Kain Lawyers Clerkship Application
Transaction specialists building lawyers who understand business
Rankings & Recognition
- Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Finance, Investment Funds, Property Projects & Infrastructure, Dispute Resolution — Firm Website
Clerkship Programme
SA Uniform Clerkship Scheme participant. 4-week placement for penultimate and final year students. 2026 dates: opens 22 Jun, closes 17 Jul (5pm), offers made 31 Aug (9am), accepted/declined by 2 Sep (10am). Clerkship dates: 23 Nov – 18 Dec 2026. Rotations through practice areas. TransactionPro 1-year M&A training program for clerks/junior lawyers. Mentoring from senior lawyers on real transactions.
SourceAwards & Recognition
Best Lawyers in Australia 2026 Edition (Apr 2025). Best Law Firms Australia 2026 (May 2025). Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 – ranked for Corporate and M&A (Jan 2026). Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 (Dec 2025). Doyle's Guide 2026 – Recommended Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firm (May 2026). Sarah Chia: Leading Lawyer – Doyle's Guide 2026 SA Health & Aged Care (May 2026).
SourcePro Bono & Community
- Kain Foundation (est. 2004): every employee contributes 1.25% of gross remuneration
- owners match dollar-for-dollar. 100% staff participation. $2.5M raised and 7,291 volunteering hours since inception. 92% staff report enhanced job satisfaction from the program. Supports diverse community causes. No separate legal pro bono program identified.
Culture & Values
Transaction specialists (est. 2004). Unrelenting commercial focus. Community commitment core to DNA — Kain Foundation embedded since founding. Genuine prioritisation of personal and professional growth. Directors lead all matters and invest in understanding client business. 80+ people across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide.
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