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Clayton
Utz

 

One of Australia’s oldest and largest national practices, trusted to handle major, high-stakes mandates with plain-English, commercial precision.

Silver Sponsor
Firm Overview

At a glance

Firm Type
Leading Australian law firm
National Reach
Six Australian cities
Partners
Nearly 200 partners
Core Focus
Commercial legal services for large private sector and government clients
Key Strengths
Corporate law, disputes, projects, regulatory work, transactions, public sector, infrastructure, technology and commercial advisory
About Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz is one of Australia’s oldest and largest law firms, providing a full range of legal services to major private sector and government clients.

The firm is known for delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice. Clayton Utz places strong emphasis on understanding each client’s needs and providing advice that is tailored, direct and free from unnecessary legal jargon.

With offices across Australia, Clayton Utz advises on complex and high-profile matters across areas including transactions, disputes, projects, regulatory work, public sector matters, infrastructure, technology and commercial advisory.

Students & Graduates

Clayton Utz offers a range of early career pathways for law students and graduates, including Seasonal Clerkships, the Graduate Program, the Career Launch Program, First Nations Traineeship, student paralegal opportunities and the Clerkship Masterclass.

The firm looks for ambitious, curious and driven students who are interested in commercial law and want to work on challenging matters with real-world impact. Students are supported through practical experience, mentoring, legal technology exposure and opportunities to develop strong professional skills.

Why Clayton Utz?

Clayton Utz may appeal to students interested in commercial law, government work, major disputes, infrastructure, transactions, technology, regulatory matters and high-impact legal practice.

For students seeking a leading Australian firm with sophisticated legal work, national reach and strong early career pathways, Clayton Utz offers a valuable platform to begin a legal career.

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Explore Opportunities

Review the firm's clerkship pathways, application schedules, and educational support channels through their official portals.

Information provided by Clayton Utz and current as at 2026. Students should confirm all program dates, eligibility requirements and application details directly with the firm.