March Recruitment Season

March marks the beginning of New Zealand’s annual legal recruitment season.

This is a key period for law students preparing to apply for summer and winter clerkships, internships, and graduate roles. Throughout this season, law firms across the country open their applications and actively engage with students, particularly those in their penultimate year.

At Auckland Law School, many of these firms will be on campus to meet students, discuss their practice areas, and provide insight into what they look for in prospective clerks and graduates. This is your opportunity to meet employers, learn about different areas of law, and gain a clearer sense of what firms look for in their candidates.

Law Career Guide

To support your preparation, the Law Career Guide is now available. Each year, firms contribute profiles of their summer clerks and junior solicitors, offering insight into their culture, work, and professional development opportunities.

The guide also includes practical advice to help you navigate the process with confidence.

Visit the Law Career Guide

March Calendar of Events

We have also released the March Calendar of Events, which includes employer presentations, workshops, and networking sessions. These events are designed to help you build connections and deepen your understanding of the profession.

Calendar

When	What	Where	RSVP
Tuesday 3 March 11 am - 1 pm	Meet the Recruiters (8 firms – DLA Piper, MinterEllisonRuddWatts, Russell McVeagh, Bell Gully, Buddle Findlay, Chapman Tripp, Simpson Grierson, Dentons) View the event poster	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)	Book your spot
Thursday 5 March 11 am - 1 pm	Meet Community Lawyers (ACLC, CAB, Auckland Disability Law) View the event poster	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)	Book your spot
Monday 9 March 11 am - 12.30 pm	MinterEllisonRuddWatts Mix and Mingle View the event poster	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)	Book your spot
Monday 9 March 2 pm - 4 pm	MinterEllisonRuddWatts CV Drop In Event View the event poster	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)	Book your spot
Tuesday 10 March 11 am - 12 noon	Russell McVeagh Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Algie Lecture Theatre / Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)	Book your spot
Tuesday 10 March 1 pm - 2 pm	DLA Piper Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Building 810, Level 2, Lecture Theatre 225	Book your spot
Wednesday 11 March 11 am - 1 pm	Beyond reasonable doubt (Criminal Law Event - Police Prosecution Services, Public Defence Service, Meredith Connell, Kayes Fletcher Walker) View the event poster	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)	Book your spot
Wednesday 11 March 2.30 - 3.30 pm	Clayton Utz (Australian Law Firm) View the event poster	Algie Lecture Theatre / Student Commons	Book your spot
Thursday 12 March 9.30 am - 10.30 am	Duncan Cotterill Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Building 810, Level 2, Lecture Theatre 225	Book your spot
Thursday 12 March 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm	Arnold Bloch Leibler (Australian Law Firm) Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Building 810, Level 2, Lecture Theatre 225	Book your spot
Friday 13 March 12 noon - 1 pm	Buddle Findlay Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Building 810, Level 2, Lecture Theatre 225	Book your spot
Monday 16 March 10 am - 11 am	Mayne Wetherell Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Northey Lecture Theatre, Building 801 Room 204	Book your spot
Monday 16 March 12 noon to 1 pm	Bell Gully Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Northey Lecture Theatre, Building 801, Level 2	Book your spot
Tuesday 17 March 10 am to 11 am	Chapman Tripp Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Algie Lecture Theatre, Building 801, Level 2	Book your spot
Tuesday 17 March 12 noon – 1 pm	McVeagh Fleming Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Building 810, Level 2, Lecture Theatre 225	Book your spot
Wednesday 18 March 12 noon to 1 pm	Hudson Gavin Martin Recruitment Presentation View the event poster	Algie Lecture Theatre, Building 801, Level 2	Book your spot
Thursday 26 March 10.30 am – 12 noon	Public Service Careers Panel View the event poster	Auckland Business School, Building 260, Room 221 - 12 Grafton Road	Book your spot

To help us manage numbers and ensure smooth coordination, please RSVP for each session you plan to attend.

A thoughtful strategy during this period is to make meaningful connections with the lawyers and recruiters who visit campus. A strong application, paired with genuine engagement during events, can make a meaningful difference throughout recruitment season.

Drop-in sessions

As this is a peak period with a high volume of student enquiries, please note that there will be dedicated CV or Ask Me Anything about recruitment season drop-in sessions available.

Sesson	When	Where
Session 1	Wednesday 4 March 10 am – 1 pm	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)
Session 2	Wednesday 18 March 10 pm – 12 pm	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)
Session 3	Thursday 19 March 10 am – 11:30 am 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)
Session 4	Monday 23 March 10 am – 1pm	Law Student Commons (Building 801, Level 2)

No RSVP are required for these CV/AMA Drop In sessions.

Stay connected and stay ahead

Our Auckland Law School Career Development and Engagement LinkedIn group is one of the ways to keep up with the latest opportunities, events, scholarships, and updates.

University of Auckland Law School - Career Development & Engagement | Groups | LinkedIn

We also encourage students to keep an eye on their fortnightly Law School Newsletter (Auckland Law School Scoop), which is sent directly to your university emails, and the job board for the latest updates and opportunities.

Contact us

If you need further support, you’re welcome to contact:

Kylie Chye
Career Development and Employer Engagement Manager
Email: kylie.chye@auckland.ac.nz