Graduate experiences

”The initial weeks of training allowed me to feel prepared and excited about the role. During my time as a Clerk, I have felt supported when learning new tasks.
I have been exposed to tasks, such as researching and drafting documents that are interesting and intellectually challenging. I receive continuous and in-depth feedback which has allowed me to develop my practical legal skills alongside my university studies.

Lola HickeyLaw Clerk, Sydney

”I started my career at Piper Alderman in 2019 as a clerk. I was hired in a ‘general’ capacity, whereby I was able to help out a number of teams across the firm and get a feel for the various practice areas. I accepted a graduate role in the real estate team in 2020, and have since been mentored by a highly experienced and assiduous team of senior lawyers. From the beginning of my time at the firm, I have had the opportunity to work on a wide breadth of matters, engage directly with clients, and contribute to completing every task and solving any problem in a meaningful way. The support and collegiality that I have experienced at Piper Alderman is second to none, which has made my graduate program a particularly rewarding one.

Georgia MatthewsAssociate, Brisbane

”The graduate program at Piper Alderman has been both challenging and rewarding and has taught me a number of invaluable skills that will help me succeed as I transition to a first year lawyer. The firm is eager to involve the graduates right from the beginning and not only have I had the opportunity to be involved in a number of complex matters, but the partners have also given me the opportunity to build professional relationships with the firm’s clients, for example by allowing me to author my own work and by involving me in client meetings.

Olivia De AngelisLawyer, Melbourne

”Being a law clerk at Piper Alderman has provided me with the best possible opportunity to advance my career in the law. Having the opportunity to work closely with the most skilled and highly respected practitioners in the industry is an invaluable experience which has allowed me to continually develop my knowledge and skills. Often I work on complex regulatory issues which our clients have entrusted us to advise them on. I have never been made to feel as if my capabilities are limited by my job title and, on a regular basis, I am corresponding with clients and practitioners from our five offices. Recently, we have been assisting a client with a ‘ground-up’ operation which has been very satisfying to see the breadth of work involved in getting a new lender into the market.

Jack DeanAssociate, Adelaide

”My favourite thing about being a clerk at Piper Alderman is definitely the people! Everyone is always really friendly and happy to lend a helping hand. The firm really wants you to succeed and provides the perfect environment to facilitate your growth into a young legal professional.

Stephanie DimovskiLawyer, Sydney

”I started at Piper Alderman as a Law Clerk in the penultimate year of my degree in 2017. From the very beginning, I have been involved in rewarding and interesting matters while working alongside colleagues and supervisors who are highly experienced and supportive. Piper Alderman has given me opportunities to challenge myself and provided me with the tools to ensure my long-term development as a lawyer. I feel very fortunate to have had this experience and am now looking forward to embarking on the next step in my career as an Associate.

Emer SheridanSenior Associate, Sydney