Gilbert + Tobin Clerkship Application
Founded in 1988 with a merit-based culture and a track record advising high-growth companies
At a Glance
- Clerk intake: 45 positions (2026 season)
- Clerk salary: $1,400/week
- Gender pay gap: 0.4%
Rankings & Recognition
- Band 1 — Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Band 1 — Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Band 4 — Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Tier 1 — Legal 500 Asia Pacific
- Corporate M&A, Technology & Innovation, Competition, Disputes, Equity Capital Markets — Firm Website
Interview Guide
Interview process: Highly competitive. Online application with cover letter and one-page pitch on a commercial issue. Video interview then final partner interview with a written component.
Tips: G+T values independent thinkers who question convention. Research their independent advisory stance (no external ownership). Show deep knowledge of tech or M&A. Be ready to debate a current business or policy issue.
Workplace & Culture
Gender pay gap: 0.4%
Women in workforce: 59%
Primary carer parental leave: 26 weeks
Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Employer Gender Pay Gaps 2024-25 — CC BY 4.0
Clerkship Programme
- 18-month graduate program, Melbourne 4-week summer+winter clerkships, 2 practice rotations. [Verified Sep 2 via search
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Awards & Recognition
FT Innovative Lawyers 2025 Most Innovative in Asia-Pacific confirmed via search. Chambers 2026 Asia-Pacific profile live. Note: FT Innovative Lawyers 2026 summit also held — possible additional recognition not yet captured in property.
SourcePro Bono & Community
Property (11 bullets) accurately summarises page toggle: 28,000+ hours FY2024, First Nations 42,747+ hours, RAP since 2008, Climate Active certified. Strong match.
SourceCulture & Values
- Values: excellence, trust, respect, integrity, good corporate citizenship. [Verified Sep 2 via search
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