Seasonal Clerk — Summer Clerkship 2026
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Position Overview
Location:
🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
Compensation:
A$6,000 - A$6,000/year
Position:
Junior
Type:
Internship
Practice Area:
Corporate Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Internship Description
Allens (in alliance with Linklaters) offers a paid summer clerkship at its Sydney office, providing penultimate-year law students with genuine insight into life at a top-tier commercial law firm. Clerks work on real matters with access to Linklaters' global network.
Programme Details
- Duration: 4 weeks (November-December 2026)
- Compensation: Paid — competitive weekly rate
- Eligibility: Penultimate-year LLB or JD students (Australian universities)
What You Will Do
- Sit within a practice group and work on live client matters
- Draft research memos, client letters, and transaction documents
- Attend team meetings, client calls, and networking events
- Gain exposure to Linklaters' international secondment opportunities
Requirements
- Penultimate-year LLB or JD
- Strong academic record (Distinction average preferred)
- Demonstrated interest in commercial law
Responsibilities
Live matter work; Research and drafting; Client interaction; International exposure
Requirements
Penultimate-year LLB/JD; Distinction average preferred; Commercial law interest
Perks & Benefits
Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities
Compensation
A$6,000 - A$6,000/year
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Application Contact
Contact: Allens Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
