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Brisbane Vacation Clerkship Program (Nov 2026)


Company : Gotafe


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2026-03-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambition. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm''s growth and ambition too. We select most of our graduates through our vacation clerkships. During this immersive experience, you''ll receive handson practical experience, as you work on some of the diverse challenges facing the team you''re collaborating with.What you''ll doYou will gain a deeper understanding of life at the firm and what your future could look like if you join us. Some key features include the opportunity to:Sit within a specific team, delivering real work for key clientsBefore you join, submit a preference for a team to tailor your experienceNavigate the first step of your career with partner and graduate mentoring supportAttend workshops and presentations covering all our practice areasContribute to our pro bono practiceWork with cuttingedge technology through our innovation projectsNetworking opportunities to meet people across the firmWhat we''re looking forAt Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we believe that exceptional graduates possess both technical excellence and a growth mindset. We value individuals who bring their best, are curious and who constantly seek to learn and improve from every experience. These graduates embrace challenges, viewing them not as obstacles but as opportunities to stretch their capabilities and achieve outstanding results. We''re looking for people who are proactive, demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a real impact, fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues across our global network.Our inclusive cultureWe are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values Human, Bold, and Outstanding. This includes providing tailored accommodations to those who require them. You can request accommodations at each stage of the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this beforehand, please reach out to your local Early Careers team.Please noteApplications are open to students who are in the penultimate or final year of their law degree.We accept and welcome applications from international students in their penultimate or final year of their Australian or New Zealand law degree, provided that you have unrestricted legal rights to work in Australia when you commence your clerkship and you are able to apply for a visa to continue to work unrestricted in Australia upon graduation. #J-18808-Ljbffr