Canberra Summer Clerkship: 11-Week Public Law Experience

Maddocks; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Discounted gym memberships

Health insurance

Salary continuance insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Maddocks is offering an 11-week Clerkship program in Canberra for law students to gain hands-on experience. The program includes high-quality training and the chance to work in two practice groups of your choice. To be eligible, candidates must be in their penultimate year of study, an Australian citizen or eligible resident, and able to start on 16 November 2026.

The role fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness, aiming to develop key skills necessary for success in the legal field.

Qualifications

• You must be in the penultimate year of your law degree or JD program.
• You should be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• You must be able to start the program on 16 November 2026.
• You are expected to complete your degree by December 2027.

Responsibilities

• Participate in high-quality training and learning opportunities.
• Work in two practice groups of your preference.
• Gain real-world experience through client matters.

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Penultimate year of undergraduate law degree or JD program

Job description

Maddocks is offering an 11-week Clerkship program in Canberra for law students to gain hands-on experience. The program includes high-quality training and the chance to work in two practice groups of your choice. To be eligible, candidates must be in their penultimate year of study, an Australian citizen or eligible resident, and able to start on 16 November 2026.

The role fosters a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness, aiming to develop key skills necessary for success in the legal field.