We offer a great place to Do What Mattersto you. By joining our clerkship and graduate programs at Maddocks, you gain first-hand experience working on interesting, often high-profile matters, for a range of clients.
Our Clerkship program is the first step for students seeking Graduate positions. Discover what you excel at under guidance from seasoned professionals.
Clerkship program locations & key dates
SYDNEY
Applications open: 11 June 2025
Applications close: 13 July 2025
Clerk program dates:
24 November 2025 - 6 February 2026
Please submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript. After applying, you’ll receive a link to complete an online assessment that will help us learn more about your working style and strengths.
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Information evening
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the Maddocks office to attend an insightful information evening to learn more about firm, followed by an opportunity to network with lawyers and partners.
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The interview
You'll be invited to interview with a Maddocks Partner and a member of our People & Culture team. During the interview, we'll explore your motivations, interests, and how you approach challenges – and you'll have the chance to ask questions too.
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Coffee & connections
Post interviews, you will be invited to attend a coffee catch up event where you can meet various partners, lawyers and graduates. This is an opportunity to ask any questions, learn about their experiences. This applies to Sydney & Melbourne only.
What to expect
Our clerkship program has been developed to ensure successful applicants get the most out of their time at Maddocks.
Experience & Responsibility
We give you the opportunity to shine in a supportive and collaborative team, led by accessible and friendly partners. Gain real-world experience through challenging and meaningful work for our clients.
Training & Development
The training you receive throughout the Clerkship will ensure you are thoroughly prepared and ready to get involved in and contribute to client work straight away.
Rotations & Feedback
During the program you will rotate through two practice teams based on your preferences. You will receive regular feedback and advice from your coordinator, supervising partner and others you work with, plus a formal review at the end of each rotation.
Tips & Advice
Tips for managing the pressure and making the most of your time during the clerkship process.
Introducing your Maddocks Do What Matters podcast hosts! Lawyers Pete Gavralas and Emily Kidd have taken over the mics to talk all things clerkship and graduate programs for our 2025 clerkship season.
With a bunch of special guests scheduled for the series, Pete and Emily will take listeners through their own journeys to becoming lawyers at Maddocks, provide tips and tricks for applications, how to master interviews and networking nights, and more.
Our Graduate program is the next step in your career at Maddocks. We carefully select our clerks with the intention that they will become our graduate lawyers.
You will be mentored and supported at every stage of your career development. This will enable you to develop both your technical legal skills and business acumen on a diverse range of complex and interesting projects.
Our induction program is designed to ensure you will be ready to settle into your practice teams straight away. It consists of a practical legal training program with Leo Cussen Centre for Law and a 2 week induction schedule.
You will be allocated a buddy and coordinator to help you navigate your Graduate year. You will rotate through three practice teams of your preference over 12 months, giving you the opportunity to explore different areas and help find the right match for you.
Meet our recent Grads
John Naoom
John is a Lawyer in our Commercial team in Sydney who completed the Clerkship and Graduate programs.
