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2026/27 Melbourne Clerkship Program

InternContractHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 3 days agoVerified 6 days ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The Clayton Utz Seasonal Clerkship offers an exciting opportunity for penultimate-year law students to kickstart their careers in commercial law. This program provides hands-on experience in a full-service law firm, where participants will work alongside talented professionals on impactful cases. The team values authenticity, collaboration, and excellence, ensuring a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

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Gaining hands-on experience

Engaging in real matters and contributing to high-profile transactions and cases.
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Participating in practice area rotations

Exploring different areas of commercial law to broaden expertise.
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Receiving mentorship

Being guided by a Partner, coach, and buddy in each rotation for professional growth.

Key criteria

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Law degree progress

Currently enrolled in a penultimate-year law degree.

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Research and drafting skills

Demonstrated experience in legal research and drafting client memos.

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Pro bono involvement

Experience participating in pro bono initiatives or community service.

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5 criteria for this job
Law degree progress
Currently enrolled in a penultimate-year law degree.

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Research and drafting skills
Demonstrated experience in legal research and drafting client memos.

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Pro bono involvement
Experience participating in pro bono initiatives or community service.

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Familiarity with legal tech
Experience using legal technology tools like Harvey or Lexis+ AI.

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Team collaboration experience
Proven ability to work effectively in diverse teams.

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