Minter Ellison Rudd Watts | noordinarysummer

	John Conlan, Senior Associate (Banking and Financial Services), Wellington "I summer clerked at Minters in 2002/2003 before joining the firm full time in 2004. During my first few years with the firm, Minters provided me with high quality and varied work. In 2007 I decided to do my “Big OE” and the experience that Minters had given me landed me a job as an Associate with Herbert Smith, a leading law firm in the UK. After spending almost two years in the UK I decided to return home and Minters was the only place I considered coming back to. While many big firms in New Zealand have high profile clients and interesting work, for me it was the people at Minters that distinguished it from the rest. If you enjoy working in a collegial environment with great people, then Minters is the place for you.”
	Lucila van Dam, Senior Associate (Disputes), Wellington "Leaving law school, I had a strong interest in public and criminal law. I began my career as a Judges’ Clerk at the Wellington High Court, and then undertook my LL.M. in Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure at the University of Michigan on a Fulbright Graduate Award, and worked at the Crown Law Office. I had never imagined myself working in a commercial firm! It was primarily the people and the opportunities that drew me to Minter Ellison in 2008. I have come to love the collegial and quirky culture here, as well as the diverse range of work I have had; from defending the health and safety prosecution of a ski resort and assisting with the discipline of errant health practitioners, to contractual disputes and judicial reviews, as well as everything in between!"
	Liz Rowe, Senior Solicitor (Corporate) Auckland "Minters is a firm with a lot of personality - the people here have a consistently positive attitude and come across as approachable, friendly people who enjoy their jobs. I summer clerked at Minter Ellison before joining the corporate team five years ago and have never looked back. At the start of the summer clerk process, I had no way of knowing how things would turn out, so first impressions were important and Minters made a great first impression with me. That first impression has only been consolidated during my time here. Aside from the interesting and challenging work I have in the corporate team, I have been given great support and opportunities to develop my career including secondments, working on high profile transactions and quality training."
	David Traylor, Senior Solicitor (Employment) Wellington "I summer clerked at Minters in 2004/2005 and really enjoyed the experience. I was more than happy to rejoin the firm as a law clerk in the Employment team in 2006. I have now been with the firm for nearly five years and still find that it is a consistently great place to work. The reasons Minters is a great place to work are the people and the clients. Minters people are clever, hardworking, and competitive but without any of the pretension that is commonly associated with lawyers. Minters clients range from individuals through to big businesses and public sector organisations. The work from Minters clients is stimulating and challenging and regularly high profile. With any job, the most important thing is that you enjoy going into work each day and that is certainly the case when you work at Minters."
	Hugo Chisholm, Solicitor (Property), Wellington "Working at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts has been a challenging and rewarding experience. It is one of New Zealand’s leading law firms and part of the wider Minter Ellison group, as such you are exposed to a variety of top level work. An aspect of Minter Ellison that really defines and sets it apart is the quality of the people. From the partners through to the support staff I have found the people welcoming and supportive. I interned in 2006 and 2007 and summer clerked over the 2007/2008 summer break. For me there was never any thought of not accepting the offer of a full time position following the completion of my studies. It is a decision I have not regretted. Minter Ellison has been the perfect place to begin my practice of the law. It has provided me with the quality work experience, support and mentoring required for a successful legal career."
	Matt Toulmin, Solicitor (Dispute Resolution), Auckland "I believe the most important thing to keep in mind when choosing which law firm to work at is that you are beginning a relationship that will have a big impact on your life. The people at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts make establishing a positive, symbiotic relationship very easy. I started as an intern in 2007, summer clerked in 2007-08, and have continued to work for Minters because I have been provided with high quality work combined with support for my interests outside the office. Like any relationship, a work relationship is about give and take and with Minters I have found an employer who also believes this is true."
	Tony Nicholson, Solicitor and 2010 Law Clerk (Banking and Financial Services), Auckland "I summer clerked at Minter Ellison in 2008/2009 and later returned in 2010 as a Law Clerk in the Banking and Financial Services Team. With a dynamic, supportive and friendly culture, I really enjoy every day at the office and value all that I gain. The ever-increasing inter-dependence of the world economies demands lawyers who possess top-quality skills and experience both on a domestic and an international scale. As one of the largest full-service firms in the Asia-Pacific region, Minter Ellison provides me with a great platform to acquire and develop those skills on a daily basis. As part of the global team, I routinely enjoy working on some of the most highly complex and high profile transactions with some of the most talented and experienced lawyers in the market."
	Kate Verkerk, Solicitor and 2010 Law Clerk (Disputes), Auckland "The graduate programme at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts has provided me with the opportunity to work alongside some of New Zealand’s leading lawyers, and to gain experience in a range of different fields. As a large, multi-service firm, Minter Ellison has a breadth of expertise which allows its graduates and summer clerks to work in a number of different teams and to make an informed decision about where they would like to start their careers. I summer clerked at Minter Ellison in 2008/2009, before returning in 2010 to work in the Dispute Resolution team. During my time at Minter Ellison, I have enjoyed being involved in a number of challenging, high profile matters, and gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment."