The path from law student to lawyer often runs directly through clerkships . This collection brings together the key resources for navigating this critical process, including where to find opportunities, how and when to apply, what to look for, and tips to make your applications stand out.
- Prosple: An absolute goldmine to find clerkships. You can select the Job Type as “Internship, Clerkship or Placement” and Industry as “Law” and filter by your location to find dozens of clerkship opportunities. They also have an article on the common interview questions.
- Law Institutes/Societies: Each state and territory has a peak professional organisation that serves as the professional association for lawyers, providing regulation, support, advocacy, and professional development. For example, the Law Institute of Victoria has a guide on clerkships and graduate programs, an information sheet on clerkships, as well as a series of webinar recordings on clerkships (1 / 2 / 3). Below is a list of equivalent bodies in other states and territories.
- Law Student Societies: The chances are that your law school has a student society that provides useful career-related resources. For example, the Monash Law Students Society has a clerkship guide (note: you must be a member to access the guide). Make sure to check out your law school’s student society.
