Australia
Based in our Sydney, Melbourne and Perth offices
Show meAt this stage, Pinsent Masons Australia only offers a winter clerkship program.
Introduction
Our seasonal clerkship program will provide you an up-close view of Pinsent Masons in action, and fully immerse you in everything the firm has to offer over the course of four weeks.
The program is designed to have you work closely with our partners and lawyers through involvement in meaningful work. At the same time, you will live and breathe our culture and inform your understanding of what life in corporate law looks like.
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We are only able to consider candidates with full working rights in Australia. If you are on a Visa, please include full details and supporting documents in your application form.
If you don’t meet the above criteria but there are mitigating circumstances, please contact us
Dates for the opening and closing of applications for our seasonal clerkship program are in line with the relevant state’s law society guidelines.
The same is true for the making and accepting of clerkship offers date guidelines.
For Sydney this will be at the start of the calendar year and for Melbourne in the second half of the year.
At Pinsent Masons we do things a bit differently and look for high performers who are not afraid to try new things and question the status quo.
We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for what we do. You’ll be curious, with a thirst for learning and developing yourself. You’ll be down to earth and have a desire to become an exceptional commercial lawyer.
We want lawyers who bring their own unique experience to the firm, and who meaningfully connect with their colleagues and clients. In return, we provide an environment where our lawyers can drive their development, work flexibly and learn fast.
Clerkship salaries are benchmarked against market rates in Australia and reviewed each year. This ensures that, alongside the outstanding training program we offer, we also deliver an attractive and competitive remuneration package.
Pinsent Masons is growing in Australia and is a great place to begin making the connections that will build your career.
Our clerkship program is a vital part of our early-talent recruitment strategy, and offers you the chance to demonstrate your suitability for our graduate program.
What is the recruitment process?
Our application process is designed to connect you with various people from our firm, so you can get an in-depth understanding of who we are, our culture and the work that we do.
As a starting point, when you are considering an opportunity with Pinsent Masons, we encourage you do your research about our firm and identify what it is about us that appeals most to you.
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01. Online application
Apply through our online application system. Read the questions, think about your responses and double-check everything before submitting.
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02. Interview
If you've been shortlisted, you'll be invited to interview with a Senior Associate or Special Counsel and a Partner. During the interview, you'll be asked questions about your studies, work experience as well as some competency questions. It is a chance for us to get to know you better, and you will have the opportunity to ask us questions about the firm.
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03. Offer
From there, we will conduct reference checks and, if you've been successful, an offer to join our program will come your way.
How to apply
To start your application, please click on apply now. Please note that we will require the following documents:
- CV
- Current academic transcript(s)
- Cover letter
If you application is missing any of the above, we will not be able to consider your application.
Frequently asked questions
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Do you run summer and winter seasonal clerkship programs?
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How many clerkship positions do you offer each year?
The number of clerkship positions we offer differs year on year, but typically we recruit around 6-8 clerks for our offices across Australia.
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Will I rotate across different practice groups?
As it’s only a four-week program, there won’t be any rotations. But you will have plenty of opportunities to mingle with different teams, as well as dedicated showcase sessions from all of our practice groups over the course of your program.
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Do I get to choose which practice group I sit in?
We will consider your preferences and do our best to accommodate those. However, we also balance our business needs, and for that reason, sometimes we may not be able to achieve this.
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Can I apply if I'm working as a paralegal at another law firm?
Yes!
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