Job Description
Connect your career at Pinsent Masons
A career at Pinsent Masons means being at the centre of a world of opportunities.
* Connect with colleagues who are working on some of the most important and market-leading matters in Asia Pacific, including those driving the transition to renewable energy and building vital large-scale infrastructure.
* Be a part of our global Pinsent Masons network. With 28 offices across four continents, we are a rapidly growing law firm that combines regional expertise with a thriving global platform.
* Connect with your passion. Choose the direction of your career, engage with the local communities in which we operate and lead on the issues that mean the most to you.
In Australia, we have an on the ground presence in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. And we are growing. Fast.
Find out more about some of the key matters our Australian teams have been working on via our website.
Our clerkship program
We understand that choosing a law firm to start your career is a huge decision. We make sure that first step is an easy one. We will invest in your professional development by providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for you to thrive as a lawyer and as a person.
Over the course of four weeks, our Winter Clerkship program will provide you an up-close view of Pinsent Masons in action and fully immerse you in everything the firm has to offer.
The program is designed to have you work closely with our partners and lawyers through involvement in meaningful work. At the same time, you will live and breathe our culture and inform your understanding of what life in corporate law looks like.
As a vital part of our early-talent recruitment strategy, our goal is to provide you with an experience that is practical and enjoyable, as well as the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for our graduate program.
Who We're Looking For
Applicants to the 2026 Clerk Program must be in their penultimate year of study with an expected graduation date in 2027.
Are you ready to connect with us?
To apply, follow the link to submit your application, with your CV, cover letter and most recent academic transcript.
We are only able to consider applicants with full working rights in Australia. If you are on a visa, please include full details and supporting documents in your submission.
Applications close 13 February 2026
Our Winter Clerkship in Sydney will run across June and July 2026 for 4 weeks.
Please note, due to the number of applications we receive, only those candidates who are successful will be contacted.