Allens
Dive In Program (May 2021)
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- Apply by 20 Apr 2021
- Start date 10 May 2021 - 27 May 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?
Dive In to Allens
As a Dive In participant, you'll have the opportunity to meet our partners and lawyers, learn about the work we do, hear tips on clerkships and graduate careers, and so much more!
Upon successful completion of our Dive In program, you'll join our Dive In alumni community, and will be invited back to the firm in your penultimate year ahead of applying for clerkships. As a Dive In alumnus, you'll receive specific guidance on navigating your way through the recruitment process and tips and tricks to set you up for success. You'll also have the opportunity to reconnect with the people you met during the Dive In program and continue to build your network.
When and where?
Our program is split across three days:
- Tuesday 11 May;
- Thursday 20 May; and
- Friday 28 May 2021.
Day one and two will be held virtually via MS Teams and day three is planned as a face-to-face event in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney office. Times are to be confirmed, with each day to typically run for 3.5 hours. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will adjust our program if necessary and in accordance with government direction at the time.
Who can apply?
Second - to third-year undergraduate law students or first-year JD students.
How to apply?
Please submit an application via the 'apply now' button by 11:59 pm (AEDT) on Tuesday 20 April 2021.
For further information, please visit our website or contact Early Careers Team 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.