Our seasonal clerkship offers law students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment.
A leading independent national firm, we’re looking for law students who share our vision to be at the cutting edge of a rapidly changing profession. Our Seasonal Clerkship program offers students an 6-week placement during the summer university break, with two rotations through our practice groups. You’ll work closely with our experienced lawyers and learn more about your chosen areas of interest.
To support your development, we provide you with a buddy and mentor as well as an induction program, including IT training, practice area overviews and professional skills seminars. We understand that the start of your career in law builds the foundation for your future, so our program is designed to provide an insight into ‘life within a firm’ and for you to experience first-hand our open, supportive and friendly culture.
Mills Oakley is committed to providing a positive and supportive working environment for our valued staff members. We have a flexible working culture supported by a range of health and wellbeing, financial, social and professional development benefits offered to all our staff. This enables us to attract and retain high calibre professionals.
So make the most of your law degree and join Australia’s most innovative firm. Be creative and make your application stand out.
Our Canberra program runs from November to December 2026. Please ensure that you are available during this period prior to submitting your application.
now and include a cover letter, CV and academic transcript and address your applications to Grace Fermanis - HR Projects Advisor.