Henry Davis York Henry Davis York has a different feel and that’s deliberate. With more than 50 partners and more than 200 professionals, we have the advantage of being big enough to attract high-end clients and top-quality work, but small enough to remain personal and to provide hands-on advice and experience. Our Clients We are proud to partner with an impressive list of clients who recognise our unique approach to delivering technical excellence with the commercial edge that creates real value for their business. Our clients include the top four Australian banks, international financial services organisations and fund managers, market authorities, ASX and foreign listed companies, NSW Government agencies, property groups and a diverse range of privately held companies. What We Look For People are our success. For that reason, we invest substantial time and energy in recruiting and retaining the right people. As clerks are integral to our future growth we look for people who: ■ respected as experts in their fields, you will experience real, meaningful work and gain valuable insights into what it’s like to practise as a lawyer in a top quality firm that works hard, has a friendly inclusive culture and celebrates both individual and team endeavours. share our commitment to excellence in what we do and how we do it communicate well are team players are lateral and innovative thinkers demonstrate balance in their life outside of work or study are intelligent and commerciallyminded lawyers in the making. Life After Your Clerkship... We carefully select our clerks with the intention that they will become our graduate lawyers. Of course, any offer of permanent employment depends on how you perform during your clerkship, and on the needs of the firm. Successful candidates who accept graduate roles with us can discuss opportunities for part-time paralegal work in their final year of university. We also provide our graduates with an inhouse Practical Legal Training program in conjunction with the College of Law. ■ ■ ■ ■ Pro Bono and Community Lawyers at Henry Davis York are encouraged to support their wider community through the provision of legal services and involvement in community programs. Our pro bono commitments have seen substantial investment into assisting the homeless, families of homicide victims, not-forprofit and charitable organisations and disadvantaged and vulnerable individuals. A significant amount of our pro bono work is referred to us through the Public Interest Law Clearing House, the Law Society of New South Wales, Legal Aid, Community Legal Centres, charities and not-for-profit organisations. In addition to these referrals, Henry Davis York is focused on developing pro bono projects that are designed to address specific areas of unmet legal need. ■ You will need a sound academic record, some work experience in a legal or non-legal environment, and have a positive disposition and demonstrated leadership skills. The Summer Clerk Program During the program you will have the opportunity to rotate through three practice groups with designated support in each rotation from a supervising partner, senior associate and mentor. You will receive regular feedback and advice from your supervising partner and others you work with plus a more formal review at the end of each rotation. Working with our partners and senior lawyers who are recognised and One Spectrum of Opportunity One Vision One Purpose One Firm One Decision One Journey Henry Davis York Summer Clerk Program Visit http://summerclerks.hdy.com.au for more information 42 Clerkship Guide 2013