K&L Gates Clerkship Application
Founded in 1901, a heritage law firm driving global integration and innovation.
Program Overview
- Criterion: Well‑rounded and talented individuals - Criterion: Commercially orientated and entrepreneurial mindset - Criterion: Strong academic results combined with practical skill - Criterion: Smart, imaginative and hard‑working work ethic - Criterion: Diverse backgrounds and experiences valued - Mentoring: Supervisor partner provides daily guidance - Mentoring: Junior lawyer buddy offers continuous support - Mentoring: Structured feedback session at clerkship conclusion - Development: Formal training sessions throughout the program - Development: Comprehensive orientation and induction day - Development: Networking events and social club activities - Pathway: Potential conversion to graduate positions after clerkship - Program: Australia Clerkships – distinct regional offering
Locations
- NSW
- VIC
Firm Values
- - Identity: Global law firm with heritage dating back to 1883
- formed in 2007
- - Identity: Over 45 offices in major capital and financial centers worldwide
- - Identity: Australian clerkships offered in NSW and VIC
- - Values: Commitment to pro bono service through Equal Justice program
- - Values: Emphasis on socially responsible and inclusive practice
- - Values: Focus on innovation via dedicated innovation committee
- - Culture: Collaborative environment operating as one integrated firm
- - Culture: Mentoring through daily supervisor guidance and junior buddy support
- - Culture: Strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives
- - Differentiator: Integrated global platform enabling cross‑border client solutions
- - Differentiator: Innovation‑driven legal services leveraging advanced technology
- - Differentiator: Community impact through anti‑human trafficking and cyber rights projects
Awards & Recognition
- - Award: Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award 2023
- - Award: Bloomberg Law Pro Bono Innovator 2024
- - Award: BTI Innovation Icon 2025
- - Ranking: Best Law Firms 2026 — nearly 35 national first‑tier rankings
- - Ranking: Bloomberg Law Pro Bono Innovator 2024 — top accolade
- - Matter: Advised Soilbuild on AU$90.7 million acquisition (Corporate & M&A)
- - Matter: Advised Ektimo on acquisition by PEMBA Capital Partners (Corporate & M&A)
- - Matter: Advised Fredon Industries on AU$200 million strategic acquisition (Corporate & M&A)
- - Recognition: Named most innovative law firm by Financial Times 2024
- - Recognition: Member of Law Firm Antiracism Alliance (Diversity)
Community & Pro Bono
- Program: K&L Gates for Equal Justice program - Program: Cyber Civil Rights Legal Project - Program: Anti‑Human Trafficking Initiative - Focus: Civil rights litigation - Focus: Veteran legal assistance - Focus: Immigration and family law support - Impact: Over 40 000 pro bono hours contributed in 2025 - Partner: National Justice Project collaboration - Partner: Justice Connect partnership