2025 UNIFORM CLERKSHIP SCHEME
2025 SCHEME DATES
Applications open: Monday 7 July, 9am
Applications close: Friday 1 August, 5pm
Interviews commence: Monday 11 August
Offers made: Monday 15 September, 9am
Offers accepted by: Thursday 18 September, 11am
The Uniform Clerkship Scheme is an initiative coordinated by the Adelaide University Law Students’ Society, the UniSA Law Students’ Association and the Flinders Law Students’ Association.
Participating organisations align the dates of their clerkship programs to provide law students with certainty of application, interview and offer dates.
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Each year law firms and government departments who offer paid clerkship positions are invited to participate in the uniform clerkship scheme.
Organisations who choose to participate align their clerkship program dates according to the scheme but retain control of their application process, including the structure and format of applications and interviews.
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The uniform clerkship scheme is run annually during the mid-year break for the mutual benefit of South Australian law students and organisations who offer paid clerkship programs.
By aligning their clerkship program dates, law firms and government departments have direct access to a large pool of applicants from all South Australian law schools.
Students benefit from the scheme by spending less time navigating application dates and instead being able to focus their time on preparing quality applications.
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Penultimate and final year law students applying for clerkships at participating organisations are required to submit individual applications via the process listed on the organisation’s website.
Students are encouraged to visit the websites of participating organisations for information about their clerkship program and recruitment process.
2025 SCHEME PARTICIPANTS
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Clayton Utz is one of Australia's oldest and largest law firms, with offices in six cities, nearly 200 partners, and a full range of legal services for large private sector and government clients.
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Commercial & Legal is an award winning and nationally recognised property and conveyancing law firm. They have deep industry knowledge and technical expertise, and provide a comprehensive, full-service solution to private and corporate owners, investors, developers, construction companies, landlords and tenants across Australia.
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The Crown Solicitor's Office is the Government of South Australia's legal service and provides advice to Cabinet, ministers and government agencies. The Crown Solicitor’s Office represents the government before courts and tribunals, drafts legal documents, provides conveyancing and other property related services and resolves native title claim issues.
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Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. In Australia it has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Dentons is a full-service firm with a focus on clients in the banking and finance, property and construction, and energy and resources sectors.
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HWL Ebsworth is the only fully integrated commercial law firm with offices in every State and Territory across Australia. It offers expertise in the areas of Banking & Financial Services, Building & Construction, Corporate & Commercial, Insurance, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Planning & Environment, Government, Real Estate & Projects, Transport, Workplace Relations & Safety and more.
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Johnson Winter Slattery is a leading Australian law firm known for advising corporates and funds on their most complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters. JWS is comprised of more than 450 highly talented people, including 80+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth. JWS is globally connected and has strong relationships with major independent law firms around the world.
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Kain Lawyers are transaction specialists, advising in Private and Public M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Investment Funds, Property & Real Asset Transactions, Capital Structuring and Transaction Disputes. With offices in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, Kain Lawyers is committed to nurturing career pathways and developing future leaders by fostering a dynamic workplace that supports both professional and personal growth.
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Lynch Meyer Lawyers is a commercial law firm in Adelaide that commenced in the 1950s. Lynch Meyer Lawyers provide practical legal solutions and innovative advice on issues relating to corporate and commercial law.
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MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. They are known for their legal and consulting expertise and their clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.
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With over 100 years of excellence, Norman Waterhouse is a proud South Australian firm dedicated to delivering high quality advice and solutions. Norman Waterhouse offers extensive experience across a range of legal services for individuals, families, business and government. Whether it's a transaction, compliance or dispute resolution, their success is in maximising opportunity while managing risk.
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Wallmans Lawyers is a multi-practice commercial firm providing an integrated team of nationally recognised leaders. Proudly South Australian based, the firm services a significant range of local, national and international clients across the corporate, private and government sectors as well as individuals.
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WRP Legal is South Australia’s local top-tier, fast-growing commercial law firm with over 11 practice areas. The firm is known for delivering innovative solutions to a diverse client base, including international and national corporates, high net worth individuals, and organisations across a broad range of sectors and industries.