Achieving success through the diversity of our people

Norton Rose Fulbright is Australia's truly integrated global law firm. We provide the worlds pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers operating from 58 offices worldwide in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Americas and Central Asia.

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.

Our National Clerkship Program

Our National Clerkship Program is designed for law students in their penultimate 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 was awarded one of the Australian Top Internship Programs for 2020 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.

In summary, our program in Sydney is structured so that you:

• Complete two five week rotations in different teams across our firm
• 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

Don't take our word for it though - hear directly from one of our 2020 Summer Clerks and future Graduates, Dania Ibrahim, on why she chose to do a clerkship at Norton Rose Fulbright here.

Our National Clerkship Program links closely with our Graduate Program and completing a Clerkship allows you a direct opportunity to secure a Graduate position with us in 2023. If you want to get a better understanding of what a Day in the Life of a Graduate at our firm looks like, you can read about Natalie Ho's day as a Banking & Finance Lawyer here.

What we look for

• Energetic, driven and focused individuals
• Demonstrated ability to work in cohesive teams
• A genuine passion for the law
• A strong and curious international outlook

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 & 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 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.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

How to apply

Before you start drafting your application, we highly encourage you to watch this video which outlines our early talent programs and provides some tips & hints on how to submit a great quality application.

To apply online, please click the 'Apply' button below and address your application to Jimmy Taylor, Senior Advisor - National Graduate & Clerkship Programs. Applications close at XX on XX 2021.

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/interview process, please contact Jimmy Taylor, Senior Advisor - National Graduate & Clerkship Programs at Jimmy.Taylor@nortonrosefulbright.com