AusLawBlog

A blog about the Australian legal profession πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ίβš–οΈ

  • Australian Law Firm Rankings

    This post contains a list of law firms in Australia that I will continue to update. Hopefully it serves as a helpful list of firms to work through when you are applying for clerkships or graduate roles. πŸ›οΈ Top Tier Firms (Big 6) Top-tier Australian law firms are known for their prestigious reputations, global presence,…

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  • How to Get a Clerkship at a Top Tier Law Firm

    I got my job at a top-tier firm by completing a clerkship at the firm. I was also relatively successful in applying for clerkships broadly. Now, on the other side of the process, I observe what applicants do well and not so well. I have also learnt how top-tier firms approach the recruitment process and…

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  • How to Convert a Clerkship to a Graduate Job

    The clerkship: you’ve jumped through the hoops of applications, psychometric tests, and interviews to land one. Congratulations! But as you know, the ultimate prize is the graduate offer that often follows. A seasonal clerkship is more than just an internship; it’s a multi-week job interview where a firm assesses not only your work but also…

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  • How to Succeed in your First Year of Law School

    Having completed law school and now working as a lawyer at a top tier firm, here are the things I would do in first year to set myself up for success. Grades Grades are a large factor in whether you get a job, especially at a top tier firm if that is the goal. It…

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