Brisbane Vacation Clerkship Program

About Us
Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we’ve been shaping a better experience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we’ve built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authentic self while you do it.

The Clerkship Program
We're offering a number of penultimate year law students the opportunity to join our Brisbane Vacation Clerkship Program. Our program will be held over 3 intakes during the summer and winter university breaks in 2026/27. During this time, clerks will be provided with a unique insight into our firm, the diverse range of work we undertake and most importantly, our distinctive culture. Be welcomed into an inclusive and friendly team, working with supportive colleagues who are invested in your individual growth and learning. 

Our Brisbane Clerks will undertake a four-week clerkship, with a choice of working within either our Family Law team or Insurance & Health teams. Both groups are recognised throughout the industry for producing high quality advice and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Our clerkship program is one of the pathways to gaining a Graduate position at the firm and we will be on the lookout for standout candidates who would be available to commence a Graduate role with the firm in January 2028.

Benefits of Working with Us

• been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 7 years;
• a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
• progressive policies including a 9.5-day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options, volunteer leave, and a public holiday swap policy;
• an annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;
• a relaxed office environment where you can “Dress for your Day”;
• access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and a health & wellbeing leave day; and
• a shared care parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction.

Ready to Go Further?
From your first day, expect to be embraced for who you are – because we’re a firm defined by our people. Step into a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it’s about being you and going further. Apply today.

Apply today by submitting your confidential application, comprising a cover letter, CV, and academic transcript (unofficial is fine) addressed to Alex Trixner, People & Culture Officer. 

Please note, applications close Friday 7 August 2026

Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our people are supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.

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