Johnson Winter Slattery Clerkship Application
Australian Law Firm of the Year 2025 with strength across technology, energy and disputes
At a Glance
- Clerk intake: 22 positions (2026 season)
- Clerk salary: $1,300/week
- Gender pay gap: 19.4%
Rankings & Recognition
- Band 3 — Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Competition, Corporate M&A, Banking & Finance, Disputes, Financial Services Regulation — Firm Website
Interview Guide
Interview process: Online application then a partner interview day. Small cohort means each candidate gets significant individual attention. Competency and motivation-based interview.
Tips: JWS punches above its size in competition and M&A. Show deep interest in competition law, financial services, or corporate advisory. Research their recent M&A or ACCC matters.
Workplace & Culture
Gender pay gap: 19.4%
Women in workforce: 79%
Primary carer parental leave: 26 weeks
Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Employer Gender Pay Gaps 2024-25 — CC BY 4.0
Clerkship Programme
11 bullets covering criteria (strong academic, communication, collaboration), program durations (Sydney/Canberra 8-10 weeks, Melbourne/Brisbane/Adelaide 4 weeks, Perth 3 weeks), graduate pathway. All confirmed on live site.
SourceAwards & Recognition
Notion missing 2027 Best Law Firms recognition: Corporate Law Firm of the Year, 140 practice rankings (18 national, 122 regional). Property updated to include this recognition. [Verified Sep 2: correction confirmed.]
SourcePro Bono & Community
8 bullets covering First Nations, vulnerable children, disability, economic disadvantage, 39 hours/lawyer FY25, Youth Law Australia secondment. Live site confirms all.
SourceCulture & Values
12 bullets covering 500+ professionals, 80+ partners, 6 offices, pragmatic/strategic service, DEI, pro bono. Live site confirms all details.
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