Dentons Adelaide Law Clerkship Program 2025/2026

About Dentons

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.

Unlock Your Future in Law with Dentons – Adelaide Clerkship Program

At Dentons, we don’t just offer clerkships—we offer the foundation for a thriving legal career.

As the world’s largest law firm, we’re driven by a clear purpose: redefining possibilities. Together, everywhere. Our Adelaide office is proud to offer a 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 Adelaide 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

• A full-time, four-week placement where 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 in Adelaide or elsewhere in Australia 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. In Adelaide, our practice areas include:

• Banking & Finance
• Corporate
• Employment & Safety
• Intellectual Property & Technology
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Migration
• Real Estate
• Recovery and Restructuring

Intakes

We will be running two clerkship intakes: the first from 24 November to 19 December 2025, and the second from 19 January to 13 February 2026. You must be available to work full-time, five days per week during the clerkship.

Our office

At Dentons’ Adelaide office, 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 JusticeNet SA, including active participation in the annual Walk for Justice. Our team also provides volunteer legal advice to women experiencing homelessness through our partnership with Catherine House. Additionally, we foster a vibrant and inclusive workplace by hosting in-house art exhibitions, supporting local artists and community organisations.

Our office has 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

Applications open: Monday 7 July, 9:00am

Applications close: Friday 1 August, 5:00pm

Interviews commence: Monday 11 August

Offers made: Monday 15 September, 9:00am

Offers accepted by: Thursday 18 September, 11am

If you’re interested in applying for our Clerkship Program, please submit your application via the link on this page. 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.

Why Dentons

Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.

We offer:

• Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
• Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
• Salary sacrificing and novated leases
• 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of service
• Additional leave options
• Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
• Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
• Exclusive retailer discounts
• Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Generous health and wellbeing programs
• Agile and flexible working for all
• Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
• Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.

Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.

Agency Submissions

Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.