SPRINGBOARD 2015: QUT Law Society Careers Guide

Henry Davis York
WWW.HDY.COM.AU
44 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
(02) 9947 6000 SUMMERCLERKS@HDY.COM.AU
APPLICATION DATES OPEN CLOSE
CLERKSHIP 18/06/2015 21/07/2015
GRADUATE N/A N/A
Who we are and what makes us unique
A leading national law firm, Henry Davis York is
recognised for its profound reputation across the
government, and banking & financial services sectors.
Our people-centred focus and high quality client
matters have led to Henry Davis York's reputation of
being a great place to work. The relationships we have
with each other, with our clients, within our
community and with the environment are ingrained in
our identity and something we value highly.
It is the passion and pride in who we are and what we
do that makes us different. Come and join us as a
summer clerk and experience the spectrum of
opportunities for yourself.
What we look for in an employee
If you:
•identify with our values of People Spirit Excellence
•thrive in an environment that celebrates team and
individual endeavour
•seek involvement in high-quality work with
longstanding blue chip clients
•have interests and hobbies outside the Law
•value strong and enduring relationships with
colleagues and clients
•are technically strong and take pride in delivering
excellence in all that you do
•seek a supportive, flexible and communicative
environment to grow your career.
Then talk to us. It sounds like we have something in
common.
Clerkship Program
As a summer clerk with Henry Davis York you will
receive a comprehensive experience of what it is truly
like to work in our firm. This means you will have
challenging, meaningful work, gain exposure to
interesting clients, be given a good level of
responsibility, have team support and regular access to
our partners.
During the program you will have the opportunity to
rotate through three practice groups of your interest
with designated support in each rotation from a
supervising partner, senior associate and mentor. You
will receive regular feedback and advice from your
supervising partner and others you work with plus a
more formal review at the end of each rotation.
You will be treated as an individual in an environment
that supports your development and will have the
opportunity to participate in our Professional
Development Program as well as one-on-one training
and skill development.
Of course it’s important to have some fun too and you
will have plenty of opportunities to experience the
spirit of Henry Davis York through a range of formal and
informal social activities.
Summer clerkships are currently only offered in our
Sydney office. Any graduate positions available in our
Brisbane office will be advertised on our careers
website.
Graduate Program
We do not participate in the formal graduate
recruitment program, instead aiming to recruit our
graduate lawyers through our summer clerkship
program.
Application Process
Applications accepted via CVmail.
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