Clerkship Week 2011 - Monday 16 - Thursday 19 May (week 11)

Applying for a summer clerkship can be stressful, so we have organised some free events during week 11 including the Clerkship Fair and a few workshops to help you prepare best for the application process. Workshops will be run by representatives from law firms - this means this is your chance to hear firsthand what they do and don't like, as well as finding out more about each firm. 

For penultimate year students (4th years and 2nd year graduate students) these events are a must - especially if you are unsure about whether you want to complete a summer clerkship. These events will let you know what you can expect and if you choose to apply, how best to do so. Students from other years are welcome at all Clerkship Week events, especially since skills like interviewing, writing a good CV/resume and cover letter, making a good first impression and networking are general skills that you'll need for any job application.

 

To secure your place at one or more of these events please RSVP here!

Details of Events:

Clerkship Fair - 2-4pm Tuesday 17 May - Franklin Room, Stamford Grand North Ryde (cnr of Herring and Epping Rds)

Your chance to meet representatives from some of the biggest law firms in Australia. Come along to learn all about the firms and their clerkship programs. Light refreshments will be provided. The 2011 MULS Clerkship Guide - the ultimate guide to applying for a summer clerkship - will also be released at the Clerkship Fair.

Interviewing Skills Workshop - 4-5pm Monday 16 May - W5C 232

Presented by representatives from Clayton Utz, this workshop includes how to best prepare for an interview and reveals what law firms like to see from interviewees.

The Clerkship Application Process - 12-1pm Tuesday 17 May - Lindsay Room (Level 3 of U@MQ building - go up the stairs next to Marxines) 

Presented by representatives from Baker & McKenzie, this workshop includes tips on how to present yourself throughout the application process, including tips on networking and your personal brand.

CVs & Cover Letters and 2010/11 Clerks Roundtable - Thursday 19 May 3-5pm - W5C 232

The first hour of this workshop is presented by representatives from Minter Ellison and includes what graduate recruiters like and don't like seeing in your CVs and cover letters. Representatives from the Macquarie University Career Service will also be there to discuss how they can help you with your written applications.The second hour will be a roundtable event run by some of the summer clerks from 2010/11 and is your opportunity to hear about their experiences during the applications stage and the clerkship, and ask them any questions. We have clerks who worked at firms like Allens Arthur Robinson, Blake Dawson and Minter Ellison, and they have also interviewed at other firms including Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Freehills and Norton Rose. 

 

Mallesons Stephen Jaques Q&A Session - Tuesday 24 May 1-2pm in X5B 039

A Q&A session about The Clerkship Experience with representatives from Mallesons Stephen Jaques. 

Register Here for the Mallesons Stephen Jaques Q&A Session

 

Any questions please contact: careers@muls.org