Our programs

Virtual Internships

Our three virtual internship programs – Commercial Disputes, Introduction to Commercial Law and Commercial Transactions – are self-paced and offer students a unique and flexible opportunity to upskill and secure sought-after legal work experience. These programs will give you an insight into what a career is like at a commercial law firm like Allens. You'll be given real challenges that our graduates and lawyers are faced with every day. This will give you a better understanding of the type of work you'd be faced with and help you decide whether a career in commercial law is something you'd be interested in pursuing.

Completing these programs will take 5-6 hours. Our programs are free and open to all, but they are targeted at students finishing high school or studying law at university. You'll receive a completion certificate that you can add to your CV or LinkedIn to help you secure your dream job in the future.

Dive In

Dive In is an introductory program that gives you an opportunity to get a head start on developing some of the core skills and experiences that you will gain during a clerkship, internship or as a paralegal at Allens. You’ll get a glimpse into a career in commercial law at a top tier firm. You’ll also get insight into the type of work you can expect, details about our business and areas of practice, plus practical tips for preparing for work in the early stages of your career.

Applications are welcomed from pre-penultimate law students (i.e. second to third year undergraduate law students or first year Juris Doctor students)

Applications for our 2024 program are now closed.

First Nations Legal Internship

Our First Nations Legal Internship program is designed to give Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander law students exposure to a commercial law environment and the diverse range of practice areas we specialise in. You'll work alongside experienced lawyers and gain new insights and learning and development opportunities. 

Applications are welcomed from law students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

Paralegal

As a paralegal at Allens, you will gain everyday insights into the workings of a commercial law firm, and gain invaluable experience working across different practice areas and matter. You’ll support talented lawyers and be exposed to a range of complex matters. A paralegal position gives you a solid grounding to apply for a clerkship or graduate position with Allens. You will network with some of the best in the profession and be immersed in the industry while finishing your law degree.

Applications are welcomed from third year or penultimate year undergraduate law students (or second year Juris Doctor).

We typically recruit our paralegals throughout the year. This varies per office, please keep an eye out on our social media channels for updates of when and how to apply.