Final Call: Aluko & Oyebode 2026 NYSC Associate Programme

October 22, 2025

Are you a passionate, high-achieving Nigerian law graduate ready to kickstart your legal career? The Aluko & Oyebode 2026 NYSC Associate Programme is your golden opportunity to gain real-world legal experience at one of Nigeria’s most prestigious law firms. This time-sensitive opportunity offers unparalleled mentorship, training, and client exposure in a fast-paced professional environment.

Aluko & Oyebode is a full-service international law firm that provides top-tier legal services across banking & finance, dispute resolution, telecommunications, intellectual property, energy, project finance, real estate, taxation, and privatization. With offices strategically located in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, the firm is deeply embedded in Nigeria’s legal and commercial landscape.
This programme gives aspiring legal professionals the chance to work alongside industry leaders, engage in hands-on legal practice, and participate in structured mentorship sessions that fast-track career growth.

This NYSC Associate Programme aligns with the one-year mandatory NYSC service period and is tailored to equip participants with practical legal skills. Associates will be assigned real tasks, not just shadowing, and will receive regular feedback to aid professional development.

What You’ll Gain:

Structured Mentorship: Learn directly from partners and experienced associates through a guided mentorship model.
Professional Development: Involvement in client-facing legal matters from day one.
Comprehensive Legal Exposure: Rotate across various departments including Corporate, Litigation, and IP.
Networking Opportunities: Build a strong professional network within and outside the firm.
Monthly Stipend: Associates will receive a competitive monthly stipend for the duration of the programme.
Career Pathway: High-performing NYSC Associates may be offered full-time positions post-service year.

Name of Organizer

Aluko & Oyebode

Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the 2026 NYSC Associate Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree with a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division (2:1).
2. NYSC Eligibility: Must be eligible to participate in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program immediately after Law School in 2026.
3. Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrated passion for law, critical thinking ability, and a strong academic and ethical foundation.
4. Location Flexibility: Willingness to work from any of Aluko & Oyebode’s offices in Lagos (Primary Location), Abuja, or Port Harcourt.
5. Strong Communication Skills: Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as a collaborative mindset.
6. Adaptability: Able to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
7. Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with digital tools and legal research databases will be an added advantage.