King & Wood Mallesons
King & Wood Mallesons Insight Program
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Opportunity details
- Internship
As the name suggests, the Insight program will give you a high level overview of how King & Wood Mallesons is structured, what areas of law we practice and the type of clients we work with.
As part of Insight we will give you:
- A high level overview of how King & Wood Mallesons is structured, what areas of law we practice and the type of clients we work with.
- An in-depth look at particular matters in the firm.
- A chance to listen to some of our staff talk about their experiences supporting our community programs including pro bono legal services, charitable giving, volunteering initiatives and community partnerships.
- Plus the opportunity to shadow one of our lawyers.
The Insight program is aimed at law students who are not yet able to apply for a summer clerkship i.e. pre-penultimate, and who are keen to gain some further knowledge and experience to assist them in the clerkship recruitment process. However, if you are eligible for a clerkship this year but are unable to participate (e.g. overseas exchange), and would like to participate in Insight please contact us.
How do I apply?
Applications for Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane open on 3 July 2017 and are made via our Careers website or by clicking the apply button below
Applications will close on 30 July 2017
What sessions can I expect to attend?
- 20 September 2017 – The Global Legal Market – This session will provide an introduction into the ever-changing global legal market
- 18 October 2017 – Networking at King & Wood Mallesons – Ever been speed dating? Come and meet our lawyers from each of our practice groups. This is a networking session in the format of a “group speed dating”!
- 15 November 2017 – Skills Based Session – This session will provide you with practical skills to assist you now and in your legal career
- March/April 2018 – Shadow a Lawyer – What is it really like to work in commercial law? Gain some real insight into the type of work we do by spending time with one of our lawyers!
Do you have any tips for my application?
Unlike our clerkship recruitment process, there are no interviews involved in the Insight program so your written application is very important. Please therefore ensure you take the time to review your application prior to submitting it.
If I am unsuccessful for Insight, does that mean I will be automatically be unsuccessful for a clerkship at KWM?
Absolutely not. The Insight Program is a highly competitive process due to the limited spots available. Even if you are unsuccessful for a place on the Insight program we fully encourage you to apply for a summer clerkship with us and would like to assure you that an unsuccessful outcome for the Insight program should not be taken as an indication of unsuitability for a clerkship.
About the employer
King & Wood Mallesons
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
KWM is a new breed of law firm.
Pros and cons of working at King & Wood Mallesons
Pros
The people, the top tier work, top tier clients.
Firstly, the people. I have really enjoyed working with all the teams that I completed my rotations with. Everyone is welcoming, friendly and generally interested in your wellbeing and learning. Secondly, the work. KWM has a great reputation and attracts some of the best legal work in Australia. For me this has meant exposure to some very high profile deals at an early stage in my career.
Fantastic training, great resources, exposure to brilliant legal minds, personal development opportunities, interesting work, perks such as gym membership/subsidised food/etc.
It is highly regarded in the legal world so, by association, I too have the opportunity to become highly regarded in the legal world.
There is a very structured graduate program where graduates are able to rotate through different practice areas and discover where their interest lies. We are also supported by friendly colleagues and ongoing training and development. There are also flexible working arrangements.
Cons
Lack of control over deadlines and working hours.
Long hours, hard work - but that's the nature of the industry.
Sometimes the job is demanding and leaves little time for work life balance.
There are not many minuses about working for KWM, perhaps the high pressure environment can be stressful at times. However, this environment can also be highly motivating and pushes me to work at my maximum level.