Melbourne Clerkship 2025/26

About Allens Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud 200-year heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asian region, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like. 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 Australia’s #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 long‑standing relationships and build new ones. And we go further for each other and for our community, working to make ourselves and each other the best we can be. We’re people you want to work with - generous with our time and ready to help. No matter what the future holds, we’re in it together. Our clerkship program We believe that we stand out as an employer because of our high-quality technical training and excellent learning environment. We’ll work with you to develop your understanding of commercial law and build your skills, providing the foundation you need to become a successful lawyer. You’ll be involved in some of the market's most complex domestic and global transactions. We offer clerkship programs in one of three periods, two over summer and one over winter, to coincide with university holidays. During your clerkship you will work in one practice group for three and a half weeks, giving you a consistent experience and invaluable insight into what we do and the clients we work for.- Summer 1: 19 November - 12 December 2025- Summer 2: 14 January - 6 February 2026- Winter: 17 June - 10 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, senior associate and a junior lawyer, who will act as your performance coach, development lawyer and buddy;- learning opportunities across practice areas and partners, as we don't work in silos;- the chance to work on real matters with many of Australia's and the world's 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 ever‑changing 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 people's 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 At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.