2022/23 Clerkship Program – Brisbane - inactive (Nov 2022)

Norton Rose Fulbright is a truly global law firm. We provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers operating in 58 offices worldwide across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Middle East. In amongst that global network, you’ll find some of the finest minds in the legal sector.

Recognised for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Knowing how our clients businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact.

Our National Clerkship Program

Our National Clerkship Program is designed for law students in their penultimate and final year of study to get a real insight into how our firm operates and make a genuine contribution to our matters. You will get first-hand experience of what it is like to work at a large legal practice, build your relationships with our partners and employees across the firm in an environment that thrives on open communication and team work. 

We're proud that our National Clerkship Program has been awarded as one of the Australian Top Internship Programs for 2020, 2021 and 2022 by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers. This award is based on the direct feedback from our previous clerks which demonstrates that our program will provide you with a rewarding, supportive and enjoyable experience that is one of the best in the country. 

To summarise, our Brisbane program is designed to allow you to:

• Complete 1 x 4 week rotation in a team across our firm (Summer, Nov-Dec 2022 or Winter, Jun-Jul 2023)
• Participate in a comprehensive national induction program with your fellow clerks across the country
• Have access to our award winning Learning & Development programs including legal skills training, IT systems training, soft skills workshops and practice group specific information sessions
• Participate in our national pro bono clerkship project
• Have daily access to our senior leaders and partners in a number of practice area presentations
• Build relationships with people across the firm through a variety of social events and become truly embedded in our firm culture

Our National Clerkship Program links closely with our National Graduate Academy and completing a clerkship allows you a direct opportunity to secure a graduate position with us in 2024.

What we look for

Our clerks will need to be energetic, driven and focused individuals with the ability to demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and collaboration skills. In return, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.

Our approach to Corporate Social Responsibility, Pro Bono & Diversity 

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.

We consider pro bono legal work to be a vital part of our cultural make-up and community spirit and a real opportunity for our lawyers to give back to those in need. We have appointed our first dedicated pro bono partner in Australia who leads a national team to ensure we have a strong commitment to the provision of pro bono legal services to those who could not otherwise afford legal representation or assistance. We also maintain a strong commitment to community legal centres through the provision of volunteer lawyers to staff legal clinics focused on supporting marginalised people.

We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Ryan Leckie, National Advisor - Early Talent on 02 9330 8921.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

How to apply

To apply online, please click the 'Apply' button below and address your application to Ryan Leckie, National Advisor - Early Talent. You will be required to provide a copy of your CV, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript. Our preference is for you to submit PDF versions of these documents, however if you can't then Microsoft Word is sufficient as well.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday, 12 August 2022.

It is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application and interview process, please contact Ryan Leckie, National Advisor - Early Talent on 02 9330 8921.