2026/27 Melbourne Seasonal Clerkship Program

About this role

Your story starts here!

 

Applications are now open for our 2026/27 Melbourne Seasonal Clerkship Program.

 

As a Clerk at Lander & Rogers, you will:

• participate in a four-week placement in one of the firm's three annual intakes: November/December 2026, January/February 2027 or June/July 2027
• receive hands-on support from dedicated mentors and buddies
• gain varied experience working alongside experienced lawyers

 

Following your clerkship, you will have the opportunity to apply for our 2028 Graduate Program.

 

Your experience

Our clerkship program offers the chance to explore life in legal practice and at Lander & Rogers, to see whether we're right for you. The program will build on your university education through structured training, ongoing mentoring and, most importantly, doing real work for real clients.

We're looking for people with the ability to tackle complex legal scenarios, energy to absorb new concepts, and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality outcomes.

 

Our culture

Learn in a collaborative environment and accelerate your success alongside a team that is invested in your growth.

From day one, you will gain hands-on experience, build technical expertise and gain exposure to a diverse range of practice areas.

Every clerk and graduate who joins our firm plays a role in our shared success. That's why we seek not only the brightest legal minds, but those who share our values of authenticity, connection, collaboration and innovation.

 

Who can apply?

Our 2026/27 Melbourne Clerkship Program is open to students who are in their penultimate or final year of a law degree.

Applicants must have full working rights through Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

 

Take the next step

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please submit your cover letter, resume and academic transcript via the application link. All three documents are required with your application.

 

Should your application progress, the next steps include an online assessment and an in-person interview at our Melbourne office. Please note interviews will take place from 14 - 23 September.

 

In accordance with the Law Institute of Victoria guidelines, applications open on 6 July 2026 and close on 9 August 2026. 

 

To find out more, please visit our website or email Quinn O'Brien - qobrien@landers.com.au

 

Lander & Rogers is committed to building a workforce that represents the diversity of the clients and communities we support, with equal opportunity for all our people. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

 

Should you require any reasonable adjustments or considerations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.