Early Careers
Grow to your full potential at Clifford Chance
Make the most of your talent as an integral part of our global community. Our teams work together across different roles and countries, sharing their knowledge, ideas and experience to deliver legal advice and client services that are second to none. We encourage creativity and diversity of thought, in a learning culture where you can flourish. From training contracts for aspiring lawyers to Global Virtual Internships and the Clifford Chance Academy, we provide a wide range of learning and development opportunities for everyone in every role. So, bring a collaborative approach and an open mind and we’ll empower you to explore every opportunity – to make the progress you want.
Globally we offer a range of early careers opportunities from apprenticeships, summer programmes internships, clerkships, training contracts and much more!
Global Virtual Internships
Our award-winning virtual work experience opportunities have been designed to support your ambitions and give you access to a broad range of in-depth materials to help you decide if a career in law is for you. They will give you the exposure you need to understand what being a lawyer is like and allow you to experience, first-hand, the responsibilities that come with the role. Our aim is to provide you with exceptional learning resources and opportunities, designed by our experts, to support your learning and development as you grow into the next generation of world-class lawyers and, so far, we have had 140,000 sign-ups! Start your journey with us now and get ready to learn from the best.
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Careers and Opportunities
Salary
Location
Madrid
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Madrid
Description
We are now inviting applications from students in the final year of a degree in Spanish law during 2025-2026 who are interested in joining our Madrid office in September 2027 for the purpose of undert
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Brussels
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Brussels
Description
Our junior lawyers start their traineeship in October each year.Candidates should apply between September and beginning of December to start their traineeship in October the following year.Who we are
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Luxembourg
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Luxembourg
Description
The roleWe have a great opportunity for interns completing their "Referendariat" for our Luxembourg office. At Clifford Chance, you will be joining one of the world's leading law firms with 33 offices
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Warsaw
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Warsaw
Description
The roleAre you passionate about tackling global energy challenges? Do you thrive on contributing to cutting-edge projects in environmental sustainability, electric mobility, and energy innovation? Im
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Amsterdam
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Amsterdam
Description
Advocaat-stagiaire Corporate M&AWij zijn altijd op zoek naar talentvolle advocaat-stagiaires. Flexibiliteit, gedrevenheid en een pragmatische instelling zijn eigenschappen die wij graag terugzien. Jou
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Amsterdam
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Amsterdam
Description
Kandidaat-notarisWij zijn altijd op zoek naar talentvolle kandidaat-notarissen. Flexibiliteit, gedrevenheid en een pragmatische instelling zijn eigenschappen die wij graag terugzien. Jouw ontwikkeling
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Brussels
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Brussels
Description
Do you have a passion for competition law and the ambition to work in private practice? Clifford Chance would be delighted to hear from you.We believe that every career should be rewarding and stimul
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Amsterdam
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Amsterdam
Description
Ben jij nieuwsgierig naar de verschillende praktijkgroepen binnen ons kantoor en wil je meer te weten komen over het werk van onze advocaten? Wij nodigen je van harte uit voor een kop koffie bij ons o
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Madrid
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Madrid
Description
Students in the last year of their Spanish law graduate degree are invited to apply for a work placement in our Madrid office, starting in September 2026.To apply for this position, you must:Be a stud
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Düsseldorf
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Düsseldorf
Description
Zur Verstärkung unseres Teams in Düsseldorf suchen wir engagierte und qualifizierte Referendar*innen (m/w/d) im Bereich Healthcare. Was Sie erwartetEinblicke in eine der weltweit führenden Anwaltssozi
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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