Legal Internship

Allens

. Participate in the First Nations Legal Internship Program from Monday, 1 February to Friday, 19 February 2027 .

Posted 9/20/2026internshipSydney • AustraliaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a commitment to legal practice through participation in the First Nations Legal Internship Program, while actively engaging in community and pro bono work. Emphasizes relationship-building and networking skills, alongside a strong desire to learn and develop within the legal industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Aboriginal And/or Torres Strait Islander IdentificationUniversity Law Degree EnrollmentRelationship BuildingMentoring OpportunitiesPractical Workplace Experience

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Soft Skills

Keen To LearnDevelop New Skills

Industry Keywords

Legal Internship ProgramPro Bono WorkProfessional NetworksLegal Industry Career PathwaysCommitteesInterest Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the First Nations Legal Internship Program from Monday, 1 February to Friday, 19 February 2027
Complete a personalised induction program introducing Allens' people and work
Join a practice group and work alongside lawyers on real matters
Develop legal skills and gain insight into Allens' work and clients
Receive support from a partner performance coach and junior lawyer buddy
Participate in community and pro bono work
Learn about committees, interest groups and legal industry career pathways
Build professional networks and mentor relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
Be currently enrolled in a university law degree
Be keen to learn, develop new skills and gain practical workplace experience
Enjoy building relationships, expanding your professional network and learning from others through mentoring opportunities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personalised induction program
Real legal work and practical workplace experience
Dedicated support network consisting of a partner and junior lawyer
Performance coaching and buddy support
Community and pro bono work opportunities
Information on legal industry career pathways, clerkship recruitment and graduate life
Networking and mentoring opportunities
Adjustments to fully participate in the application process, if required