Russell McVeagh Graduate Programs & Internships

There are four stages to their recruitment process:

Step 1: Application
Apply online for the programme you are interested in.

Step 2: Assessment
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to take part in their assessment process. This involves a short online video interview for us to get to know you better and online testing to assess your likely strengths, potential areas for development and working style. 

Step 3: Interview
If you have completed the assessment successfully, you will be invited to an interview. This is an opportunity for them to get to know each other. You will be interviewed by two of their partners and a member of the HR team.

Step 4: Outcome
They will contact you to talk you through the outcome of your application. If you are being offered a role with Russell McVeagh you will receive a call from them followed by your official offer letter. 

They are looking for enthusiastic, well-rounded students who have a strong interest in commercial law, have been successful academically and have applied themselves outside of studies where possible – working while studying, community roles, sports, leadership, etc. 

Scholarship Programme

1. Receive $2,000 a year to go towards the study costs of your law degree;
2. Have a mentor and a buddy to provide you with support, guidance and practical help during your time at law school;
3. Have the opportunity to summer clerk in their Auckland or Wellington office in your penultimate year of study;
4. Be connected with other Russell McVeagh scholars at law schools across the country; and
5. Be invited to various Russell McVeagh functions, including catch up events throughout the year.

Summer Clerk Programme

1. Market leading salary
2. Sign-on bonus to cover clothing and other expenses that help you settle into the summer
3. Relocation allowance if transferring cities
4. Three weeks paid holiday over Christmas
5. Exposure to real work
6. Training and development programme
7. You are assigned a buddy, senior support and receive support from your supervising partner
8. An opportunity to do volunteer and pro bono work

Law Clerk Programme

1. Support for Profs, including being paid your full salary while you complete the course
2. Sign-on bonus
3. Wellness Benefit each year
4. Relocation costs, if transferring cities
5. Discounted health insurance
6. A day of leave for your admissions
7. A day of leave for your graduation
8. Take part in our 12-Month Development Programme