1. ALSA Careers Workshop:
Assisting law students and recent graduates in forging a successful career
Thomas Eckardt
Co-Founder of Young Lawyers Advisory
Paul Yacoub
Graduate Program Leader –Law Society of NSW

2. Introduction to the Future Prospects of Law Graduates Report
The perception remains that law graduates employment prospects are poor
“While there appears to be gaps in the data, it appears that NSW law graduates are not exceeding entrants to the NSW Profession”

3. The Law Society of NSW Recommendations Update1
Gather more statistics and data 5
Provide CPD sessions to assist graduates with job-seeking skills 2
Track Law Graduates after they complete their studies 6
Use the Law Society website to provide a clearer information to students
Increase participation of firms, government and corporate practices in the Law Society’s Graduate Employment and Summer Clerkship program 3 7
Work more closely with universities to provide more information
Work with other Law Societies to develop a coordinated approach 4
Elevate the status and efficacy of the Law Society’s Job Board 8

4. Young Lawyers Advisory Overview
Founded by two previous legal professionals
We advise graduates and young lawyers on developing and optimising their career paths
Why? We have seen top graduates miss roles and fail to plan their careers

5. 1 2 3 4 5 Market Assessment There are a multitude of options
Aging Population 3
Increased globalization of workforce 4
Macroeconomics and Local Economics 5
Cost saving exercises

6. The most important questions any student can ask themselves
What
When
How
Why

7. Career Mapping
Reflect on your knowledge and identify skills, values and beliefs

8. In-House (FS or Corporate)
Starting at a Law Firm
Law Firm
In-House
International
PARTNER
In-House (FS or Corporate)
General Counsel

9. Starting In-House or Corporate
Law Firm
International
Partner
In-house
General Counsel

10. Starting Outside of the Law
Outside of law
Law Firm
International
Partner
In-house
General Counsel

11. 1 Take-Home Messages on Career Planning
ITS YOUR CAREER. ITS YOUR FUTURE! PLAN IT!

12. Interests outside the law
What are hiring managers looking for?
Academic Results
Interpersonal Skills
Interests outside the law
Experience
Communication Skills

13. Skills Assessment 1 3 2 4 What are your current skills?
What areas are you passionate about? 4
What is your personality type and what it suggests about you? 3
Where do you need to up skill? 2
What are your current skills? 1

14. Application Tests
Most common in Law Firms, internationally and in banking
Aptitude tests – These assess your numerical, verbal and reasoning skills.
Personality questionnaire – There are no right or wrong responses to these questions as you are asked to describe things about yourself, such as whether you are honest, loyal, helpful etc.

15. Interview Techniques Purpose of an interview Interview Types
Interview Process
Coaching
Role-play and feedback

16. Assessment Centers
Assessment centres are now starting to be used by firms as a major component of their selection process
An assessment centre invites candidates to undertake a combination of individual and group exercises

17. Top Job Application Tips
Be clear and concise in your written communication
Find out more information about the organization and its recruitment criteria
Be confident in your approach
Know the market, both legal and commercial
Don’t be afraid of the phone
Use your network

18. Young Lawyers Advisory
Selection of services:
Market Assessment
Where to start
Career Mapping
Recruitment
Skills and psychometrics
CV Optimisation
Interview Prep
Testing
Job Search Strategies
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