ABOUT MINTER ELLISON Minter Ellison is a top tier law firm with a strong Asia Pacific focus. We represent major multi-national, regional and local companies as well as government organisations and state-owned entities. Minter Ellison has been at the table of some of the Asia Pacific’s headline transactions – strategic business acquisitions by Qantas, the National Broadband Network roll out, global outsourcing projects for BHP Billiton and some of the biggest energy and resources M&A in Australia involving foreign investors. WHAT WE LOOK FOR Excellence: We want people who strive to be the best, pursue outstanding outcomes, and are passionate about a career in commercial law. Commercial awareness: Although this comes with experience and time, we’re interested in people who are commercially savvy, know how a business works and are interested in business generally. Team fit: We look for people with ideas and energy, who share our values and work well as part of a team. Initiative: We value proactive, engaging and resourceful people. We encourage critical thinking, decisiveness and ingenuity. WORKING WITH US Our vacation clerkships offer you real life work experience. A comprehensive orientation program and learning on the job will help you build your legal skills and commercial acumen. You will work closely with partners and lawyers on active matters to meet deadlines and produce quality work. You will also be allocated a supervisor for daily support who will help you manage your workload, and a ‘buddy’ for extra insight and advice. LEARN AND GROW We know and understand what it takes for you to be successful as a lawyer. We also know that as a junior lawyer you will need targeted development to help you succeed in the transition from law school to law firm. When you start your career with us as a graduate, you receive tailored learning and development – both in technical skills and in important commercial skills such as client interaction, business development and interpersonal dynamics. These programs have everything you’ll need to build a successful, long-term legal career. We are also proud to offer graduates a dedicated LifeSkills program to assist you in maintaining your personal wellbeing. GLOBAL INDUSTRY SECTORS Energy & resources Financial services & insurance Government Health & ageing Infrastructure Telecoms, media & technology GLOBAL PRACTICE AREAS Construction Corporate Dispute resolution Finance Human resources & industrial relations Real estate Taxation 48 Clerkship Guide 2013 www.minterellison.com ADELAIDE AUCKLAND BEIJING BRISBANE CANBERRA DARWIN GOLD COAST HONG KONG LONDON MELBOURNE PERTH SHANGHAI SYDNEY ULAANBAATAR WELLINGTON