Aluko & Oyebode Trainee Associate Programme 2027: Apply by 30 October 2026

Aluko & Oyebode is inviting qualified law graduates to apply for its 2027 Trainee Associate opportunity in Nigeria. The programme offers practical legal experience, learning from experienced practitioners and participation in client engagements.

Employer: Aluko & Oyebode
Role: 2027 Trainee Associate
Locations: Lagos (primary), Abuja and Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Contract type: Contract
Deadline: 30 October 2026; closing time and time zone not specified

About the opportunity

Trainee Associates will develop the knowledge and professional skills needed for a legal career while contributing to the work of a full-service Nigerian law firm. The opportunity combines exposure to legal practice with learning from experienced legal practitioners in a challenging professional environment.

Eligibility requirements

• Hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree with at least Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2:1).
• Be eligible to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme from January 2027.

The portal lists a bachelor’s degree or equivalent as its education category. The role’s specific eligibility criteria require the LL.B qualification and minimum grade above.

What trainees can expect

• Practical legal experience.
• Learning from experienced legal practitioners.
• Opportunities to contribute to client engagements.
• Development of professional legal knowledge and skills.

About Aluko & Oyebode

The firm advises clients across corporate and commercial law, including banking and finance, business advisory, telecommunications, intellectual property, energy and natural resources, project finance, real estate and construction, taxation and privatisation. Its practice also includes litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm has offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt and is a member of ALN.

How to apply

1. Open the official recruitment listing using the button below.
2. Review the requirements for the 2027 Trainee Associate role.
3. Select Apply to this Job and follow the portal’s application instructions.
4. Submit your application on or before 30 October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The listing does not specify a closing time or time zone, so submit early.