Law Careers Blog

United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme

Published 30 Aug 2012, 4:48 pm, by Claire Galofaro

The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New York, Geneva, Vienna, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Beirut,Santiago,Arusha and The Hague.

The Internship Programme is offered on a two-month basis three times a year:

•     January to March

•     June to  August

•     October to December

For more information, refer to the Jobs listing (click on Jobs, located at the top of the left colum)

REMINDER: Boston Consulting Group - Demystifying Consulting Workshop

Published 30 Aug 2012, 1:45 pm, by Claire Galofaro

Curious about management consulting?

Demystifying Consulting Workshop - "What is management consulting about?" An introduction to the life of a management consultant, being held Wednesday 12 September

The Boston Consulting Group is holding a half-day workshop for undergraduate students. On Wednesday 12 September, BCG Melbourne is holding a 'demystifying consulting' workshop for students. During the half-day workshop, you will meet BCG consultants, learn about their experiences and hear what management consulting entails. The workshop includes a session on communications and presence skills by a former NIDA trainer, and the opportunity to live the case experience in a session run by BCG Associates (people like you who were recruited by BCG on graduation). Drinks, nibbles and a relaxed atmosphere are all part of the package!

Places are limited so we invite you to submit your CV to Mary Katergaris at katergaris.mary@bcg.com by no later than Monday 3 September. All Successful submissions will be notified by email.

Here are just a few student quotes from last year's workshop…

  • This was an excellent workshop - it had impact and lasting value.
  • Provided invaluable insight into the small things you can do to understand yourself better and present yourself powerfully.
  • Offered a brilliant mini simulation of developing & presenting a strategy.
  • Highlighting the importance of presence and listening in personal and business communication.
  • The workshop was excellent: it was very effectively organised and we gained a lot in short time. 
  • More of it! Was a fantastic day. Thank you

Interviews coming up?

Published 28 Aug 2012, 10:09 am, by Claire Galofaro

Book in to see a careers consultant to finesse your interview technique and have a mock interview. We can talk you through the process and provide sample interview questions to help you perform at your best!

Please remember to bring a hard copy of your application documents to the consultation

Developments in the Legal Landscape in Singapore conference

Published 27 Aug 2012, 12:37 pm, by Claire Galofaro

The Singapore Legal Service and Contact Singapore have joined forced to hold Developments in Legal Landscape in Singapore (being held in Melbourne).

Singapore has in recent years conducted a comprehensive review of its legal services sector, making it easier for foreign lawyers to practice there, and for foreign law firms to open new offices. Six international law firms, including Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith, Latham & Watkins, Norton Rose (Asia) and White & Case, hold a Qualifying Foreign Law Practice (QFLP), which enable them to practice commercial areas of Singapore law. Singapore’s growth as a business and financial centre has seen a corresponding rise in demand for top-tier legal representation.

Two key leaders in the Singapore legal worlds, Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong and Judge of Appeal, Justice VK Rajah, will answer questions about the city’s legal landscape.

The session is an attempt to provide law undergraduates, graduates and lawyers working in Australia with updates on recent developments in the profession, how Australian-qualified law graduates can find work there, and which areas are of most interest to legal employers in Singapore.

Details: Refer to the event listing for further details.

Bell Gully Scholarship and Summer Clerkship Program

Published 27 Aug 2012, 10:42 am, by Claire Galofaro

Bell Gully Scholarship and Summer Clerkship Program

Bell Gully is one of New Zealand's leading commercial law firms and is proud to announce its new scholarship, The Bell Gully Scholarship. This includes a $15,000 contribution to tuition fees and automatic inclusion in the Bell Gully Summer Clerk program.

To become a Bell Gully Scholar, you will demonstrate high potential through your academic achievements and extracurricular activities. You will have the opportunity to take up a summer clerkship as part of your scholarship arrangement, providing you with exposure to a range of legal departments. In each department, you will work with one of our partners or senior associates, their teams and their clients to get first hand experience of what it takes to have a successful legal career. There will also be an opportunity for you to join us during your semester breaks, as a job-shadowing post.

Applications for 2012 are now open and will be accepted until 31 August.

For more information about this great opportunity, please refer to the website: http://www.bellgully.com/careers/graduate_recruitment/scholarship.asp