Private Law Careers
The Private Law Careers Portfolio serves to support students throughout their degree who are interested in pursuing a career in private law.
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Major Events
Private Law x Public Interest Careers Fair
The Careers Fair is UNSW Law Society's flagship event for students looking to connect with leading PLC and PIC Sponsors. This event provides students with the opportunity to discover and explore a variety of programs available, including pre-penultimate, virtual programs, clerkships, and graduate programs. By speaking directly with recent clerks, lawyers, and HR representatives, students can gain valuable insight into the legal profession and the unique opportunities each firm offers.
The Careers Fair is an invaluable opportunity to foster connections between students and firms, particularly for upcoming clerkship applications. This event is designed to offer both insight and practical experience, enabling students to confidently navigate their path toward a successful legal career
Occurs in Term 1
Clerkship Cocktail Evening
The annual Clerkship Cocktail Evening is a fantastic networking opportunity for penultimate students to meet firm representatives and talk about their career options and the upcoming clerkship process over some drinks.
This event typically reaches capacity so register quickly to ensure you reserve your spot. Any registrations after capacity is reached will be put onto a waitlist. Penultimate students will be prioritised.