Job Description
2026/27 Seasonal Clerkship Program - Brisbane
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Johnson Winter Slattery | Brisbane
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Complex work. Realresponsibility. Genuine support.
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As a seasonal clerk at Johnson Winter Slattery, you will:
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- Participate in afour-week program during one of our 2026–2027 intakes: November/December 2026, January/February 2027, April 2027 or June/July 2027
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- Work on complex,high‐profile matters for leading Australian and global clientsearly in your career
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- Be supported by hands‐on,highly ranked partners who are closely involved in matters andjunior development
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- Develop strong commercialjudgment, not just technical legal skills, through exposure tostrategic client work
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- Receive mentoring andsupport through a structured development program
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- Be part of a supportive,high-performing, and social firm culture
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Who We Are
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Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS)is a leading Australian law firm known for advising corporates andfunds on their most complex transactions, disputes and regulatorymatters. We are proudly independent, which means decisions aremade here, by the people you work with, in the best interests ofour clients and our lawyers.
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At JWS, we build authentic,long-term relationships and have a deep understanding of ourclients and their industries. Our clients say we are pragmatic,strategic, commercial and easy to work with.
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Our firm is comprised of morethan 500 highly talented people, including 85+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth.
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We are globally connected andhave solid relationships with major independent law firms aroundthe world.
Our strong international relationships mean you'll workon cross‐border matters with leading firms across Asia, the US, UK,Europe and New Zealand – gaining global exposure without losingvisibility or support.
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JWS was recognised as Best Professional Services Firm and Best Australian Law Firm in the Beaton Client Choice Awards 2025 and was named a finalist in 2026for Best Australian Law Firm and Most Trusted Firm: Law & Related Services. We were awarded as Corporate Law Firm of the Year in Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2027.
Our lawyers and practices areconsistently highly ranked in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal).
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We are strongly committed tosocial justice, responsible business and our diversecommunities.
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Your Career With Us
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At JWS, your opportunitiesreflect your ability – not your title. You'll be encouraged tothink commercially, contribute meaningfully, and take ownership ofyour work from day one.
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We are looking for clerks whocombine strong academic performance with excellent communicationskills, a collaborative approach, and a drive to achieve the bestoutcomes for clients.
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Our clerkship program is opento students in their penultimate year of a relevant law degree withfull Australian or New Zealand working rights (citizenship or permanent residency).
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Applications mustinclude:
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- A response to thequestions in the clerkship application form
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- A current CV
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Our clerkship program isoffered across multiple locations in Australia, and we ask that youapply to your preferred location only.
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For enquiries, please contact: Eleni Carkagis, Early Careers Manager
[email protected] .
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Applications close on Friday 7 August 2026, 5:00pm AEST.
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📌 2026/27 Seasonal Clerkship Program - Brisbane
🏢 Johnson Winter Slattery
📍 Brisbane