White & Case
Sydney Vacation Clerkship (Nov 2023)
Sydney
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 65,000 - 70,000 / Year
- 3-5 vacancies
- Apply by 15 Oct 2023
- Start date 15 Nov 2023
Discover White & Case
A vacation clerkship is a great way to experience first-hand what life is like as a graduate at White & Case.
As a part of our four-week vacation clerkship, you’ll be welcomed into our team, where you’ll undertake a number of meaningful and challenging tasks.
Throughout your clerkship, you will:
- Learn about the Firm and our practice areas in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region
- Discover our graduate program, including our overseas seat opportunities
- Join in social events, network and get to know our people
- Do real client work: draft memorandums; write client alerts; research areas of the law; and attend meetings or court hearings
- Learn about different practice areas and deepen your knowledge of the law
- Have continual support and feedback through your allocated supervisor (partner), mentor (senior associate) and buddy (graduate)
About You
There is no typical White & Case clerk or graduate, in fact we actively seek out people with a range of attributes to further enhance our already globally diverse teams. In saying that, alongside academic excellence, there are certain attributes that we know are proven for success:
- You have a global mindset
- You are ambitious and driven to succeed
- You are a team player
- You are client-focused
- You take initiative
- You have integrity
Ready to make your mark?
Applications are open to domestic and international students who are in their final year of Australian or New Zealand law degrees.
Positions will be filled on a rolling basis. We advise early submission for this reason.
Learn more about us: www.whitecase.com/australiagrad
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
About the employer
White & Case
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
White & Case is a global elite law firm with a top-tier Australian offering.
Pros and cons of working at White & Case
Pros
Excellent overseas opportunities.
Great people, great work opportunities.
Excellent mobility opportunities.
Another important pro is the significant training and development opportunities that are available, and which have practical applications.
The Sydney office is beautiful and has recently been renovated. It's spacious, open plan, with 360-degree views of Sydney and its harbour.
Cons
Little work life balance, feeling unable to switch off from work.
Although the firm allows working from home, the current team I am in requires full time in office attendance. However, the team also requires me to be contactable on weekends and after work during the week.
I find that the culture varies greatly between teams. Some teams are very supportive and cooperative and others less so.
Lesser known in the Australian market.
Lack of responsibility.