Allens

Our recruitment process is designed to give candidates a realistic insight into the work we do and how we operate, while allowing us to understand how you approach learning, challenge and collaboration.

Step one: do your research and decide where you would like to apply for a clerkship.

Step two: gather your documents.  

You will need to provide us with a copy of your CV, cover letter, academic transcript and other supporting documents, such as your visa if applicable.

Step three: complete an optional diversity assessment 

We are the proud founding partner of Rare's Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) in Australia. The CRS allows us to better understand your achievements, and the context in which they have been gained, beyond what we may see on your resume. We don't expect everyone to look and be the same, and we want to hear your story. 

The CRS is a ‘screen in’ tool, not a ‘screen out’ tool. Should you choose to participate in the survey, you can provide as much or as little information as you would like to. Our People & Development team are the only people who see the data and it is treated with the strictest confidence.

Step four: complete an online assessment

You will then be asked complete an online strengths-based assessment, through Cappfinity. The assessment comprises two components – a cognitive assessment and a behavioural, strengths-based component, which provides an insight into the work we do and a taste for what working at Allens is like, while giving us an additional data point during the screening process. The assessment is designed to give you a realistic job preview—we won't ask you about shapes or numbers! It's not timed either, so you can stop and start as needed. Step five: meet the team and build your network at our pre-interview 'Insider Access' event

If you're selected for an interview, you will be invited to attend our 'Insider Access' event. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Allens before your interview, and to form connections with our people. 

Step six: attend an interview 

You will be invited to attend one interview in all locations except Sydney, which has two rounds of interviews.

Our interviews are an opportunity for you to get to know us, and vice versa. We equip our interviewers with training to ensure they are able to get the best out of you, in an environment that understandably can be quite nerve-wracking.

Step seven: buddy catch up 

You will be allocated a junior lawyer to act as your buddy throughout the recruitment process, who will help answer any questions and provide support ahead of the interview(s). You’ll have the opportunity to meet your buddy at the Insider Access event, and meet with your buddy for a coffee after your interview.