Apply

Think Bell Gully is where you would like to start your career? We've outlined below the key aspects of the application process and what to expect. Should you need further information, please contact one of the graduate recruitment team.

Key Dates

7 March - Applications open for all students studying towards a law degree

21 March - Applications close

27 March - First interviews and interview function held in Christchurch

9 April - Interview function held in Dunedin

9 - 10 April - First interviews held in Dunedin

16 April - Interview functions held in Auckland and Wellington

16 - 18 April - First interviews held in Auckland and Wellington

3 May - Second interviews for Auckland and Wellington candidates

9 May - Offers made

14 May - Auckland offer function

16 May - Wellington offer function

November - February - Bell Gully Summer Clerk programme

How to apply

Applications are now closed for 2013 but look out for Bell Gully scholarship opportunities later in the year.

Interviews

If you are invited to attend an interview, we will be in touch by email and by phone. You will then be provided with more information about the firm and the interview process.

Click here to find out more about:

Our interview process
Interview team
Interview dates and locations
Interview tips

Offers

All the major firms make offers on the same date – this year it will be Thursday, 9 May. No offers can be made before that day. Once you've received your offer, you need to make a careful assessment of your options.

You'll have a difficult decision to make about which firm is right for you.

We want to give you every opportunity to consider Bell Gully, its culture and people. You will follow a comprehensive induction programme if you join us, with support at every stage.

If you receive an offer from us you will be allocated a mentor. Your mentor will be one of our junior solicitors who will be able to offer you information and advice on your summer clerk programme. Your mentor will contact you after you receive your offer. He or she will set up a time to meet you and show you around the offices.

If you accept our offer, your mentor will continue to keep in touch with you throughout the year.

During the summer you will also be allocated a supporter to help you in each department.

Again, if you feel you need to ask more questions, please ask – we're only too happy to answer them.