The Opportunity
At Shine Lawyers, we pride ourselves on working tirelessly to pave the way in securing justice for those in our community. And as a participant in our 2027 Summer Clerkship Program, you'll gain valuable, hands-on experience, within a supportive environment through a four-week paid clerkship program from Monday 18 January to Friday 12 February 2027.
As a law student in your penultimate year of study in 2026, moving into your final year of study in 2027, your four-week clerkship will provide you with opportunities to engage with several of our senior lawyers and learn more about Shine, our clients, and some significant and ground-breaking personal injury cases we've run.
With compassion, connection and purpose, you'll be a true champion of our clients by:
- Working with a number of our leading senior lawyers to gain exposure to real-life client matters.
- Gaining exposure to life in the legal industry, by attending court, client meetings with experts and third parties, and negotiations.
- Assisting with drafting legal documentation and memorandums.
- Developing lasting relationships with our clients and peers through exceptional communication and clear management of expectations.
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you'll:
- Be a law student, in your penultimate year of studies in 2026, due to complete your law degree in 2027.
- Have strong academic results (please clearly note your weighted average mark on your application).
- Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Have a passion for social justice and a thirst for knowledge in the plaintiff law space.
- Bring diversity of experience, and evidence of extra-curricular activities such as volunteering, community work and being an active members of associations will be favourably considered, as will paid and non-paid work experience in the legal field.
Queensland Clerkship Locations available in 2027:
- Mackay (Personal Injury)
- Bundaberg (Personal Injury)
- Cairns (Personal Injury)
- Hervey Bay (Personal Injury)
- Maroochydore (Personal Injury)
- Brisbane CBD (Head Trauma)
- Brisbane CBD (Personal Injury)
- Stones Corner (Personal Injury)
- Helensvale (Personal Injury)
- Southport (Personal Injury)
- Ipswich (Personal Injury)
- Toowoomba (Personal Injury)
Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.
At Shine, purpose really matters.
- It's our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
- It's the communities we are part of and support every day.
- It's our team, who champion what's right and make this place what it is.
We're an ASX-listed organisation, and we've been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 50 years. We've achieved a lot but you'll find no airs and graces here. We're humble yet relentless. We don't pretend to be anything other than ourselves. And together, we've created a place for you to thrive.
We're passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:
- Connect and be you:Get the benefits you need, and work with truly authentic people. And you can enjoy the security of a large, well-established firm that treats you as a person, not a number.
- Achieve and grow:Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where you'll find immediate connection and be set up for success. You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.
- Challenge and be challenged:We're not here for 'easy'. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - that's how we grow.
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice?
Additional information
- 4-week paid clerkship opportunity - get some hands-on legal experience!
- Work with authentic, supportive people who are truly invested in you
- Be a true champion of our clients - it's your calling to right wrong.
2027 Clerkship - Mackay employer: Shine Lawyers
Shine Lawyers is an exceptional employer that prioritises local engagement and community connections, making it a rewarding place to work in Rockhampton. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative work culture, team members are empowered to drive client-focused service while enjoying opportunities for professional growth. The supportive environment fosters meaningful relationships, ensuring that every employee feels valued and integral to the branch's success.
