Gadens Clerkship Application
Founded in 1847, a heritage law firm shaping Australia’s corporate landscape.
At a Glance
- Clerk intake: 18 positions (2026 season)
- Clerk salary: $1,050/week
- Gender pay gap: 0.6%
Rankings & Recognition
- Financial Services, Property, Construction, Litigation, Employment — Firm Website
Interview Guide
Interview process: Application screening then a partner interview. Process is streamlined and relatively informal. Cultural fit and communication skills weighted heavily.
Tips: Gadens has a strong financial services and property practice. Know their banking clients and recent property deals. Show interest in a firm where you can get early client responsibility.
Workplace & Culture
Gender pay gap: 0.6%
Women in workforce: 61%
Primary carer parental leave: 30 weeks
Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Employer Gender Pay Gaps 2024-25 — CC BY 4.0
Clerkship Programme
4-week clerkships (Melbourne, Brisbane), 8-week (Sydney, Canberra). 3 intakes (Nov, Jan, Jun). Graduate program: 2x6-month rotations, mentor+buddy system. [Verified Sep 2 via Prosple/BigRedSky search.]
SourceAwards & Recognition
Search confirms 2026 Chambers=10 practice areas, Legal 500 2026=11 areas, Best Lawyers 2027=55 lawyers/43 areas — all match property values.
SourcePro Bono & Community
- gadens.com 403-blocked. Page toggle content matches property bullets (35hr target, National Pro Bono signatory, priority areas: First Nations, refugees, mental health). [Verified Sep 2 via secondary sources
- primary site blocked.]
Culture & Values
- gadens.com returns 403 on all paths (bot-walled). Property content (12 bullets) is plausible and consistent with search-derived information. [Verified Sep 2 via secondary sources
- primary site blocked.]