Applications are now open for our Grads@Gadens 2025 program.
Grads@Gadens is the program through which we attract
and retain talent within the firm, recognising that our graduates
are the future of the firm and the legal profession. Within our
program you will immediately receive challenging and varied work
with a high level of responsibility. Grads@Gadens is based on two,
six-month rotations through different practice areas. Practice areas
in the rotations include:
Real Estate and Construction;
Disputes and Investigations;
Corporate (including Tax Advisory);
Workplace Advisory and Disputes;
Intellectual Property and Technology; and
Banking and Finance.
Spending time in different practice areas means you
have the opportunity to make an informed decision about your chosen
specialisation. Together with our practical on-the-job training and
working directly with partners you will develop a broad set of
skills which you can carry with you throughout your career.
Training and development
Throughout the program we will invest in you and
provide comprehensive support to ensure each rotation is a success.
You will team-up with a dedicated mentor who will work closely with
you to develop your technical skills, allocate work and provide
ongoing feedback.
You will attend multiple workshops each month led by
partners and senior members of staff so that you are continually
learning and developing. These sessions focus on business skills and
technical development, and ensure that you are given the support you
need to excel in a commercially driven environment.
What we offer
Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm,
with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people
achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example,
inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.
We offer:
progressive and market-leading parental leave
support including;
30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave
Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave,
for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your
working days)
An external coach to support our people through the
various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
A supported and staggered return
Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
genuine flexibility with Your work. Your way.
helping you achieve balance both personally and professionally and
a 'dress for your day' approach;
a collaborative, open and welcoming environment,
that encourages you to be your authentic self at work and promotes
inclusion and diversity;
Learning@Gadens - our learning and development
program provides you with the right learning opportunities to grow
the skills, knowledge and behaviours that support your development
at every stage of your career and inspires you to be the best you
can be;
regular social events and functions to allow relaxed
and fun interactions with your colleagues whilst providing a
valuable opportunity to enhance those ever-important networks and
business relationships;
health and wellbeing initiatives through our
Wellbeing Committee, such as group sporting events, health
seminars, yoga and with a focus on better health and fitness for
both the body and mind; and
opportunities to make an impact on our communities
through our Sustainability and Social Impact program which
encompasses providing access to justice to those in need;
respecting and connecting with First Nations people; acting in a
sustainable manner and taking positions on matters of social significance.
This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.
Eligibility
The 2025 Grads@Gadens program is open to candidates who
will have successfully graduated by January 2025. Applicants do
not have to have completed their PLT to apply as the PLT will be
provided within the Grads@Gadens program. Approximate dates for the
application are below:
Applications Open: Friday 28 June - Friday 26 July
Interviews Rd 1: 5 - 9 August
Interviews Rd 2: 12 - 16 August
Program commences: March 2025
Application details
You will need to attach the following documents as part
of your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Full academic transcript
Applications without a full set of attachments will not
be considered.
Melbourne/Sydney
