Clayton Utz Clerkship Masterclass

Why complete this program

An easy way to level up your applications for clerkships in Australia. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

5-6 hours

No grades

No assessments

Advanced

Welcome to the Clayton Utz Clerkship Masterclass: From Application to Offer.

Clayton Utz is one of Australia’s leading independent law firms, working on some of the country's most complex and high-profile legal matters. Each year, we recruit up to 150 clerks across six offices through a structured process that goes well beyond academic results – assessing how candidates think, communicate, and present themselves in a professional environment.

In this masterclass, you will step into the role of a law student preparing to apply for a clerkship at a large law firm. Across four tasks, you’ll work through the key stages of the recruitment process – from early planning and written applications through to networking, interviews, and clerkship performance.

Along the way, you’ll build practical skills in:

approaching clerkship recruitment with a clear, targeted strategy
understanding what firms like Clayton Utz are genuinely looking for
turning your experience into strong written applications that are specific, evidence-based, and hard to forget
communicating effectively in networking settings and building professional relationships
preparing for interviews and performing well during the clerkship itself

This is not generic careers advice. It is built around what we actually see, what we value, and what makes the difference between an application that gets noticed and one that does not. This masterclass is designed to help you regardless of the firm you ultimately apply to – but if you do choose to apply to Clayton Utz, you will finish with a much clearer sense of what we are looking for and why.

By the end, you will have a complete application pack that you can refine and use for your clerkship applications, consisting of a strategy plan, CV, cover letter, short-answer responses, networking materials, interview preparation, and clerkship readiness plan.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Clayton Utz. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Job Application

Professional Communication

Professional Judgment

Professional Networking

Professional Presence

Relationship Building

Self-Awareness

Self-Reflection

Strategic Thinking

Structured Thinking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Introduction from Clayton Utz

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are a law student preparing to apply for a Clayton Utz seasonal clerkship.
You are approaching the application process as a serious candidate who wants to understand how recruitment works and how to present yourself effectively.
You will move through the same stages many applicants face, from early planning through to interview preparation and clerkship-readiness.

Your goal

Build a strong, practical resume packet that you can use for clerkship applications.
Improve how you articulate your strengths, experiences, and motivations in a credible and professional way.
Finish the program feeling better prepared, more informed, and ready to apply with confidence.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are a law student preparing to apply for a Clayton Utz seasonal clerkship.
You are approaching the application process as a serious candidate who wants to understand how recruitment works and how to present yourself effectively.
You will move through the same stages many applicants face, from early planning through to interview preparation and clerkship-readiness.

Your goal

Build a strong, practical resume packet that you can use for clerkship applications.
Improve how you articulate your strengths, experiences, and motivations in a credible and professional way.
Finish the program feeling better prepared, more informed, and ready to apply with confidence.

Reviews

4.6

I enjoyed the practical and realistic tasks included in the simulation. It helped me understand the type of work performed at Clayton Utz and gave me valuable insights into the legal industry. The activities improved my problem-solving, research, and professional skills while providing a good learning experience.

Student, Anna University

The simulation provided practical insights into the clerkship application process and helped me understand how to prepare professional application materials, networking strategies, interview responses, and workplace communication. The tasks were realistic, engaging, and valuable for career development.

Student

I liked that the simulation was practical and helped me understand the clerkship process step by step. The tasks were useful because they helped me improve my CV, cover letter, networking preparation, interview responses, and understanding of how to present my experiences clearly and professionally.

Student, Miami Dade College