Seasonal Clerkships

Clerkships are for 2 weeks with multiple intakes over the Summer and Winter. We provide Vacation Clerks with a hands-on experience where they will get to work closely with our highly experienced team of corporate lawyers on active matters from day one.

The aim of the clerkship program is to provide a genuine insight into what life at Steinepreis Paganin is about and the nature of corporate and commercial work.

Vacation Clerks are each allocated a buddy and mentor and provided with initial training and induction to ensure that they know how to go about things, who to go to for support and how to access work.

Clerkship Dates 2025-2026

Summer 2025-2026
17 Nov 2025 – 28 Nov 2025
1 Dec 2025 – 12 Dec 2025
19 Jan 2026 – 30 Jan 2026
2 Feb 2026 – 13 Feb 2026

Winter 2026
15 June 2026 – 26 June 2026
29 June 2026 – 10 July 2026

Clerkship Application Process

Applications are invited from penultimate year law students (with full working rights in Australia). Applications must include a cover letter, detailed CV and an up-to-date academic transcript.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend our offices for an interview with the Human Resources Manager and a Senior Associate and/or Partner.

Key Dates - Perth

24 clerkship positions

Applications Open

Monday 23 June 2025 (9am)

Applications Close

Sunday 27 July 2025 (11:59pm)

Interviews

August 2025

Offers made

Friday 13 September 2025 (9am)

Offers held open to

Friday 12 September 2025 (1pm) 

Applications must be submitted via the website and include a cover letter, CV and up-to-date academic transcript.

Key Dates - Melbourne

12 clerkship positions

Applications Open

Monday 7 July 2025 (9am)

Applications Close

Sunday 10 August 2025 (11:59pm)

Interviews

September - October 2025

Offers made

Thursday 16 October 2025 (10am)

Offers held open to

Thursday 16 October 2025 (2pm)

Applications must be submitted via the website and include a cover letter, CV and up-to-date academic transcript.