Summer Clerkship Program

Are you interested in a career working with people whose legal approach is passionate, progressive and unique among Australian law firms? Would you like to be part of a culture that values creativity, diversity, accountability and technical excellence?

Our Clerkship Program is designed to provide you with these insights, professional development training and hands-on experience, allowing you to explore areas of law that interest you the most.

As part of our Program you will:

• spend time in (up to four) practice areas including insurance law, health law, property and public liability and corporate and commercial law
• be exposed to real matters – this may include observing lawyers in client meetings, attending court, drafting correspondence and attending networking events
• have direct access to and be mentored by Principals and senior team members who will provide  you with ongoing feedback
• be paired with a ‘buddy’ (a previous summer clerk)
• work with a dynamic, open and collaborative team
• have access to ongoing professional development training, flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits that reward excellence in a supportive environment
• have the opportunity to attend a variety of social and networking events hosted by Meridian.

Eligibility and Application Process

To be eligible you must be in your penultimate year studying a law degree at university.

The information you provide on the application form will allow us to obtain an overview of your work experience, skills, academics and overall suitability for our Program. This is a standard part of Meridian’s recruitment process.

If you meet our prerequisite, we will conduct a number of interviews which may include a phone interview and face-to-face interview with HR, a Principal and senior team member.

Successful candidates will be notified by HR, in-line with the dates below.

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Key dates

Melbourne

Our Summer Clerkships will take place over two two-week periods in our Melbourne office between December 2022 and February 2023.

Recruitment dates are in line with the Law Institute of Victoria:

For any queries about our Clerkship Program, please email Jamee Hardey at HR@meridianlawyers.com.au