Hear from our clerks

• This role allows you to work alongside a team of talented and supportive lawyers. You’ll learn from them while contributing to projects that help clients achieve their goals. It’s a collaborative and inspiring environment.

• Think of it as playing a game of ‘junior lawyer’—you get to experience what lawyers do on a day-to-day basis but with the added benefit of guidance and structure. You’ll dive into independent research, tackle some challenging tasks, and learn how to adapt to the fast-paced corporate environment. It’s a chance to refine your legal research skills and pick up practical knowledge that isn’t covered at university.

• The role offers hands-on, practical experience in what it takes to be a lawyer. You’ll gain a real understanding of the profession, from drafting documents to conducting research, all while being part of a professional team.

• This clerkship offers a balance of structured learning and on-the-job experience. Each day brings something new—whether it’s conducting research, assisting with urgent tasks, or observing how legal professionals operate. It’s a fantastic way to develop your skills and prepare for a future in law.

• It’s an immersive experience that provides insight into the legal profession. The work is varied, fast-paced, and exciting, giving you a real taste of what being a lawyer is like. You’ll learn to balance challenging tasks and deadlines while contributing meaningfully to your team.

• Clerks have been involved in various dispute resolution tasks, including research, drafting, and discovery work. This has provided intellectually stimulating challenges and a deeper understanding of this area of law.

• A key focus for some clerks has been coronial work, offering an engaging and thought-provoking perspective on legal processes and highlighting the importance of thoroughness in sensitive matters.

• Tasks such as writing letters and conducting research have allowed clerks to refine their communication skills while gaining practical knowledge.

• Experience has also included research, due diligence, and editing, with a focus on ensuring accuracy and clarity in documents while exploring complex legal issues.

• Clerks have been exposed to a broad range of commercial work, including sales of businesses, franchise agreements, drafting wills, and handling intellectual property matters. This has been a rewarding opportunity to expand knowledge and gain practical experience in commercial law.

“First successful settlement involving the purchase of a home for just shy of $1 million – I got to send the email administering the money (crazy feeling) and then transferred the title from the old to new owners.”

• Clerks have honed their legal drafting and research skills, becoming sharper and more efficient while mastering the art of presenting findings with clarity and professionalism.

• Adapting to a fast-paced environment has been a game-changer for many clerks. They’ve transformed from preferring single-tasking to confidently juggling multiple priorities, making multitasking feel both natural and rewarding.

• Communication has been a standout area of growth. Clerks have grown comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification, boosting both the quality of their work and their confidence in collaborating with others.

• Drafting court submissions has been a proud achievement for clerks, helping them refine their legal writing skills while gaining hands-on experience with the procedural side of legal work.

• Working on evidence review and drafting has provided clerks with unique insights into how expert input shapes legal decisions. It’s also highlighted the broader network of professionals that lawyers collaborate with to deliver informed outcomes.