Based on 87 surveyed graduates working at Clayton Utz. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
4.2
Based on 87 reviews
Pros & Cons
A combination of the opportunity to work on top-tier matters as well as doing that work alongside some of the best in the field in the country, while also being tremendously approachable
Great work and great people! There is also really good support and helpful learning programs for clerks and other juniors at the firm.
What I like most about Clayton Utz is the work environment and attitude of everyone. It feels like we are all one big team no matter what role or seniority you are, whether you are a lawyer, catering staff or HR. The people are what makes Clayton Utz so great and their commitment to inclusion, diversity and sustainability is a positive example to other businesses.
Exciting work, excellent people, career development opportunities are very strong .
The ambience, the culture, the work, the hours, and the pay are all far above other competitors in my opinion.
High expectations (perfection is not expected, but your best work is)
Your experience can vary greatly from team to team. Sometimes senior employees and partners are very open and generous with their time, and other times, they are more reserved.
The hours can get long the more senior you get, and it can be a stressful environment but if you learn to manage your own schedule and attitude, and utilise the wellness resources, you'll be OK.
It's a more rigorous assessment process than other firms.
Potential for long hours .
What Insiders Say
7.8
Career Prospects
7.8
Career Prospects
There is a pathway for promotion from lawyer to senior associate to special counsel to Partner and beyond. There is typically 4-5 years before becoming a senior associate. Promotions after are usually based on merit and business need.
Community Connect is the firm's amazing CSR team - they are great at making sure there are lots of ways to get involved and I couldn't speak more highly of them.
The workplace culture at Clayton Utz is why I wanted to join this law firm and I was not disappointed. The people are all so warm and welcoming and make you feel part of one big community.
Clayton Utz has a strong diversity and inclusion ethos which is evident throughout the firm from the leadership team to the junior lawyers. Everyone is welcomed and celebrated.
Partners are consistently receptive of juniors' eagerness to initiate catch-ups and answer questions. On occasion, partners will initiate 1 on 1 catch-ups themselves to maintain visibility on juniors' progression.
There are regular professional and personal training programs where we learn important skills such as personal branding, networking, legal research, statutory interpretation etc.
Clayton Utz is extremely committed to sustainability. The firm has several different bins, such as land waste, paper recycling, organic waste, soft plastic bins that make it easy to learn about the different types of waste.