Ashurst Perkins Coie 2026/2027 Seasonal Clerkship Program

Ready to start your legal career with a clerkship that offers meaningful work, practical learning and genuine support? At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we’re looking for students who are open to new ways of working, curious and agile in the way they think, and committed to growing as professionals.

Description

Ashurst Perkins Coie is a global law firm with a renowned legacy spanning more than two centuries and 52 offices around the world. Here, you’ll find yourself at the forefront of legal excellence, advising corporates, financial institutions and governments on complex and high-profile matters across a broad range of sectors and practice areas.

During your clerkship, you will learn how our teams work across Litigation, Investigations & Advisory; Corporate Transactions; Intellectual Property; Technology; Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources; Real Estate; and Finance. You will also see how we collaborate across practices and jurisdictions to help clients solve key legal and commercial challenges.

You will be involved in real-world legal work, gain exposure to diverse practice areas and develop your skills alongside top legal professionals. Our clerkship programme is designed to give you the insight, support and opportunities you need to build confidence and take the next step in your legal career.

In addition to work, you will have the opportunity to attend engaging workshops,



team-building activities and social events that foster camaraderie and connection. At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we believe in nurturing talent, building relationships and helping clerks feel part of the team from day one.

Ashurst Perkins Coie values diversity and welcomes applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and strengths. We’re looking for students who are passionate about law and can demonstrate strong communication, analytical thinking, commercial awareness, teamwork and resilience.

If you are a penultimate or final year law student with sufficient lawful working rights to work in Australia during the period of your clerkship, we encourage you to apply.

A full job description is available via the link under “Additional Documents” below.

Applications

We are accepting applications for our 2026/2027 seasonal clerkships in our Melbourne office until 9 August 2026 (AEST 11:59). Please click the “apply” button to submit your application. Your application should include your CV, a recent unofficial academic transcript and responses to the short answer questions. Cover letters are not required.

Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Please contact us if you require any adjustments to the online application process due to a disability or long-term health condition by emailing

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📌 2026/2027 Seasonal Clerkship - Melbourne
🏢 Ashurst Perkins Coie
📍 Melbourne