MinterEllison
Discover ME Program (Apr 2024)
Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- unpaid opportunity
- 20-40 vacancies
- Apply by 19 Mar 2024
- Start date 18 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024
Do you see a future for yourself in law? The world is being disrupted and market demands are changing. The next generation of our graduates will transform the future of legal services – we can give you the skills you need to do it well.
The Program
Our Discover ME program is designed to provide pre-penultimate law students an opportunity to discover what it is like to work at MinterEllison. During the program you will learn more about our practice groups, the way we work and our people. You will also be connected with one of our lawyers, who has recently made the transition from law school to law firm, with the goal of fostering your professional development.
What we are looking for
The program is open to all pre-penultimate law students. We are looking for students who are interested in exploring the opportunity of working in a commercial law firm at the end of their studies.
What we offer
Discover ME will run from mid-April 2024 to early May 2024. You will be invited to attend three sessions at our offices during this time, through which you will gain insight into our practice groups and how our firm operates.
Successful applicants will be matched with a MinterEllison Lawyer (Mentor) and have the opportunity to develop their relationship.
Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to connect with our people and discover what it is really like to have a career in commercial law with us. In addition to meeting our legal staff, you will also meet our Graduate Resourcing team and develop a strong understanding of our clerkship recruitment processes and graduate program.
How to apply
Applicants are required to complete an online application form which will be used to assess suitability for the program. You will be asked to include your CV and academic transcript in the application. There will also be a short video interview, where we will ask you to respond to two questions about your interest in and suitability for the program.
If you would like to apply, click on the 'Pre-register' button below. If you require further information, please contact Lois Thornton, at Lois.Thornton@minterellison.com
Applications for the Discover ME program close at 11.55 pm, Sunday 19 March 2024.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Junior lawyer in the corporate m&a team
Drafting advising attending conferences / basic court hearings.
As a graduate lawyer, i work across most matters the team takes on. Tasks generally include legal research, drafting correspondence, drafting court forms, attending hearings and assisting in management/discovery of documents. I am also able to solely assist the partner on smaller matters, which involves greater conduct of the matter in terms of managing the matter, the documents, client correspondence, providing advice and strategy considerations.
About the employer
MinterEllison
4.5
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise.
Pros and cons of working at MinterEllison
Pros
Very supportive environment, months of training, amazing leadership, great benefits, flexibility, amazing opportunities.
The ability to rotate through different practice areas... build camaraderie the minute you step into the firm.
The culture is also welcoming and encourages personal and professional growth in all areas.
Great workplace culture that cares about staff's life outside 9-5.
High-quality work and clients
Cons
The long hours – although these are still more manageable than other top-tier law firms.
Salary is falling behind other top-tier law firms, but I do feel the work-life balances are sufficient compensation.
Limited networking/business development opportunities for juniors.
Graduates feel disappointed they will not be able to work within a team that is a key reason they aspired to come to Minters
My only issue is that we hot desk, meaning a different desk each day so we don’t have the opportunity to make or personalise our own space.