Duncan Cotterill
Law Scholarship (Nov 2024)
Christchurch
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- NZD 50,000 - 60,000 / Year
- + $3,000 towards university fees
- 1-2 vacancies
- Apply by 25 Aug 2024
- Start date 17 Nov 2024 - 15 Feb 2025
Relationships are at the heart of what we do. We are looking to give a scholarship to a University of Canterbury law student who values a firm that offers down to earth and practical advice.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has one or two years left of studying law at the University of Canterbury.
- Loves the Canterbury region and the contribution it makes to our economy as much as we do.
- Can demonstrate a wider contribution than just academic results.
- Sees their future in a big firm with a difference.
To apply you need to be in your third or fourth year of study (with one or two years to complete your degree). We want you to love the Canterbury region and the contribution it makes to our economy as much as we do. We are looking for University of Canterbury students that can demonstrate a wider contribution than just academic results – so if you are an organiser, campaigner, entrepreneur, high performing competitor, speaker or all of these things – this could be for you. Do you see your future in a big firm with a difference?
As the recipient of a Duncan Cotterill law scholarship, you will receive:
- $3,000 per year towards your study while you complete your law degree.
- Summer and winter clerking opportunities at our Christchurch office while you’re studying – starting November 2024.
- Dedicated partner and peer support.
- Invitations to our social and education programmes throughout the year.
We know training is important – so we provide in-house, external and on the job opportunities. Our graduates and solicitors have comprehensive training programmes, tailored to their needs. Our practice groups hold forums to discuss legal issues with lawyers at all levels. And we provide a tailored development programme for our senior lawyers. Plus, we have regular lunch and learn educational sessions from our experienced lawyers.
We offer beyond the expected, including:
- Involvement in client work from day one.
- Exposure to a wide variety of work.
- Comprehensive internal and external training.
- A great social programme.
But it’s not all work. Our employees get involved in a full range of social events – from touch rugby to yoga, book groups to tennis. We encourage community work – you will find us providing pro bono support and being involved in a variety of community events.
For 166 years we have been mentoring aspiring lawyers and helping them step up into practice. Let us help you on your journey – and join our success.
Appy on our website now! Applications close August 25th 2024.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Helping out with - Sale and Purchase of property - Settlements - Finance - Company resolutions
As a graduate my role is to learn as much as possible and to complete work for a client while under the supervision of a partner. As our office is smaller I have more responsibility and more variety of work than other graduates.
Research, resolutions, bundling, draft emails, memos.
About the employer
Duncan Cotterill
4.3
100 - 500 employees
Law
We value your career. We'll welcome your fresh ideas, include you as part of our client team from day one, and celebrate your success along the way.
Pros and cons of working at Duncan Cotterill
Pros
The firm gets involved in very complex projects and allows grads to be involved in them and provide input into strategy - as a junior, it is cool to be able to observe and contribute to discussions with senior lawyers in that context.
Great emphasis on wellbeing - work-life balance and looking after yourself are encouraged by everyone. It's quite comforting to know that people are genuinely concerned about you.
100% of the people and the work-life balance they promote.
Great mentoring/support. Lots of interesting work. Very social office.
The exposure to a high calibre of work opportunities as well as the firm culture.
Cons
Maybe earning slightly less than grads at other firms. However, the difference is insignificant and not something I'm worried about.
Sometimes things can be a bit disorganised.
Everyone is very friendly and helpful but there's not much out-of-work culture.
Sometimes the level of assistance at work is not as good as it could be.
Grads who live in Auckland and Wellington get paid more than grads who live in Queenstown.