Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Clerkship Application

World-leading international firm with an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven culture

At a Glance

  • Clerk intake: 65 positions (2026 season)
  • Clerk salary: $1,350/week
  • Gender pay gap: 8.4%

Rankings & Recognition

Interview Guide

Interview process: CV sift then online situational judgement test. Two interview rounds: a competency interview with HR and a technical/commercial interview with a partner. Group assessment day for some offices.

Tips: HSF is known for disputes and global reach. Research a recent major litigation or arbitration matter. Highlight resilience and analytical ability. Show awareness of HSF's new Kramer Levin merger.

Workplace & Culture

Gender pay gap: 8.4%

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

Website confirms: 8 practice groups, 4 offices (SYD 35-40 positions, MEL 65-75, BNE 30-35, PER 30-35), partner+grad mentoring, pro bono, innovation projects, 'most grads filled from clerks' statement. Application dates: SYD 10Jun-12Jul, MEL 6Jul-9Aug, BNE 13Jul-7Aug, PER 22Jun-26Jul 2026.

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Awards & Recognition

Chambers 2026 Band 1 in Corporate/M&A, Projects & Energy, Capital Markets Equity all confirmed in page toggle. M&A league table #1 by value (USD38B) and volume (100+ transactions) H1 2025 confirmed. Key matters (Alinta Energy, Ampol, Chemist Warehouse, Fonterra) all confirmed in News section.

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Pro Bono & Community

All 5 delivery modes (casework/clinics, NGO advisory, secondments, legal education, strategic litigation) confirmed in page toggle. Human/Bold/Outstanding framing confirmed. 10 property bullets accurately reflect toggle content.

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Culture & Values

  • Website fully accessible. Human/Bold/Outstanding values confirmed
  • 'genuine relationship builders, collaborative, generous and kind', 'ambitious' and 'entrepreneurial' language all match property bullets. 4 AU offices (NSW/QLD/VIC/WA) confirmed.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer website

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