We are pleased to be offering a unique opportunity to undertakea three-week Internship with Davies Collison Cave's (DCC) leadingTrade Marks Team. In this program interns will receiveexposure to a broad range of clients, industries and trade markissues. For nearly 150 years, DCC have been protecting creativity andembracing innovation.
We are one of the largest, mostrespected Intellectual Property Firms servicing local andinternational clients with offices in Australia, New Zealand,Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. Our practitioners areconsistently recognised as being amongst the best in Australia andworldwide.Our renowned team of talented professionals workwith world-class clients and brands across three legal servicesareas: Trade Marks, Patents and Intellectual Propertylaw.
Our Trade
Marks team works with a diverse range of clientsincluding multinational corporations, overseas Trade Markattorneys, local companies and start-ups, Universities and researchorganisations, and individual innovators.Our collaborativeand proactive approach enables us to build strong, long-term clientrelationships and to contribute to the protection, growth andsuccess of their brands. The strength of DCC is and has always been the experience andexpertise of our people. Our values of excellence throughcollegiality and engaging leadership have allowed us to attract thefinest talent with diverse skills and backgrounds and access torewarding and fulfilling career pathways.
ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking talented undergraduate or post-graduate studentswho have a genuine interest in becoming a Trade Mark Attorney toundertake an internship with our Trade Marks team in Melbourne. The DCC Trade Marks Internship Program provides hands on workexperience at a leading IP firm where you will have the opportunityto work alongside world leading Trade Mark attorneys. Our 2026-2027 internship program will be held for a 3-weekperiod between November 2026 to February 2027 (excluding theChristmas and New Year period).
Each internship lasts 3 weeks, withstart and end dates tailored to successful candidates'availability.
WHY JOIN US - Work directly with world-leading Trade Mark attorneys onexisting matters.
- Receive mentorship from Trade Mark Principals and SeniorAttorneys.
- Be assigned a Trade Mark Associate as your buddy.
- Attend educational team meetings and DCC socialevents.
- Work with a friendly and supportive team leading the TradeMark professional.
- Make real connections with those already working in theindustry. ABOUT YOU Qualifications & Skills required - Completing your penultimate year of a law degree or haverecently completed your Law degree in Australia.
- Excellent written and verbal English language communicationskills.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a curiousmind.
- Commitment to outstanding client service.
- Personal drive and motivation.
- Exceptional academic record.
- A robust interest in Trade Marks and Intellectual Property(having completed Intellectual Property or similar in yourundergrad is a plus).