Vacation clerks
We recruit vacation clerks from universities across Australia. In Perth we offer vacation clerkships in winter and summer which coincide with most university holidays. In winter, the clerkship is two weeks and in summer the clerkship is three weeks. We aim to allocate clerks to at least one of their first three practice group preferences, subject to the business needs of the firm at the time.
An intensive orientation program is undertaken (including library and research skills) and clerks participate in skills development seminars, departmental and practice group meetings and informal performance reviews. The program also incorporates information sessions by lawyers throughout the firm. There is also a more social aspect to the program, enabling clerks to speak with law graduates as well as meeting staff at all levels.
Applications are open to students who have reached at least their penultimate year of their degree.
Following the removal of the Law Society's Graduate Recruitment Monitoring Scheme, the law schools of Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, University of Notre Dame Australia and University of Western Australia have put together the recruitment dates for 2011. We confirm that Allens will adhere to the dates and recruitment process outlined below.
Summer clerkship 2011/2012 and Winter clerkship 2012 recruitment calendar
| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| 25 July | Applications open |
| 19 August | Applications close |
| September | Interviews commence |
| 28 September | Offers made (open for two hours) |
Vacation clerks – the people we look for
Imagination. Interests. Intelligence.
We are looking for people who share our commitment to excellence and people who want to give their legal career the best possible start. Strong academic performance is important, but so is your ability to think laterally, be flexible, see the bigger picture, work as part of a team and treat others as you would expect to be treated yourself.
We pride ourselves on providing our clients with superior service and our culture places a high value on professionalism, integrity and individuality. We employ highly competent and creative people who strive to be experts and specialists in their field. Our desire to maintain considerable technical expertise means we encourage a culture that supports the ongoing training and development of our people.
Allens Arthur Robinson is a firm of individuals, a firm that celebrates and respects diversity of interests. Our broad range of clients reflects our attraction to people with different experiences and backgrounds. Your unique attributes could be a vital ingredient of one of our successful teams. We want people who want to excel and fulfil their potential. Most of all, we want people who want to work at Allens Arthur Robinson.
How to apply – Vacation clerkship
Applications for our 2011/2012 Vacation clerkship program are now closed.
Who to contact
For further details on the vacation clerk programs, contact:
Renée Lamberth
People & Development Manager
PO Box Z5313
Perth WA 6831
Renee.Lamberth@aar.com.au
Winter Indigenous Internship
Have you ever thought about obtaining legal work experience?
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Allens Arthur Robinson offers opportunities for Indigenous law students to participate in Internships across all of our Australian offices. The internship is a two week program designed to give students exposure to a commercial law firm environment and provides learning and development opportunities to develop your legal skills.
I walk away much more informed and experienced and enthused about my studies of
the law, but more than that, I walk away having met some amazing people.
Ricky Macourt – Indigenous Intern.
Applications for 2011 have now closed. If you would like to find out more about our program, please contact:
Renée Lamberth
People & Development Manager
PO Box Z5313
Perth WA 6831
Renee.Lamberth@aar.com.au
Paralegals
From time to time we have positions that become available for paralegals. The opportunity to work in a large commercial law firm while undertaking your studies is both a challenging and rewarding experience. Assisting our lawyers on transactions, you may be required to research discrete areas of the law, contribute to advice work, draft statements or prepare other documentation.
Keeping in mind that your studies come first, we are flexible about the number of days you can work and the hours you commit to (also keeping in mind business needs).
Positions are open to any students enrolled in law degrees from second through to fourth year.
How to apply – Paralegals
To submit an 'expression of interest' for a paralegal position, please send us your covering letter, CV and academic transcript using our online application system. We will hold your application and will be in touch should a suitable position become available.
Who to contact – Paralegals
For further details concerning paralegal positions, contact:
Renée Lamberth
People & Development Manager
PO Box Z5313
Perth WA 6831
Renee.Lamberth@aar.com.au
