Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson, Queenstown and Wellington
We are looking for summer clerks across all five of our offices - Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson, Queenstown and Wellington.
Our summer clerk programme is the best way to gain a true appreciation of what it's really like to be part of the team at Duncan Cotterill. Rest assured you won't be lumped with filing and scanning. You can expect to gain hands-on experience, have fun and put some of that theory into practice as you contribute to team discussions. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to work with our solicitors, associates, and partners to explore your particular areas of interest.
We put a lot of time and thought into making Duncan Cotterill a great place to work - a place that rewards excellence and, at the same time, recognises and encourages individuality. Our summer clerks are encouraged to get involved in firm social events alongside partners and colleagues at all levels. We recognise a healthy work-life balance as the key to delivering great work and building a strong culture. Your experience at DC: Partner access Challenging and interesting work opportunities, including early interaction with clients Multiple levels of support from peers, colleagues, partners and other professionals Training and development Buddy and mentor programme Regular constructive feedback Great professional support networks Great culture Pro bono and community involvement opportunities We invest a lot of time in making sure our summer clerks have a rewarding experience and are given the tools they need to become excellent lawyers. We are very proud of our achievement of being voted winners of the Grad New Zealand Top 100 Graduate Employers for the past 3 years.
We are looking for summer clerks across all 5 offices to join us in November 2025 through to March 2026. Pre-register now! You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.
Entry pathway Degree or Certificate Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
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Justice & Law Enforcement
Law
Legal Studies
Work rights The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
country
eligibility
Australia
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand Citizen
New Zealand Permanent Resident
Graduate Success Stories Graduate stories The formal and informal support systems at Duncan Cotterill ensure that every clerk feels valued and comfortable throughout the whole summer. The formal and informal support systems at Duncan Cotterill ensure that every clerk feels valued and comfortable throughout the whole summer.
Be open to new ideas, new opportunities, and don't stress about specialising in a niche area of law too soon.
Be open to new ideas, new opportunities, and don't stress about specialising in a niche area of law too soon.
The formal and informal support systems at Duncan Cotterill ensure that every clerk feels valued and comfortable throughout the whole summer.
The formal and informal support systems at Duncan Cotterill ensure that every clerk feels valued and comfortable throughout the whole summer.
Be open to new ideas, new opportunities, and don't stress about specialising in a niche area of law too soon.
Be open to new ideas, new opportunities, and don't stress about specialising in a niche area of law too soon.
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