31 min
Ep 10 | A Recruiter Reveals - An Early Career in Law Cram Time with GradConnection
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- Careers
Law clerkships are undoubtedly competitive - but they're also supposed to be fun! Hear the recruiter's side of the story with Emma Taylor, National Resourcing Consultant - Early Careers at King & Wood Mallesons. How many law clerkship candidates are you really up against? Are grad offers for clerks guaranteed? We cover it all in part-two of our podcast series on an early career in law.
CHAPTERS:
(Jump to (00:40) to skip the intro!)
(01:05) What's different about law recruitment? Working at McDonalds, sports teams and other transferrable skills
(02:47) Over 600 applications - how many candidates are you up against really?
(03:31) It's a conversation, not an interrogation (Top 3 tips when applying for law clerkships this year)
(06:05) Soccer, netball, bushwalking…be passionate about things both in, and outside of law!
(08:39) Dispute resolution, tax, banking and finance…which areas of law catch your eye?
(09:53) What are recruiters *really* looking for in clerkship applications?
(12:01) Are grad offers guaranteed? Why clerkships are your main pipeline to landing a grad role in law
(13:26) The start of your long term career - how to stand out as a clerk to get hired as a grad
(15:14) It's also about having fun and making friends!
(16:10) Meet the Employers is BACK this July! (Register Now)
(16:45) What happens if you miss out on clerkship offers?
(19:55) What can you start doing now to get a head start? And other first-year law student FAQs
(22:13) Manly day trips, joining the netball team and other things to look forward to
(25:12) How to stand out as an introvert in law (Listener Qs)
(28:08) Don't be afraid to put your hand up if you ever need help
(29:05) A plug for the pod! And other concluding thoughts
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REGISTER NOW for Meet the Employers (16:10):
au.gradconnection.com/meet-the-employers/schedule
LAW CLERKSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN - Apply Here: au.gradconnection.com/clerkships
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MUSIC & SFX:
Tape Star (Shane Ivers) - silvermansound.com
Light and Minimal Background (Coma-Media) - pixabay.com/music
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This podcast is produced by GradConnection - au.gradconnection.com
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Law clerkships are undoubtedly competitive - but they're also supposed to be fun! Hear the recruiter's side of the story with Emma Taylor, National Resourcing Consultant - Early Careers at King & Wood Mallesons. How many law clerkship candidates are you really up against? Are grad offers for clerks guaranteed? We cover it all in part-two of our podcast series on an early career in law.
CHAPTERS:
(Jump to (00:40) to skip the intro!)
(01:05) What's different about law recruitment? Working at McDonalds, sports teams and other transferrable skills
(02:47) Over 600 applications - how many candidates are you up against really?
(03:31) It's a conversation, not an interrogation (Top 3 tips when applying for law clerkships this year)
(06:05) Soccer, netball, bushwalking…be passionate about things both in, and outside of law!
(08:39) Dispute resolution, tax, banking and finance…which areas of law catch your eye?
(09:53) What are recruiters *really* looking for in clerkship applications?
(12:01) Are grad offers guaranteed? Why clerkships are your main pipeline to landing a grad role in law
(13:26) The start of your long term career - how to stand out as a clerk to get hired as a grad
(15:14) It's also about having fun and making friends!
(16:10) Meet the Employers is BACK this July! (Register Now)
(16:45) What happens if you miss out on clerkship offers?
(19:55) What can you start doing now to get a head start? And other first-year law student FAQs
(22:13) Manly day trips, joining the netball team and other things to look forward to
(25:12) How to stand out as an introvert in law (Listener Qs)
(28:08) Don't be afraid to put your hand up if you ever need help
(29:05) A plug for the pod! And other concluding thoughts
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REGISTER NOW for Meet the Employers (16:10):
au.gradconnection.com/meet-the-employers/schedule
LAW CLERKSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN - Apply Here: au.gradconnection.com/clerkships
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MUSIC & SFX:
Tape Star (Shane Ivers) - silvermansound.com
Light and Minimal Background (Coma-Media) - pixabay.com/music
------
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @gradconnection!
This podcast is produced by GradConnection - au.gradconnection.com
Like what you hear? Don't forget to give us a follow and leave a review or rating - we really appreciate it!
31 min