ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Editor: Kristina Cavanna Designer: Nathan Li Printing: Bright Print Group Contributors: Kayley Rozos, David Hamer, Charles Wehbe, Nicholas Swart, Hugh Morrison, Elysse Lloyd, Stephanie Daaboul and Leslie Maroun. With Great Appreciation to Danielle Stone and Luke Salem who volunteered their time and advice in assisting with the creation of this publication. I would also like to thank the past and present Macquarie University law students that contributed to the Clerkship Guide this year and extend my sincere thanks to Nathan Li for his wonderful design work. Contents PART ONE: INTRODUCTION 05 Message from the Dean 06 Welcome from the President and Editor’s Note 07 What is a Clerkship and why do one? 08 MULS’ Clerkship Program & Important Clerkship Dates PART TWO: THE APPLICATION PROCESS 10 An overview of the process 11 How to create a winning resume 13 Sample Resume One 14 Sample Resume Two 16 Creating a cover letter that will impress 17 Sample Cover Letter One 18 Sample Cover Letter Two 20 Composing successful online applications 22 Submitting online applications via cvMail 24 Preparing for interview success PART THREE: INSIDE THE CLERKSHIP EXPERIENCE 26 Question Time: the inside gossip from former MQ clerks PART FOUR: THE FIRMS 32 Common Practice Areas 34 Herbert Smith Freehills 37 King & Wood Mallesons 41 Henry Davis York 44 Clayton Utz 48 Minter Ellison 51 Norton Rose 54 Ashurst 56 Allens 58 DLA Piper 60 Gilbert & Tobin 62 Johnson Winter & Slattery 64 K&L Gates 65 Landers & Rogers 67 Webb Henderson 68 Baker & McKenzie PART FIVE: FIRM DIRECTORY 69 Firm Directory Disclaimer: The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Editor or the Macquarie University Law Society and are in no way associated with Macquarie University. Best efforts have been made to ensure that all information in this publication is correct as at 15 April 2013 but is subject to change without notice. The advice is merely advisory and should not be relied upon as professional advice. This publication is distributed free of charge on the understanding that the authors, editor and any persons related to this publication are not responsible for the results of their actions or omissions on the basis of any information provided within this publication. The user of this guide therefore acknowledges that he or she will take responsibility for his or her actions and will under no circumstances hold the Editor, authors or Macquarie University Law Society responsible for any damage resulting to the user or anyone else from use of this publication. MULS encourages those applying for a summer clerkship to obtain confirmation of all information through the firm itself. Clerkship Guide 2013 3