Melbourne Summer Clerkship Program (Nov 2024)

If you’re looking for the perfect environment to learn, develop and progress, Clyde & Co is the place for you. We’re a growing firm (one of the fastest growing in the world, in fact) working at the heart of sectors that drive global trade and commerce and this experience will not only enhance your legal skills, but also broaden your understanding of different cultures and business practices.

What you’ll do 

As a Clyde & Co Summer Clerk, you will gain exposure to our niche practice areas and experience more than just shadowing our lawyers.

Clyde & Co Summer Clerks can expect to: 

• Experience real work by observing cases, drafting responses, providing advice and preparing research
• Get involved in significant deals, meetings and negotiations
• Attend court hearings, arbitrations and mediations to see the different types of litigation available first-hand
• Learn about the nuances of privacy advice and the Cyber landscape in Australia and New Zealand
• Work alongside leading Insurance lawyers as they demystify the myths of insurance law

What we provide 

We take a very hands-on approach to our program to give clerks valuable insight into how we operate. Clyde & Co Clerks will be provided with: 

• A dedicated performance coach and buddy who will help you settle in and provide guidance and support throughout your placement.
• A formal induction program, aimed at equipping you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed.
• You will also attend ongoing training and information sessions to broaden your understanding and strengthen your competencies
• The opportunity for you to build your business development skills by being provided with many client facing opportunities.
• The opportunity to attend a variety of social events, allowing you to network with not only the other clerks but with colleagues from across the firm
• the chance to hear about our global connections and secondment opportunities
• the opportunity to get involved in community and pro bono work, and learn about our Diversity & Inclusion committees
• The opportunity to connect with interstate clerks and build a national network

What we are looking for 

We’re proud to be a genuinely diverse firm. We don’t look for a certain type of person. We look for people who can bring us something different. New ideas. Fresh perspectives. Open-mindedness. And the kind of collaborative spirit that leads to powerful solutions to complex problems. We are interested in engaging with clerks who are: 

• Self-motivated, naturally proactive and full of initiative
• Commercially minded and have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Team players
• Equipped with innovation and great attention to detail

About Us 

Clyde & Co has grown to become a leading global law firm in our core sectors. With over 3,200 legal professionals operating from over 60 offices and associated offices across six continents, we offer a comprehensive range of legal services and advice to businesses operating at the heart of global trade and commerce. We specialise in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins it, namely: transport, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and insurance.

Our lawyers advise local and international clients on matters and business opportunities throughout the Asia Pacific region, and have developed a reputation for:

• Advising on significant infrastructure projects and construction disputes
• Successfully defending insurance claims and handling complex coverage issues
• Acting for corporations and individuals in relation to corporate and regulatory matters
• High-profile class actions, public inquiries, major losses, and health and safety investigations
• Providing corporate legal support for domestic and international insurers

For more about the firm, its lawyers, offices and areas of expertise and for the latest industry thought leadership please visit www.clydeco.com