Gadens Clerkship Application
Founded in 1847, a heritage law firm shaping Australia’s corporate landscape.
Program Overview
- Criterion: Diverse perspectives and fresh ideas - Criterion: Independent thinker - Criterion: Well‑rounded student who aligns with firm values - Criterion: Genuinely interested in working with people, clients and communities - Mentoring: Dedicated mentor assigned to guide development, allocate work and provide ongoing feedback - Mentoring: Direct access to partners and senior lawyers - Development: Training sessions led by partners and senior lawyers covering technical and business skills - Development: Two four‑week rotations across different practice areas - Development: Practical on‑the‑job training with high level of responsibility from day one - Pathway: Primary pathway for attracting and developing future graduate talent - Program: Clerks@Gadens in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney
Locations
- NSW
- VIC
- QLD
- ACT
Firm Values
- - Identity: Australian law firm founded in 1847 with 600+ staff
- - Identity: Offices in Adelaide Brisbane Canberra Melbourne Perth and Sydney
- - Values: Collaborative open environment encouraging authenticity
- - Values: Strong mentorship culture with dedicated mentors and buddy system
- - Values: Commitment to flexible work arrangements and parental leave support
- - Values: Continuous learning through Learning@Gadens workshops
- - Values: Community impact and pro bono involvement
- - Culture: Open and welcoming workplace promoting authentic self
- - Culture: Inclusive environment with focus on diversity and inclusion
- - Culture: Emphasis on regular feedback from partners and senior staff
- - Differentiator: Grads@Gadens two six‑month rotations across practice areas
- - Differentiator: High conversion potential to full‑time graduate roles
Awards & Recognition
- - Award: Ranked across ten practice areas in the 2026 Chambers Guide to the Asia Pacific
- - Award: Ranked across 11 practice areas by The Legal 500 2026 Asia Pacific
- - Award: 55 Partners and Special Counsel ranked across 43 practice areas in Best Lawyers Australia 2027
- - Award: 14 National and 65 Regional rankings in Best Law Firms Australia 2027
- - Award: AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Legal Advisory and Professional Services 2025
- - Award: AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Professional Services 2024
- - Award: Only law firm recognised in AFR BOSS Best Places to Work two consecutive years
- - Ranking: Chambers Asia‑Pacific Band 1 in Banking and Finance 2026
- - Ranking: Chambers Asia‑Pacific Band 1 in Corporate and Tax Advisory 2026
- - Matter: Advised 4DMedical Ltd on $150M institutional placement Feb 2026
- - Matter: Advised ISPT on sale of A‑grade office tower Nov 2025
- - Matter: Represented Lynham Networks on sale of Lightning Broadband Feb 2026
Community & Pro Bono
- Program: Pro bono practice targeting 35 hours per lawyer annually - Program: Signatory to National Pro Bono Target - Focus: Homelessness legal support - Focus: Indigenous Australians legal assistance - Focus: Refugees and asylum seekers - Focus: Women and children in need - Focus: Mental health - Initiative: Sustainability and social impact program - Initiative: Reconciliation action initiatives with Indigenous groups - Impact: 35 pro bono hours per lawyer target each year