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Professional Development We actively promote a motivating and rewarding professional development program through our internal fortnightly CPD Forum. This initiative encompasses external presenters such as barristers and specialists and well as internal speakers to provide valuable updates on legal developments as well as soft skills including negotiation, business development, networking, leadership and plain English drafting skills. The firm is committed to providing excellent service to our clients, and always seek to update and improve our skills to help us meet this goal. We believe this will benefit our clients, motivate and satisfy our staff, and ensure we continue to grow, professionally, emotionally and intellectually. Our junior lawyers are very hands on, with exposure to clients, which enables them to develop confidence and skills quickly. Junior lawyers have the opportunity to be mentored by senior experienced lawyers who continually assess and monitor their performance and work, ensuring continued growth and development as a professional. We hold regular in-house legal skills seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions on client case studies to ensure we share the expertise of our senior professionals. In addition, we encourage further qualifications, including professional, postgraduate and masters studies. We support this with study leave and assistance with course fees. Business and career plans Mills Oakley is committed to the ongoing development of all staff and our business plan aim to provide a structured and transparent guideline to assist in the achievement of individual goals and objectives. We recognise your commitment to advance your career and Mills Oakley will provide the support you require to help you achieve the criteria for the pathway to Partnership. What we look for in our lawyers Mills Oakley is a firm that is prepared to invest in its people, and we look for lawyers who believe in our values. We seek professional, forward thinking, and energetic individuals who are honest, hard working and enjoy building meaningful, long term relationships with clients. Seasonal Clerkship Program Our seasonal clerkship program in Melbourne offers students a three week placements in either winter or summer university holidays. Our clerkship program provides law students a challenging but rewarding experience working closely with the lawyers within one of our practice groups. This valuable program is designed to provide an overview of ‘life within a firm’ and experience first hand our open, supportive and friendly culture. We understand that the beginning of your career in the law is imperative and you will be provided with a buddy to mentor you during your time at Mills Oakley to assist you settle in. You will undertake an Induction program and training will also be provided on our processes and document management system. There is also the opportunity to attend our fortnightly internal CPD Forum which is specifically designed for our lawyers. Other experiences could include attending court, drafting documents and pieces of advice, reviewing contracts, attending client meetings and legal research. How to apply - Seasonal Clerkship Program Applications will open in February 2009 and are made through CVmail at www.cvmail.com.au. We suggest that you visit our web site for further details closer to the date. Apply for Traineeship Program 2010
To apply, please register and submit your application via CVmail here or CVmail (www.cvmail.com.au).
Social life Mills Oakley is about more than the law. In between our work, employees are actively encouraged to participate in the social life at Mills Oakley. Mills Oakley has regular events for employees of all levels from regular Friday night drinks to the much anticipated mid year and Christmas parties. In line with the philosophy that healthy employees are happy employees, Mills Oakley Health & Fitness Committee provides employees with the opportunity to participate in a range of activities including:
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Melbourne
Level 4, 121 William StreetMelbourne, Victoria 3000
T: 61 3 9670 9111
F: 61 3 9605 0933
Sydney
Level 34, 60 Margaret StreetSydney, New South Wales 2000
T: 61 2 8289 5800
F: 61 2 9247 1315
Brisbane
Level 2, 217 George StreetBrisbane, Queensland 4000
T: 61 7 3228 0400
F: 61 7 3012 8777