Melbourne Summer Clerkship Program (Nov 2025)

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.

Program Highlights:

• 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 Offer:

• Dedicated supervising partner, development coach and buddy
• Formal induction and ongoing bespoke training
• Client-facing opportunities and business development skills
• Social events and networking with colleagues and clerks nationwide
• Exposure to global connections and overseas opportunities
• The opportunity to get involved in community and pro bono work, and learn about our Diversity & Inclusion committees

What We Look For:

• 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 Clyde & Co:

With 3,200 legal professionals across 60+ offices, we specialize in sectors such as cyber, transport, infrastructure, energy, marine, trade, and insurance. Our lawyers advise on significant projects and complex legal matters globally.

Our Values:

• Work as one. We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clients. We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do
• Celebrate difference. We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldly. We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

We value diversity and provide a supportive environment for professional growth. For more about the firm, its lawyers, offices and areas of expertise and for the latest industry thought leadership, please visit our website.