At Dentons, we don’t just offer clerkships – we offer the foundation for a thriving legal career.
Driven by a clear purpose: ‘Redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere’ Dentons is proud to offer a national Law Clerkship Program that goes far beyond the traditional. This is your chance to experience what it’s like to work at a global firm while building your legal career.
Our Law Clerkship Program is designed to support your growth in every way – developing your legal technical expertise, sharpening your commercial acumen, and providing meaningful opportunities to build both your professional and personal capabilities.
What to expect
You’ll work alongside talented legal professionals on real matters for real clients;
- Immersive learning through structured training, hands-on work and mentoring;
- Exposure to high-quality work in a collaborative and inclusive team environment that values your voice and ambitions;
- Opportunities to contribute to Dentons’ pro bono work; and
- A firm culture that is deeply committed to its clients, people, and the wider community.
We’re seeking motivated and ambitious law students in their penultimate or final year of study who:
- Have demonstrated strong academic performance;
- Are genuinely passionate about the law and commercial client service;
- Thrive in a team-based, fast-paced, and forward-thinking environment;
- Are eager to learn, grow, and contribute from day one; and
- Are interested in a graduate role with Dentons.
As part of your clerkship, you’ll have the opportunity to nominate a preferred practice group. While placements are subject to business needs, we’ll do our best to accommodate your interests. Our practice areas include, however vary in each office:
- Banking & Finance
- Construction
- Corporate
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment & Safety
- Intellectual Property & Technology
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Planning, Environment & Government
- Real Estate
- Recovery & Restructuring
Intakes
We will be running a clerkship intake in the summer from November. You must be available to work full-time, five days per week during the clerkship.
Our offices
At Dentons we work with purpose to provide high quality service to our clients. Our commitment to community and pro bono work is deeply embedded in our culture. We proudly support Law Access WA, Justice Net SA, Law Right QLD, including active participation in the annual Walk for Justice in each State.
Our offices have a warm, social culture where connection and collaboration are encouraged. Educational and social events provide opportunities to get to know your colleagues and build lasting relationships.
Application process and key dates for 2026
Adelaide
- Applications open: Monday 22 June, 9:00am
- Applications close: Friday 17 July, 5:00pm
- Offers made: Monday 31 August, 9:00am
- Offers accepted by: Wednesday 2 September, 10:00am
Brisbane
- Applications open: Monday 13 July, 09:00am
- Applications close: Friday 7 August, 5:00pm
- Offers made: Wednesday 7 October, 9:00am
- Offers accepted by: Thursday 8 October 2026, 1:00pm
Melbourne
- Applications open: Monday 6 July, 9:00am
- Applications close: Sunday 9 August, 11:59pm
- Offers made: Thursday 15 October, 10:00am *as per LIV recruitment clerkship guidelines
Perth
- Applications open: Monday 22 June
- Applications close: Friday 26 July
Sydney
- Applications open: Wednesday 10 June, 9:00am
- Applications close: Sunday 12 July, 11.59pm
- Offers made: Wednesday 9 September, 9:00am
- Offers accepted by: Thursday 10 September, 1:00pm
If you’re interested in applying for our Clerkship Program, applications will be accepted through our Careers in Australia webpage from the Applications open dates listed above.
To ensure your application is considered, you must include a CV, cover letter, and academic transcript.
Please note that incomplete applications or those submitted via email will not be accepted.
Testimonials from previous clerks
