Williams + Hughes Clerkship Application
Boutique litigation and commercial law firm serving Western Australia with global reach
Rankings & Recognition
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property & Technology, Property & Leasing, Wills & Estates, Insolvency — Firm Website
Clerkship Programme
- Two 2-week clerkship programs annually (summer and winter university breaks). 10 positions per year. Preference for penultimate year students (pre-penultimate/final considered). Work on real litigious and non-litigious matters from day one
- court attendance, client meetings, counsel conferences. Dedicated buddy and supervisor. Social events and team lunches. 2026 timeline: applications open 22 Jun 2026, close 26 Jul 2026, interviews early Sep, offers made 11 Sep 2026 (held until 18 Sep 2026). Apply to careers@whlaw.com.au (CV, one-page cover letter, academic transcript). Contact: Dominique Engelter, Principal. Graduate: ~2 positions/year
- most previously clerked at firm
- external candidates welcome. [Verified Sep 2.]
Awards & Recognition
No specific employer awards found. Meritas Tier 1 global network membership noted (not an employer award). No awards page on firm website. [Verified Sep 2: boutique litigation firm, no formal awards. URL corrected to whlaw.com.au.]
SourcePro Bono & Community
Community involvement mentioned on careers page but no specific pro bono program, focus areas, or metrics published on the firm website. Not-for-profit/charity law is a practice area (30+ years) which likely involves discounted/pro bono work but no detail published. [Verified Sep 2: boutique firm, no pro bono program found.]
SourceCulture & Values
Three operating principles: 'Experience + Expertise | Pragmatic + Precise | Critical Thinking + Client Focus.' Founded 1986 (40th anniversary 2026). Perth and Geraldton offices. Boutique specialising in litigation/dispute resolution, commercial law, IP, estates, property, not-for-profit/charity law (30+ years). Meritas Tier 1 global network (9,253+ lawyers, 175 firms, 93 countries). Collegiate atmosphere. Seeks hard-working, commercially savvy students with strong moral compass. [Verified Sep 2.]
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