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Our alliance with Linklaters connects our clients and teams with an international network of legal leaders that spans 40 offices in 25 countries and opportunities for our people to build international careers.
Our clerkship program has recently been named Australias #2 internship (large program) by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers AAGE. We have also been recognised as a top law graduate employer by the AAGE and a top law employer by Prosple and GradConnection and the Australian Financial Review.
We aspire to be the strategic legal adviser clients want to have by their side and people want to work for. Our people go further to support our clients using sharp commercial insight and creativity to enrich longstanding relationships and build new ones. And we go further for each other and for our community working tomake ourselves andeach other the bestwe can be. Were people you want to work with generous with our time and ready to help. No matter what the future holds were in it together.
Our clerkshipprogram
For a head start in your career apply for a clerkship in our Perth work with some of the most experienced lawyers in Australia and encounter first-hand the type of work you could do as a lawyer at Allens. Youll get to be part of a team assisting with real matters. Your performance coach and buddy will be there to support you help you make the most of your clerkship get to know our people and thrive.
We believe that we stand out as an employer because of our high-quality technical training and excellent learning environment. Well work with you to develop your understanding of commercial law and build your skills providing the foundation you need to become a successful lawyer. Youll be involved in some of the markets most complex domestic and global transactions.
We offer three 3-week clerkship intakes:
Summer 1: November - December 2025
Summer 2: January - February 2026
Winter: June - July 2026
Our clerkship program is a stepping stone to bigger things most clerks go on to become graduates with us. Here is a quick rundown of what you can look forward to:
a personalised induction program that introduces you to our people and the work we do;
on-the-job training with support from a partner and a junior lawyer who will act as your performance coach and buddy;
learning opportunities across practice areas and partners as we dont work in silos;
the chance to work on real matters with many of Australias and the worlds top 100 companies;
the opportunity to get involved in community and pro bono work and learn about our committees and interest groups;
the chance to learn about working within our alliance with Linklaters and about secondment opportunities;
seminars that will build a strong foundation of skills to help you become an excellent lawyer and thrive in our everchanging world;
social events where you will really get to know us; and
the opportunity to network with some of the best in the profession.
At Allens our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our peoples differences across gender and gender identity sexual orientation age ability cultural backgrounds First Nations communities and family and caring arrangements. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our program please contact us at . If you would like to find out more about our approach to diversity and inclusion please visit our website or visit This is Allens or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens.
Applications are open to students who are in their penultimate and final year of their law will close at 11:55pm (AEST) on Sunday 27 July 2025. Please address your application to Brittney Brightwell Early Careers Consultant.
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