Melbourne 2026/27 Clerkship Program

About Allens

Allens is a leading international law firm trusted on some of Australia’s most complex and defining matters. We work at the intersection of business, law and change—helping clients navigate new challenges, emerging risks and first‑of‑their‑kind issues.

What sets us apart is how we work. We bring together curious, driven people who are deeply invested in delivering outcomes that matter for clients, our communities and each other. Through our alliance with Linklaters, our teams are connected to a global network spanning 40 offices across 25 countries, creating opportunities to learn, collaborate and build international careers.

At Allens, shaping the future is a shared effort—one that values initiative, thoughtful challenge and a willingness to stretch.

Our clerkship program

For a head start in your legal career, apply for a clerkship in our Melbourne office. You’ll work alongside some of the most experienced lawyers in Australia and gain first-hand insight into the type of work you could do as a lawyer at Allens.

You’ll get to be part of a team, contributing to real matters and be supported by a partner, senior lawyer and a junior lawyer, who will ensure you get the most out of your clerkship, get to know our people, and thrive.

We believe we stand out as an employer because of our high-quality technical training, strong learning culture and focus on building capability that makes a real impact for our clients. We’ll work with you to develop your understanding of commercial law and build the skills you need to thrive as a lawyer, while being involved in some of the market's most complex domestic and global transactions.

We offer clerkship programs across three periods—two over summer and one over winter—to coincide with university holidays. During your clerkship, you’ll work in one practice group for three and a half weeks, giving you a consistent experience and invaluable insight into our work and the clients we support:

• Summer 1: November - December 2026

• Summer 2: January - February 2027

• Winter: June - July 2027

Our clerkship program is a stepping stone to bigger things—for many, it’s the first step toward building a long‑term career with us. Many clerks go on to become graduates at Allens. Here’s 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 lawyer and a junior lawyer, who will act as your performance coach, development lawyer and buddy—providing guidance, feedback and coaching as you learn;

• 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;

• opportunities to get involved in community and pro bono work, and learn about our committees and interest groups;

• exposure to our alliance with Linklaters and insight into international and client secondment opportunities;

• seminars that build future-focused skills to help you become an excellent lawyer and thrive in an ever‑changing business environment;

• 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 shaped by unique backgrounds and varied life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural background, 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 [email protected].

If you would like to find out more about our approach to diversity and inclusion please visit our website, 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 in their penultimate or final year of a law degree. To be considered, both your application and the required online strengths-based assessment must be completed by 11.55pm (AEST) on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Please address your application to Melissa Lim, Senior Early Careers Consultant.