Create your story at Ashurst

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18 time zones

4,131 people

21 countries

32 o ces

1,737 lawyers

482 partners

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

Clerkship positions available each intake:

Application period:

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Seasonal clerkship periods:

60

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September

Summer 1, Summer 2 and Winter

Our Melbourne clerkship program is a great opportunity to work with a supervising Partner, a lawyer, and a buddy who’ll get you involved in real work You’ll also attend team insights and workshops, as well as get a chance to take part in team social events

Depending on the team you clerk in, the tasks vary. No matter what team you are in, your role is to support the lawyers at all levels. Tasks may include research, drafting legal expertise updates, document review, and note taking during client meetings You may also be asked to draft memoranda of findings and due diligence Make the most of the experience by making connections with your cohort and colleagues and showing enthusiasm to whatever task you're given.

You will have the opportunity to get involved with pro bono work, networks and committees, social events, and coffee catch ups with lawyers from different teams

There’s absolutely no Ashurst “type” We want to actively involve a diverse range of minds with a broad range of backgrounds, all united by a common set of strengths These strengths include a passion for Ashurst and commercial law, outstanding communication skills, analytical ability, commercial awareness, teamwork, and resilience. To stand out ensure you can clearly articulate why you are interested in the firm and what are your unique strengths.

Applications are welcomed from penultimate and final year law students, including international students provided you have the relevant full working rights in Australia

Applicants can apply via our website. Applicants are required to answer the questions in the online application, upload your CV, academic transcript, and cover letter When applications close you will be sent a link to complete Criteria psychometric testing. Then, there is an interview with a Partner and Senior Associate. We will also host an open house prior to making offers.

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

The 12-month programme starts with a national induction. It’s followed by an introduction into the office where you’re based and an in-house Practical Legal Training (PLT) course, customised with modules specifically chosen for you We cover the course fees and offer paid study leave days

With you, we plan three rotations and review these regularly throughout your program. This gives you a solid foundation in legal expertise and problem-solving techniques. There will be opportunities for client secondments and an overseas secondment in your last rotation virginia.nettle@bakermckenzie.com www bakermckenzie com/australia

Once you’ve completed your PLT, you're admitted as a lawyer. As the end of your program approaches, we work with you to decide which practice you join. The choice depends on our business needs, your preferences and your job performance.

If you have completed a clerkship with Ashurst, you will be required to apply online and submit an expression of interest to be considered for a priority offer and provide an updated CV but no other steps are required.

Level 19, 181 William Street, Melbourne

VIC 3000

Virginia Nettle

Talent Management Consultant virginia nettle@bakermckenzie com

T +61 3 9617 4236 | M 0403 104 125

Clerkship representative: Virginia Nettle

Baker McKenzie invented the global law firm - so we are different in the way we think, work, and behave. Like no other law firm, we were 'born global'. We have followed clients into new markets, establishing offices driven by local lawyers and talent And our growth has been organic, giving us a strong, common culture that runs through our firm. Our unique culture, developed over 70 years, enables our 13,000 people to understand local markets and navigate multiple jurisdictions, working together as trusted colleagues and friends to instil confidence in our clients. We also understand the challenges of the global economy because we have been a global law firm from the start.

Baker McKenzie has been thinking globally in Australia for more than 50 years. In 2014, we opened our Brisbane office making our Australian practice the fourth largest in our network of 76 offices with more than 80 Partners and 220 lawyers across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. In Australia, we act for leading multinational and domestic companies on market-leading local and global transactions

Banking and Finance

Corporate (M&A, Capital Markets, Private Equity)

Funds

Energy

Environmental Markets

Commercial Real Estate

Construction

Youfoodz Holdings Limited with the proposed acquisition of it by leading meal-kit company

HelloFresh SE by scheme of arrangement for a total consideration of approximately $125 million.

Genex Power on the construction, operation and project financing on its 250MW Kidston Pumped

Hydro Project

Best IPO for HomeCo Daily Needs' at A$300 million ($219 million) Reit IPO, and Best Secondary Offering for Afterpay's A$920 million ($635 million) follow-on and co-founder sell-down.

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

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32 12

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September - October

1 practice group

Summer 1, Summer 2 and Winter

Right from the start, our clerks get involved in real work. You will be exposed to our Australian and international clients through client meetings, shadowing, research, and other everyday activities within your assigned practice group

Our clerks work closely with other lawyers, are guided by a supervising Partner and enjoy the extra support of an experienced Associate as a "buddy". You will develop practical and legal skills through our national learning program and by attending workshops specifically designed for clerks, as well as firm-wide sessions

Baker McKenzie looks for people who genuinely want to work with us and who understand Baker McKenzie's unique offering and position in the market. We look for well-rounded, motivated individuals who have a performance mindset and strive to be the best in whatever they do; who are intellectually curious and have sound academics; who display business acumen and are practical in their approach; and who have a global mindset and are passionately committed to service excellence.

We look for people who enjoy a challenge and seek new opportunities; who constantly look for ways to achieve better results while learning and growing; and who take proactive ownership and responsibility for their careers. And we look for people who act with integrity, honesty, and candour in their dealings, decisions, and actions; who express themselves confidently while staying open to new ideas; who seek a friendly, inclusive, and diverse culture; and who take seriously our role in making a difference to our local and global communities

Applications are welcomed from local and international penultimate law students.

Applications should include a cover letter, as well as details of your work experience, your extracurricular activities and interests, and your academic results

Over the course of the program, graduates gain experience in different areas of law before they join a particular practice group as an Associate You will be supervised by a Partner and have an Associate “buddy” in each rotation to oversee your on-the-job and formal learning.

At Baker McKenzie, we have a deep commitment to development. Our dedicated Leadership & Learning team facilitates sessions in five key areas for our graduates - legal learning, managing your career, the business of law, business development & client service, and people & self-leadership

We work hard to facilitate on-the-job learning and the many ways it happens too - through informal mentoring relationships, client secondments, involving graduates in global teams working on international deals, and in providing them with the opportunity to manage their own files as part of our pro bono program.

We also bring graduates from our Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane offices together to help our people foster networks across the Firm, and support professional development by covering the costs of Practical Legal Training and your admission

Baker McKenzie's difference is in our unique values: our passion for being global, our culture of friendship, our commercial pragmatism, our support for entrepreneurship, our commitment to development, our focus on contributing to the community, and our genuine focus on maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment for all of our people.

Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive culture for all its employees, with equal opportunity for all to progress and have a meaningful career with our Firm Our mission is to foster an environment where individuals of every ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, disability, carer status, and working style may succeed professionally and fully contribute to the goals of the Firm. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications from all genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people We provide information and support relating to the recruitment process for transgender and gender diverse candidates careers@claytonutz.com https://www claytonutz com/

Level 18, 333 Colins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Danielle Sandys

Graduate Resourcing Consultant dsandys@claytonutz com

03 9286 6681

Clerkship representative: Danielle Sandys

Clayton Utz is a top tier Australian law firm. We are known for the strength of our independent culture and confident and engaging approach. We have built a team of down-to-earth, client centric and collaborative lawyers We also embrace individuality - we want people to stay true to who they are and bring their whole self to work.

Core to our commitment to client service is a sophisticated understanding of client needs. We deliver the clearest advice that cuts through the complexity so our clients can concentrate on the things that really matter With 177 Partners and over 1,600 employees across six offices, we continue to build on our reputation for confident, innovative, and incisive legal advice.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Major Projects and Construction

Workplace Relations

Employment and Safety

Public Sector (Government Services)

We are proud to have recently advised the Clean Energy Finance Corporation on a landmark investment that will help deliver more reliable power through renewable energy to southern Queensland and Australia’s east coast. This work will power 700,000 homes, fast-track connection of Australia’s largest wind farm precinct to the National Electricity Market, and decarbonise Australia’s energy sector

We also recently advised Woolworths Group Limited on its successful acquisition of Shopper Media Group, and Macquarie Capital and Macquarie's Green Investment Group on their participation in the proposed Asian Renewable Energy Hub.

We were also proud to have played a role in a historic milestone for the Aboriginal Flag - helping the Commonwealth of Australia to acquire the copyright in the Flag to be able to make it freely available for public use.

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

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40-50

20-25

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September - October

2 rotations

Summer and Winter

15-20

15-20

3 x 6-month rotations

Priority offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis simone.rodgers@clydeco.com https://www clydeco com/en

Level 26, 140 William Street, Melbourne

VIC 3000

Simone Rodgers (Early Careers Advisor) simone rodgers@clydeco com

(02) 9210 4416

Clerkship representative:

Simone Rodgers (Early Careers Advisor)

Clyde & Co is a dynamic, rapidly expanding global law firm focused on providing a complete legal service to clients in our core sectors - Insurance, Trade and Commodities, Energy, Transport, and Infrastructure These core sectors place Clyde & Co at the heart of global trade and commerce

Our values are the guiding principles deep in our DNA which guide the decisions we make and unite us in our endeavours. They represent who we are when we are at our best, strengthen our brand, and will help support our collective future success

Work as one

We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success.

Excel with clients

We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do.

Celebrate difference

We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement

Act boldly

We seek new opportunities, take action, and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

Insurance

Corporate Regulatory

Marine and Shipping

Cyber Risk

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

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Seasonal clerkship periods:

2-5

2-5

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September

2 x 4-week rotations

Summer (November - February)

"Usually before starting work, I'd meet up with some of the other clerks for coffee. Then, I'd start my day by checking whether I could assist the team I was rotating through with anything new, or by continuing with a task assigned the day before Sometimes, I'd attend court or a workshop The type of work you do will vary so no two days are the same!" - 2021/22 Summer Clerk

Applications are welcomed from penultimate and final year law students.

The application process involves a written application comprising of your CV, cover letter, and academic transcript Further, there is a networking and information night and two rounds of face-toface interviews.

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

Graduate rotation structure:

Pathway to graduate position:

Deferring a graduate offer:

2-5

2-5

2 x 6-month rotations

Priority offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis

The Clyde & Co graduate program is designed to provide new legal professionals with the tools for a successful career in law. Graduates at Clyde & Co will learn vital technical and soft skills, with support and mentorship from our global team. Melbourne graduates will have the opportunity to travel to Sydney for their induction week and meet their cohort from all four of our Australian offices Clyde & Co is committed to providing ongoing training opportunities to the future leaders of the firm https://www corrs com au/

Level 25, 567 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 alarna.barling@corrs.com.au jacqueline kourlinis@corrs com au

Alarna Barling

People & Performance Consultant alarna.barling@corrs.com.au

03 9672 3070

Jacqueline Kourlinis

People & Performance Coordinator jacqueline.kourlinis@corrs.com.au

03 9672 3161

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We’re known for delivering legal excellence, exceptional client service, and outstanding results.

We’re the firm of choice for many of the world’s most significant organisations – from large corporations to governments, banks, and financial sponsors

We advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement. We are also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile and complex matters in our region.

At Corrs, you’ll enjoy the benefits of working alongside a high performing team in a culture defined by excellence, collaboration, commitment, and respect.

We have offices across Australia and in Papua New Guinea, as well as a leading network of strategic alliances across the globe

Nationally, we have practice groups which specialise in the following areas of law: Arbitration; Banking and Finance; Class Actions; Commercial Litigation; Competition; Corporate; Energy and Natural Resources; Employment and Labour; Environment and Planning; Financial Sponsors; Investigations and Inquiries; Intellectual Property; Projects; Real Estate; Responsible Business and ESG; Restructuring, Insolvency, and Special Situations (RISS); Tax; and Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT).

Our clients include more than half of the top fifty ASX listed companies, some of the largest privately owned companies in Australia and a number of global Fortune 500 companies We work with well known organisations such as: AGL, Australia Post, BP, Blackstone, CBA, Coles, eBay, Google, Johnson & Johnson, Medibank, NAB, PayPal, Stockland, TPG Telecom, Rio Tinto, BHP, TransGrid, Wesfarmers, and Westpac

Our lawyers have been on international secondments to leading firms in Amsterdam, New York, London, Milan, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore, and more.

Our culture is defined by excellence, collaboration, commitment, and respect Our lawyers work together across practice groups to deliver exceptional results and support you in building your future, wherever you want to take it.

Our success is based on the success of our people. We encourage individuals to play to their strengths and we bring our diverse and talented lawyers together to create top-performing teams

The combination of these factors creates a firm that celebrates its independence, is open to new ideas, has the courage to think and act differently from the rest of the market, and thrives on new challenges and opportunities.

Flexibility has long been a standard business practice at Corrs and an option for all our people, including partners. Our flexible work policy empowers individuals to fulfil their work and life responsibilities in a way that best suits them. While more recently we have adopted hybrid working arrangement across the firm, we also promote formal and informal flexible work options which has resulted in different types of work practices across the firm - from job sharing, to part-time work and extended leave options. We also offer paid study leave, salary sacrificing and opportunities to give back to the community

We provide opportunities for professional and personal growth for both legal and business services staff. We encourage staff to be socially active and participate in social and sporting events as well as learning and development activities. Some of our other social activities include mixed netball, family days, trivia nights, legal retreats, and End of Financial Year and Christmas parties.

We recognise the importance of health and wellbeing and are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace through a variety of programs and policies. Our wellbeing program provides a range of initiatives to assist people in maintaining good overall health. Importantly, we also recognise the role a person’s manager plays in their wellbeing. We place emphasis on effective ‘everyday leadership’ and have processes in place to monitor a person’s welfare and workload

We have a long and proud history of helping those in need. We focus on how we can strategically make a long-term difference for a wider range of people by addressing systemic inequalities and inspiring a new generation of lawyers to embrace their passion for pro bono work to create lasting impact

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office:

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70

22

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September

No rotations

Summer 1, Summer 2 and Winter

Our clerkship program gives you the opportunity to connect with partners and lawyers across the firm, learn what a ‘day-in-the-life’ at Corrs is like, and experience the type of work we do and the clients we partner with The Corrs seasonal clerkship program gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia’s leading lawyers on high-profile work for major Australian and international clients.

You’ll be exposed to a broad range of interesting matters and have the chance to complete tasks such as conducting research, reviewing and presenting documents, attending court hearings, mediations and settlements, as well as shadowing partners and lawyers in client meetings and business development activities.

We look for people who can make a positive contribution to the firm and help us in delivering legal excellence and outstanding client service In exchange for your energy and commitment we’ll provide extraordinary learning and work opportunities.

We want people who bring out the best in those around them, work well in a team, and take pride in their work and achievements We assess against a broad criteria which considers business and commercial acumen, initiative, ethical behaviour, previous employment, legal excellence, a commitment to commercial law, energy, and drive, involvement in community life, and strong interpersonal skills.

Applications are welcomed from penultimate and final year law students

Firstly, applicants will need to complete an online application form Applicants will need to provide their CV and academic transcript and complete short answer questions.

If successful, one round of interviews will be held with a partner, senior associate, and a member of the people and performance team There is also a network evening held called 'A Taste of Corrs'

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

Graduate rotation structure:

Pathway to graduate position:

Deferring a graduate offer:

25 TBA

3 rotations (24 months total)

Priority offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis

The Lawyer Development Program is designed to support you in the formative stage of your career

It aims to build the capabilities and relationships that will drive career progression and underpin future successes, as rapidly as possible.

Unique features of the program include:

Mentor partner

You will be allocated a mentor partner who remains in this role throughout the program and potentially beyond.

This will build a personal and enduring relationship that transcends everyday transactional work

You will also be supported in each rotation by a supervising partner and SA/SC who will source meaningful and challenging work.

12 X 6 X 6 Rotation Structure

The first practice group rotation is 12 months to ensure you have time to learn on the job and build strong capabilities and relationships in your first year.

In the second year, when you have an increased level of experience and confidence, you will complete two six-month rotations in order to gain exposure and build relationships across different groups

Formal learning

The program incorporates comprehensive formal learning opportunities including our national Graduate Academy, local Graduate Orientation, practical legal training with the College of Law, practice group induction sessions, and the national Legal Excellence Program graduaterecruitmentAUS@dlapiper.com https://www dlapiper com/en-au

80 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Jenny Dawkins (Grad Recruitment Advisor) graduaterecruitmentAUS@dlapiper com

Clerkship representative: Jenny Dawkins (Grad Recruitment Advisor)

DLA Piper is a global business law firm based in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific. We help clients succeed through innovative and pragmatic legal solutions. Leading businesses across the world trust us with their most complex matters and rely on our seamless cross-border prowess and sector knowledge. Wherever you are, and whatever your challenge, we speak your language. Life moves fast at DLA Piper, and with good reason. We help the world's top companies with their business-critical issues. Many of the deals we work on are complex and challenging - transcending not just practice areas, but borders, languages, and legal systems. As a firm, we never stand still. We think nimbly and seize opportunities We're ambitious and are never afraid to innovate So, if you possess these qualities too, there could be a bright future for you at DLA Piper.

In everything we do, connected with our people, our clients, and our communities, we live by four values: be supportive, be bold, be collaborative, and be exceptional.

Corporate

Intellectual Property and Technology

Litigation and Regulatory

Finance, Projects, and Restructuring

Real Estate Employment

Tax

Pro Bono

Pantoro Limited on its acquisition of Tulla Resources plc and $75 million capital raising.

Quad Real (a global real estate investment firm headquartered in Vancouver) in a joint venture with Lendlease to develop a $300 million build-to-rent development in Brisbane

Solar United Network Pty Ltd on the project financing of the Merredin solar farm PATRIZIA and Mitsui in joint venture lanch of their new APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, which has $110 million USD of equity at first close.

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office: Clerkship positions available each intake: Application period:

Interview period: Rotations:

Seasonal clerkship periods:

20 10

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September

1 x 4-week rotation

Summer and Winter

Our clerkship program starts with a two-day induction which provides an in-depth introduction to the legal sector and the firm's practice groups. It also builds your professional skills and workplace capability Throughout the induction, there will be opportunities to hear from and network with senior members of the firm Once you are inducted, you will have the opportunity to complete work placements in our different practice groups where you will be given real responsibilities. Whether you are attending a court hearing, contributing to a client meeting, or assisting a large corporate transaction, you will have plenty of opportunities to reach your potential.

During your clerkship, you will experience a number of social and networking events These include ones with your clerkship cohort, your team, and some potential office wide events as well. There is also the opportunity to be involved in pro bono work.

Graduate positions available in 2024: Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool:

3 x 6-month rotations

Priority offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis

At the start of your graduate programme, you will participate in a National Graduate Induction in Sydney, which brings together our graduates from all four offices in Australia to take part in a fun, engaging, and experiential learning programme. The induction brings together the entire national graduate cohort and is an inspirational and memorable week filled with business leaders, engaging team building activities, and the networking opportunity of a lifetime.

Graduates will partake in a 5-day intensive PLT course at the beginning of the program with the rest of the course completed online over 30 weeks part-time.

You will experience three x six-month rotations throughout our eight different practice groups, giving you breadth in your knowledge of the law as well as the practical skills involved earlycareers@gadens.com https://www gadens com/

Level 13, Collins Arch, 447 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Jessica Parker (Early Careers Partner) jessica parker@gadens com

03 9612 8381

Clerkship representative:

Jessica Parker (Early Careers Partner)

Gadens is a leading Australian law firm with more than 100 Partners and 880 staff across offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. We regularly undertake highly complex transactional legal work for a wide range of clients across multiple industry sectors Our clients include major Australian and multinational organisations. We are advisors to a significant number of the Top-200 companies listed on the ASX – as well as many small to medium-sized businesses, and high-net-worth families and individuals.

Our aim is to help our clients achieve their objectives – providing an outstanding client experience for every client, every time. This is underpinned by our intense focus on understanding our clients, their needs and expectations, and building meaningful, long-term relationships – a number of which span decades. Our mission is to help people achieve their purpose in a complex world. To do so, we aim to lead by example, inspire others, innovate, and build something we are all proud of

Real Estate and Construction

Disputes and Investigations

Corporate (including Tax Advisory)

Workplace Advisory and Disputes

Intellectual Property and Technology

Banking and Finance

Our core values are the firm's foundation and reflect the essence and character of the firm - they define how we interact with one another and our clients

We value:

Excellence Collaboration Stewardship Positivity Responsibility Integrity

At Gadens, we help people achieve their purpose in a complex world. We will lead by example, inspire others, innovate, and are continuing to build something we are all proud of

To build a strong culture and future success at Gadens, we focus our energy, effort, and resources across our five key strategic pillars:

People – we develop and inspire our people

Sustainability and Social Impact – we do the right thing and make an impact Clients and Markets – we work with quality clients in our chosen markets

Innovation and Technology – we solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together

Brand and Reputation – we are a widely recognised and respected brand, fun is also strongly on the agenda

We believe that a lively workplace reduces stress and improves learning, productivity, and creativity with regular events to ensure that you have interaction with your colleagues in a fun and informal setting

We have a strong reputation and are well regarded for our specialist, market-leading practices in advisory, transactional, and disputes work We work with clients across an extensive number of market segments and industry specialisations

Our significant breadth and depth of expertise encompasses banking and finance, corporate advisory, dispute resolution, employment advisory, government, intellectual property and technology, private clients, property and construction, planning and environment, recovery and insolvency, and tax

We regularly undertake highly complex legal work for a wide range of clients across multiple industry sectors. Our clients include Governments at all levels, major Australian and multinational organisations We are advisors to a number of the Top 200 companies listed on the ASX – as well as many small to medium-sized businesses, and high-net-worth families and individuals

Our aim is to help our clients achieve their objectives – providing an outstanding client experience for every client, every time. This is underpinned by our intense focus on understanding our clients, their needs and expectations and building meaningful, long-term relationships

We recognise that a modern, flexible workplace is essential in attracting and retaining high performing people

Our approach to hybrid working, called ‘Your Work, Your Way’ empowers our people to work in a way that demonstrates commitment to our clients, communities, colleagues, and culture. It means our people can work in a way that best suits them, our clients, and teams We recognise that our people may seek to work flexibly at various stages of their lives for a variety of reasons including caring responsibilities, study, health, phased retirement, or participation in community and volunteering activities.

Our flexible work arrangements allow for changes to the time, location, and manner in which a staff member works, and we offer a range of flexible working arrangements including: flexibility upon return from parental leave, flexible working hours, job share arrangements, leave of absence, part time working arrangements, purchased annual leave, and working from home.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the very best people. When you join Gadens, you will be working in a firm where success is determined by the character and spirit of our people.

We are looking for talented people who approach their work with passion and who excel at establishing quality relationships with clients and colleagues. Your work will be interesting and challenging, and from day one, you will have plenty of responsibility.

We foster a culture that is inclusive, diverse and flexible so our people can bring their true selves to work We are actively reducing our environmental footprint and are proud that 100% of our energy consumption is generated from renewable sources. Gadens is carbon neutral certified with Climate Active.

We are proud of our progressive and market-leading parental leave support which includes 30 weeks’ Paid Parental Leave, Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days per week, regardless of your working days), paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment, and much more.

Clerkship positions available in Melbourne office: Clerkship positions available each intake:

Application period:

Interview period:

Rotations:

Seasonal clerkship periods:

30-32

10-12

3 July 2023 - 13 August 2023

September - October

1 x 4-week rotation

Summer 1, Summer 2 and Winter

It is an exciting time to join Gadens In 2023, we are introducing Clerkships to our Melbourne and Sydney offices. Clerks will have the opportunity to get to know our people, our clients, and our practice teams during the program, participating in a range of work and activities designed to give you insights into private practice.

A dedicated Mentor and Buddy will guide and support you during your Clerkship, whilst you are gaining practical experience by working directly with Partners and experienced Lawyers, who are leaders in their field. You will also learn more about our firm, culture, and how we support the wider community. We will recruit Graduates for 2025 from Clerks who have participated in our clerkship programs in 2023/2024

Throughout the Clerks@Gadens program, we will help you grow your skills and provide comprehensive support to ensure your Clerkship is a success. A dedicated Mentor will work with you to develop your technical skills, allocate work, and provide ongoing feedback.

You will also be supported by a Buddy who will share tips and friendly advice Some of the work you may be involved in includes:

Legal Research

attending client meetings, court, or mediations drafting correspondence and advice assisting in the preparation of affidavits or court documents

You can stand out as a Clerk by being engaged, enthusiastic, and curious. We encourage our Clerks to be involved in all areas of life at Gadens - with our clients, people, and community.

We welcome applications from students in their penultimate or final year of the LLB or JD You can apply for Clerkships directly through the Gadens website and will be required to upload your CV, cover letter, academic transcript, and provide responses to short answer questions. You will not be required to complete any psychometric testing. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a Networking and Information Evening in our office prior to interview, to learn more about Gadens and meet our people. Interviews will be held in-person in our offices and include a Partner and a member of the People and Development Team.

Graduate positions available in 2024:

Graduates recruited from 2023-24 clerkship pool: Graduate rotation structure:

Pathway to graduate position:

Deferring a graduate offer:

10-12

10-12

2 x 6-month rotations

Priority and market offers

Considered on a case-by-case basis

Grads@Gadens is the program through which we attract and retain talent within the firm. Once on our program, you will immediately receive challenging and varied work with a high level of responsibility Grads@Gadens is based on two, six-month rotations through different practice areas

Practice areas in the rotations include:

Real Estate and Construction Disputes and Investigations Corporate (including Tax Advisory)

Workplace Advisory and Disputes Intellectual Property and Technology Banking and Finance lchaloner@gtlaw.com.au https://www gtlaw com au/

Spending time in different practice areas means you have the opportunity to make an informed decision about your chosen specialisation. On-the-job training and working directly with Partners will ensure you develop a broad set of skills which you can carry with you throughout your career. Throughout the program we will invest in you and provide comprehensive support to ensure each rotation is a success. You will team-up with a dedicated Supervisor who will work closely with you to develop your technical skills, allocate work, and provide ongoing feedback You will attend training and seminars each month, led by Partners and senior people, to ensure you are continually learning and developing. These sessions focus on business skills and technical development, and ensure that you are given the support you need to excel in a commercially driven environment.

The 2024 Grads@Gadens program is open to candidates who are PLT-qualified and will be Admitted before commencing with us in March each year (or within the first three months of commencing the program). Having PLT-qualified Graduates allows them to experience complex and interesting work from day one, where they are directly involved in client meetings and getting hands-on experience as a Lawyer. From 2025, Gadens will be recruiting Graduates who have participated in our Clerkship programs and will complete their PLT during their Graduate year We anticipate this will be between 10 and 12 Graduates.

Level 25, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Lara Chaloner (Early Talent Coordinator) lchaloner@gtlaw com au 0410 539 846

Clerkship representative:

Lara Chaloner (Early Talent Coordinator)

G+T is a leading Australian law firm, advising clients on their most significant corporate transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes. We provide commercial and innovative legal solutions for ASX 100 leading companies, major infrastructure and services providers, as well as government and public authorities across Australia and around the world.

An international leader in M&A, private equity, capital markets, competition and regulation, and technology and digital, we work on complex issues that define and direct the market. G+T presents a unique opportunity for you to make a name for yourself through the matters and transactions you work on, with support available if you need it.

As a younger organisation that has built its success on legal excellence and entrepreneurial drive, G+T is an energetic and passionate workplace We are non-bureaucratic and value diversity, individuality, innovation, and fun We have a long heritage of giving back to the community through our pro bono practice and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Joining a firm with an open, entrepreneurial culture makes it easier for you to work closely with the firm’s highly talented Partners and senior lawyers This is reinforced by structured mentoring programs, open plan workstations, and direct contact with clients

Technology and Intellectual Property Corporate Advisory Competition and Regulation

Disputes and Investigations Banking and Projects

Our vision is to build a truly outstanding law firm, renowned for our commitment to client service and distinctive in our superior team of talented, creative, and enthusiastic lawyers. We will foster a vibrant and open culture providing personal and professional growth for all our people. We will live out our responsibility to support our community and contribute to our society