Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, shaped by a clear purpose: Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere.
Across Australia and around the world, our people work on complex, high-quality matters for leading organisations, governments and institutions. What sets Dentons apart is not just our global reach, but how we work locally, collaboratively and with intent. The perspectives of our people matter, we value curiosity, practical thinking and the confidence to ask questions.
About the Clerkship Program
Our National Clerkship Program is designed for law students who want more than an observation role. This is an opportunity to experience working life at Dentons while building the foundations of a long-term legal career.
Clerkships are:
Full time placements, for four weeks in our Melbourne office
Hands-on, with exposure to real matters and real clients
Supported by structured learning, mentoring and day-to-day guidance
You will work alongside lawyers at different stages of their careers and gain insight into the commercial, legal and human dimensions of legal practice.
What you can expect
Contribute to live client matters across practice teams
Build legal and commercial skills through structured learning and on-the-job experience
Work in a collaborative team environment where your input is valued
Have opportunities to engage in pro bono and community-related work
Gain insight into life at Dentons and pathways into graduate roles
Who this program is for
We are looking for penultimate-year law students who:
Demonstrate strong academic performance
Are genuinely interested in commercial legal practice
Enjoy working in team-based, fast-paced environments
Are curious, motivated and keen to learn from day one
Are interested in pursuing a graduate role with Dentons in Australia




While clerkship rotations depend on business needs, we aim to consider individual interests where possible. Practice areas include Banking and Finance, Construction, Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Employment and Safety, Intellectual Property and Technology, Planning and Environment, Real Estate and Recovery and Restructuring.
Intakes and timing
Clerkship intakes run once per office, commencing between November and December. Availability to work full-time, five days per week is required for the full duration of the clerkship.
Why Dentons
Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
We offer:
Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
Salary sacrificing and novated leases
5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
Additional leave options
Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
Generous health and wellbeing programs
Agile and flexible working for all
Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.
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📌 2026 Summer Clerkship Program - Melbourne
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