Summer Clerks: 2026
Permanent full-time position – based in Te Awamutu with Opportunities in Cambridge and Ōtorohanga
Join Our Summer Clerk Programme!
Looking to kick-start your legal career with hands-on experience in a supportive Waikato law firm? We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic law students to join our Summer Clerk Programme across our Te Awamutu, Cambridge, and Ōtorohanga offices.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience working alongside our lawyers, legal executives, and support teams across a broad range of legal matters. You will be exposed to real client work and gain insight into life in a busy regional practice.
Our Summer Clerks are involved in a variety of areas including property, commercial, private client, trusts, estates, and rural law. You will have the opportunity to assist with legal research, drafting, file management, client interactions, and day-to-day team support, while developing valuable professional skills in a collaborative environment.
We are looking for students who:
- Are currently studying towards an LLB
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Are organised, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Are interested in building relationships within the Waikato community
At Edmonds Judd, we pride ourselves on providing meaningful work, approachable mentoring, and genuine exposure to legal practice. We value initiative, professionalism, and community connection, and we are committed to supporting the next generation of legal professionals.
If you are looking for practical experience, quality mentoring, and the opportunity to be part of a respected and community-focused firm, we would love to hear from you.