Career development
1. Indigenous Law Students’ Clerkship – February/March 2019
The Victorian Bar is offering up to three paid clerkship positions to Indigenous law students.
What is involved?
The clerkship will take place on mutually agreed dates in February and March 2019, depending on university timetables.
The clerkship involves 3 consecutive weeks with rotations as follows:
- One week at the Victorian Bar;
- One week at the Federal Court of Australia; and
- One week at the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Application process
Applications are to be made by submitting the form under the ‘Indigenous Clerkship Program’ section to Susan Lawrence (susan.lawrence@vicbar.com.au) or via mail to:
Susan Lawrence
Finance Manager
Victorian Bar Inc.
Level 5, 205 William St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday 16 November 2018. Learn more
2. Event: Modern Legal Careers – Embracing Change
Date: Wednesday 21 November
Time: 6:00pm – 7:45pm
Venue: EngineHouse, 105 Wellington St, St Kilda 3182
Tickets: FREE event – registration essential here
Change is the one constant in modern legal careers.
Legal roles are changing, the client is at the centre of every decision and technology is increasingly intertwined with legal practice.
LegalVision is hosting a panel event at co-working space EngineHouse, a short walk from Windsor station on Chapel Street.
Come and join in the discussion about defining what career success means for you, meet like-minded colleagues and enjoy some sweet tunes while you mingle and snack.
Our panellists are sharing their insights and answering your questions about:
- Taking career risks;
- Professional pivot points;
- Learning from setbacks and successes throughout your career;
- Developing resiliency;
- Adjusting expectations and setting new goals;
- What our panellists’ most valuable and transferable skills are; and
- How to stay well in a demanding career.