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Find out if White & Case is the right fit for you.

A vacation clerkship is a great way to experience first-hand what life is like as a graduate at White & Case.

As a part of our four-week vacation clerkship in either our Melbourne or Sydney office, you’ll be welcomed into our team, where you’ll undertake a number of meaningful and challenging tasks.

You’ll have the opportunity to attend client meetings, work on pro bono matters, and broaden your understanding of large cross-border transactions and matters. Wherever your career takes you, we guarantee that you’ll build skills and experience that will last.

Throughout the clerkship, you will:

• Learn about the Firm and our practice areas in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region
• Discover our graduate program, including our overseas seat opportunities
• Join in social events, network and get to know our people
• Do real client work: draft memorandums; write client alerts; research areas of the law; and attend meetings or court hearings, for example
• Learn about different practice areas and deepen your knowledge of the law
• Have continual support and feedback through your allocated supervisor, mentor and buddy

Our Sydney and Melbourne vacation clerkships will take place on the following dates, subject to changes (dates for Sydney are adjusted for those studying trimesters):

Sydney vacation clerkships

Summer Program: 20 November – 15 December 2023

Winter Program: 24 June – 19 July 2024

When can I apply?

Summer Program: 18 September – 15 October 2023, subject to filling positions prior.

Winter Program: 18 March – 21 April 2024

Who can apply?

Students studying a law degree in Australia looking to start as a graduate in 2024 (Summer Program) or 2025 & 2026 (Winter Program)

Melbourne vacation clerkships

20 November – 15 December 2023

24 June – 19 July 2024

When can I apply?

All programs: 3 July – 13 August 2023

Who can apply?

Students studying a law degree in Australia looking to start as a graduate in 2025 or 2026