Seasonal Clerk — Summer 2026/27
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Position Overview
Location:
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia
Compensation:
A$6,400 - A$6,400/year
Position:
Junior
Type:
Internship
Practice Area:
Corporate Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Internship Description
Herbert Smith Freehills offers a paid seasonal clerkship (vacation clerkship) at its Melbourne office. This 4-week programme gives penultimate-year law students hands-on experience in one of Australia's leading firms, with many clerks receiving graduate offers.
Programme Details
- Duration: 4 weeks (November-December 2026)
- Compensation: Paid — AUD 1,600/week (approximately AUD 6,400/month equivalent)
- Eligibility: Penultimate-year LLB or JD students from Australian universities
- Application: Apply via cvMail or direct; applications open March 2026
What You Will Do
- Work in a single practice group (Disputes, Corporate, Finance, Projects, or Employment)
- Attend client meetings, court appearances, and negotiations
- Complete research tasks, draft memos, and assist with document review
- Network with partners, senior associates, and current graduates
Requirements
- Penultimate-year LLB or JD student
- Credit average or above (WAM 65+)
- Available for 4 consecutive weeks during the summer clerk period
Responsibilities
Practice group placement; Client meetings; Legal research; Document review
Requirements
Penultimate-year LLB/JD; Credit average+; Available Nov-Dec 2026
Perks & Benefits
Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities
Compensation
A$6,400 - A$6,400/year
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Application Contact
Contact: Herbert Smith Freehills Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
