Seasonal Clerkships    

Seasonal Clerkships represent an exciting opportunity to experience firsthand what it is like to work at Slater & Gordon.

We offer Summer Clerkships for a period of four weeks in November/December to students in their penultimate year of study.

Each year we recruit approximately 5 Summer Clerks to work in various Victorian offices. As a Summer Clerk, you will be allocated to a combination of our firm’s practice areas. During your time with the firm you will be exposed to a wide range of experiences such as preparing court documentation, meeting with clients, attending court & mediations/conciliations and drafting correspondence. In addition, you will work alongside our talented team of legal practitioners and develop a range of new skills.

What we look for in a Summer Clerk

We look for the following attributes and qualities in our applicants:

• Knowledge and interest in the practice areas within the firm
• A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Consistent and excellent academic achievements in law, law/medicine, law/social sciences

How to Apply

Applications for Summer Clerkships 2008 will be accepted from March 2008 and close on Thursday 3 April 2008. We abide by the Law Institute of Victoria guidelines for Seasonal Clerk recruitment.

To apply all applicants must submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Academic Results

Please forward your application to:

Rachael Caruso
Human Resources
Slater & Gordon Lawyers
GPO Box 4864 VV
Melbourne VIC 3000

Or email to: seasonalclerks@slatergordon.com.au

A confirmation email or letter will be dispatched once we are in receipt of your application.

Once a shortlist for interviews has been finalised we will contact the successful candidates by telephone before 21 April 2008. Interviews will commence on 21 April 2007. The Human Resources Group will conduct the necessary reference checks and offers will be made to the successful candidates on 12 May 2008.