What
to expect
You should be passionate about learning about corporate law, because that’s what we do. We’re New Zealand’s premier corporate law specialists. We pride ourselves on solving complex legal problems which deliver commercially viable outcomes for our clients. Here, you’ll learn how to find solutions others can’t, and that’s a rare skill.
You will learn your profession from, and be mentored by, some of New Zealand’s most respected corporate lawyers. They are among the best thinkers and corporate advisory strategists in the business. The experience you’ll gain will be invaluable.
You will hone your analytical and creative thinking skills, helping to advise leading listed companies, private equity firms, corporates and offshore-based clients and be involved in some of the most challenging corporate transactions in New Zealand. While every summer is different, interns have found themselves in board meetings, drafting documents for live transactions, and assisting our lawyers to provide critical advice on complex legal issues.
We offer a team-orientated and supportive environment where you will be encouraged and valued - without the hierarchy and bureaucracy associated with larger firms getting in the way.
What
we offer
Your work: You will take part in real client work right away. This may include complex merger and acquisition transactions, takeovers, capital markets transactions, corporate governance and regulatory advice, debt financing and financial services, foreign investment and a range of other high-profile work. You will be encouraged to ‘think outside the box’. You will work in a team-orientated environment, developing excellent problem-solving skills as you go.
Your rewards: You will accelerate your knowledge and expertise as a legal professional specialising in corporate law. You’ll learn to be a part of a small, close knit, high–functioning team. We’re looking for the brightest and most enquiring minds, so it’s only fair we reward you accordingly. Your remuneration will be above-market.
Your potential: Harmos Horton Lusk offers an ideal environment in which to maximise your potential. We place a great deal of importance on mentorship and ongoing training, and there will be ample development opportunities for you to advance your career.
Here's what
our lawyers say
Applications for 2025/2026 Summer Clerkships are open
You will need your transcript and your resume. No cover letter? That’s right – we hire on fit, interest and thinking abilities and we want to get to know you in person.
What we hire on:
- Intellect – likely a minimum B+/A- average.
- Interest in business – likely a BCom conjoint or demonstrable interest in the commercial world.
- Fit – you will be confident, curious and comfortable working in teams, and have an active life outside of university.
- Likely in your penultimate year.
What is the process? Apply by clicking the Let’s Talk button below.
In the subject line, use “Summer Clerk application 2025”, attach your transcript and resume and hit the send button. Too easy!
If your application is successful, you will be invited to a 30 minute Teams interview. At this interview we will focus on fit and interest, we will tell you about the firm, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions. Those who proceed to the next stage will be invited to at least one in-person interview with two Directors (Partners). You will also have the opportunity to meet with our Associates.
Applications close at 5pm on 31 March 2025
Key steps in our process are:
- Stage 1 – Review of your resume and transcript. We will advise if you are proceeding to Stage 2 in early April.
- Stage 2 – Teams interview. These will be completed by mid April.
- Stage 3 – In-person interview with Directors in the second half of April.
We will offer to successful applicants by early May.