Sydney Summer Clerkship 2024/25

About us

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

Why join Maddocks?

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Indexs 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Core Values

Our purpose is working together to make a difference for our clients, each other and the community.

We live our purpose through our core values:

• Integrity
• Stewardship
• Collaboration
• Innovation
• Respect for the individual and diversity

The Program

Our 11 week program kicks off with a comprehensive induction week which includes learning and development activities and meeting people across the firm that you will be working with.

You will have an opportunity to rotate through two practice groups of your preference and will be supported through the program with a buddy and coordinator. You will be mentored by the Partners and other lawyers you work with whilst receiving insightful feedback at the end of each rotation.

Eligibility and requirements :

• Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen
• Penultimate year students with combined degree, undergraduate law or the Juris Doctor program