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Grad recruitment bolstered with launch of Aus’ ‘first virtual law internship’
An international law firm has furthered education opportunities for law graduates by unveiling an Australian-first virtual experience program.
Emma Musgrave
King & Wood Mallesons, in conjunction with start-up company InsideSherpa, has launched what it calls Australia’s first virtual internship program, noting it has received approximately 1,000 enrolments in the first two weeks alone from 42 universities.
The statement explained that through the online program students can undertake up to five modules related to Asian context experience, transactional, innovation, pro bono and disputes.
“They will receive briefing videos from KWM partners and lawyers, and will be asked to complete tasks including drafting documents, communicating with clients, understanding smart contracts, working with our community partners and analysing and advising on corporate legal matters,” the statement said.
Commenting further on the launch, KWM chief executive partner Berkeley Cox said: “KWM is leading the future of graduate recruitment in law – no other firm in Australia is doing this or anything similar yet”.
“We are providing a realistic and accessible opportunity for students to learn what it is like working at one of the world’s leading international law firms, and build skills required to excel as a commercial lawyer,” he added.
“The program provides a true insight into life at a top-tier firm – it does not shy away from the sometimes challenging, complex and interesting tasks our grads undertake each day.
“It meets the strong desire we have found from students and young graduates to build their skills in the profession and learn more about what a career in law will hold.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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