Aboriginal And/or Torres Strait Islander Seasonal Clerkship 2025/2026
6 days ago
The Russell Kennedy Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified position is for a student who identifies as a member of one or more of the First Nations of Australia. The Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pathway will run in conjunction with Russell Kennedy’s Seasonal Clerkship Program.
**To be eligible for this pathway, you must**:
- be in your penultimate or final year of your Australian law degree; and
- Identify as a member of one or more of the First Nations of Australia.
**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.
Vanessa Maio - People & Culture Coordinator
Russell Kennedy
Level 18, 500 Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
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