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Trainee Associate at Aluko & Oyebode

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**Aluko & Oyebode Graduate Trainee Recruitment Program 2027**

Aluko & Oyebode has opened applications for its 2027 Graduate Trainee Recruitment Program, inviting qualified Nigerian law graduates to begin their professional legal careers with the firm.

The programme offers practical legal experience, professional development and opportunities to work alongside experienced legal practitioners across different areas of legal practice.

Applications are open to candidates with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree and a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2:1) who are eligible to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme from January 2027.

**About Aluko & Oyebode**

Aluko & Oyebode is a Nigerian full-service law firm with over 30 years of experience providing legal services to multinational corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, international investors, startups and individuals.

The firm provides legal advisory and representation services across several practice areas, including:

* Banking and Finance

* Corporate and Commercial Law

* Business Advisory

* Telecommunications

* Intellectual Property

* Energy and Natural Resources

* Project Finance

* Real Estate and Construction

* Taxation and Privatisation

* Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Aluko & Oyebode has offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. The firm is also a member of ALN, an alliance of corporate law firms operating across 15 African jurisdictions.

**About the 2027 Graduate Trainee Program**

The Aluko & Oyebode Graduate Trainee Recruitment Program, officially advertised as the 2027 Trainee Associate Recruitment, provides an opportunity for law graduates to gain practical experience within a professional legal environment.

Selected candidates will work alongside experienced lawyers, contribute to client engagements and develop the legal knowledge and professional skills required for a career in legal practice.

**Programme Details**

* **Organisation:** Aluko & Oyebode

* **Position:** Trainee Associate

* **Programme:** A&O Class of 2027

* **Locations:** Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt

* **Employment Type:** Contract

* **Qualification:** Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

* **Minimum Grade:** Second Class Upper Division (2:1)

* **NYSC Eligibility:** From January 2027

* **Application Deadline:** 30 October 2026

**Eligibility and Requirements**

Applicants must:

* Possess a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognised institution.

* Have a minimum of Second Class Honours, Upper Division (2:1).

* Be eligible to participate in the NYSC programme from January 2027.

* Demonstrate an interest in developing a professional career in legal practice.

**Programme Opportunities and Benefits**

Selected Trainee Associates will have opportunities to:

* Gain practical experience in a professional law firm.

* Work alongside experienced legal practitioners.

* Contribute to legal assignments and client engagements.

* Develop legal research, analytical and professional skills.

* Gain exposure to different areas of corporate and commercial law.

* Build professional relationships within the legal industry.

**Application Information**

Applicants must meet the academic and NYSC eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

**Application Deadline:** 30 October 2026

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