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AUSTRALIA'S ONLY WORKSPACE FOR LAWYERS, CREATED BY LAWYERS.

The legal career you want, with everything you need to make it real.

Most lawyers who go independent know they can do the work. What they can’t picture is everything around it: the address, the reception, the paralegal support, the professional environment that makes clients feel confident. Clarence solves all that, from day one.

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Sound familiar?

Going independent is the right call. The setup shouldn’t be the thing that stops you.

  • Working from home sounds flexible. In practice, the isolation and lack of routine can creep up on you quickly.
  • Client meetings at a cafe don't exactly say "I've got this under control."
  • Setting up your own office is an investment, more so when you need to source software, hardware, paralegal support, and storage for your files, all before you get your billing process set up.
  • Generic coworking spaces aren't designed for client confidentiality. Or for lawyers.
78%

of Australian law practices are sole practitioners or one-partner firms. Clarence is built for them.

Law Society of Australia, National Profile of Solicitors 2024

2.9 hrs

The average Australian lawyer bills just 2.9 hours in an 8-hour day. The right environment changes that.

LeanLaw, The Rule of Thirds: A Simple Framework for Allocating Law Firm Revenue

No. 1

Isolation and administrative burden are the leading contributors to stress for independent lawyers in Australia.

Victorian Legal Services Board, Lawyer Wellbeing, Workplace Experiences and Ethics 2024

What Clarence gives you

The support system that allows you to
practise law the way you want to.

01

Central offices close to the courts

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane CBD locations, all close to the courts. Deal with matters without the travelling time and expense, and meet clients in a setting that reflects the quality of your work.

02

Private offices built for legal practice

Confidentiality is non-negotiable for lawyers. Every office at Clarence is private, so your client conversations stay your client conversations. No open-plan, no hot-desking, no compromises.

03

An office that changes when you do

If you decide to take on an associate or a partner, Clarence can easily change your office configuration. If things change, we can change with you.

$50k–$100k stays in your practice in year one. Not locked into walls.

Rubberdesk, Leased vs Serviced Office Case Study

04

In-house qualified legal support

With professional paralegal support, and in-house legal consultation, Clarence Legal Services ensure you have what you need, consistently.

A full-time paralegal costs $75,000–$85,000 a year. CLS gives you the same support, when you need it.

Source: Jobted.com.au / PayScale Australia

05

In-house IT support

Our IT team is available across all locations. Setup, troubleshooting, cybersecurity, hardware. You walk in ready to work, not spend three days figuring out your setup.

Small law firms spend an average of 6 hours a day on non-billable work. Your IT shouldn’t be part of that.

Source: LeanLaw / Infotrack

06

A legal community, not a coworking space

Clarence is built for and occupied by legal professionals. The person next to you is a peer, not a startup founder. The kind of community that actually makes independent practice worthwhile.

Lawyers thrive with the right people around them. Relationships at work are the strongest contributor to positive wellbeing for lawyers.

Victorian Legal Services Board, Lawyer Wellbeing, Workplace Experiences and Ethics 2024

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Is this you?

Clarence works best for lawyers who want to
practise on their own terms, in a supported environment.

The Returner

Back in practice.
On your terms.

You’ve been away – a career break, parental leave, a change in direction. You’re ready to practise again, but the thought of jumping back into a big firm structure isn’t it. You need flexibility, a professional environment, and a community that understands the legal world.

“I didn’t realise how much I missed being around other lawyers until I was back at Clarence.”

The Breakaway

Out of the firm.
Into your own practice.

You’ve done your time at the big firm and you’re ready to do it your way. New family priorities, a better lifestyle, more autonomy over your work. You want to look and feel credible from day one — without spending your savings on a fit-out.

“I walked into Clarence and felt like I hadn’t left a proper office. Just a better one.”

What members say

"We moved to Clarence in Melbourne about 3 years ago and they have been absolutely terrific. We're still really proud showing clients and friends the space. More than that, the people at Clarence are wonderful to work with."

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Nick Mann
Member, Clarence Melbourne

"As the mother of a young child, Clarence has supported me not only as a sole practitioner, but in my growth when I was ready to expand my team. The flexibility and support make it possible to work on my own terms and still have a successful career."

H
Helena Mrmos
Principal, Mozaik Lawyers
Common questions

Things people usually
ask us first.

How flexible are the membership terms?

We work with lawyers as their needs change. If an office becomes vacant with more capacity, we will work with you to adjust your membership.

We were created by lawyers, for lawyers, 33 years ago. We do have members outside the profession, but these are complementary industries like consultancies or IT professionals. No startups.

We have your needs covered — IT, Member Services, printing, meeting room access, kitchen facilities, and access to the Clarence community — with additional hours available to purchase as you need them.

Particularly right for you, actually. A lot of Clarence members are returning to practice after a break. The community is welcoming, the setup is turnkey, and you won’t have to spend weeks getting your infrastructure in order before you can start seeing clients.

Pricing is based on the office size and location you need. The best way to get a clear picture is to book a tour. We’ll walk you through exactly what’s included and what it costs.

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See what independent
practice actually looks like.

No pressure. Just a conversation about what you need and whether Clarence is the right fit.

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Mediation packages

SizeSuite forHalf DayFull Day
2-3 Rooms
– 1 boardroom
– 2 separation rooms		2-3 Party Mediations$660$1,320
4 Rooms
– 1 boardroom
– 3 separation rooms		4 Party Mediation$815$1,600
6 Rooms
– 1 boardroom
– 5 separation rooms		5-6 Party Mediation$1,100$2,195
6+ Room Upon requestUpon request

Additional Spaces

Clarence is capable of hosting anywhere between 1 to 60 people, with spaces tailored to your needs.

SizeHourly RateHalf-day rateFull-day rate
4 pax$40$140$280
6 – 8 pax$55$190$1,600
10 – 12 pax$80$280$560
40 pax$130$455$910
Café$400$400$400

Competition Terms and Conditions

  1. The Promoter is Clarence Professional Group (Melbourne) Pty Ltd, L11, 456 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 ABN 81 624 440 400 (the Promoter).
  2. Entry into the competition constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  3. Entry is open to all VIC, NSW and QLD residents of 18 years of age or older except any employees of the Promoter and their immediate families, orany existing office and virtual members (or their related entities) of the Promoter.
  4. The competition closes at 11:59PM on the 1st March 2024. The winner will be announced on the 8th March 2024.
  5. To enter the competition, participants need to submit their entry at clarenceprofessionalgroup.com.au/comp via the website form, or other accepted methods of entry provided by Clarence. One entry is allowed per entrant. Verified business email address required. Complete details are required (first and last name, phone number, work email, city, company name).
  6. Competition entries will be evaluated during the 2nd and 8th of March at Clarence Professional Offices at Level 33, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
  7. The winner will be notified by email and phone call by a representative of the Promoter. The competition winner will also be announced on Clarence Professional Offices’ social media channels. By entering this competition, the winner provides their consent to being announced on Clarence Professional Offices’ social media channels.
  8. Winner selection criteria is determined via random draw. All decisions are final.
  9. Prize details: the prize is a 6-month license fee agreement for a 2-person serviced office space one of the following Clarence Professional Office spaces -Level 33, 385 Bourke St, Melbourne, Level 11, 65 York St, Sydney or 95 North Quay, Brisbane. The value of the prize is $9,500 (incl. GST) (the Prize). A security deposit is applicable to redemption of the prize, refundable at the end of the license agreement, pending standard terms and conditions of Clarence Office License Agreements. The security deposit is calculated at 2 months of the list price for the serviced office offered as the competition prize. Location of prize is subject to change at any time in the Promoter’s sole discretion.
  10. Standard Clarence Office License Agreement terms and conditions apply.
  11. The prize is non-transferrable, it cannot be exchanged or redeemed for cash and can be cancelled any time by the Promoter.
  12. If the prize winner requires a larger serviced office space, the prize value can be credited towards an agreement for a larger space for an equal or longer lease period. Larger spaces are subject to availability and are at the sole discretion of the Promoter.
  13. Use of the prize is solely for the winner of the promotion.
  14. The Promoter assumes no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected emails or phone calls. If the Promoter is unable to contact the competition winner after 1 week (for any reason), the prize will be withdrawn and transferred to the next successful recipient.
  15. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.
  16. The Promoter reserves the right to alter or amend these terms and conditions at any time throughout the promotion, or limit entry, without notice.
  17. The Promoter will not be responsible or liable if for any reason (beyond their reasonable control) any element of the Prize is not able to be provided.
  18. In all matters, all decisions of the Promoter, will be final and cannot be contested. No correspondence or discussions will be entertained.
  19. The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any individual who the Promoter believes has breached any of these terms and conditions, or engaged in any unlawful or other improper misconduct. The Promoter reserves it rights to recover damages or other compensation from any such offender.
  20. All contestants release from the Promoter against all liability, cost, loss or expense arising out of acceptance of any prize(s) or participation in this competition including (but not limited to) loss of income, personal injury, accident or death and damage to property and whether direct or consequential, foreseeable, due to any negligent act or omission or otherwise.
  21. By entering into this competition, you agree to share your personal information with the Promoter, subject to the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, for use in marketing and sales activities by the Promoter.
  22. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not responsible or liable for:
    (a) inaccurate or incorrect transcription of entry information;
    (b) non-receipt of entries for any reason;
    (c) problems or technical failures of any kind;
    (d) unavailability or inaccessibility of any service or website;
    (e) unauthorised human intervention in any part of the competition;
    (f) electronic or human error; or
    (g) any damage or loss (direct or indirect) suffered by reason of any act or omission of the Promoter, its employees or contractors in relation to entry into this competition or supply of a prize.