You’ve done all the right things. You got good grades at university and spent two years working in a top law firm. Now it’s time to pack a ruck sack and catch a flight to London, sleep on couch, buy a suit, shine your teeth, and find a ... More about Get a job before you go overseas.
A mid-life crisis (not my own) provided me with an opportunity to seize the day and become whatever I wanted to be. A lawyer, I thought, as I trundled back off to university. More than two years after completing my LLB, here I sit still unemployed. I am not technically ... More about A modern-day law graduate’s tale.
Several New Zealand Law Society branches receive and hold the CVs of lawyers and people preparing for admission to the bar. While employment cannot be guaranteed, the branches will ensure that any prospective employers are made aware of the CVs it holds. If you want to participate in this service, ... More about Law Society branch CV services.
This Practice Briefing provides advice and information on best practices for seeking employment as a provider of legal services. The information has been compiled by the New Zealand Law Society and is aimed at first-time job seekers, although the information will also be useful to anyone who is attempting to ... More about Seeking employment as a lawyer.