5 July 2026
Key requirements
Penultimate-year law student status Expected graduation year of 2027 Studying law at an Australian university Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident status
The role
HWLE Lawyers is offering a 4-week summer clerkship program in Darwin for penultimate-year law students. This program provides hands-on experience, practical training, and networking opportunities within a supportive environment, designed to build legal skills and knowledge.
What you'll do
- Gain hands-on experience and practical training
- Build legal skills and knowledge
- Network with practitioners across the firm
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of work within an allocated Practice Group
- Experience what it is like to be an employee of HWLE
- Attend a variety of social and networking events hosted by the firm
What we're looking for
Penultimate-year law student status
Expected graduation year of 2027
Studying law at an Australian university
Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident status
Self-motivated
Eager to learn
Adaptable
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
26 weeks paid parental leave
Annual leave
Personal leave
Family and domestic violence leave
Compassionate leave
Study leave
Low billable targets
Working Australian hours
Pro bono secondment opportunities
Customised induction program
180-day planning sessions for career discussions and planning
Internal development programs tailored for each stage of lawyer progression
Mentorship and feedback from supervising Partner and mentor
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2026 Darwin Clerkship Program
HWLE Lawyers · Darwin
Darwin