Mallesons Clerkship Application

Rebranded in 2026 following KWM separation, with global reach through network partners

At a Glance

  • Clerk intake: 75 positions (2026 season)
  • Clerk salary: $1,400/week
  • Gender pay gap: 6.6%

Rankings & Recognition

Interview Guide

Interview process: Two rounds: written online assessment then two partner/senior associate interviews. Includes a firm tour day.

Tips: Research KWM's recent transactions and cross-border capability. Be ready to discuss why you want a global firm. Show commercial awareness of current M&A market.

Workplace & Culture

Gender pay gap: 6.6%

Women in workforce: 60%

Primary carer parental leave: 26 weeks

Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Employer Gender Pay Gaps 2024-25 — CC BY 4.0

Clerkship Programme

Criteria, mentoring (partner + coach + buddy), development and grad pathway confirmed. Canberra citizenship + security clearance requirement confirmed. 2026/27 Workday listings live for Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

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Awards & Recognition

  • Missing: Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 Australian Law Firm of the Year
  • Band 1 Private Capital
  • Best Law Firms 2026 Law Firm of the Year (ADR + Insolvency). FT Most Innovative 2026 and Mergermarket 2025 confirmed. Property updated with 3 additions. [Verified Sep 2: correction confirmed.]
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Pro Bono & Community

DigDeep program ($700K+ FY24), 44,686 hours FY24, 80% participation, 300+ orgs — consistent with firm sustainability commitments. Focus areas (justice, inclusivity, environment) confirmed.

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Culture & Values

Top-tier independent status, 200-year heritage (1832), ACT/NSW/QLD/VIC presence, Learn.Master.Lead. values, collaborative culture all confirmed. Page body still has stale 'King & Wood Mallesons' text in clerkship toggle — property itself is correct.

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Mallesons website

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