ACCESS RK Seasonal Clerkship 2025/2026

The ACCESS RK identified position is for students with a disability and will run in conjunction with the Russell Kennedy Seasonal Clerkship Program.

The program will provide the successful applicant an opportunity to showcase their skills and gain experience in a legal environment. To be eligible for the Access RK Seasonal Clerkship, the successful applicant will be a person with disability in either their penultimate or final year of their Australian law degree.

We do not require applicants to share specific information about their disability, however if selected for an interview, to confirm eligibility, we require applicants to:

- Provide a letter from their university’s disability support services unit confirming their registration with disability services; or

- If not registered with their university’s disability support services unit, applicants selected for an interview must provide a letter from a registered medical practitioner confirming their eligibility.

While we do not require applicants to share specific information about their disability, we encourage applicants to share any information which they feel will help us to better support them, including to be supported through the application process. Any information provided will be treated in strict confidence.

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

At Russell Kennedy, we are committed to providing high quality legal advice to our clients, a rewarding working environment for our people and a comprehensive learning environment for our seasonal clerks.

We are very proud of our 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 range of clients which gives talented new Lawyers the opportunity to practice across a range of specialised areas. The size and structure of our firm ensures that all staff have a large amount of contact with each other and with our clients.

Russell Kennedy Seasonal Clerkship Program

Our Seasonal Clerkship Program is practical, informative and interesting and will give you a real sense of what your career will be like here at Russell Kennedy. It gives you the opportunity to connect with partners and lawyers across the firm, experience the type of work we do and the clients we service.

You will 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 undertake tangible legal work, including drafting correspondence, assisting with research, attending court and participating in client meetings, contribute towards business development activities and complete work for our Pro Bono team. You will 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 previous work experience, a commitment to commercial law and involvement in the community such as volunteer work, travel, sporting or cultural interests.

We operate in a collegiate 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:

Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work‑life balance, each candidate has access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate formats where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Vanessa Maio on 03 9609 6812 or vmaio@rk.com.au.

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