Allens
2022 Legal Transformation Graduate Program (Mar 2023)
Sydney, Melbourne, Sydney, Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 50,000 - 80,000 / Year
- 2 vacancies
- Apply by 17 Apr 2022
- Start date 4 Mar 2023
Our graduate program is run in Melbourne and Sydney, starting in March 2023.
As a Legal Transformation Graduate at Allens, you'll complete two six month rotations in different innovation and legal solutions teams. You'll team up with subject matter experts, use cutting edge legal technology and work alongside Australia's most talented lawyers.
At the completion of the program you'll be offered a role within one of our four participating legal transformation program teams.
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 the legal industry and build your skills, providing the foundation you need to become a successful legal professional.
Our graduate program is a stepping stone to bigger things โ at the completion of the program graduates will be offered a permanent role at Allens.
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 innovation, legal technology and project management professionals,
- the opportunity to work alongside some of the best legal professionals in Australia,
- learning opportunities across teams, practice streams and work-types, as we don't work in silos;
- the chance to work on real projects and deliver services for many of Australia's and the world's top 100 companies;
- enrolment in RMIT's Graduate Certificate in Emerging Technology where you will develop the critical thinking skills needed to assess and adopt new technologies to drive innovation in client services and work settings;
- seminars that will build a strong foundation of skills to help you thrive in our everโchanging industry;
- social events, where you will really get to know us; and,
- the opportunity to get involved in community and pro bono work, and learn about our committees and interest groups.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Work Visa (All Other) +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor 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.