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Australia's leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, is offering a unique autumn clerkship opportunity for UNSW law students in their final or penultimate year of study.
You’ll enjoy the benefits of working alongside a high-performing team with a shared commitment to our culture of excellence, collaboration, commitment and respect.
Your time as a clerk at Corrs
This exclusive UNSW autumn clerkship gives you the opportunity to connect with partners and lawyers across the firm, learn what a ‘day-in-the-life’ at Corrs is like and experience the type of work we do and the clients we partner with.
This paid program runs for three weeks, from Monday 6 May 2024 to Friday 24 May 2024, and gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia’s leading lawyers on high-profile work for major Australian and international clients. Please note: clerks participating in the program will have the opportunity to request leave for the purpose of completing their exams.
You’ll be exposed to a broad range of interesting matters and have the chance to complete tasks such as conducting research, reviewing and presenting documents, attending client meetings, court hearings, mediations and settlements, as well as shadowing partners and lawyers in client meetings and business development activities.
What do we look for?
We look for individuals who can make a positive contribution to the firm and help us in delivering legal excellence and outstanding client service. In exchange for your energy and commitment we’ll provide extraordinary learning and work opportunities.
Our success is based on the success of our people. We encourage individuals to play to their strengths and we bring our diverse and talented lawyers together to create top-performing teams.
We want people who bring out the best in those around them, work well in a team, and take pride in their work and achievements. We assess against a broad criteria, which considers business and commercial acumen, initiative, ethical behaviour, previous employment, legal excellence, a commitment to commercial law, energy and drive, involvement in community life and strong interpersonal skills.
Frequently asked questions
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1. What can I expect when applying for the UNSW autumn clerkship program at Corrs?
As part of the application process, candidates will need to submit their CV, academic transcript and responses to two questions. Successful candidates will then be invited to one round of interviews and will be allocated a Corrs buddy to support them throughout the interview process.
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2. Where can I learn more about the program and application?
To help you prepare for your application, we will be hosting an autumn clerkship briefing breakfast, A Taste of Corrs, on Wednesday 28 February 2024. We encourage you to attend to learn more about who we are and how to apply.
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3. If I am a final year student, am I eligible to commence as part of the 2025 graduate program?
Yes, final year students who have completed their degree by end of 2024 will have the opportunity to be considered for 2025 graduate positions. Penultimate year students who complete their degree by end of 2025 will have the opportunity to be considered for 2026 graduate positions.
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4. Can I take leave to complete my exams during the Autumn clerkship?
Yes, leave to complete exams will be available if required.
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5. Will I receive a graduate offer following the clerkship?
Participating clerks will be considered for graduate offers following the completion of the UNSW autumn clerkship program.
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6. If I complete the autumn clerkship, can I still apply for the summer clerkship at Corrs or elsewhere?
Our autumn clerks will have the option to also participate in the Corrs summer clerkship program, by applying via an expression of interest. If students wish to explore summer clerkship opportunities at other firms, they will have the flexibility to do so. Any Corrs graduate offers made following the autumn clerkship will be retained regardless of whether students undertake summer clerkships elsewhere.
A Taste of Corrs – 28 February
Learn more about the UNSW x Corrs autumn clerkship program at our briefing breakfast
For more information, please contact:
CASSANDRA GALEA
People and Performance Consultant