Culture at Clayton Utz

Very team dependent, though P&D and Community Connect do a great job of running initiatives. Some teams are very flat and friendly, others are hierarchical and formal.

The office culture is excellent, I have noticed the firm has a no-nonsense approach when hiring employees which helps create a healthy and positive work environment. I have found most to have a great sense of humour and a tendency to not take things to approach issues in calm and logical way. The corporate hierarchy is fair and adequate and I have always been treated with respect when working with managers/bosses.

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. All employees, no matter how senior, are willing to go for coffee chats and meet new people. As a law clerk just starting out, Clayton Utz has made the transition to a new office as easy and smooth as can be. There are a multitude of social/community events that are held regularly where people can people can find others with similar interests. The work environment is friendly and collaborative, and there is no sense of strict hierarchy.

Highly collegiate environment, with extending along the hierarchy (to the extent of my experience). Highly driven and disciplined individuals who also regularly entertain social events.

Wonderful culture with countless opportunities to make many friends.

The culture here is what sets it apart from other legal firms.

Amazing clerk cohort, lots of HR support and fantastic buddy structure support system within the clerkship.

The culture varies between each team/ practice area. However, the teams I worked with had a great positive and collaborative culture between the employees.

The culture at CU Canberra has been an integral part of why I enjoy being part of the team. The people are very friendly and have helped me settle in.

As far as law firms go it could not be better. The colleagues I have developed at the firm are some of the most caring, supportive and inspiring individuals I could ask for in a workplace. This is key when you consider the fact that working in a law firm is essentially taking on an apprenticeship - you need knowledgeable but engaged thought leaders to actually provide you with the opportunities to grow and become a strong lawyer.

Most people are really nice, supportive and put in effort to get contribute to the firm culture. There are plenty of opportunities to attend and get involved in regular social events, sporting events, charitable events, etc. Team culture varies depending on what team you are in (eg some teams have more flexibility to wfh, some teams are very social, some teams have a very flat hierarchy, etc).

Culture is a standout at Clayton Utz. The partners really care about the people in their team and I have felt supported and accepted throughout my experience at the firm. There is great mentorship and everyone is approachable.

The people are genuine and authentic which I like. Everyone is approachable and personable generally. At times, however, it can feel that partners and those higher up in the hierarchy have limited capacity to interact with juniors which can be difficult from a culture perspective as well as a professional development perspective

Great culture. Structure is hierarchical in terms of work flow distribution but does not have a negative impact on culture.

The best there is. You know where you stand with people here. If you come into the firm eager to learn and apply yourself to the work, everyone will invest in you.

Very supportive during work hours. Very friendly and personable outside.

My team is quite a flat structure but overall the firm is top down hierarchical. Good culture, great people. Friends with those in my cohort and we are social outside of work also. My team is great for teamwork and collaborating, but not every team is as sociable and interactive. Many teams I would find quite isolating and lonely given they just sit and work in their offices alone and don't collaborate.

Socialising amongst colleagues is team dependent, some teams are better than others. My last team was quite social, the current team I am in, not so social.

CU is very collaborative and social. I have found majority of my colleagues are very friendly and outgoing, supportive and it doesn't feel like a rigid, hierarchical structure. I feel comfortable approaching senior lawyers and partners, as well as more junior staff.

Great work culture! Most people are very approachable and friendly. Plenty of extra-curricular things.