Allens
Indigenous Internship (Jun 2021)
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- 5-25 vacancies
- Apply by 21 May 2021
- Start date 27 Jun 2021
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.
We have recently been ranked the top legal graduate employer by GradAustralia and the Australian Association of Graduate Employers. Last year, we were named an elite "band one" firm in 16 practice areas in Australia and Vietnam by Chambers Asia Pacific and awarded Law Firm of the Year (> 500 employees) at the Australasian Law Awards.
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?
Indigenous Legal Internship Program:
Allens is currently accepting applications for our Indigenous Legal Internship Program across the firm's Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth offices. The program, which has been running for 16 years, is an opportunity for second-year law students and above to find out more about working in a commercial legal environment. Previous interns have gone on to become paralegals, clerks and graduates at Allens.
The program will run in person, subject to COVID-19 restrictions, from Monday, 28 June to Friday, 9 July 2021 in all locations.
As part of the Indigenous Legal Internship Program, you'll have the opportunity to:
- meet our partners and lawyers;
- join a practice group, where you'll be allocated a buddy, a mentor and a performance coach;
- learn about the work we do and get practical experience of what our clients want; and
- hear tips on our clerkship process and what life is like as a graduate at Allens.
We encourage interested Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students to submit an application via the 'apply now' button below by 11:55 pm (AEST) on Friday, 21 May 2021.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Lisa Millar, Early Careers Manager at student.careers@allens.com.au
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.