Refugee Seasonal Clerkship Program (Nov 2023)

Russell Kennedy is offering a clerkship position for a student who is of a refugee background. The refugee pathway will run in conjunction with Russell Kennedy's Seasonal Clerkship Program.

To be eligible for this pathway, you must be one of the following:

• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder

You must also meet the following criteria:

• You are from a refugee background
• You are in your penultimate, or final year of your law degree.

Russell Kennedy is built on making a difference to our clients, our people and our community.

At Russell Kennedy, we are very proud of our collegiate culture and we work hard to recruit people that we believe will flourish in our firm. We welcome confident, skilful people who enjoy working together to make a difference.

Russell Kennedy has an impressive and diverse client list which gives talented new Lawyers the opportunity to practice across a range of specialised areas. The size of our firm ensures that all staff have a large amount of contact with each other and with our clients.

We are committed to providing high quality legal advice to our clients, a rewarding working environment for our staff and a sound learning environment for our seasonal clerks.

Russell Kennedy Seasonal Clerkship Program

Our Seasonal Clerkship Program is designed to give you a real sense of what your career will be like here at Russell Kennedy. The program is both informative and interesting and will give you a great insight in to working here as a new Lawyer.

You'll be partnered with a mentor and buddy who will ensure you get the most out of your time with us. With their guidance, you will be undertaking tangible legal work, including drafting correspondence, assisting with research, attending court and participating in client meetings. You'll also be able to attend our in-house seminars for professional development and spend time with our current Law Graduates to learn about their experiences, challenges and triumphs.

In addition, you will be invited to join in our extra-curricular activities such as social club activities and end of month celebrations.

What we look for in a Seasonal Clerk

Naturally a sound academic record is an important starting point, but we also consider other attributes such as extra-curricular interests and life experiences outside your studies to be important. These may be previous work experience, volunteer work, travel, sporting or cultural interests.

We operate in a friendly environment and we genuinely encourage a work / life balance. So, personable, insightful, intelligent people with energy and enthusiasm will thrive at Russell Kennedy.

If this sounds like you, we are interested in hearing from you. Please address your application to:

Carla Viglino – Senior Advisor, People & Culture 
Russell Kennedy Lawyers
Level 12, 469 La Trobe Street
Melbourne VIC 3000