Norman Waterhouse Clerkship Application
Over 100 years of commercial law excellence, solving today and safeguarding tomorrow
Rankings & Recognition
- Commercial, Property, Litigation, Employment, Local Government — Firm Website
Clerkship Programme
- SA Uniform Clerkship Scheme participant. 4-week paid placement in chosen practice area. 2026 dates: opens 22 Jun, closes 17 Jul, interviews from 27 Jul, offers 31 Aug (9am), accepted/declined by 2 Sep (10am). Tasks: drafting correspondence, legal research, attending client interviews, firm meetings/events
- court/mediation observation when available. Top 3 practice area preferences listed at application. Apply: apply@normans.com.au (contact Jarrod Macdonald).
Awards & Recognition
- Doyle's Guide 2026 – Family Law: Jill Miller (Preeminent – Family & Divorce
- Leading – High Value/Complex Property)
- Elissa Riach (Leading – Parenting/Custody
- Recommended – Family)
- Melanie Tilmouth (Recommended x2)
- Daphne Moshos (Recommended)
- Emmaline Edwards (Family Law Rising Star). Doyle's Guide 2026 – Recommended Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firm. LG Professionals SA Leadership Excellence Awards sponsor.
Pro Bono & Community
Pro bono legal support for Operation Smile (cleft lip/palate surgery for children in developing countries). Legal advice and pro bono services for medical workers volunteering in developing countries through surgical college partnerships. No formal firm-wide pro bono program identified. Community engagement includes industry event sponsorship (LG Professionals SA).
SourceCulture & Values
Est. 1920, 100+ years of excellence as a South Australian commercial law firm. Philosophy: 'We consider ourselves to be part of your team and we are here to help.' Tagline: Solving Today, Safeguarding Tomorrow. Excellence, strategic focus, risk management, and agility in complex legal and commercial environments. Serves individuals, families, businesses, and government across SA.
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