Squire Patton Boggs Clerkship Application

Global law firm where curiosity, agility and teamwork drive real client impact

Rankings & Recognition

  • Corporate M&A, Finance, Employment, Real Estate, Government Relations — Firm Website

Clerkship Programme

  • Vacation Clerkship: 3-week program in winter period (June/July)
  • penultimate-year students
  • Sydney and Perth offices. 2026: clerkship ran 22 Jun – 3 Jul 2026. Clerks work on real client matters from day one
  • mentorship from partners and senior lawyers
  • involvement in pro bono
  • social events. Linked to graduate program — pathway to potential 2027 graduate position. Graduate Program: 2–3 six-month rotations in different practice areas
  • accepts final-year students to commence February following year
  • 2027 Sydney graduate applications open. Apply via squirepattonboggs.com careers portal.
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Awards & Recognition

Beacon of Justice Award (NLADA) — 5 consecutive years (most recent 2026). ESG Programme of the Year (Legal Business Awards 2025). Advised winning deal at Turnaround Management Association Australia Awards 2025. Business Culture Awards partner. Chambers USA 2026 recognised. GAR 30: international arbitration ranked 9th globally (2026).

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Pro Bono & Community

  • 39,000 pro bono hours globally (2025)
  • 350 active matters across 18 countries. Australia Pro Bono Manager: Jessica Antal (Perth). Perth graduate lawyers attend Law Access one day per week for 8 consecutive weeks as part of graduate program. Emerging Australian pro bono practice profiled in Australian Pro Bono Centre Pro Bono Voco (Jun 2025). Focus areas include civil rights, immigrant rights, nonprofit support, access to justice. Beacon of Justice Award (NLADA, 5 consecutive years).
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Culture & Values

  • Global law firm with Sydney and Perth offices in Australia. Core values: curiosity, agility, teamwork. Collaborative, supportive culture from top to bottom
  • work-life balance valued. Committed to driving culture of progress, open dialogue, and access for all. Hands-on mentoring from partners and senior lawyers. Bespoke L&D programs
  • client secondments available
  • active Workplace Culture & Development program.
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Squire Patton Boggs website

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