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Allens Confidential

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 careers@allens.com.au

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27:42

The inside scoop from Allens' grad recruiters

Allens Confidential ·

2019/11/10

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 provide insight into what the firm is looking for in its future graduates. From interviews to attending clerkship events, they share some insider tips and tricks.

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22:21

Same firm; two different journeys

Allens Confidential ·

2019/10/04

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 office and co-founded a TMT 'zen zone'. In this episode, they share their experiences as junior lawyers and talk about the range of opportunities offered by the firm, from mentorship to secondments.

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25:36

Global alliance: a world of opportunities

Allens Confidential ·

2019/09/17

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 Allens Partner Christopher Kerrigan and Senior Overseas Practitioner Francesca Bonner-Evans – two former lawyers from Linklaters who sat down with us to share their stories about working overseas and reveal

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35:36

TMT (with a silent D)

Allens Confidential ·

2019/08/27

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 the increasingly important role data management has to play. As Dave puts it, perhaps the team is best described as 'TMT with a silent D' (for data). Hosts Geneva and Rose also find out what ultimately made

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37:45

Skills of the past, present and future

Allens Confidential ·

2019/05/29

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 the forefront of this change and driving continual innovation among its people.

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24:11

Clerkships - as told by clerks

Allens Confidential ·

2019/05/07

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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29:02

Two paths to legal practice

Allens Confidential ·

2019/04/28

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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32:10

Prioritising mental health and wellbeing

Allens Confidential ·

2019/04/09

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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22:41

The sunshine state - Allens in Brisbane

Allens Confidential ·

2019/04/04

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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25:02

Flexibility: fact or fiction?

Allens Confidential ·

2018/09/24

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 also discuss Elyse and Mark's international and client secondments.

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30:03

Do law firms really care about culture and the...

Allens Confidential ·

2018/09/24

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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19:15

What's it really like to work at a top tier firm?

Allens Confidential ·

2018/09/24

Geneva and Roseanna catch up with two second-year Lawyers in Allens' Perth office, Elle Farris and Jonathon Holborn, to paint a picture of life as a junior lawyer at Allens.

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26:44

Innovation: what are firms really talking about?

Allens Confidential ·

2018/09/24

Law firms and big businesses across Australia talk a lot about innovation, but what do they really mean? Geneva and Roseanna catch up with Victoria Holthouse (Partner, Real Estate & Development) and Anthony Tridgell (Associate, Projects & Development) to discuss the real meaning of innovation at Allens.

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05:45

Allens Confidential: Series Trailer

Allens Confidential ·

2018/09/18

Freaking out about your clerkship options? Not sure which firm is for you (or even if you want to be a commercial lawyer)? Meet our two hosts, Geneva and Roseanna, as they introduce our new series and share their tips and war stories on clerkship applications.

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