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Allens Confidential
by Allens
Looking to embark on a career in corporate law? We know it can be hard to differentiate one firm from another, particularly when everyone says they ’do great work with great people’. But what does that mean? Allens Confidential aims to answer that question. Produced by two Allens lawyers, Cat Thomas and Sam Guzman, this podcast gives you real insight into what it’s like to work at Allens. Got questions about working here? Visit allens.com.au/careers or email [email protected]
Episodes
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Five things I wish I knew
In this episode, Cat and Sam sit down with recent clerks Georgia Coleman and Hugo Miric to unpack the five things they wish they knew before applying for and completing their clerkships. From wardrobe malfunctions to cupcake controversies, Georgia and Hugo share candid stories, practical tips…
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How to build a standout CV
Cat and Sam kick off clerkship application season for another year by exploring the dark art of CV writing with Thomas Wigglesworth, Talent Acquisition & Early Careers National Manager, and Vishaya Pracy, Lawyer in Technology, Media & Telecommunications. Is having a stacked resume the ultimate...
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Rotation in focus: Real Estate
In the final episode of Allens Confidential for 2024, Cat and Sam dive into the world of real estate with Partner Annabelle Aland and Senior Associate Lauren Cutuli. What sort of work do real estate lawyers do? What skills do they require? What makes it interesting? Annabelle and Lauren share…
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Lawyering the energy transition
Australia’s energy industry is in the midst of a monumental transformation, and it's keeping lawyers busy. Sam and Cat are joined by Projects Partner Dani Jones and Banking & Finance Partner Scott McCoy as they explore the role lawyers are playing in the energy transition. What's required for...
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Clerkship offers: Allens Confidential goes live!
Receiving clerkship offers is an exciting milestone for law students, but it can also feel all-consuming. In this special live recording of Allens Confidential from our recent pre-offer event in Sydney, Cat and Sam speak with lawyer Annie Reddick and senior paralegal Kei Shishido, who give their...
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Rotation in focus: Funds, Super and Financial Services
Can junior lawyers work in an area of law in which they have no previous experience? Intimidating as it might seem, this week's episode reveals why diving into the unknown can often be the best move at the start of your career. In this episode, Cat and Sam meet Funds, Super and Financial Services...
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Grad expectations vs reality
Picture this: you achieve your clerkship dreams, nab a spot at Allens and experience the glory of Australia's top internship program. But what happens next? Sam and Cat speak with current graduates Fahid Ifthekhar and Ruby Evans to explore what it's really like to be a grad at Allens. Fahid and...
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Rotation in focus: Banking & Finance
Cat and Sam explore the wonderful world of Banking & Finance and the opportunities it offers for early career lawyers. Partner Jo Folan and Senior Associate Brian Kirkup join the podcast to explore what Banking & Finance lawyers actually do, the benefits of working overseas, career development...
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How to nail your clerkship interview
As clerkship interview season kicks off, we ask a seasoned interviewer and a recent interviewee to give their top tips for making the most of your interview. Cat and Sam are joined by Sydney staff partner Sikeli Ratu and 2022-23 summer clerk Zoe Shim, who share their experiences of interviewing…
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Workplace culture
Workplace culture can be difficult to pin down from the outside, particularly when you're just starting out in your career. In this episode, Cat and Sam speak with Chief People Officer Sam Turner and Lawyer Tushaar Garg to get the inside track on Allens' culture and how it plays out at an...
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Commerciality and clerkships
Law firms often say they look for candidates who demonstrate commerciality, but what does that mean? Cat and Sam catch up with Partner and Head of M&A Vijay Cugati and Senior Associate Sassica Hoolahan to explore the concept of commerciality. What are law firms looking for? How do you develop it?...
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Meet our new hosts, Cat and Sam
The most wonderful time of the year - clerkship recruitment season - is almost upon us, and we've appointed new Allens Confidential hosts to mark the occasion. Meet our new hosts, Cat Thomas and Sam Guzman, in a special teaser episode for our new season! Cat and Sam introduce themselves with a...
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Practice groups, sectors and choosing your rotation adventure
Choosing a practice group for your clerkship or graduate rotations can feel overwhelming. How will your chosen path compare with uni study? Where can you get more information to weigh up the options? What if the reality doesn't match up with your expectations (read: cutting deals like an episode…
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The inside word from Managing Partner Richard Spurio
Managing Partner Richard Spurio joins Mel and Tahlia to share his experience of helming Australia's oldest law firm. Richard discusses his background, his pathway to Allens, what it's like to journey through the firm and what he's most proud of about Allens. He also shares his hot tips for...
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Navigating clerkship interviews and networking
You've handed in your clerkship application, crossed your fingers and toes, and gotten through to the next round. What happens next? Hosts Mel and Tahlia navigate their way through clerkship applications with Nick Ng, Brisbane Staff Partner and Government Sector Leader, and Renee Zou, Lawyer and...
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Pathways to reconciliation
How can lawyers contribute to reconciliation? In this episode, hosts Mel and Tahlia speak with Lawyer Olivia Henderson and Community Engagement Manager Jodie Symes to discuss Allens' commitment to reconciliation and how junior lawyers can get involved. Olivia and Jodie share their perspectives on...
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Competition, Consumer and Regulatory
In this episode, hosts Mel and Tahlia dive into the complex and bustling world of competition law. They're joined by Jacqui Downes (Head of Competition, Consumer and Regulatory) and Lloyd Hutson (Lawyer) to learn more about the team culture, fascinating legal issues, global opportunities and...
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Answering your questions: part two
In part two of a special two-part episode, Mel and Tahlia are joined by Technology, Media and Telecommunications Partner David Rountree to answer questions submitted by listeners. Covering the full spectrum of lunch breaks to international secondments, Mel, Tahlia and David discuss how TV lawyers...
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Answering your questions: part one
In part one of a special two-part episode, Mel and Tahlia are joined by People & Development Manager Samantha Dunn and Early Careers Consultant Katrina Calder to answer questions submitted by listeners. What are your pathways to Allens if you miss out on a clerkship? What's the deal with WAM...
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The road less travelled: busting the myth of the ’typical lawyer’
How does someone end up in the law? In this deeply personal episode, hosts Mel and Tahlia speak with two of their fellow lawyers - Virginia Dore and Paddy O'Brien - about their significantly divergent lives, backgrounds and eventual paths to legal practice. It's an honest, heart-on-the-sleeve...
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The Chair, the historian and a 200th birthday: exploring Allens’ bicentenary
On 21 July 1822, 21-year-old George Allen became the first person to complete legal training in Australia. The very next day he founded what would become Australia's oldest law firm: Allens. In this very special episode, hosts Mel and Tahlia sit down with Allens Chair, Fiona Crosbie, and…
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Mistakes, memories and milestones: the Allens grad experience
In this episode, Tahlia and Mel talk to two recent grads (including a former Allens Confidential host) about their experience as junior lawyers in the firm. They cover everything from: Rotations: how they're structured and how to nominate your preferences; Training and development opportunities;...
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Beyond Allens: two alumni share their experiences
Allens alumni can be found the world over, working in a remarkable array of roles and industries. In this episode, Caitlin and Will chat to two former lawyers - Jacqui Purcell and Nick Sinclair - who've both returned to Australia after stints in New York. 'Allens definitely punches above its…
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Disputes, investigations and making mistakes
Contrary to popular opinion, litigation isn't just well-crafted legal arguments and courtroom drama. According to Partner Ross Drinnan, disputes are 'fundamentally about human relationships and helping human interactions that have gone wrong to be put right'. In this episode, Ross joins Senior...
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Mental health
For Mental Health Month, we sat down with Allens Consulting Psychologist Greg Prescott to explore some of the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by lawyers, why the incidence of mental illness is higher in our profession and how to proactively look after yourself and avoid a crisis.
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Clerkship season
Clerkship season is once again in full swing: a time of great excitement, enormous possibility and (for most of us) nerves. Co-Staff Partner Rosannah Healy and Associate Erin Molony, both from the firm's Competition practice in Melbourne, join Caitlin and Will to discuss how best to prepare for...
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Being out at work
What's it like coming out at work? How do you do it? Why does it matter? Rachel Nicolson, Partner and joint head of the firm's ALLin LGBTQ+ network, and Andy Tolé, Law Graduate, join Caitlin and Will to discuss being out at work. Rachel, Andy, Caitlin and Will share their personal experiences and...
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Your past is your secret weapon: non-traditional pathways to a career in law
Getting a job at a top-tier law firm can feel like an impossible prospect for a candidate whose school and uni results don't look a certain way on paper. How does it work if your background, education or experience don't match the stereotype? Caitlin and Will catch up with Grace Stals, head...
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Ask us anything: clerkships, motivation, embarrassing moments
We asked our recent summer clerks what they wish they'd asked before they'd started their clerkships. From maintaining motivation to imposter syndrome, collaboration and Caitlin's clicky shoes, our hosts share their wisdom. And, in an epic Allens Confidential milestone, Geneva hands over the mic…
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Global connections in the time of COVID
While restrictions on international travel are expected to remain in place for some time, global opportunities in the future are still front of mind for many law students. In the latest episode of Allens Confidential, we talk to Mona Abu Zalaf, an Allens lawyer on secondment with our alliance...
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What to expect from your clerkship
With summer clerkships soon to kick off, Geneva and Caitlin speak to recent clerks (now paralegals) Tim Tabalujan and Tahlia Rodrigues for the ultimate guide on what to expect from your clerkship. Tim and Tahlia share their advice on getting the most out of your clerkship, navigating office life...
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The Trans-Tasman Bubble
Having perfected the pronunciation of Kia Ora through numerous YouTube videos, Caitlin and Geneva are joined by Managing Associate Laura Hablous and Associate Andrew Lee to discuss their experiences crossing the ditch from New Zealand to Australia. Laura and Andrew discuss career progression, the...
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The power of pro bono
Our pro bono work is one of the topics we get the most questions about from prospective clerks and grads. In this episode, Geneva and Caitlin catch up with Nicky Friedman, our Director of Community Engagement, and James Daniel, Associate and Sydney Pro Bono Coordinator, to talk all things pro…
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The Allens Career Deal
New partners Felicity McMahon and Tristan Iredell discuss their journeys to partnership, the Allens Career Deal, and how culture can help a home feel like a workplace during lockdown (even if you're sitting on a dining chair in your childhood bedroom). Find out more about the Allens Career Deal
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Keeping connected during COVID-19
From admiring colleagues' pets to growing bad beards, Partner Tim Stewart and Lawyer Claire Watson discuss working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tim and Claire recount their experience of the firm-wide transition to working from home and share tips on remaining connected and engaged with...
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The Allens and Linklaters global alliance
In late 2019, hosts Roseanna Bricknell and Geneva Sekula had the opportunity to catch up with Linklaters Counsel (and former Allens employee) Andrew Marshall. Andrew reflects on his experience transitioning from Allens in Australia to the Linklaters office in London and explains what being part…
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Making wellbeing work for you
Hosts Roseanna Bricknell and Geneva Sekula chat with Allens' Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing Kylie Scott and Senior Associate Jamie Guthrie about the firm's commitment to helping people achieve a work/life balance that works for them.
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Clerkships, legal tech and app development
At Allens, Integrated Legal Solutions (ILS) is the team responsible for providing cutting-ledge legal technology solutions. In the first episode of Season 4, clerks Eric Gonzales and Adrian Brett reflect on their experience rotating into ILS and provide some insider tips and tricks for applying…
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The inside scoop from Allens' grad recruiters
For the final episode of Season 3 of Allens Confidential, hosts Rose and Geneva go straight to the source and speak to graduate recruiters Lauren Kay from Sydney and Manreet Singh from Melbourne. With summer clerkships about to commence, Lauren and Manreet reflect on the application process and...
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Same firm; two different journeys
Grace Walton, Associate in our Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) team, and Mohamed Khairat, Associate in Projects & Development, joined our graduate program via two different paths. Grace began as a clerk and Mo joined as graduate. During their early days at Allens, they shared an…
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Global alliance: a world of opportunities
Allens' global alliance with Linklaters opens up a world of opportunities, matters and cultural exchanges. Beyond amazing secondment possibilities, the alliance gives our people the ability to work with world's best lawyers on the most complex multijurisdictional matters in the market. Just ask...
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TMT (with a silent D)
We begin Season 3 of Allens Confidential with a bang, speaking to two lawyers in our TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) team. Partner Valeska Bloch and Managing Associate Dave Rountree discuss how technology and innovation are continually shaping the nature of their work, and talk about...
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Skills of the past, present and future
Geneva and Roseanna speak to Allens Managing Partner, Richard Spurio, and Partner and Head of Innovation, Anna Collyer. Reflecting on their time with the firm, they discuss how things have changed and how technology is helping shape the lawyer of the future. Listen in to find out how Allens is at...
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Clerkships - as told by clerks
Want to know what being a clerk at Allens is really like? Former summer clerks Georgie Kilborn and Xander Jackman do a deep dive into life as a clerk and give their advice to students considering applying for a clerkship.
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Two paths to legal practice
There's no one path towards having a successful career in law. Lawyer Rhiannon Zanetic and Managing Associate Sikeli Ratu share their own personal journeys from university to law practice. From film production to escape rooms, the pair also give a glimpse of their interests outside of work.
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Prioritising mental health and wellbeing
Achieving and maintaining good mental health is important in all aspects of our lives, including at work. In this episode, Allens Chief People Officer Jane Lewis and Partner Vijay Cugati discuss how lawyers can look after their wellbeing and also explore the programs the firm has in place to help.
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The sunshine state - Allens in Brisbane
Back for a second season, Allens Confidential hosts Geneva and Roseanna speak to Partner Nicholas Ng and Managing Associate Nikki O'Leary, from our Brisbane office. Having both started at Allens as grads, Nick and Nikki look back over the years and share their own experiences at the firm.
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Flexibility: fact or fiction?
How does flexibility work in a large corporate law firm? Geneva and Roseanna catch up with Elyse Adams (Managing Associate, Technology, Media & Telecommunications) and Mark Leersnyder (Associate, Projects & Development) to find out more about their experience of flexibility as new parents. They...
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Do law firms really care about culture and the community?
In an interview with one of Allens' longest-serving Partners, Ian McGill (Partner, Technology, Media & Telecommunications) and one of its newest, Simun Soljo (Partner, Funds, Super & Wealth), Geneva and Roseanna explore the firm's culture and commitment to pro bono and community work.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Looking to embark on a career in corporate law? We know it can be hard to differentiate one firm from another, particularly when everyone says they ’do great work with great people’. But what does that mean? Allens Confidential aims to answer that question. Produced by two Allens lawyers, Cat Thomas and Sam Guzman, this podcast gives you real insight into what it’s like to work at Allens. Got questions about working here? Visit allens.com.au/careers or email [email protected]
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