2024/2025 Summer Clerkship Program – Perth

6 days ago


Perth, Australia Clyde & Co Full time
Job Title 2024/2025 Summer Clerkship Program – Perth Job Location Perth Job Type Trainee Lawyers (Early Careers) Country/Territory Region Asia Pacific Description

Are you ready to help create the next chapter of our story?

Clyde & Co is running a national Summer Clerkship Program for 2024/2025 and invites you to submit your application.

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.

This Program is our primary method for graduate recruitment and many of our Summer Clerks go on to start their legal career with us.

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, equipping you with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed Ongoing training and information sessions to broaden your understanding and strengthen your competencies Opportunities to build your business development skills by being provided with many client facing opportunities Plenty 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 overseas opportunities The opportunity to get involved in community and pro bono work, and learn about our Diversity & Inclusion committees Opportunities 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

Clyde & Co in Australia

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

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

Australia's largest cyber practice, advising clients on incident response, privacy compliance, and cyber readiness and resilience 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

How to apply

Applications are now open for our Perth office, closing 28 July 2024.

If you are interested, please submit your application via the "apply" button below, ensuring all mandatory fields are completed, as well as including your CV, a copy of your official academic transcript, together with a cover letter to the attention of Lauren Welch, Senior Early Careers Advisor.

In order to be eligible, applicants must be legally permitted to work in Australia, and in their penultimate year at university.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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