Government Legal Network Summer Clerk Programme (Auckland) at Crown Law Office, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Opportunity to have exposure to a dynamic range of cross government legal issues
• Welcoming and supportive environment
• Access to great mentors

He tūranga e wātea ana ki ngā tauira rōia kua puta ō rātou ihu i te whare wānanga. E kimihia ana he tauira e mōhio ana ki te ao Māori, e mārama ana ki Te Tiriti o Waitangi me ōna pānga ki ngā kaupapa o te rāngai tūmatanui. Mēnā ko koe tēnei, tēnā tukuna mai he tono.

The Government Legal Network (GLN) Summer Clerk Programme provides talented law students with an exceptional opportunity to see right into the workings of a government legal team. The Summer Clerks are placed in various government agencies which provide a welcoming, supportive environment in which they can grow their skills and make helpful connections.

The programme runs over a three-month period from the 13^th of November 2023 to the 9^th of February 2024.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• an understanding of and participation in te ao Māori
• an understanding and interest in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• a diverse perspective
• positive contributions to the wellness of your community in Aotearoa
• a keen interest in public service.

We offer the successful candidate:

• exposure to a broad range of areas of law
• on the job experience in a dynamic range of legal issues
• access to highly experienced mentors
• a supportive learning environment fostering technical skills development
• experience in multiple Government legal teams over a three-month period.

The work our Summer Clerks enjoy is challenging and meaningful and our programme injects fun and camaraderie into a rewarding professional experience.