Allens
2023 First Nations Legal Internship (Feb 2023)
Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 64,000 - 80,000 / Year
- Salary range for 3 weeks(pro-rated for the internship period)
- 10-15 vacancies
- Apply by 23 Nov 2022
- Start date 5 Feb 2023
About Allens
Allens is a leading international law firm with a long and proud heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. Together with our alliance partner Linklaters, our global network spans 40 offices in 28 countries.
This year, we have once again been recognised as the #1 law firm by both GradAustralia and the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE) as voted by our graduates, and a top clerkship employer by the AAGE, GradConnection and the AFR.
This is a time of unprecedented change. At Allens, we’re ready. With a legacy that spans 200 years, we’ve pioneered significant change. It’s a part of who we are.
Our people go further to support our clients, using sharp commercial insight and creativity to enrich long‑standing relationships and build new ones. We go further for each other and for our community. 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.
With us, you’ll be one step ahead. Great change is here. Are you ready?
First Nations Legal Internship Program
Allens is currently accepting applications for our First Nations Legal Internship program across our Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth offices. The program, which has been running since 2006, is an opportunity for First Nations law students to find out more about working in a commercial legal environment. Previous interns have gone on to secure permanent roles at Allens, other firms, client organisations and elsewhere in the profession.
The program will run from Monday, 6 February to Friday, 24 February 2023 in all locations.
As part of the program, you'll have the opportunity to:
- learn more about who we are and the work we do;
- join a practice group and work on real matters with the support of a partner and junior lawyer, who will act as your performance coach and buddy;
- hear tips on our clerkship recruitment process and what life is like as a graduate at Allens;
- get to know our people and forge mentor relationships with some of the best in the legal profession.
Applications are open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students. Applications will close at 11.55pm (AEDT) on Wednesday, 23 November 2022.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
- Associate Degree or higher
Reviews
I have done a variety of legal work whilst here. This has included being directly involved in contractual negotiations (and corresponding amendments), drafting and finalising semi-contractual documents (notices, letters, annexures etc.), providing legal advices and some non-legal work such as business development.
Lack of communication regarding workflow
In my team I am afforded a lot of opportunities to interface directly with clients and get involved in legal work.
About the employer
Allens
4.6
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
Allens is a leading international law firm with a proud heritage of shaping the future for our clients, people and the communities in which we work.
Pros and cons of working at Allens
Pros
Great training, large teams, larger matters, great exposure to the market early in career.
The people are very down to earth and fun but incredibly intelligent at the same time.
The work is also diverse and intellectually stimulating.
Allens invests a lot of time and resources into training its junior lawyers... providing 'on the job' training.
A supportive work environment, which supports individuals to take responsibility for their own careers.
Cons
Pay is lower than comparable firms.
The hours can be long during busy periods and once you're off the Legal Services Award.
Hierarchy.
The unsteady workflow.
The standard of work and reputation of the firm is very high which can feel crushing and overwhelming.