Applications open in early March and, while we are seeking applications from students in their penultimate year of study, we welcome applications from any level.
We’re interested in helping you gain real world experience to add a new dimension to your law study and your legal career, while having fun with a great bunch of people.”
Location: Anthony Harper is a well-established national law firm with offices in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
Areas of expertise: We provide specialist legal advice across a range of disciplines, partnering with clients to understand their legal and business needs. Grounded by our 150-year heritage, we’re committed to bringing the right people to our clients, using our expertise to focus on solutions, not problems.
Contact: Get in touch with our Talent Advisor Paida Chinamo or visit our website for more information about our summer law programme.
If you are ready to apply, please email your cover letter, CV and academic transcript to Paida Chinamo.
We want to hear from you
If you’re interested in working with the great people at Anthony Harper, come and say hello at the career expos or apply for our summer law programme.
About Anthony Harper
Anthony Harper is a well-established national law firm with offices in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland and Ōtautahi/Christchurch. We provide specialist legal advice across a range of disciplines, partnering with clients to understand their legal and business needs. Grounded by our 150-year heritage, we’re committed to bringing the right people to our clients, using our expertise to focus on solutions, not problems.
Committed to sustainability
We recognise that sustainability is an inherent part of continuing our legacy of stewardship so in 2022, we introduced our Sustainability Framework that focuses on seven areas of impact, with measurable goals and actions to encourage us to stretch ourselves.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion: To have a diverse workforce and talent pool, where everyone can feel included and has equal access to opportunities.
- Our community: To be an engaged and active contributor that gives back to the communities in which we operate.
- Health and wellbeing: In collaboration with our people, foster a working environment that supports their health and wellbeing.
- Learning and development: To invest in and create a learning and growth environment that supports our people to achieve their career goals.
- Carbon emissions and energy: To be a climate positive business that is responsible for taking more carbon out of the atmosphere than we emit.
- Materials management: To exemplify how a services-based business can operate in Aotearoa’s circular, zero waste economy.
- Our business: To develop the structures to ensure the long-term viability and success of the firm.
Opportunities at the firm
We know there is a big difference between studying and practising law. That’s why our summer law programme is designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to work as a lawyer.
We are committed to arming you with all the tools you need to build a solid foundation for your legal career, while having fun with a great bunch of people. Running for 12 weeks from mid-November to mid-February, you’ll have the opportunity to rotate through and fully immerse yourself in our internationally recognised practice areas, doing real work with real kiritaki/clients right from the start.
You will have a support network around you including a buddy lawyer, partners who will give you individual attention, and friendly, experienced lawyers who will help you get the right answers.
During our summer law programme, you can expect to:
- Put your research skills to good use
- Sharpen your drafting skills on opinions, agreements and letters
- Work closely with lawyers and partners on current projects
- Be involved in kiritaki/client meetings
- Take part in practical legal training
- Produce work and meet kiritaki/client-imposed deadlines.
Meet Remy Turi
Solicitor, Anthony Harper
What did you study at university?
I studied a Bachelor of Laws.
What kind of work have you been involved with at Anthony Harper?
I’m a Solicitor in the litigation team and have been involved in a lot of varied work including construction and property disputes, debt recovery and family law.
The team at AH really encourages you and allows you to get involved with all aspects of the litigation process, which means I was able to gain experience with, to list a few, drafting various pleadings, letters and settlement agreements, injunctions, going to Court, appearing in an Arbitration, conducting client meetings and interviews, you name it.
What career steps have you taken to get to this point?
After graduating from university and while doing my profs, I applied for a litigation support assistant position at Anthony Harper. After about a year of this, I’d completed my profs and was offered a solicitor position in the litigation team.
What do you enjoy most about working at Anthony Harper?
The people. To me, enjoying working with your colleagues is a crucial aspect of professional fulfilment.
What would your advice to students be who are wishing to apply to Anthony Harper?
This may sound cliché; but be yourself and don’t be afraid to give it a go!
Meet Helena Goldsmith
Law Clerk, Anthony Harper
What did you study at university?
I completed a conjoint Arts / LLB (hons) degree with a double major in English and Art History.
What kind of work have you been involved with at Anthony Harper?
I have been fortunate enough to have had exposure to a wide variety of work across teams within the firm. I completed rotations in the Litigation, Corporate Advisory, Retirement Villages and Intellectual Property teams, allowing me to appreciate how dynamic corporate law can be. While working in these teams, I have had a hands-on experience attending client meetings, engaging in discoveries, filing trade marks, conducting legal research and drafting legal documents such as memorandums of advice, written submissions, contracts, privacy policies – the list goes on! The diversity in the work I have been involved in has been invaluable for gaining a greater understanding of what type of law I want to pursue going forward.
Did anything surprise you since starting in law and being at Anthony Harper?
Although university provided the foundation for my legal knowledge, I was struck by the extent of how different studying law is from legal practice. At first, it felt like I was starting from scratch as I had to learn and develop entirely new skills. I am grateful that Anthony Harper provides a supportive and constructive environment where I have been able to foster my skills in legal practice.
What sets Anthony Harper apart from other Law firms?
The advantage of being a mid-size firm is that although I receive a diverse range of work from notable clients, the firm is small enough that I am able to work closely with my supervising partner, receiving meaningful mentorship directly from a leader in the industry.
What do you enjoy most about working at Anthony Harper?
The best part about working at Anthony Harper is that the firm prioritises the wellbeing of its employees, which is refreshing in an industry notorious for being stressful. I have always felt that the firm prioritises its people and encourages employees to lead balanced lifestyles. This encouragement is evidenced by social events, wellbeing initiatives, flexible working arrangements and an annual wellbeing allowance designed to be put towards equipment or experiences that boost your mental, social, or physical hauora.
What would your advice to students be who are wishing to apply to Anthony Harper?
While grades are an indicator of work ethic, being a well-rounded and positive individual with an open mindset is just as valuable. Showing that you are genuinely interested in the work, eager to give whatever is given to you a go and work well within a team will help you stand out.
We want to hear from you
If you’re interested in working with the great people at Anthony Harper, come and say hello at the career expos or apply for our summer law programme. Applications open in early March and, while we are seeking applications from students in their penultimate year of study, we welcome applications from any level.
Get in touch with our Talent Advisor Paida Chinamo or visit our website for more information about our summer law programme.
If you are ready to apply, please email your cover letter, CV and academic transcript to Paida Chinamo.