MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we're known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. We've changed to keep up with our client's expectations. Today we offer legal and consulting services under one roof.
Our Clerkship Program
As a Vacation Clerk you will work alongside our experienced lawyers and gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to undertake exhilarating real-world legal work for clients. Clients who trust us to help them solve their most complex problems, in the most innovative and efficient way. You will collaborate with the best and be guided every step of the way by our industry-leading and commercially driven lawyers and partners. We want you to be curious and driven with your career, we'll give you opportunities to grow personally - as well as professionally.
In our program, you will:
- get a taste of life at MinterEllison
- experience hands on legal work
- take part in tailored orientation and development sessions
- interact with different areas of the business, helping you to decide which area is right for you
- be mentored by a partner, supervisor, and buddy.
Why MinterEllison?
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf )
As a forward-thinking, top-tier firm who take a leading-edge approach to the adoption of Generative AI we're excited to learn about your experience with Digital Transformation and the adoption of AI during the interview process.
MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we're recognised for excellence, and for the authentic, enduring relationships we build with our clients, our people, and our communities. We don't just adapt to the future of law - we shape it.
Our Clerkship Program
As a Vacation Clerk, you will work alongside our experienced lawyers and gain valuable, hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to tackle real-world legal work for clients who trust us to help them solve their most complex problems, in the most innovative and efficient way possible.
You'll work at the frontier of legal practice, in an environment where technology and human expertise operate side by side to deliver faster, smarter outcomes for clients. You'll collaborate with the best and be guided every step of the way by our industry-leading, commercially driven lawyers and partners. We want you to be curious and driven, and we'll give you every opportunity to grow, personally and professionally.
What you'll experience:
- Get a genuine taste of life at MinterEllison – our people, our clients and our work.
- Contribute to real legal work on complex matters - where innovation and legal excellence go hand in hand.
- Work with AI-powered legal tools and experience first-hand how technology is reshaping how legal services are delivered.
- Participate in tailored orientation and development sessions.
- Explore different practice areas to help shape your career direction.
- Be mentored by a partner, supervisor and buddy who are invested in your success.
Why MinterEllison?
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust, and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when, and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial, and health benefits. For full details see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf )
How to Apply
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people, and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Please apply once only for our 2026 MinterEllison Clerkship Program, ensuring you submit your application to your preferred location.
We accept applications from international students, provided you have the right to work in Australia full-time when you commence your clerkship, and you will have full and unrestricted work rights in Australia upon graduation. It is desirable, although not a requirement, that you are in the penultimate or final year of your law degree.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
If you require adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact Fleur O'Donnell.
Ready to join us? Click "Apply." Applications close Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11.59pm
How to Apply
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We ask that you only apply once for our 2025 MinterEllison Clerkship Program, please ensure you submit your application to your preferred location.
We accept applications from international students, provided you have the right to work in Australia full-time when you commence your clerkship, and you will have full and unrestricted work rights in Australia upon graduation. It is desirable, although not a requirement, that you are in the penultimate or final year of your law degree.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
If you require adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact Fleur O'Donnell.
Ready to join us? Click "Apply." Applications close Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11.59pm
