We welcome applications to join the List from Reader intakes as well as from established Barristers and Mediators from the Victorian and Interstate Bars.
Svenson Barristers welcomes applications to join the List from the two annual Victorian Bar Readers Courses. At Svenson Barristers we place great emphasis and investment in supporting and fostering the success of our newest Barristers to the List. New Readers are embraced and celebrated as they commence this exciting chapter of their legal careers.
Svenson Barristers interviews reader candidates in accordance with the Victorian Bar reader guidelines. Informal meetings with our clerking team are welcome and encouraged at any time. To discuss reader applications please contact Anna Svenson.
For further information about joining Svenson Barristers as a Reader please consult our Reader Handbook below.
Please send all applications to Director & Principal Clerk Anna Svenson (anna@svenson.com.au), and List Chair Nik Dragojlovic (nik.dragojlovic@vicbar.com.au).
You are invited to contact Anna Svenson for a confidential discussion about your future at the Bar on 0473 922 579.
Established counsel may have varying reasons for seeking alternative career support. Anna Svenson welcomes the opportunity to have confidential discussions with established barristers who are looking to accelerate their careers with the support of Svenson Barristers.
Svenson Barristers has a clerking commission of 4% and an annual charge cap of $24,000 +GST for clerking services.
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