Perth 202627 Clerkship Program

About Allens
Allens is a leading international law firm trusted on some of Australias most complex and defining matters. We work at the intersection of business law and changehelping 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 effortone 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 Perth office. Youll 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.

Youll 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. Well 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 markets most complex domestic and global transactions.

We offer clerkship programs across three periodstwo over summer and one over winterto coincide with university holidays. During your clerkship youll work in one practice group for three weeks giving you a consistent experience and invaluable insight into our work and the clients we support:

• Summer 1: 16 November - 4 December 2026
• Summer 2: 18 January - 5 February 2027
• Winter: 14 June - 2 July 2027

Our clerkship program is a stepping stone to bigger thingsfor many its the first step toward building a long term career with us. Many clerks go on to become graduates at Allens. Heres 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 buddyproviding guidance feedback and coaching as you learn;
• learning opportunities across practice areas and partners as we dont work in silos;
• the chance to work on real matters with many of Australias and the worlds 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 everchanging 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 peoples 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

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 (AWST) on Sunday 26 July 2026. Please address your application to Brittney Brightwell Early Careers Consultant.