Firm Profile Introduction Norton Rose Australia is a member of the Norton Rose Group, a leading international legal practice offering a full business law service to many of the world’s pre-eminent financial institutions and corporations. We are one of the largest international legal practices in Australia, with offices in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Knowing how our clients’ businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us. Our lawyers share industry knowledge and sector expertise across borders, enabling us to support our clients anywhere in the world. We are strong in financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and pharmaceuticals and life sciences. We take the view that we are only as strong as our people – which is why quality training and flexible work programmes are paramount to our business. We deliver an extensive range of training programmes targeted at specific stages of our lawyers’ professional development. Our graduate lawyers have the opportunity to be involved in a unique International Rotation Programme and to spend time in one of our International offices. We're also proud to be certified by the EOWA as an Employer of Choice for Women 2012. Summer Clerkship Programme The summer clerkship programme runs for 10 weeks in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney and will commence in late November 2013. As a Norton Rose Australia summer clerk, you will have the chance to spend five weeks in one practice group and then rotate into a different practice area for a further 5 weeks, to broaden your knowledge as much as possible. Our clerkship programme is your opportunity to start building a career with a global legal practice, doing meaningful work of value. You will also get to know our people and work closely with our Associates, Senior Associates and Partners. All in all, it is an opportunity to experience what life is really like as a commercial Lawyer. You will attend various induction sessions, as well as firm wide CLE training and talks from graduates about spending time on secondment to one of our International offices. During your time at Norton Rose Australia you will get to participate in actual work with clients – which could involve anything from legal research to attending client meetings or court visits. Another aspect of your clerkship with us will be the social activities that you can participate in. As a summer clerk you will be included in firm specific activities including sporting events, lunches, dinners and various other social events. Graduate programme The Norton Rose Australia graduate programme runs for a 24-month period and consists of four six-month rotations, which allow you to experience a wide variety of legal work and develop a comprehensive skill set. With this breadth of experience, you will be able to confidently identify the area that best suits your talents and career goals. As part of our national graduate programme, we now provide graduates in their second year of the programme with a unique opportunity to undertake a four month rotation in one of our international offices. This formalised learning opportunity introduces you to the broader Norton Rose Group, including regional and global clients, Partners and staff, and gives invaluable experience of different cultures and legal work. Global thinking is essential in all our graduates and you will embrace the international opportunities on offer. Throughout the programme, you will also be involved in a regular feedback process. This provides an opportunity for ongoing communication between partners and staff and ensures you maximise your learning experience. 52 Clerkship Guide 2013