Mills Oakley Clerkship Application
Independent national firm with collaborative culture and genuine commitment to pro bono
At a Glance
- Clerk intake: 16 positions (2026 season)
- Clerk salary: $1,100/week
- Gender pay gap: 15.1%
Rankings & Recognition
- Commercial Litigation, Property, Corporate, Employment, Banking & Finance — Firm Website
Interview Guide
Interview process: Online application. Single-round partner interview. Practical and straightforward process. Commercial awareness and genuine interest in mid-market commercial law valued.
Workplace & Culture
Gender pay gap: 15.1%
Women in workforce: 72%
Primary carer parental leave: 18 weeks
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Clerkship Programme
- Seasonal clerkship: 4-8 weeks, two rotations. Duration by city: Sydney 8 weeks, Melbourne 6 weeks, Brisbane 4 weeks, Perth 4 weeks, Adelaide 6 weeks. Buddy + mentor system, IT training, practice area overviews, professional skills seminars. Graduate program: 12 months, 3 x 4-month rotations
- PLT financial support (College of Law)
- majority recruited from clerkship pool. First Nations Internship (3 weeks) pathway to graduate program.
Awards & Recognition
- 2026: Best Law Firms Australia (103 categories)
- Chambers Asia-Pacific (13 categories)
- Legal 500 Australia (15 categories)
- Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employers of Choice. 2024: Australasian Lawyer Law Firm of the Year
- Outstanding Firm Pro Bono (Chambers Asia-Pacific D&I Awards)
- Attraction Firm/Employer of Choice (Lawyers Weekly). 2025: IFLR Asia Pacific Pro Bono Firm of the Year.
Pro Bono & Community
- FY24/25: 25,918 hours delivered
- 44.15 hrs/lawyer avg
- 82% of lawyers and partners participated
- 90 paralegals contributing 532 hours. Everyday Justice service: 800+ clients annually. Focus areas: employment, wills, tenancy, DV protection orders, fines, civil disputes. Unlimited pro bono budget relief. Awards: Chambers Outstanding Firm Pro Bono 2024
- IFLR Pro Bono Firm of the Year 2025.
Culture & Values
Collaboration, approachability, innovation, diversity and inclusion. Independent firm (170+ partners, 7 offices). Small cohorts with strong mentorship. First Nations Internship Program available. Employer of Choice designation.
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