Holland Beckett
Summer Clerk Programme (Nov 2024)
Rotorua, Tauranga
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- NZD 52,000 - 54,000 / Year
- Paid Christmas Leave / Team Community Days / Social Events
- 4-6 vacancies
- Apply by 28 Mar 2024
- Start date 3 Nov 2024 - 20 Feb 2025
Holland Beckett Law runs a summer clerk programme every year from November to February in our Tauranga and Rotorua offices. This is a great opportunity for students in their penultimate year of study, to work in one of Bay of Plenty’s top law firms alongside some of the Bays’ best solicitors.
As a summer clerk at Holland Beckett Law, you will get to experience work in our Property, Commercial, Corporate, Litigation and Resource Management practice areas, have ongoing technical and soft skill training, meet some great people and have all the benefits of working in a large provincial firm.
Our aim is for each of our summer clerks to have a great summer, get to know our firm, our people and our culture and values.
Benefits
We aim to be an employer of choice for the most talented people.
As a summer intern, on top of a competitive salary, you’ll receive:
- Paid Christmas leave
- Invitations to social events throughout the summer, allowing you to meet other staff and summer interns
- Invitations to team and firmwide Christmas events
- Team community days
- Involvement in our sports teams
- Attendance at professional development/leadership webinars and seminars
- One-on-one time with Partners
Key dates
Applications open from 1 February 2024 and close at midday on 28 March 2024.
Interviews will be held during April.
Offers for summer clerkships will be made by 1 May 2024 and acceptances due by 12 May 2024.
Who can apply?
Our 2024/2025 summer clerk programme will be aimed at law students in their penultimate year of study and who can join us as a Law Clerk in February 2026.
Successful applicants will:
- Have an acceptable grade point average
- Have good communication skills
- Be driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this exciting summer clerk programme, please send a copy of your cover letter, CV and academic transcript by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Our interview process
If you are invited to attend an interview, we will be in touch by email and by phone. You will then be provided with more information about the interview process.
The first step is a formal interview with two of our partners via Zoom. Our interview style is designed to let us get to know you, and for you to get an understanding of the firm. After the first interviews have been completed, we invite selected candidates to a second interview in person (if this is possible at the time).
Interview team
Our summer clerk recruitment partners are Sam Tabak, Leesa Speed and James McDougall and you'll meet them throughout the process. A member of our HR team will also be available to answer any questions you have about the process.
If you have any questions about the summer clerk programme or our application process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team Danielle Brownlie or Christabel Namburi.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I really enjoy the aspect of going to court and learning lots of new things.
I feel that I am given opportunities which challenge me but that I am surrounded by a lot of support. This makes my work interesting and I feel that I am always learning and developing my skills.
I love the corporate work I do and find it really interesting. I also feel like I am doing a good job which gives me confidence and appreciate the feedback I receive. I don't feel stressed or overworked/overwhelmed but still feel challenged and am learning more with every task I do. It's the perfect balance!
About the employer
Holland Beckett
4.1
100 - 500 employees
Law
Holland Beckett is a full service law firm based in the Bay of Plenty, with offices in Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatāne and Taupō.
Pros and cons of working at Holland Beckett
Pros
The team is really relaxed and easy to work with. The firm is social and there is lots to do/get involved in.
Good culture and team support. Good opportunities to learn and grow.
The team and workplace culture. I feel very lucky to be working with colleagues who are highly skilled at what they do and who are committed to supporting the learning and development of those around them.
The workplace culture and opportunities are given to you to excel.
The culture, everyone gets along very well.
Cons
Lawyers can have quite strong personalities and sometimes people will clash
Some assistance and supervision from seniors would be great (especially during the first few weeks of work),
At times there is some tension when people become stressed.
Nothing.