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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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4.6
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2021/2022 Seasonal Clerk Program - Perth

Perth

Opportunity Expired

We look for graduates who can make a positive contribution to the firm and help us in delivering legal excellence and outstanding client service. In exchange for your energy and commitment we'll provide extraordinary learning and work opportunities here and internationally.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Application dates

Applications Open
28 Jun 2021
Applications Close
1 Aug 2021

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
L
Commercial Law
Constitutional Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
International Law
Tax Law

Who are we?

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia's leading independent Australian law firm. We're known and respected for delivering legal excellence, exceptional client service and outstanding results.

Through our long-term relationships with leading law firms across the world, we advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement.

For almost two centuries, we've been advising our clients on their most complex challenges. We're the firm of choice for many of the world's most significant organisations – from large corporations to governments, banks and financial sponsors.

At Corrs, you'll enjoy the benefits of working alongside a high-performing team with a shared commitment to our culture of excellence, collaboration, commitment and respect.

What are we looking for?

Applications are open to all students in their penultimate year of their law degree, with interviews taking place in Perth.

We assess against broad criteria, which considers business and commercial acumen, initiative, ethical behaviour, previous employment, legal excellence, a commitment to commercial law, energy and drive, involvement in community life and strong interpersonal skills.

Perth Seasonal Clerkship Program

The Corrs Seasonal Clerkship Program is a great opportunity for you to experience the people, clients, work and culture that differentiates Corrs from other law firms.

As part of the Program, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of Australia's leading lawyers on high-profile work for major Australian and international clients across all industries. You'll soon discover the standards of quality and commitment to clients required to succeed at this level.

You'll be exposed to a broad range of interesting matters, plus you'll perform tasks such as conducting research, reviewing documents, presenting documents, attending client meetings, mediations and settlements. It's the perfect way to discover the area of law that excites you most.

If your application is successful, you will have the choice of joining one of our three, three-week programs during summer or winter.

Should you have any queries, please contact Jennifer Jacobs on +61 8 9460 1621 or [email protected]

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
If you make a mistake - acknowledge it, accept responsibility for your error, learn from it and move on. Don’t let the mistake crush your confidence in moving forwards and future decision making.

Billie Parkinson

  • Graduate stories
If you make a mistake - acknowledge it, accept responsibility for your error, learn from it and move on. Don’t let the mistake crush your confidence in moving forwards and future decision making.

Billie Parkinson

  • Graduate stories
While the partner is ultimately responsible for the transaction, the senior associate is the lawyer running the transaction from start to finish.

James McNaught

  • Graduate stories
While the partner is ultimately responsible for the transaction, the senior associate is the lawyer running the transaction from start to finish.

James McNaught

  • Graduate stories
If you make a mistake - acknowledge it, accept responsibility for your error, learn from it and move on. Don’t let the mistake crush your confidence in moving forwards and future decision making.

Billie Parkinson

  • Graduate stories
If you make a mistake - acknowledge it, accept responsibility for your error, learn from it and move on. Don’t let the mistake crush your confidence in moving forwards and future decision making.

Billie Parkinson

  • Graduate stories
While the partner is ultimately responsible for the transaction, the senior associate is the lawyer running the transaction from start to finish.

James McNaught

  • Graduate stories
While the partner is ultimately responsible for the transaction, the senior associate is the lawyer running the transaction from start to finish.

James McNaught

Related Courses


Professional Certificate

Practical Legal Training (PLT) is a structured training program designed to help you develop the practical, day-to-day skills you will need as an entry-level lawyer.
Entry Requirements

You can start your Practical Legal Training if you have completed all Priestley 11 core subjects of your law degree – with no more than two electives remaining. 

To start your Practical Legal Training before completing your law degree, you will need to seek approval from the admitting authority in your state.

Duration
15 weeks full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,640 total
International Tuition Fees
$13,910 total