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Job Description

Our Winter 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 a corporate law firm looks like. 

Our clerkship program provides you with the first opportunity to begin building those connections that will have a lifetime impact. We design, structure and develop the clerkship programme to give you an experience that is practical and enjoyable whilst authentically reflecting the Graduate Lawyer experience.

The Value of a Clerkship Program

For many people, a Clerkship presents the first opportunity to work in a professional organisation and environment. We make sure that the first step is an easy one with a day-one induction. You’ll be welcomed to the firm and encouraged to make the most of every opportunity.

You’ll experience what it’s like to be part of the Pinsent Masons team and get the chance to make a great first impression. You’ll also get the opportunity to develop transferable professional skills, building your confidence along the way. It’s also a great opportunity to get a feel for the social scene, make friends and start building a useful network of contacts for the rest of your career.  You’ll connect with colleagues who are working on some of the most important and groundbreaking matters in the Asia Pacific region, including those driving the transition to renewable energy and building vital large-scale infrastructure. Connect with partners and lawyers with 

On your clerkship program, you’ll connect with, Partners and Lawyers, as well as, Pinsent Masons teams across the world, all of whom have a true interest in developing you and providing you with the client and work opportunities to help you develop into an industry leader.

Why Pinsent Masons 

Pinsent Masons is growing in Australia and is a great place to begin making the connections that will build your career. A purpose-led organisation we make business work better for people and with 28 offices in four continents, we are a rapidly growing law firm that combines regional expertise within a thriving global platform. You will also have the opportunity to connect with your passion. Choose the direction of your career, engage with the communities in which we operate and lead on the issues that mean the most to you.

Next Steps

Our clerkship program is aimed at penultimate or final-year students, our program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence. 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.  

Our Winter Clerkship in our Melbourne office will run across June and July 2025 for 4 weeks.

To learn more or to apply, click here. Or reach out to our HR team if you have any queries. We are only able to consider applicants with full working rights in Australia. If you are on a visa, please include full details and supporting documents in your submission.

Please note, that due to the number of applications we receive, only those candidates who are successful will be contacted.