Norton Rose Fulbright Clerkship Program - Sydney

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 Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Canberra.

Our clerkship program

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. Our program has been recognised in the Australian Association of Graduate Employers' Top Intern Programs for 2025 and 2026.

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 an eight week program with two four week rotations. Our program is designed to ensure you have:

• Exposure to a variety of interesting and real legal work from key global clients, with guidance from our partners and lawyers.
• A comprehensive induction program.
• 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.
• Access to our award winning Learning & Development programs.

Our Clerkship Program links closely with our Graduate Program and completing a clerkship allows you to be considered for a graduate offer.

What we look for

We value clerks that are energetic, driven 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.

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 gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Please note that if you require any adjustments to the application and/or interview process, we are very happy to discuss your requirements. If you need assistance or have accessibility requirements, please contact Phoebe McGarry, National Early Talent Manager, [email protected]

Should you have accessibility requirements, please let us know if you require any adjustments to the application and/or interview.

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 12 July 2026.