Job Description
Location
Victoria
Full job description
2026/26 Melbourne Vacation Clerkship
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
Our Melbourne Vacation Clerkship Program, which will take place over the summer and winter university break, provides you 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.
The program will have two intakes, each running for four weeks, during which you will be placed in our insurance and health practice undertaking dispute resolution work, with the opportunity to attend mediations, conferences and court. Widely recognised as one of the leading insurance and health law teams in Australia, we are known for delivering high-quality advice and service. Handling claims across all major classes of insurance, including professional indemnity, health law, public liability, product liability, and compulsory third party, the team represents leading names in the insurance industry, both domestically and internationally.
Our clerkship program is also a great stepping stone to ongoing roles at BN, including law clerk and graduate opportunities.
Benefits of Working with Us
Just to name a few, we have:
been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 6 years;
a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;
progressive policies for flexible working arrangements;
a relaxed office environment where you can “Dress for your Day”; and
access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people.
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 by submitting your confidential application, comprising a cover letter, CV, and academic transcript (unofficial is fine) to the People & Culture Adviser, Lulu Schneiders.
Key dates
Applications for clerkships open: Monday 7 July
Applications for clerkships close: Sunday 10 August
Offers will be made: Thursday 16 October 2026
Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feeling respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, ****** orientation, disability or ethnicity.
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