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2027 Summer Placements – Belgian Practice

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Location

Brussels

Department

Work Experience

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Location

Brussels

Description

Our summer programme runs from July until September included and within that period, we offer a number of students a one-month internship. During this internship, we provide students with a temporary

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01/01/0001

Corporate M&A Lawyer

Salary

Location

Amsterdam

Department

Lawyers

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Amsterdam

Description

The roleAs an M&A lawyer, you will be part of an international team advising on complex, high-value transactions across sectors. You will draft and negotiate key documents, lead due diligence, coordin

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01/01/0001

2027 1L London Summer Program / 2028 2L US Summer Program

Salary

Location

London

Department

Work Experience

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Location

London

Description

The roleThis unique two-summer program includes a 1L Summer Law Clerk position with the Capital Markets group in our London office in summer 2027, followed by a 2L Summer Law Clerk position in one of

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01/01/0001

2027 New York 1L Chris Morvillo Scholarship

Salary

Location

New York

Department

Work Experience

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Location

New York

Description

The role As a Chris Morvillo Scholar, you will have the opportunity to embrace team collaboration, receive formal and informal training, and build relationships with our global network. Please note t

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01/01/0001

2028 Washington, DC 2L Summer Law Clerk

Salary

Location

Washington

Department

Work Experience

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Location

Washington D.C.

Description

The roleCandidates seeking a position in our Washington, DC summer program interview for and directly join one of the following practice groups – Antitrust & Trade, Disputes, or Project Development &

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01/01/0001

2027 1L Frankfurt Summer Program / 2028 2L US Summer Program

Salary

Location

Frankfurt am Main

Department

Work Experience

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Location

Frankfurt am Main

Description

The roleThis unique two-summer program includes a 1L Summer Law Clerk position with the Capital Markets group in our Frankfurt office in summer 2027, followed by a 2L Summer Law Clerk position in one

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01/01/0001

2027 Houston 1L Summer Law Clerk and Chris Morvillo Scholarship

Salary

Location

Houston

Department

Work Experience

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Location

Houston

Description

The roleCandidates seeking a position in our Houston, TX summer program will have the opportunity to work closely with our global practice groups, focusing on Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Enviro

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01/01/0001

2027 Washington, DC 1L Chris Morvillo Scholarship

Salary

Location

Washington

Department

Work Experience

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Location

Washington D.C.

Description

The roleAs a Chris Morvillo Scholar, you will have the opportunity to embrace team collaboration, receive formal and informal training, and build relationships with our global network. Please note tha

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01/01/0001

2028 New York 2L Summer Law Clerk

Salary

Location

New York

Department

Work Experience

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Location

New York

Description

The roleCandidates seeking a position in our New York summer program will have the opportunity to work in and gain exposure to all of our practice areas on both the transactional and disputes side. Fi

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01/01/0001

Business Development & Marketing Executive Manager

Salary

Location

New York

Department

Client Development

Brand

Clifford Chance

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

New York

Description

The roleClifford Chance has an ambitious global strategy which puts clients at the very heart of everything the firm does. The Business Development ("BD") function is pivotal in making the firm's str

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01/01/0001

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Counsel, Germany

"A litigator is more than just someone who acts on behalf of their client – they are above all things a strategist in a complex legal game."

Haeyoung Kim

Associate, Projects, Singapore

“For those aspiring to secure a Training Contract with Clifford Chance, I highly recommend applying for the summer internship. During the internship, you get to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and seniority levels, which will provide invaluable insights into the firm's culture and career paths.”

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Lawyer, London

“One of my highlights in the application process was the supportiveness of the graduate recruitment team, and the attention to detail that they showed to every candidate, even prior to sending any applications.”

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Associate in New York

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