Summer Clerk 2026 / 2027

Overview

Holland Beckett 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.

Watch the video to learn more about our summer clerk programme :

As a summer clerk at Holland Beckett, you will get to experience work in our Property, Commercial, Corporate, Litigation, Family, Employment 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.

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

Who can apply?

Our 2026 / 2027 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 2028.

Successful applicants will :

How to apply

Applications for our 2025 / 2026 summer clerk programme have now closed.

Applications for our 2026 / 2027 summer clerk programme will open at 9 : 00am 23 February 2026. Pre-register here.

Our interview style is designed to let us get to know you, and for you to get an understanding of the firm. This is an opportunity for you to come prepared (do your research on Holland Beckett), arrive on time, showcase why you want to work at Holland Beckett and prepare any questions you may have.

If you have any questions about the Summer Clerk Programme or our application process, please do not hesitate to contact our People & Culture Team.

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