Gilbert + Tobin
Gilbert + Tobin Perth Clerkships
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Opportunity details
- Internship
- Apply by 4 Aug 2019
Summer intake dates: 25 November - 13 December 2019
Winter intake dates: June - July 2020
For the duration of your clerkship you’ll work in one practice area, assisting lawyers and partners in either:
- Corporate Advisory
- Energy + Resources
- Disputes + Investigations
You’ll be introduced to all areas of firm life and get a taste of what it’s like to work in corporate law, including:
- Your own mentor – a lawyer who’ll help you build relationships within the practice group and learn more about the law in practice
- Interaction with partners, lawyers and other graduates
- Practical exposure to legal work
- Insight into the work undertaken by practice groups.
2019 Perth application dates
June - July
Time to start preparing your cover letter and CV.
July
Applications open Monday 15 July 2019 - click here to apply.
August
Applications close Sunday 4 August 2019.
August - September
Applications reviewed and interviews taking place between Monday 5 August - Friday 13 September 2019.
September
Offers made for clerkships at 9.00am on Friday 20 September 2019 and held open until 1.00pm.
How it works
You’ll be invited to one of two interview workshops, taking place in early to mid-September. In addition to your interview with a partner and a senior lawyer, you will have the chance to meet with a range of our people across all of our practice areas. Your workshop will conclude with drinks and canapes with all of the Perth office. The interview workshops are an opportunity for us to get to know you better and for you to learn more about Gilbert + Tobin and our people.
About the employer
Gilbert + Tobin AU
4.3
500 - 1,000 employees
Law
Are you ready to fast-track your career with Australia’s most progressive and innovative law firm?
Pros and cons of working at Gilbert + Tobin AU
Pros
The collegiality and the team atmosphere as well as interesting and stimulating work.
The people, training, facilities, culture and quality of the work.
I love the work I'm doing and I love the people I'm doing it with. It's not very hierarchical, which means you get many opportunities to work directly with partners. You get a lot of responsibility working on matters, but are well supervised . It's a terrific learning environment.
Work with the best lawyers for the biggest clients. Autonomous experience for juniors with material contributions to all matters.
I feel like I can be myself. They respect honesty. Everyone is really friendly. Get to work closely with partners. Given lots of autonomy and client interaction. Given the opportunity to attend lots of events.
Cons
Sometimes training opportunities are missed because there is a need to complete tasks on a deadline.
It can occasionally feel under-staffed.
At times, long hours with tough time frames and deadlines.
Long hours.
Expectation of long hours.