First Nations Legal Internship: Mentorship & Skill Building

SEEK Grad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised induction program

Dedicated support network (partner & a

Job summary

Allens is inviting applications for the 2027 First Nations Corporate Services Internship. The program runs from Monday, 1 February to Friday, 19 February 2027 across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth offices, offering real work experience in a commercial legal environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Interns will be paired with a partner/associate, participate in a practice group, and gain insights through a personalised induction, mentoring, pro bono opportunities,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bring curiosity, enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a practice group to work alongside lawyers on real matters, developing legal skills and gaining client insight.
• Participate in a personalised induction program introducing you to our people and the work we do.
• Receive dedicated support from a partner and junior lawyer who act as performance coach and buddy.
• Get involved in community and pro bono work, and learn about committees and interest groups.
• Hear information on career pathways in the legal industry, including clerkship recruitment tips and what life is like as a graduate at Allens.

Skills

First Nations awareness

Willingness to learn

Networking

Education

Enrolled in university law degree

Job description

Allens is inviting applications for the 2027 First Nations Corporate Services Internship. The program runs from Monday, 1 February to Friday, 19 February 2027 across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth offices, offering real work experience in a commercial legal environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Interns will be paired with a partner/associate, participate in a practice group, and gain insights through a personalised induction, mentoring, pro bono opportunities,