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Law Student Program in the Civil Litigation Unit and the Department for Child Protection

Tegan Harrington — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:01:44 +0000

The Department of Child Protection is currently looking for law students for their Legal Work Experience Program with the Civil Litigation Unit.

This highly regarded scheme not only provides training and practical experience in preparing criminal injuries compensation claims (“CIC”) but also provides students the opportunity to experience the industry at a personal level.

This program is open to students who are in their third year and above, and expressions of interest should be sent to email hidden; JavaScript is required or by telephone on (08) 9222 2839. No CVs or academic transcripts are required, but please advise Lucie if you have worked on matters relating to the Stolen Generation or Redress WA.

Priority is given to final year law students, the order of which expressions of interests have been made, and when the department’s criminal record check and working with children check is lodged and cleared.

The upcoming program is scheduled to start mid March 2012 and finish in June 2012. Expressions of interest will be taken until Feb 10th, so be quick!

Legal Recruitment Dates in 2012

Tegan Harrington — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:52:57 +0000

The four WA law schools have proposed standardised recruitment dates for law firms who are taking on vacation clerks and graduates in 2012. These dates have been compiled as a guidelines – for information specific to a firm, you should contact that firm directly.

Summer / Winter Vacation Clerkships 2012/2013
Summer 2012/2013 and Winter 2013

Applications open: Monday 23 July 2012
Applications close: Friday 17 August 2012

Review and interview: Monday 20 August 2012 to Friday 21 September 2012

Offers: Wednesday 26 September 2012
(open for 2 hours)

Graduate Recruitment 2013 – 1st round offers

First rounds offers made: Friday 27 July 2012 (9am)
First round offers held open til: Tuesday 31 July 2012 (5pm)

Graduate Recruitment 2013 – standard offers

Applications open: Recommended date Monday 2 July 2012
Applications close: Friday 17 August 2012

Review and interview: Monday 20 August 2012 to Friday 14 September 2012

Offers made: Wednesday 19 September 2012 (9am)
Offers held open to: Thursday 20 September 2012 (5pm)

Beyond Corporate Careers Handbook now available!

Akash Mehta — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:29 +0000

Blackstone’s Beyond Corporate Careers Handbook is now available! The handbook covers opportunities in government, community legal centres, international and humanitarian organisations, and many other paths. You can download a copy here.

McCarthy Port – Patent Attorney Personal Assistant – Paralegal

Akash Mehta — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:10:19 +0000

PART TIME CLERICAL VACANCY – HALSEY LEGAL SERVICES PTY LTD

cameron.barnes — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:25:10 +0000

Halsey Legal Services is a boutique law firm, practicing in financial services and managed investment schemes. We have local, interstate and international clients. We do commercial and litigation work for our clients.

We seek a law student for a clerical position. Employment will be on a casual basis for approximately 8 hrs over 2 – 2.5 days per week, commencing October 2011. The work commences at 2.30pm, and it is necessary that you work on Wednesday afternoons, and another afternoon (the second afternoon can be of your choice, and there is flexibility as to which day that is).

We are looking for a reliable motivated person who has excellent attention to detail and likes working in a quiet environment.

If you are the right person, we would like you to stay with us until you complete your law degree (at least). We hired two articled clerks this year, and both had been long term casuals with us.

We offer an excellent hourly rate. The firm is friendly and we expect a high quality of work from you.

If you would like to apply, please write a letter to us outlining your strengths and skills, and enclose a copy of your CV and academic record. Address your application to:

Ms Fiona Halsey

Director & Solicitor

Halsey Legal Services Pty Ltd

PO Box9046,Nicholson Road

SUBIACO WA 6008, or alternatively to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Closing date for all applications: Monday 26 September 2011

Clifford Chance Careers Presentation

Akash Mehta — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:32:54 +0000

Come down to the E-Moot Court at 1pm on Monday 10^th October for a presentation from Clifford Chance on graduate careers and legal services in Australia. Lunch will be provided.

Please note – the date and venue have recently changed.

Hogan Lovells Legal Internship – HK

Akash Mehta — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:30:11 +0000

Hogan Lovells is one of the leading global law firms. Our distinctive market position is founded on the exceptional breadth of our practice, on our deep industry knowledge, and on our ‘one team’ global approach.Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, Hogan Lovells has over 40 offices in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. With a presence in the world’s major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally.

Our people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.

We are currently looking for legal interns for this year’s Winter programmes in our Hong Kong office. Programmes last for 3 weeks and interns will work in 2 different departments. The programmes include:

structured training
social events
group training
real client work (drafting, attending meetings, legal research, attending court) with support and individual attention from both a supervising senior lawyer and a trainee solicitor mentor
the chance to make a difference through our award winning pro bono work

They conclude with a formal interview interview for a 2014 training contract.Dates

3 January – 20 January 2012

We are looking for candidates in the penultimate year of their legal studies with excellent academic records, good commercial and current awareness, strong interpersonal and communication skills and the willingness and drive to thrive in a dynamic, international environment. Fluency in English is most important. Cantonese and Mandarin skills are also strongly desirable.

Offers are made on a rolling basis so early application is advisable.

Application procedures

Please apply using our online application form accessible via the following link careers.hoganlovells.com/local/China

Employment opportunities

Akash Mehta — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:26:18 +0000

We are a small business based in Osborne Park and are looking for 2 students:

3^rd/4^th year law student wanted for part time paid experience whilst at university to assist with drafting legal letters and with presenting a court case.
fluent mandarin speaking/writing student to assist us in a paid role translating a document from English to Mandarin. Legal knowledge preferable.

Please email email hidden; JavaScript is required for more information.

Blake Dawson – UWA Newsletter

Akash Mehta — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:25:33 +0000

Blake Dawson’s August 2011 UWA Bulletin is now available!

DLA Piper: Applications for 2011-12 Summer Clerk program now open!

Akash Mehta — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:43:00 +0000

JOIN THE FIRM THAT IS TRULY GOING PLACES

DLA PIPER IS RECRUITING NOW FOR SUMMER CLERKS

DLA Piper is the truly local, truly global business law firm where everything matters. With offices in 30 countries around the world, including five offices in Australia, we believe the quality of our services is defined by the quality of our people.

As one of our Seasonal Clerks you will do real legal work with great clients and gain first-hand experience in the practice of law. You will be guided by partners and senior legal staff who are some of the most approachable, experienced lawyers in their fields.

Our partners and senior legal staff are always on hand to guide you through exciting and challenging projects. You’ll also have the chance to work alongside lawyers who are involved in international, multi-jurisdictional deals.

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 curiosity, commitment, ambition, commercial and client awareness, smart thinking, team skills and leadership potential, communications skills and experiences outside of academic life.

We run two seasonal clerkship intakes in November/December 2011 and in January/February 2012. Both intakes are three weeks in duration and each clerk will be placed in one of the Firm’s practice groups during in this time.

Intake	Start Date	Finish Date
Summer 2011	28 November 2011	16 December 2011
Summer 2012	23 January 2012	10 February 2012

Applications close: 19 August 2011

For further information on how to apply, please refer to the careers section of our website.