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Are you a penultimate year student or in your final year of study? You’ve come to the right place as King & Wood Mallesons’ Clerkship is designed especially for you. This is your opportunity to experience life in a top tier, international law firm. Most of our graduates are selected from our clerkship program, making this an important first step in building your career with us.

At KWM, together we learn, together we master, together we lead.

So, what does joining KWM look like? You will work with teams that value learning, inclusivity, and collaboration. Your supervising Partner, development, and buddy will enrich you with knowledge that has helped them master their own careers and support you through the early stages of yours. 

Fostering your growth is our priority and we support you with this by providing first-class legal technical training. This includes experiencing a variety of market leading transactions for top tier clients in areas that interest you.  You’ll also hear from leaders and industry experts during learning and development sessions to help you grow personally and professionally.

What you’ll learn

We have developed a comprehensive program to ensure your time with us is productive and fulfilling.

Throughout your clerkship, you will:

  • learn essential skills for starting your legal career, such as taking instructions, meeting with clients, drafting memos and documents, managing your practice, and building professional relationships.
  • develop a thorough understanding of KWM’s core practice teams, including their structure, clients, and your role within them.
  • gain exposure to our suite of market leading tech tools.
  • have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our unique culture by actively participating in team activities and events. Our supportive and knowledgeable people from all areas of the business will be there to guide you through the early stages of your career and beyond.

What you’ll bring

We welcome, respect and value the diversity of cultures and experiences that individuals can bring to our ‘one firm’ culture. A successful KWM clerk:

  • communicates clearly and effectively.
  • demonstrates an understanding of and genuine interest in pursuing a career in corporate or commercial law.
  • is curious and has an appetite for continuous learning with a growth mindset.
  • is able to balance commitments and prioritise.
  • shows initiative and commitment to delivering quality work.

You don’t need to be the ‘best’ at everything. We know we are at ‘our best’ when we learn from each other’s strengths.

What our people say

"I chose King & Wood Mallesons due to its warm and welcoming firm culture. Everyone I met from the firm during the Clerkship process made me feel as though I would be a valued and respected part of the team." - Georgia Perry, Brisbane, Summer 2023.

What you need to know 

  • Applications are open to students who are in their penultimate and final year of their law degree.
  • King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Our standard recruitment process involves an online written application, face-to-face interviews, and networking events. We have a range of inclusive hiring practices we are happy to talk through.
  • Relevant links are provided for clerkships in each location as they open. Please select the location you intend to apply to below to learn more.
Applications open
Applications close
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Sydney

10 June 2024

CLOSED

Canberra

10 June 2024

CLOSED

Perth

24 June 2024

CLOSED

Melbourne

1 July 2024

CLOSED

Brisbane

15 July 2024

CLOSED