Steinepreis Paganin Clerkship Application
Australia's most active corporate law firm, delivering GREAT service and value
Rankings & Recognition
- Equity Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate & Commercial, Energy & Resources, Financial Services — Firm Website
Clerkship Programme
- 2-week vacation clerkship
- 3 intakes: Summer 1 (Nov-Dec 2026), Summer 2 (Jan-Feb 2027), Winter (Jun-Jul 2027). Perth: 24 positions, opens 22 Jun 2026, closes 26 Jul 2026, interviews Aug 2026, offers 11 Sep 2026. Melbourne: 12 positions, opens 6 Jul 2026, closes 9 Aug 2026, interviews Sep 2026, offers 15 Oct 2026. Eligibility: penultimate-year, full working rights. Buddy/mentor allocated. Clerkship is primary pathway to graduate roles. PLT via College of Law.
Awards & Recognition
Consistently recognised as the most active corporate law firm in Australia (by deal volume). Steinepreis Paganin Foundation: 10+ years of giving, $500,000+ total contributions, 15+ charitable partners.
SourcePro Bono & Community
- Steinepreis Paganin Foundation: $500,000+ total contributions
- 250+ volunteer hours/year
- 15+ charitable partners. Focus: education/scholarships for disadvantaged youth, health charities (mental health, cancer research), social inclusion (crisis services, housing, at-risk youth), pro bono legal to charities/community orgs, environmental conservation, arts/culture support.
Culture & Values
GREAT values: Growth (mentoring/knowledge sharing), Reliability (quality work), Excellence (initiative/continuous improvement), Accountability (ownership), Teamwork (respectful collaboration). Most active corporate law firm in Australia. 50+ lawyers, 12 partners, Perth and Melbourne offices, established 1997.
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