Clifford Chance

Before starting at the firm, I worked as Judge's Associate (equivalent to a Tipstaff in NSW) in the Supreme Court of Victoria, within in the Corporations List. I was interested in this role as it was an opportunity to witness court proceedings from a different perspective, and to improve my skills in legal research.

I was attracted to Clifford Chance due to my interest in international law, and especially the significant role that a firm like ours can have in facilitating deals and disputes across some of the largest jurisdictions in the world. This is a role that is only becoming more relevant every day. My interest in international law was piqued when I studied comparative law and international arbitration on a semester exchange at the National University of Singapore in 2019.

During my clerkship at Clifford Chance, I was able to work on matters of a truly international character. Almost all work that I was involved in then (and now), included an international party or project. This sets the firm apart from firms with a large domestic practice.

From the partners down, I found that there were many people at the firm who are interested in my wellbeing and personal development. People are consistently approachable and always willing to chat even when they were busy.

For practitioners, promoting responsible business can have a profound impact within the community. For example, solicitors can lead initiatives that improve access to briefs for female barristers. Finance lawyers can help energy clients transition into clean energy and become more sustainable. These types of initiatives can be spotted in every Clifford Chance office, and can be led from anyone between graduate to partner level.