the UK and Asia. Our Commitment to the Community Our 'everything matters' approach applies not only to how we support our clients but also to the communities in which we operate. Our community investment program achieves meaningful community engagement via a broad array of initiatives, focused on disadvantaged children, poverty, and people living with disabilities. 32

39 Last year our lawyers undertook more than 220,000 hours of pro bono legal work globally, making us one of the largest providers of pro bono legal services in the world. What We Look For At DLA Piper Australia we are seeking people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are as engaged and dedicated as they are inventive, balanced and friendly. We value intellectual ability, curiosity, commitment, ambition, commercial and client awareness, smart thinking, team skills and leadership potential, communications skills and experiences outside of academic life Lauren Camporeale Human Resources Coordinator P: (08) E: lauren.camporeale@dlapiper.com W: 33

40 Doray Legal Doray Legal is a small firm specialising in family law, situated in the Canning Bridge business office precinct. Specialised services include property division, superannuation splitting, pre-nuptial agreements, binding financial agreements, applications for consent orders, child residence and contact, child location and recovery orders, child support, spousal maintenance, child paternity and divorce applications. Vacation Clerkships None available Graduate Positions Doray Legal does not offer a formal graduate program. Legal staff are employed as needed. If you wish to gain work at Doray Legal, you should send a resume, cover letter and a copy of your transcript attentioned to Mr Wilfred Doray as per the contact details below. Street Address: Suite 3, 58 Kishorn Rd, Mt Pleasant WA 6153! P: (08) E: enquiries@doraylegal.com.au W: 34

41 DS Family Legal DS Family Legal specialises in family and de facto relationship law. There are two partners, five barristers and solicitors and a small support team. There is a head office in Perth and five other branch offices in around rural areas of WA. Vacation Clerkships Some positions may be available. Apply by . Graduate Positions DS Family Legal does not offer a formal graduate program. Legal staff are employed as needed. If you wish to gain work at DS Family Legal, you should send a resume, cover letter and a copy of your transcript attention to the head office below. Head Office Address: Level 4, Mint House, 326 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000 P: (08) F: (08) W: 35

42 Dwyer Durack Lawyers Dwyer Durack is a progressive commercial firm that specialises in personal injury and worker s compensation, commercial law, employment and equal opportunity law, litigation, criminal law, family law and estate planning. Student Employment None available at the time of printing. Students may contact Liz Dommett throughout the year to check whether any positions have become available. None available. Liz Dommett Practice Manager Postal Address: GPO Box M931, Perth WA 6843 P: (08) E: ldommett@dwyerdurack.com.au W: 36

43 Eagle & Partners (Broome) Commercial firm specialising in commercial litigation, communications, technology and media law, conveyancing, criminal law, family law, wills, probate and estate planning. Student Employment None available. Graduate positions available on an as need basis. Vacancies advertised on website, apply in response to vacancy. Bog Eagle Managing Partner Street Address: 3/19 Hamersley Street, Broome WA 6752 Postal: PO Box 3407, Broome WA 6725 P: (08) E: 37

44 Feinauer Commercial Lawyers Feinauer is a commercial firm specialising in alternative dispute resolution, contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, international law, media and entertainment law, property law, sports law and trade practices and consumer law. Student Employment Feinauer does not subscribe to the traditional application dates; applications may be accepted throughout the year. Students should their resume, academic transcript and a covering letter. Feinauer generally accepts three students in the Summer rotation and two students in the Winter rotation. There are no set application dates for the graduate program. Law graduates should their resume, academic transcript and a covering letter. The number of graduates taken on varies depending upon the capacity of the firm. At the time of printing, there are no graduate positions available. However, it is worth applying as this may change. Dirk Feinauer Principal P: (08) E: dirk@feinauer.com.au W: 38

45 Fiocco s Lawyers Fiocco s is a firm that specialises in worker s compensation, motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, probate and corporate law. Student Employment None available. None available at the time of printing. Students may John Fiocco throughout the year to check whether any positions have become available. John Fiocco Partner P: (08) E: jfiocco@fiocco.com.au 39

46 Fragomen Leading international law firm that practices only migration law. Student Employment Positions are on an as need basis, and will be advertised through University Career Websites and similar avenues. General applications can be ed to address below. Positions are on a business-needs basis, and will be advertised through University Career Websites and similar avenues, and on Seek. General applications can be sent to australiarecruitment@fragomen.com. Graduate positions open mid-year for a Summer intake, if graduates required. Street Address: Level 3, 40 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 P: (08) E: australiarecruitment@fragomen.com W: 40

47 Gadens Vacations Clerkships Our 2014/2015 seasonal clerkship programs are open to law students who will be commencing their final year of study in The programs are designed to provide you with valuable experience and skills under the guidance of partners and senior lawyers. Our Perth office has approximately 95 staff and you ll be able to build strong relationships with key partners and staff. Summer 2014/2015 clerkships will be offered between November 2014 and February Winter 2015 clerkships will be offered between June 2015 and July We are looking for mature individuals who can demonstrate the highest level of professional commitment, but who might also make our firm an even more interesting and enjoyable place in which to practice law. The successful applicants will have a strong academic record, an innovative mindset, and a track record of collaboration and teamwork. Our seasonal clerks are also likely to have a range of diverse interests and a history of seeking and accepting responsibility. Student Employment Positions are available as necessary. Visit the website for more information. Graduate positions commencing in 2016 will be offered to previous 2014/2015 seasonal clerks. Applications from Graduates who have not clerked with us will not be accepted. Should we run a standard recruitment campaign for graduates who have not clerked with us, they will advertise the positions on our website. Nicole Leiss Street Address: Level 7, 150 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 P: (02) E: info@wa.gadens.com.au W: 41

48 George Giudice Law Chambers (Geraldton) Student Employment Article positions available. to express interest. Expressions of interest to be sent to Sheena Goodchild Office Manager Street Address: 77 Forrest Street, Geraldton WA 6530 P: (08) E: 42

49 Gilbert + Tobin Gilbert + Tobin is one of Australia's premier corporate law firms specialising in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, competition & industry regulation and banking & finance. Vacation Clerkships Gilbert + Tobin s clerkship program gives you direct access to market-leading transactions and matters. You ll work with partners and lawyers in an informal setting, allowing you to challenge yourself and develop your skills. Our Perth clerks undertake a three-week placement in summer or a two-week placement in winter. During this time our clerks work closely with lawyers and partners on matters across the Corporate Advisory, Energy + Resources and Litigation practice groups. Our clerks are assigned a supervising partner, mentor and buddy to assist with their on-the-job development and we have a tailored learning and development program in place to ensure our clerks are building on their legal knowledge and business acumen. The G+T clerkship experience is open to students in their penultimate!or final year of study. We re looking!for ambitious, bright, friendly and enthusiastic individuals who will For more information about applying for a clerkship or for program dates please visit me.gtlaw.com.au, or contact Lisa Harold on (08) or at lharold@gtlaw.com.au. You can also download the G+T Careers App from the App Store or the Google Play Store. Testimonials I knew from the interview! that Gilbert + Tobin was the place for me. There was no interrogation, just a positive and thorough conversation. Vikram Kumar, Perth 2013 Clerk, 2014 Graduate In addition to being! provided with challenging! and stimulating work, I found the office to be a very tight-knit yet inclusive environment. George Salter, Perth 2013 Clerk, 2014 Graduate From the moment you walk in to the office at Gilbert + Tobin in Perth you know it s not just any other law firm. There are open doors and friendly faces everywhere. Partners stopping by your desk for a chat and junior lawyers with knowledge far beyond their years is the norm here at Gilbert + Tobin. 43

50 Throughout my clerkship I was exposed to real work. I researched authorities to support submissions! to the Supreme Court and I drafted memorandums of advice. I attended a special conference at the Supreme Court with a client and had coffee with a prominent Perth barrister. My clerkship at Gilbert + Tobin was a real insight into the day-to- day work of a litigation lawyer. Knowing I would be surrounded by knowledgeable, respectful, professional and friendly people made choosing to come back to Gilbert + Tobin an easy choice. Kyle Moss, Perth 2013 Winter Clerk, 2014 Graduate My overall experience during the clerkship program was extremely enjoyable. I completed a rotation in the Energy + Resources group, which is one of my areas of interest. The work assigned to me was by no means limited to remedial tasks to occupy the time, and I felt that I was able to really get a taste for the type of work Gilbert + Tobin does. In addition to being provided with challenging and stimulating work, I found the office to be a very tight-knit yet inclusive environment. It felt that everyone, regardless of their practice group, was making an attempt to meet me and make me feel welcome throughout the three weeks. I certainly felt that the social aspects of Gilbert and Tobin greatly contributed to my enjoyment during the clerkship. Casual Employment George Salter, Perth 2013 Summer Clerk, 2014 Graduate Gilbert + Tobin occasionally hire law students as paralegals. Generally these students have participated in the vacation clerkship program. Gilbert + Tobin abide by the standard recruitment dates for graduate positions. Applications are to be submitted to the Between 2 and 4 graduate students are taken on each year. Lisa Harold People Team P: (08) E: lharold@gtlaw.com.au W: 44

51 Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs in Australasia is a leading corporate advisory, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base. Key business areas include Asset Management, Cash Products, and Corporate Advisory. Vacation Clerkship Applications for Perth summer internships close July 2014, as do applications for the Sydney summer internships. The application website is: Employment Causal Employment Goldman Sachs does not hire law students on a casual basis. Applicants who are interested in a career with Goldman Sachs should apply online at Applications for 2014 positions have closed but 2015 positions will be advertised in early Samantha Postlethwaite Human Resources P:(03) E: graduaterecruitment@gs.com.au W: 45

52 Grant Thornton Australia Ltd Grant Thornton is one of the worlds leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms Vacation Clerkship Grant Thornton runs a vacation program for students in their penultimate year of study. Applications for our 2015 Vacation Programme open in August. Vacation Placements will be in January/February 2015 for approximately 3 weeks. Casual Employment Grant Thornton does not offer casual employment to law students, nor do they offer unpaid work experience. Applications for the 2015 Graduate Program have closed. Applications are to be submitted online at Bianca Gillot Human Resources Advisor P: (08) E: careers.wa@au.gt.com W: 46

53 Hammond King Touyz Perth boutique law firm, practicing in most areas of law excluding family and criminal law. Student Employment Advertised as needed. Not accepting applications Colin Touyz Partner Street Address: Level 3, 8 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 T: (08) E: colin.touyz@hktlaw.com W: 47