2025 Sponsorships
Clayton Utz is a top tier Australian law firm, known for the strength of their independent culture and confident and engaging approach.
They have built a team of down-to-earth, client centric and collaborative lawyers. Clayton UTZ also embrace individuality, wanting people to stay true to who they are and bring their whole self to work.
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Core to their commitment to client service is a sophisticated understanding of client needs, they deliver the clearest advice that cuts through the complexity so our clients can concentrate on the things that really matter.
With 177 partners and over 1,600 employees across six offices, they continue to build on our reputation for confident, innovative and incisive legal advice
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a strong presence in Australia, providing top-tier legal services across a wide range of practice areas. With a history spanning over 200 years, Ashurst is committed to excellence, innovation, and the development of future legal professionals.
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As a proud sponsor of the La Trobe Law Students’ Association, Ashurst supports the next generation of legal minds by offering students unique insights into the profession, networking opportunities, and career development resources. The firm provides clerkship and graduate pathways designed to equip aspiring lawyers with the skills and experience necessary to thrive in a dynamic legal landscape.
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With a culture that values collaboration, diversity, and forward-thinking solutions, Ashurst is dedicated to shaping the future of law and empowering students to reach their full potential.
The College of Law is the largest provider of Practical Legal Training (PLT) in Australia have been at the forefront of PLT in Australia since 1974. What sets them apart is their time honoured and innovative model of PLT, and the fact that they are at the frontline of the latest emerging trends in legal technology and innovation.
They offer PLT intakes in Victoria every single month, full time and part time, so there is always an enrolment date to suit your specific needs. Their programs can be completed online, or through a hybrid model of face-to-face and online blended programs. Through the College’s Centre for Legal Innovation, an innovation and research focused think tank for the legal profession, they have embedded the PLT program with learnings and practical tools to future-proof our students for the next phase of legal practice that is evolving from the use of technology and other innovative changes. This has also included the College collaborating with industry leaders in digital transactions and legal tech start-ups.
The College has also recently partnered with Forage to run a free NewLaw Careers virtual internship that is available to law students, which will provide students with practical tasks and insights focused on the changing legal landscape. The College also has additional offices in New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom, ensuring that our national presence in Australia is enriched by our diversity through international connections and PLT training programs.
Leo Cussen Centre for Law has been a leading provider of Practical Legal Training (PLT) in Australia for over 50 years. Their immersive, hands-on approach blends the best of traditional legal training with the flexibility and innovation needed in today’s legal profession.
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With multiple intakes throughout the year, their full-time and part-time programs are offered online or in a blended format, designed to suit different schedules and locations. Their program mirrors real-life legal practice, featuring practical file work, client simulations and personalised support from experienced lawyer mentors; so graduates are confident and practice-ready.
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Leo Cussen's also committed to staying ahead of the curve, embedding legal tech and innovation throughout our program to prepare students for a rapidly evolving profession. Through industry partnerships and future-focused training, Leo Cussen ensures that graduates are ready for wherever their legal career takes them.
