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CareersAuckland’s law degree will give you a foundation of knowledge and skills that can lead to many differentcareers. About half of our graduates begin their careers in law firms, both large and small, in Aucklandand elsewhere in New Zealand. The rest of our graduates are found in other professional firms (such asaccounting or consulting), commerce and industry, local government, government departments,universities, and international and community organizations. The Auckland LLB is highly regarded byoverseas employers. You will find our graduates in firms, companies and organizations in the UnitedKingdom, the United States, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and numerous other countries.The University Careers Centre can assist you with your career planning and job search throughout thecourse of your studies. The Careers Centre provides assistance to law students through workshops,seminars and a drop-in service at Law School. You will find the Careers Centre in Room 001 of TheClockTower, 22 Princes Street and on the web at http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/currentstudents/cs-career-planning/university-careers-serviceVisit the Centre to discuss your career options, getyour CV and letters reviewed, attend a workshop, have a mock interview or use the extensive resources.The Faculty of Law, in cooperation with the Careers Centre assists students to participate in the LawGraduate Recruitment Programme in March each year. The firms that participate in this programme aremostly (but not exclusively) national and medium to large law firms. They recruit for two types ofpositions; Summer Clerks (summer work typically for Part III students) and Law Clerks (for final-yearstudents seeking graduate positions). Summer Clerk opportunities often lead to employment after yourstudies have finished.The Careers Centre advertises job vacancies online at www.careerhub.auckland.ac.nz. Employerpresentations are also advertised and it is recommended that students attend these for anyorganisations that they wish to apply to. Recruitment by tax consultancies, key government departments,management consultancies and accounting and finance firms also occurs throughout March. In Mayeach year a general Careers Fair is held. Attendance at this will help students gain more informationabout the wide range of career options available to law graduates.University Careers Services organise Careers Seminars throughout the year down at Law School. Watchthe noticeboards on Level 2 for dates and times. The Careers drop-in service at Law School operates onMondays from 1.30 to 2.30 from Room 3.08, opposite the Law School Reception Office. This is animpartial service. You can discuss anything you want about jobs and careers, including what’s out thereand how to get into it.110| 2010 Faculty of Law Handbook