About Us
Welcome toBarry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for ourclients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a teamknown for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, andinnovation. As an award-winning national lawfirm, we've built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, butbe your authentic self while you do it.

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

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

Our clerkship program is one of the pathways to gaining a Graduate position atthe firm and we will be on the lookout for standout candidates who would beavailable 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 beembraced for who you are - because we're a firm defined by our people. Stepinto a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, andcollaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and goingfurther. Apply today.

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

Please note, applications close Friday7 August 2026

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

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