Opportunity type: Internship, Clerkship or PlacementSalary: AUD 70,000 - 80,000 / YearNumber of vacancies: 45-50 vacanciesApplication open date: Apply by 8 Aug 2025
About Corrs
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm, known for legal excellence, exceptional client service, and outstanding results.
We are the firm of choice for many of the world’s most significant organizations, including large corporations, governments, banks, and financial sponsors.
We advise on major global matters and collaborate internationally to assemble the right team for each engagement. We also handle some of the region’s most high-profile and complex cases.
At Corrs, you’ll work alongside a high-performing team in a culture rooted in excellence, collaboration, commitment, and respect.
Your journey as a clerk at Corrs
Our seasonal clerkship program offers law students the chance to connect with partners and lawyers, learn about a typical day at Corrs, and experience the type of work we do with our clients.
Participants will work on high-profile projects, conduct research, review documents, attend court hearings, mediations, and settlements, and shadow partners and lawyers in client meetings and business development activities.
What we look for in a clerk
We seek individuals who can positively contribute to the firm and help us deliver legal excellence and outstanding client service. We value energy, commitment, teamwork, pride in work, business and commercial acumen, initiative, ethical behavior, legal excellence, community involvement, and strong interpersonal skills.
Work rights
The opportunity is open to applicants with the following work rights: Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or Australian Work Visa (All Other).
Qualifications & requirements
Applicants should have or be completing a Bachelor’s degree or higher, including a Bachelor (Honours) or Juris Doctor, in any study field.
Hiring criteria
No prior experience required
Additional insights from current and former clerks
Current clerks report engaging in diverse tasks such as drafting emails, assisting with submissions, reviewing contracts, and legal research, often supporting senior lawyers and partners. They highlight the firm’s strong focus on learning, mentorship, and exposure to high-profile legal matters. While the workload can be demanding and hours long, the firm’s culture promotes growth, collaboration, and work-life balance. Clerks appreciate the friendly, collegiate environment and the opportunities for professional development.
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