Learn about the company and the people who work there as much as you can. Tailor your questions to account for that. Also, don't be afraid of asking questions to see if they provide what you want in an employer.
Graduate, Sydney
Try and speak to as many CU people as you can and get a real sense of the firm. Ask about what clerks/graduates do day-to-day and why they chose CU. Review CU's instagram, linkedin and website for more information.
Graduate, Melbourne
I think that candidates should attend CU information sessions and understand what it is about the firm that is different from others e.g. it is an independent Australian law firm, allowing it to partner with the best suited law firms in other jurisdictions for a range of international matters. This was personally something that attracted me to Clayton Utz that was very different from the other big law firms. Other than that, I think that the process isn't too different from other standard application processes so just firm up your resume, practice the interview questions, have coffee with people working at the firm you meet through info sessions and so forth.
Graduate, Sydney
1. learn about company and people and what they do
2. network and catch up for coffee with people
3. be yourself
4. be open-minded and willing to try new things
Graduate, Brisbane
Know the culture of the company - fitting in is quite important and this means being personable and easy to deal with.
Graduate, Melbourne
Attend firm events leading up to the application process and the interview. When doing cover letters, what firms say on their website is not really useful to put in cover letters and does not come across as genuine. Speak to people who work there and who can tell you about what the day to day is like and provide anecdotes etc., then leverage that insider knowledge in cover letters and interviews.
Graduate, Brisbane
My advice to candidates I have met with is to try and tie in your unique experiences where you can. You won't always have something personal for every response, but where you can show how something personal to you reflects the qualities/skills/values the firm is looking for, this can help you stand out and will often be a jumping off point for interviews.
Graduate, Melbourne
By having experience they can speak about
Graduate, Perth
Try and really understand why you would like to work at CU over other law firms
Graduate, Melbourne
Do practice interviews with common interview questions, read news (legal and non-legal).
Graduate, Perth
Learn about the Partner interviewing you and about the company.
Graduate, Brisbane