Mackenzie Elvin

Summer Clerk Programme

Each summer we employ one or two law students to do research work and obtain experience with our firm. See what they have to say about it ...

Summer Clerking at Mackenzie Elvin has been an invaluable experience. Seeing the day to day operation of the firm has given me a taste of what working in the legal profession is like and has given me focus for the future.

I worked mainly in the commercial team and enjoyed the hands on approach and varied work I was able to have. I had the opportunity to get involved in other areas of practice and was able to sit in on a Judicial Settlement Conference and a Family Court hearing. The people at Mackenzie Elvin were more than welcoming and the firm has a fantastic culture. It was an opportunity that I wouldn’t hesitate to take again and that I am grateful to have had.
Peter Grigor, Summer Clerk 2009

Doing a summer clerkship with Mackenzie-Elvin has given me a huge insight into life within the legal profession. It has been an opportunity to not only put into practice some of the things I have learnt at University, but to learn from some brilliant lawyers and teachers. I will return to my studies with a new perspective and drive, as well as a better idea of what I want in my future career.
Rochelle Haden, Summer Clerk 2008

I was employed as a Summer Clerk at Mackenzie Elvin from November 2007 until February 2008. I worked in Graeme Elvin’s commercial team on a wide range of matters including: residential property transactions, trust and company structuring, Maori land issues, a small claims dispute and employment law matters. As part of this I attended client meetings, an employment mediation and a hearing in the Maori Land Court.

The firm has a friendly, welcoming and inclusive culture. Social functions pre-Christmas make for a busy, but enjoyable lead up to the holiday period.

Summer clerking at Mackenzie Elvin is challenging and involved. It served a rewarding and valuable introduction to the profession, that I am very fortunate to have had.
Alistair Holland, Summer Clerk 2007

Application process

If you wish to apply for a summerclerkship for 2010, please have your application letter and CV to us by 20 August 2010.
We will notify all applicants of our decision by 22 September.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Personnel Manager
Mackenzie Elvin
P O Box 14016
TAURANGA 3143

OR emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   with “Summerclerkship” in the subject line.