Aluko & Oyebode, one of Nigeria’s leading full-service law firms, is recruiting 2027 Trainee Associates. This is an entry route for law graduates who will be eligible for NYSC from January 2027. Trainees are based in Lagos (the main office), Abuja or Port Harcourt.
Applications close on 30 October 2026, so there are only a couple of days left.
At a Glance
| Firm | Aluko & Oyebode (ranked top tier by independent legal directories) |
| Role | 2027 Trainee Associate |
| Locations | Lagos (primary), Abuja and Port Harcourt |
| Requirement | LL.B with at least a 2:1, and eligible for NYSC from January 2027 |
| Deadline | 30 October 2026 |
About Aluko & Oyebode
For more than 30 years, Aluko & Oyebode has advised multinational companies, financial institutions, governments, international investors and start-ups. Its practice areas include:
- Banking and Finance, and Project Finance
- Business Advisory, and Taxation
- Telecommunications, and Intellectual Property
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Real Estate and Construction, and Privatisation
- Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
The firm is a member of ALN, an alliance of leading corporate law firms in 15 African jurisdictions.
Benefits
- Practical legal experience at a top-tier Nigerian law firm
- Training by experienced practitioners
- Real client work across corporate, commercial and dispute resolution matters
- A strong foundation for a career in commercial law
- Exposure to cross-border work through the ALN network
Eligibility
- A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) with at least Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2:1)
- Eligible to take part in NYSC from January 2027
How to Apply
- Open the official job posting on Aluko & Oyebode’s careers portal (link below).
- Click “Apply to this Job” and create an account.
- Upload your CV and supporting documents, and complete the application.
- Submit on or before 30 October 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply for the Aluko & Oyebode 2027 Trainee Associate role (official)
Quick Tips
- Apply today. The deadline is very close, and the portal may slow down at the last minute.
- Tailor your CV to commercial law. Highlight moot courts, law clinic work, internships and research in corporate, finance or energy law.
- Show your writing. Mention published articles or law review work.
- Check your NYSC timing to make sure you’ll be eligible from January 2027.
