Important Information from the Law Careers Office for Students Planning an Exchange

Students intending to apply for a traineeship should consider the following information when planning an exchange:

Over the last few years, due to the priority offer system, it has become increasingly important for students to undertake seasonal clerkships, usually in their penultimate year. In order to maximize your chances, it is advisable to be in Melbourne during recruitment periods. Key dates are set out below.

Traineeships commencing in 2011
Priority offers will be made on 17 and 18 February 2010. Open market interviews commence 15 March 2010 and offers made 12 April 2010. See the 2010 Traineeship LIV Guidelines.

Seasonal clerkships during 2010/2011
2010 penultimate year students will apply for seasonal clerkships in mid June to mid July 2010 (check firms’ websites for exact dates). Offers made on 13 September 2010 for clerkships to take place in December 2010, January 2011 and July 2011. See the 2010 LIV Seasonal Clerkship Guidelines.

Traineeships commencing in 2012
Applications made in August 2011. Students may receive a priority offer following a clerkship (exact dates yet to be set).

Seasonal clerkships during 2011/2012
2011 penultimate year students will apply for seasonal clerkships in mid June to mid July 2011. Offers will be made in September 2011 for clerkships to take place in December 2011, January 2012 and July 2012.

For further information please contact the Law School Careers Office or book a consultation with a careers consultant.