Our unique firm was born out of a big idea – that the world needs a firm like us. A firm that can bridge East and West and create a new standard of world-class legal services. A firm that attracts clients and talent with borderless ambitions. To become the leading top tier international law firm from Asia, for the world.
In an increasingly challenging and complex business environment, our clients need a top tier firm in the region who can match deep local understanding with a world-class platform. That's us. That's KWM.
We are driven by a simple purpose – to use our mastery of the law for the lasting prosperity of our clients, people and communities. To use our unique experience, skills and insights to help our clients navigate a changing world. To help provide confidence and stability. To create an environment where our people can thrive and meet their own aspirations and goals. And to use our platform to help build a better future for society and the planet.
It’s why we exist. It’s why we are KWM.
Your Clerkship Experience Program
As a clerk you are a valuable member of a team that values learning, inclusivity and collaboration. Your supervising partner, development coach, and buddy will provide guidance and share their expertise to help you navigate the early stages of your career. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn from leaders and industry experts through structured learning and development sessions, which will contribute to your personal and professional growth. Our program offers exposure to a wide variety of work that shapes your future and sets you up for success, no matter where your career takes you. It is worth noting that all of our graduates are selected from our clerkship program, making it the first important step towards a successful career at King & Wood Mallesons.
Together we Learn. Together we Master. Together we Lead.
What you'll learn
We have developed a comprehensive program to ensure that your time with us is productive and fulfilling.
Throughout your clerkship you will:
We offer a unique future-focused experience and invest heavily in your development to support you throughout your journey.
Most of our graduates are recruited from our clerkship cohort. Our graduate program consists of three six-month rotations.
What you will receive:
All our graduates participate in a two-week induction program to help you prepare for life as a graduate. You will build a fundamental understanding of the business through one week of professional skill development sessions and a further week undertaking practice team induction developing legal skills.
We offer multiple levels of support and facilitate the frequent provision of feedback throughout the graduate program. Each graduate has a supervising partner, development coach and buddy per rotation. You will receive formal and informal feedback throughout the graduate program and the People and Development Graduate Team also act as a support network throughout the program.
Our standard recruitment process involves an online written application, face-to-face interviews, and networking events.
The process does differ slightly across our locations. Reach out to the relevant key contact for more information.
The Graduate Experience program promotes and supports the mobility of our people by giving you the opportunity to apply to go on exchange in one of our interstate or overseas offices or undertake a client or pro bono secondment.
Through these opportunities, you can access greater on-the-job experience and create a positive impact.