Achieving success through the diversity of our people

What we can offer you

Your career is a timeline of accomplishments. Big steps and little steps that mark how you've grown. First days. First deals. First mistake - and how you learned from it.

So here's your next big step - a first introduction to your future. We're Norton Rose Fulbright; pre-eminent legal advisors to businesses and financial corporations across the world. And we might just be the right law firm to help you progress with purpose.

We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3,000 lawyers and other legal staff across Australia, Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. And in amongst that global network, you'll find some of the finest minds in the legal sector - all ready to aid your development.

Within Australia, we have offices in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra.

Our clerkship program

Designed for penultimate year law students, our Clerkship program is carefully curated by our dedicated People and Development team to provide you with a taste of real life as a graduate at an industry leading global law firm.

You will get first-hand experience of what it is like to work at a global law firm, build your relationships with our partners and employees across the firm in an environment that thrives on open communication and teamwork.

As a Clerk you will be part of a 4 week program in either Summer or Winter. Our program is designed to ensure you have:

• Exposure to a variety of interesting and real legal work from key clients, with guidance from our partners and lawyers.
• A comprehensive induction program.
• Access to our award winning Learning & Development programs.
• Involvement in an exciting national pro bono project.
• Strong support network, including buddy, mentor, supervisor and the Early Talent team
• The opportunity to 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 Program and completing a clerkship allows you a direct opportunity to secure a graduate position with us in 2026.

What we look for

We value clerks that are energetic, driven and focused individuals with strong academic achievements and the ability to demonstrate excellent 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 and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Alyssa Sinclair on 08 6212 3156 or alyssa.sinclair@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Phoebe McGarry, Early Talent Manager on 02 9330 8694 or phoebe.mcgarry@nortonrosefulbright.com.

How to apply

To apply online, please click the 'Apply' button below. You will be required to provide a copy of your CV, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 28 July.