
Intern Programme
Applications for our 2023/2024 summer intern programme are closed
If you would like to express your interest in our 2024/2025 intern programme, click the expressions of interest button;
Develop
Develop
Not only will you develop your legal skills and your knowledge, but you'll develop lasting connections within your intern group, and the wider firm.
Grow
Grow
Coming on board with us as an intern is the best way to grow the skills you're learning at University and put them into practice. You'll be surrounded by specialists who want to see you succeed, and you'll always have someone available to help you.Thrive
Thrive
Knowing what to expect during your first legal job will give you the confidence to throw yourself into your first year. A lot of our current staff started at the firm as grads themselves!
Our most recent recognition
- 2022 NZ Law Awards Winner - Employer of Choice
- 2022 NZ Law Awards Excellence Awardee - Large Law Firm of the Year
- 2022 NZ Law Awards Excellence Awardee - Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year
- 2022 NZ Law Awards Excellence Awardee - Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year (Tina Liu)
- 2021 NZ Law Awards Winner - Mid-Size Law Firm of the Year
- 2021 NZ Law Awards Winner - Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year
- 2021 NZ Law Awards Winner - Employer of Choice

Key dates for 2023/2024 intake
Our summer internship program is open to students in their penultimate year or completing their studies in 2023.
Hear what some of our past interns had to say
A summer internship with Tompkins Wake is a fantastic experience for any budding lawyer. The firm gets you straight into meaningful work, but always ensures you have the resources and support necessary to complete any tasks you're given. There's plenty of opportunity to get involved in the different components of legal practice, such as time in court or with clients. The internship leaves you feeling hungry to get into your legal career and you come away from the 11-week program with excellent practical experience that is hugely valuable for your development.
The Intern Program at T|W has played a key role in furthering my professional development. Since day one I have been exposed to a diverse range of engaging work and have felt valued by my colleagues. I have enjoyed working with a passionate team who are always willing to help and understand the importance of mentoring. That paired with high-quality training and an abundance of resources fosters innovative thinking and robust collaboration. There is a strong emphasis placed on work-life balance which is reflected by the energetic and upbeat culture of the firm.

I have had such an invaluable experience during my summer internship with T|W. The program was well structured to immerse ourselves into life at T|W and what the future would hold there as junior lawyers. The company culture at T|W is amazing, everyone truly is incredibly supportive and encouraging. My experience within the program, particularly with the educational workshops has prepared me well to step into my graduate role at T|W.

The company culture at T|W is unmatched. It was amazing to be a part of a collaborative environment where you were both challenged and supported. The program has definitely helped me with transitioning into the next step of my career. The skills I have learned and the mentoring I have received has helped me develop my legal skills significantly. The most valuable experience I have gained from the program was the ability to be a part of the work undertaken and to see how the skills I had gained from University transferred into the real world.
