About the job
Piper Alderman is looking for curious and forward-thinking law students to join our Legal Engineering Internship, an eight-week program designed to provide hands-on experience at the intersection of law, technology and artificial intelligence.
Powered by Harvey, a leading AI platform designed for legal professionals, the program offers a unique opportunity to explore how technology is changing the way legal services are delivered.
About Piper Alderman
Piper Alderman is a full-service, national commercial law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. With 160 years' experience and over 450 employees nationally, we have achieved our growth and success by listening to our clients and creating practical and innovative legal solutions.
Our Program
Our Legal Engineering Internship is designed for law students who are interested in technology, innovation and the future of legal practice.
As a Legal Engineering Intern, you will work alongside lawyers in our Corporate or Litigation teams, as well as our IT team and specialists from Harvey, to identify opportunities to improve the way legal work is delivered.
Throughout the program, you will gain exposure to AI-assisted legal research and drafting, workflow automation and knowledge management. You will also have the opportunity to help design, test and refine an AI-enabled solution addressing a practical legal challenge.
The eight-week program is proposed to run from 1 February to 26 March 2027, with opportunities available in our Sydney and Melbourne offices.
No prior technical or coding experience is required. We are looking for students who are curious about technology, enjoy solving problems and are interested in how the practice of law is evolving.
To Succeed In Our Program You Will Ideally Have
- Strong academic performance throughout your tertiary studies
- An interest in legal technology, AI and innovation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to think creatively and approach problems from different perspectives
- A willingness to learn and work collaboratively
Eligibility
To be considered for our Legal Engineering Internship, you must be:
- A current law student
- Available to participate for the duration of the eight-week program
- Interested in technology, innovation and the future of legal practice
No technology, computer science or coding background is required.
The application process
- Get to know us
- Apply online with your CV, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript
- Attend an interview with members of our legal and People & Development team
- Successful candidates will join us in February 2027
Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aspire to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Please apply by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement, as applications will not be accepted via email.
Should you have any questions, please email careers@piperalderman.com.au