Find out what to expect on your recruitment journey.
We understand that recruitment processes can often feel daunting. That's why we've tailored our approach to be as informative as it is engaging, focusing on understanding you as an individual while also giving you a clear picture of our firm. Below, we outline the steps you may encounter when pursuing a role with us, ensuring you know exactly what to expect on your application journey.
Our online application form will ask you to submit your resume and your most recent academic results.
Can I make changes to my application once I have started it?
Your application will be saved in our Careers Portal. You can continue to edit it until you hit ‘submit’. After that point, we will not accept any additional information.
Do I need to have my academic transcript certified?
To complete your online application, you are welcome to submit a downloaded version from your university. Should you be invited to interview, we may request that you bring a certified copy of your academic transcript.
What happens if my current semesters results haven’t been released by application close date?
Please submit your most recent academic transcript. If you are invited to an interview, you can bring an updated copy of your results.
Read our tips for preparing your resume.
You will be asked to answer a few additional questions to help bring to life your application. Examples could be:
Our games based assessments measure competencies for cognitive abilities including mental agility, reasoning, and visual and spatial awareness as well as emotional intelligence. This assessment provides us with an objective indication of how people may behave and interact in a workplace setting.
It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete these assessments.
When will I get access to the games based psychometric assessment?
You will receive an invitation from HireVue to complete your psychometric assessment within 24-48 hours after you complete your application.
A video assessment is just like a video call, in which you will be asked pre-recorded questions. You will have the opportunity to re-record each
question once (if needed) however you will not be able to select between recordings for the same question. This assessment provides us with the
opportunity to get to know you a little better, and allows you to tell us what you cannot put into words on your resume. We expect that this
assessment should take 20 minutes to complete including instructions and practice attempts.
Where should I complete my video assessment
Complete your video assessment where you are most comfortable and ensure you won't be interrupted. Make sure it is a well-lit environment, so
that your face is clearly visible. We would advise you to close blinds if you are planning on sitting with your back to a window during the daytime.
What happens if my internet drops out during the video assessment
Prior to starting the video assessment, you will be able to test your device to ensure it has been set up correctly. We understand that internet
connections can fluctuate and if you do lose connection in the middle of your assessment, you will be able to pick up where you left off with the
same link you used to begin the assessment.
Where should I look during my video assessment
It is natural to look at the window displaying your video feed, and not your web camera. You will have the option to hit the 'Hide Video' button if you
do not want to see yourself on camera during the assessment.
What if I stumble during my answer in the video assessment
You are able to re-record your response once. We understand video assessment can be nerve racking, so if you do lose your train of thought, it is
okay to start your answer again and finish within the time provided.
Can I practice my video assessment
There will be practice questions available prior to starting your video assessment. You can undertake as many practice questions as you want to
get comfortable with the process and the technology.
Read out tips on how to prepare for your video assessment
In our in person interviews, we will look to understand your key competencies, technical skills and a bit more about who you are and what you stand for. You will meet a variety of people, including partners, senior associates and members of our Talent (HR) team.
How can I prepare for my in person interview?
Your interview is where you can bring your application responses to life. Continue to do research on the firm and once you know who is interviewing you, learn about their background too. We will ask you about your experience working in a team, your interpersonal abilities and any business acumen you may have gained already. Preparation is key and remember to relax – if you have made it to the interview, you have done an amazing job already!
Throughout the clerkship recruitment process, there may be opportunities for you to attend various networking events, depending on the city you have applied for. The events range from information sessions to more social events, and are a fantastic opportunity to build your networks and learn more about the firm.
Clerkships are open to students in the penultimate or final year of their law degree. We accept applications from international students who are approved to work in Australia and have the necessary visa.
You will only be able to apply for a clerkship at one MinterEllison office per year. We recommend that you do your research to determine which office you'd most like to work in as a graduate, and apply when the clerkship applications are open for that office. Location and dates can be found here.
We understand due to the short recruitment period you may be invited to an event that you can't attend or you may have a clash with another firms event. If you have a clash we would still love to see you, even if it is for 15 minutes at the beginning or end, however we recommend you to do what you are most comfortable with.
Attending our early careers events will provide you with further insights into what it's like to work at MinterEllison. However, we understand that in some circumstances you may not be able to attend.
We recommend that you wear business attire when attending our events, as you will be meeting a variety of people, including partners, senior practitioners, lawyers and members of our Talent team.
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