Clayton Utz
2025 First Nations Traineeship (BAS) (Mar 2025)
Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane
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Opportunity details
- Apprenticeship or Traineeship
- AUD 36,000 - 40,000 / Year
- The above salary banding is a guide and will differ depending on work arrangements.
- 1-8 vacancies
- Apply by 9 Jan 2025
- Start date 9 Mar 2025 - 23 Mar 2025
Imagine your tomorrow – let your journey begin with us.
We know that navigating the start of your career can be challenging - figuring out where to go, who to talk to, and how to take that first step. Our First Nations Traineeship is designed to support and guide you through those early steps. If you’re a proud Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student studying Finance, Business, IT, Marketing, Communications, or Human Resources, this opportunity offers a welcoming environment to gain hands-on experience at one of Australia’s leading law firms.
Supporting your journey
We know how important it is to feel supported as you start your career. That’s why we’ve put together a dedicated team to guide you:
- A First Nations Adviser who understands your background and will help you navigate your career with confidence.
- A dedicated mentor who will offer guidance and support, help you feel confident as you and set and reach your personal and professional goals.
- A support person who has previously embarked on this journey at the firm and will be with you every step of the way, ensuring you feel comfortable, encouraged, and empowered.
What can you expect?
This traineeship is so much more than just work experience—it’s a chance to grow, learn, and thrive. Over 6 months, you’ll be part of a dynamic and professional environment, gaining real-world experience while receiving support every step of the way to help you succeed.
- Gain hands-on experience in one of four key areas: Finance, IT, Clients & Markets, or People & Development.
- Access to tailored training and development programs to support your growth.
- Contribute to community initiatives through our Community Connect program, where you’ll engage in meaningful volunteering experiences.
- A chance to grow your network through social events, sports, and a range of fun and exciting activities.
Why this program is for you…
We’re committed to creating an environment where you can succeed and feel proud of who you are. Our traineeship is designed to give you meaningful experiences that help you develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and open doors for your future—all while embracing and celebrating your cultural heritage.
By joining us, you’ll not only gain practical experience, but you’ll also become part of a supportive community that values your voice, your ideas, and your unique perspective.
We encourage you to apply if you:
- Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted as such by your community.
- Are student studying Finance, Business, IT, Marketing, Communications, or Human Resources, at an Australian university.
- Are available to work 1–3 days per week (flexible hours, and you will be paid for your work).
- Have a positive attitude, a genuine curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, especially when it comes to family, study, and financial commitments. That’s why we’re committed to being flexible and working with you to ensure you get the most out of your time with us.
Ready to take the next step?
We’re looking forward to welcoming you. Apply now for the First Nations Traineeship and begin your career journey with us.
How to Apply?
We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.
Consultant Contact Details
Alicia Pasquini, (07) 3292 7443
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com.
For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
Agency submissions
Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.
Hiring criteria
Alternative pathway available
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I have been working on some big matters and have generally been working on tasks for those matters. Additionally I have been picking up work around that and have gotten experience in making chronologies, summarising medical documents and drafting an advice or brief to counsel.
This is extremely team dependent. Personally I am tasked with the negotiation, drafting and project management of various 'deals' - i.e. the legal aspects of an acquisition or financing which requires contracts to be entered into. At the more junior level (i.e. when you just start) you are typically expected to do banal checks of documents until you prove you have the attention to detail required to: (i) learn what the documents do; and (ii) therefore apply the risk tolerance of your respective client to the words in those documents. This is like learning a new language.
As a graduate I am given the opportunity to get involved in lots of really interesting, high profile matters. I am treated like a lawyer in the team and I am given meaningful work like drafting key legal documents, attending team meetings to contribute to the strategy and conduct of matters, managing the preparation of briefs to counsel, reviewing documents and conducting legal research.
About the employer
Clayton Utz
3.8
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
Proudly Australian. Globally connected. As one of Australia's leading law firms, Clayton Utz gives confident, innovative and incisive legal advice.
Pros and cons of working at Clayton Utz
Pros
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.
As a graduate, I am given the opportunity to get involved in lots of really interesting, high-profile matters.
The partners really care about the people in their team and I have felt supported and accepted throughout my experience at the firm.
The support system at the firm helps with this quite a lot. People are able to maintain a great work-life balance as long as they communicate well.
Diversity is a strong factor at Clayton Utz. It is embraced throughout the firm, and everyone is welcoming of differing backgrounds and opinions.
Cons
The hours can be (very) long during busy periods and there can be limited flexibility during those times.
Remuneration could be better.
They could improve the office snacks.
The work demands.
They provide so much training, almost too much.