​​CLSS regularly seeks career opportunities for its members and organises a variety of events, including clerkship info sessions, law fair, mentoring program and career seminars/workshops.

We encourage students to take part in our careers portfolio as it enhances your understanding of the legal industry and your career options prior to/upon graduation.

Please contact the Vice President (Careers) at ​vp-careers@usyd-clss.com if you have any feedback or enquiries in our careers portfolio. We also welcome collaborations with any organisations or persons. For informal networking and social events, please contact the Social Director at social@usyd-clss.com.

Please follow our social media platforms for regular career updates.
 
Useful resources 

SULS also offers a number of useful materials.

Click here for SULS Publications 2023.

 

Events
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Hong Kong Careers Panel

CLSS hosted Hong Kong Careers Panel in 2022 and 2023, inviting Sydney Law School alumni thriving in the Hong Kong legal environment to gain valuable insights into their unique career paths to success, highlights, challenges, and the experience of living and working in this dynamic city. CLSS also encourages communication between law students and alumni.

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​CLSS Careers Panel 2022 (22/10/2022) - Click here
CLSS Careers Panel 2023 (15/08/2023) - Click here

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​Hong Kong Law Fair

CLSS organises Hong Kong Law Fair on an annual basis, inviting the best law firms across the globe to share their career insights with our fellow members at the Sydney Law School Law Foyer.

CLSS hosted the 2023 Hong Kong Law Fair on the 22nd of March. For more information, please follow our social media platforms, e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, WeChat.

For enquiries about Hong Kong Law Fair, please contact lawfair@usyd-clss.com.
Sydney Career Panel

CLSS holds Sydney Panel annually. Most panelists were former executives and members of the CLSS who are currently working at international commercial law firms across the globe.

This year, CLSS is thrilled to present the 'Exploring Diverse Career Paths' Panel, dedicated to guiding fellow law students. Dive deep into the legal realm with accomplished Law School alumni who've ventured into various fields, including immigration, child protection, construction, and in-house counsel.

Please find the event details on our social media platforms, e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, WeChat.

CLSS Sydney Panel 2023_1 (20/09/2023) - Click here
CLSS Sydney Panel 2023_2 (20/09/2023) - Click here

Law Firm Career Talks

CLSS assists law firms to hold career talks and information sessions exclusively for the University of Sydney law school students. There will be more upcoming career talks. Please find the event details on our social media platforms, e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, WeChat:

  • ​Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Career Talk 2023 (15th March, 2023). 
  • Baker McKenzie Careers Talk 2023 (22nd March, 2023). 
  • Clifford Chance 2023: Connect with Clifford Chance @ University of Sydney (22nd March, 2023). 
  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Information Session 2023 (22nd March, 2023). 
  • Latham & Watkins Information Session 2023 (22nd March, 2023).