Ignite your legal career with the McVeagh Fleming Summer Clerkship Programme — your chance to step inside a leading full-service law firm and experience the momentum of real legal work. 

At McVeagh Fleming, we take pride in developing emerging talent and giving our summer clerks the confidence, skills, and support they need to thrive. We’re after motivated students with curiosity, capability, and a forward-driven mindset — people who want to step up, challenge themselves, and create impact.

Why Join Our Programme
Our clerkship is tailored for students in their penultimate year of law school who are eager to deepen their practical understanding of the legal profession. Over the course of three months, you will be immersed in your preferred practice area and work closely with experienced solicitors and partners.

As a McVeagh Fleming summer clerk, you’ll gain exposure to real legal work, with opportunities that may include:
•    Working on live client matters
•    Sitting in on client meetings 
•    Observing court hearings
•    Supporting transactions or legal processes across different practice areas
•    Receiving ongoing guidance, support, and training through hands-on experience

Recruitment Timeline 
Applications open: Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Applications close: Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Applications must include:
•    Your CV
•    A personalised cover letter 
•    An up-to-date academic transcript

The Summer Clerkship Programme 2026/2027 will commence on 16 November 2026 and conclude on 12 February 2027. 

If you want a summer full of purpose, mentorship, and exposure to dynamic areas of law, we’d love to hear from you. With three Auckland offices, you’re welcome to express a preference for the team and location that best aligns with your interests in your cover letter.

Auckland CBD, HSBC Tower, 188 Quay Street
Albany, 5/7 Corinthian Drive
Manukau, van den Brink House, 652 Great South Road