Vacation Clerkship Program

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 and final year law students the opportunity to join our Hobart office for a vacation clerkship in November/December 2026. Clerks will be given 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 run for four weeks from 9 November – 4 December 2026, during which clerks will gain experience in our insurance and health practice - a team widely regarded as one of the top insurance & health law teams in Australia. The group is recognised throughout the insurance industry for producing high quality advice and delivering exceptional service. The team handles claims across all major classes of insurance and acts for the biggest names in the insurance industry, both locally and overseas. Specialist areas include: professional indemnity, health law, public liability, workers’ compensation and compulsory third party.

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 Lulu Schneiders, People & Culture Adviser.

Please note, applications close Sunday 5 July 2025.

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, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.