MinterEllison Clerkship Application
Nearly 200-year heritage firm combining legal and consulting services nationwide
At a Glance
- Clerk intake: 100 positions (2026 season)
- Clerk salary: $1,200/week
- Gender pay gap: 12.6%
Rankings & Recognition
- Band 1 — Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Band 3 — Chambers Asia-Pacific
- Infrastructure, Health & Aged Care, Technology, Financial Services, Insurance, Competition — Firm Website
Interview Guide
Interview process: Video interview then assessment centre with written exercise, group scenario, and panel interview. Some offices also hold informal drinks evening with graduates.
Tips: MinterEllison has a strong government and regulated-industries focus. Research infrastructure or health sector matters. Demonstrate interest in their digital transformation and technology practice.
Workplace & Culture
Gender pay gap: 12.6%
Women in workforce: 71%
Primary carer parental leave: 26 weeks
Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Employer Gender Pay Gaps 2024-25 — CC BY 4.0
Clerkship Programme
Program structure, penultimate/final year eligibility, summer/winter clerkship rotations, partner mentoring, and AI tools exposure all confirmed on live site.
SourceAwards & Recognition
- AAGE #1 Top Intern Employer Large Programs 2025 confirmed. FT Innovative Lawyers Asia-Pacific 2026 shortlisting in 5 categories confirmed. Ceremony held 14 May 2026 — Mallesons won Most Innovative Law Firm (HQ inside Asia-Pacific)
- stored 'shortlist' notation is accurate.
Pro Bono & Community
Pro bono and community program confirmed. Access to justice focus, community investment, charitable donations and volunteering confirmed. No specific FY25 hour count published on the page.
SourceCulture & Values
Values (Excellence, Curiosity, Collaboration), 200-year heritage, nationwide presence, AI tools (HelpME, Cortex) all confirmed on live site. Consistent with stored Notion property.
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