Law Careers Blog

REMINDER: Hong Kong PCLL Seminar this Thursday 8 March @ 1pm

Published 6 Mar 2012, 4:03 pm, by Valerie Wong

Pre-Fair preparation: Hong Kong Post Graduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) Seminar – Thursday 8 March 2012

1-2pm, GM17

Considering an exciting career in Hong Kong? In preparation for the Hong Kong Law Fair on 22 March, the Careers Office are holding a Post Graduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) seminar to help you understand the purpose of the PCLL as part of the process for admission to practice in Hong Kong.

We strongly advise you attend the seminar so that when you meet the firms at the Fair you can showcase your understanding of the PCLL and admission process in Hong Kong.

In this seminar, Andrew Godwin, Lecturer at Melbourne Law School, will speak about the PCLL process as well as general aspects of living and working in Hong Kong.

Register on Careers Online - Events section of the Law School Careers Office Workgroup

Herbert Smith UK internships for Australian law students - applications currently open!

Published 6 Mar 2012, 4:02 pm, by Valerie Wong

Herbert Smith UK are visiting the Law School on 14 March 2012.
Applications for their internships (graduate program) are open! These internships are specifically for Australian law school students.
Applications are currently open and close on 25 March 2012.

For more information please email Lindsey Thompson (lindsey.thompson@herbertsmith.com) in the UK graduate recruitment team or visit http://www.herbertsmithgraduates.com/international_opportunities/australia/ and http://www.herbertsmithgraduates.com/apply/apply_now/

LIV Legal Comedy Debate: Does size really matter?

Published 6 Mar 2012, 2:24 pm, by Amy Harrington

Get ready to be impressed by quick wit at the laugh-out-loud LIV Legal Comedy Debate. This year's topic, big firms versus small firms: does size matter, will be moderated by the distinguished Justice Betty King, Supreme Court of Victoria. Arguing the affirmative - size does matter – will be Rachel Doyle SC and Shaun Le Grand. Arguing in the negative - size doesn't matter – will be Kim McFarlane, Philip Dunn QC and Nick Russell. Secure your tickets to this sell-out event through Ticketek now! $1 from each ticket sold will be donated to the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre.

Skadden Hong Kong - Breakfast Presentation

Published 2 Mar 2012, 2:02 pm, by Valerie Wong

 

22 March 2012
9:00am - 10:30am
Level 9 Common Room, Level 9

You are cordially invited to a breakfast and informal talk with Skadden attorneys and recruitment team members to learn about our practice and life at the firm's Hong Kong and other Asia offices.

Please email Karen.Ng@skadden.com to register by 5 March 2012, and include your CV in your response. Space is limited. Register now on Careers Online:http://www.careersonline.unimelb.edu.au/workgroups/law-school-careers-office/events/536628

Representatives are Alec Tracy (Partner), Mary Schaus & Karen Ng (Recruitment team)
Please prepare any questions to bring along to the breakfast and if you have any questions you would like to send to Skadden, please email Karen Ng at karen.ng@skadden.com.

 

Mallesons Stephen Jaques becomes King & Wood Mallesons

Published 2 Mar 2012, 11:41 am, by Amy Harrington

Mallesons Stephen Jaques has joined with King & Wood to become King & Wood Mallesons.  To read about the new firm visit their website athttp://www.kwm.com/.