Mallesons Clerkship Application
Rebranded in 2026 following KWM separation, with global reach through network partners
Program Overview
- Criterion: Communicates clearly and confidently - Criterion: Curious about corporate or commercial law - Criterion: Growth mindset and willingness to learn - Criterion: Manages multiple commitments and prioritises well - Criterion: Takes initiative and cares about producing high quality work - Mentoring: Mentoring partner, development coach and buddy assigned - Mentoring: Connect with firm leaders and industry experts through interactive learning sessions - Development: Hands‑on with market‑leading technology and tools - Development: Build core skills like drafting legal documents and forming professional relationships - Development: Team events, social activities and firm‑wide initiatives - Pathway: Most graduates come through summer and winter clerkship programs - Program: Seasonal clerkship with practice group rotations
Locations
- NSW
- VIC
- QLD
- ACT
Firm Values
- - Identity: Australia's top‑tier independent law firm with 200‑year heritage since 1832
- - Identity: Operates in ACT NSW QLD VIC and internationally via network partners
- - Values: Learn. Master. Lead.
- - Values: Trusted with clients' future
- - Values: Commitment to sustainability ethics and inclusivity
- - Values: Quality‑focused work ethic
- - Values: Initiative‑taking mindset
- - Culture: Collaborative mentorship with supervising partner development coach and buddy
- - Culture: Growth‑mindset and curiosity encouraged
- - Culture: Inclusive environment supporting diverse backgrounds
- - Differentiator: Seasonal clerkship leading to high graduate conversion
- - Differentiator: Integrated technology tools and workshops
- - Differentiator: Pro bono focus on social and environmental impact
Awards & Recognition
- - Award: Most Innovative Law Firm in Asia‑Pacific — Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2026
- - Award: M&A Legal Adviser of the Year — Mergermarket Awards 2025
- - Ranking: Chambers Asia‑Pacific — Band 1 in Dispute Resolution
- - Ranking: Chambers Asia‑Pacific — Band 1 in Corporate M&A
- - Ranking: Chambers Asia‑Pacific — Band 1 in Equity Capital Markets
- - Matter: Advised Pepper Money consortium on $21.4 billion RAMS home loan portfolio acquisition (Corporate & M&A)
- - Matter: Advised Zurich Financial Services Australia on acquisition of ClearView Wealth Limited (Corporate & M&A)
- - Matter: Advised Blackstone on acquisition of AirTrunk data centres (Infrastructure & M&A)
- - Matter: Advised ANZ on $1.7 billion ANZ Capital Notes 9 Additional Tier 1 capital raise (Banking & Finance)
- - Recognition: 8 consecutive years of Band 1 rankings across Australian market (Industry Recognition)
Community & Pro Bono
- Program: Pro bono and community program providing legal services, grants, skilled volunteering and access programs - Program: DigDeep workplace giving project — over $700,000 raised and donated in FY24 - Focus: Justice and access to justice - Focus: Inclusivity and diversity - Focus: Environmental sustainability - Impact: 44,686 pro bono hours contributed in FY24 - Impact: Over 80% of lawyers participated in pro bono work in FY24 - Impact: Over 300 organisations received legal assistance in FY24 - Partner: Long‑term partnerships with community organisations focused on justice inclusivity and environment