About Allens

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

Our Clerkship Program

For a head start in your legal career, apply for a clerkship in our Brisbane office. You’ll work alongside experienced lawyers, gain first‑hand insight into the work of a lawyer at Allens, and contribute to real matters while supported by a partner, senior lawyer, and a junior lawyer.

We offer clerkship programs across two periods—one over summer and one over winter—to coincide with university holidays.
Summer: 16th November – 11th December 2026
Winter: 14th June – 9th July 2027

Clerks gain:
a personalised induction program
on‑the‑job training with support from a partner, senior lawyer and a junior lawyer who act as your performance coach, development lawyer and buddy, providing guidance, feedback and coaching
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 setting
social events, where you will really get to know us
the prospect to network with some of the best in the profession

Eligibility and Requirements

Applications are open to students in their penultimate or final year of a law degree.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Allens, we celebrate our people’s differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural background, First Nations communities and family and caring arrangements. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
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