IP Law Clerkship
Working with intellectual property law practitioners who are consistently recognised as among the best in the world will afford you a rewarding career as a specialist IP lawyer.
Students participating in our Seasonal Clerk Program are provided an invaluable opportunity to work with and benefit from the direct supervision of principals and senior practitioners. The work ranges from intellectual property litigation matters to alternative dispute resolution, IP commercialisation and licensing, contract law, administrative law and competition law.
Successful clerks will undertake important personal learning while working with skilled professionals who are responsible for protecting, enforcing, and extracting value from intellectual property assets. The diverse range of clients include leading global and Australian companies across diverse industries and technologies.
As a seasonal clerk you will be exposed to client work including:
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Researching an area of law, analysing points and summarising your findings
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Drafting correspondence on behalf of others
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Shadowing our lawyers in client and external meetings which may include court proceedings.
You’ll have the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team, participate in team meetings and enjoy DCC social events.
Key Application Dates
The Davies Collison Cave Law Seasonal Clerkship Program can be the beginning of a successful career in intellectual property law.
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Seasonal Clerk Checklist
We are looking for talented students who have a genuine interest in specialising in intellectual property law.
The requirements to be considered for a clerkship are:
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Completing your penultimate year of a law degree.
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A science or engineering qualification in addition to your law degree is beneficial but not essential.
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Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
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A penchant for carrying out analytical and detailed work.
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An appreciation for the delivery of superior client professional services.
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A personal drive and motivation, friendly disposition and team orientation.
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An excellent academic record.
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Proven time management skills.
| To complete your application please provide a CV, academic transcript and covering letter addressing your interest in intellectual property and Davies Collison Cave Law via the application link below. |
What does a qualified IP Lawyer do
Davies Collison Cave Law provides expert advice in the areas of intellectual property, trade practices litigation, IP-related dispute resolution and commercialisation matters.
Our lawyers work with our highly valued Australian and international clients on a range of IP proceedings and dispute resolution matters. They also work alongside colleagues in DCC’s Trade Mark and Patent Groups on matters from pre-litigation to trial stage.
Graduate Program
The Davies Collison Cave Law Graduate Program is the place to start your specialist career in intellectual property litigation.
Due to the success of our Seasonal Clerkship Program, we will be recruiting our graduates from our seasonal clerkship candidate pool.
What will DCC law offer me as a graduate?
Graduates at DCCL work closely with senior lawyers to develop their practical legal skills, while also undertaking an external PLT or SLT course through one of the firm’s preferred providers.
During the course, you will work full-time with our talented professionals and partners in all aspects of IP law.
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