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Find out what it’s like to work at Maddocks. We are looking for talented and ambitious students to join our Clerkship programs in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.
The Clerkship
Our Clerkship program is the first step for students
seeking Graduate positions. Discover what you excel
at under guidance from seasoned professionals.
Experience & Responsibility
We give you the opportunity to shine in a supportive and collaborative team, led by accessible and friendly partners. Gain real-world experience through challenging and meaningful work for our clients.
Training & Development
The training you receive throughout the Clerkship will ensure you are thoroughly prepared and ready to get involved in and contribute to client work straight away.
Rotations & Feedback
During the program you will rotate through two practice teams based on your preferences. You will receive regular feedback and advice from your coordinator, supervising partner and others you work with, plus a formal review at the end of each rotation.
Clerkship program locations & key dates
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Sydney
Length of program: 11 weeks
Eligibility: Applicants must be in their penultimate year of university through undergraduate law or the Juris Doctor program. They must also be Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
Intake: SummerPractice teams you can rotate through for the Sydney Clerkship include:
- Commercial - Corporate
- Commercial - Health / Technology Media & Telecommunications (HTMT)
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Real Estate
- Construction
- Employment, Safety & People
- Public Law
Application key dates:
- Applications open 5 June 2023
- Applications close 9 July 2023
- Clerkship offers made on 13 September 2023
Contact: Samuel Jurd, People & Culture Manager
[email protected] +61 2 9291 6286 -
Melbourne
Length of program: 4 weeks
Eligibility: Applicants can be in their penultimate or final year of university through undergraduate law or the Juris Doctor program. They must also be Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
Intake: Two Summer and one WinterPractice teams you can rotate through for the Melbourne Clerkship include:
- Construction & Projects
- Property
- Development
- Commercial
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Employment, Safety & People
- Planning & Environment
- Government Advisory
Application key dates:
- Applications open 3 July 2023
- Applications close 13 August 2023
- Clerkship offers made 18 October 2023
Contact: Monica Barrett, People & Culture Advisor
[email protected] +61 3 9258 3029 -
Canberra
Length of program: 11 weeks
Eligibility: Applicants must be in their penultimate year of university through undergraduate law or the Juris Doctor program. They must also be Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
Intake: SummerPractice teams you can rotate through for the Canberra Clerkship include:
- Commercial
- Probity
- Privacy
- Property
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Application key dates:
- Applications open 5 June 2023
- Applications close 9 July 2023
- Clerkship offers made 13 September 2023
[email protected] +61 2 9291 6286
Application process
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The Graduate program
Our Graduate program is the next step in your career at Maddocks. We carefully
select our clerks with the intention that they will become our graduate lawyers.
You will be mentored and supported at every stage of your career development.
This will enable you to develop both your technical legal skills and business
acumen on a diverse range of complex and interesting projects.
Our orientation program is designed to ensure you will be ready to settle into
your practice teams straight away. It consists of a practical legal training program
with Leo Cussen Centre for Law and a Maddocks induction program.
You will be allocated a buddy and coordinator to help you navigate your Graduate
year. You will rotate through three practice teams over 12 months, giving you the
opportunity to explore different areas and help find the right match for you.
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