Gadens Reviews

I think that the opportunity to grow at the firm is promising and you can see the promotion of employees and the timeframes quite clearly.

Plenty of pro bono opportunities. I have volunteered at Ronald McDonald charity, represent clients at the mental health legal tribunal and provided advices to arts law and victorian aboriginal legal services.

The culture at the firm is great. People are friendly and approachable.

Fantastic parental leave scheme and diverse hiring practices. The firms employees reflected the community it serves. The firm runs an intern program.

The work is diverse. No two days are the same,. Lots of advice, drafting documents and research.

Managers are approachable and generous with their time.

Open plan office, well-lit (depending on where you are situated) and great facilities ie, before and after trip facilities. Dress for your day policy - which means if you are client facing or going to court, dress appropriately, otherwise it is really open for you to decide how you dress day to day.

First and second round was a 2 to 1 interview. The first interview was with a member of the HR team and a senior (Senior Associate / Special Counsel). The second interview was with a partner and a HR team member. Final round was a group interview (assessment style) coupled with a cocktail event in the evening. I was asked about my skill sets and experience and how I could apply this to a graduate role. Why I wanted to work for the company. I was also asked about my life outside of work and what I enjoyed doing. Be ready to learn and curious about the work. Ask questions and don't be afraid if you don't understand something.

I think the pay is fair for a graduate salary and we are well remunerated for our work. Its parental leave policy.

Many formal and informal training opportunities - informal training includes sessions ran in-house by senior members of each team. Formal training opportunities are generally outsourced and run by professionals in each field.

Quite flexible in terms of where you work. However, when it comes down to it, if there is work that needs to be done, the expectation is that that work is completed.

Environmentally conscious building design, lights don't turn on unless people are in the building, recycling.