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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
Shanghai
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Shanghai
Description
We have an established trainee programme for graduates from PRC law schools and junior PRC lawyers.The traineeship normally lasts 2 years and is a vital step in gaining the necessary experience and tr
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Tokyo
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Tokyo
Description
Looking for ambitious people to intern with leading law firm Clifford Chance.
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Description
Erlebe ein exklusives Event mit Clifford Chance am 25. und 26. September 2025: Entdecke die Schönheit von Rheinhessen, dem Rheingau und erhalte authentische Einblicke in die internationale Großkanzlei
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Sydney
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Sydney
Description
A summer clerkship is the perfect way to learn about working at Clifford Chance and meet our people. We recruit students that we believe have the potential and ambition to join us once their degrees
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Amsterdam
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Amsterdam
Description
The RoleAdvocaat-stagiaire Corporate M&AWij zijn doorlopend op zoek naar talentvolle advocaat-stagiaires. Flexibiliteit, gedrevenheid en een pragmatische instelling zijn eigenschappen die je daarbij b
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Munich
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Munich
Description
Zur Verstärkung unserer verschiedenen Praxisgruppen in München suchen wir engagierte und qualifizierte Referendare (m/w/d). Was Sie erwartetEinblicke in eine der weltweit führenden Anwaltssozietä
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Munich
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Munich
Description
Zur Verstärkung unserer verschiedenen Praxisgruppen in München suchen wir engagierte und qualifizierte wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter*innen (m/w/d) mit herausragenden Leistungen. Was Sie erwartetE
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Description
Zur Verstärkung unserer verschiedenen Praxisgruppen in Frankfurt am Main suchen wir engagierte und qualifizierte wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter*innen (m/w/d) mit herausragenden Leistungen. Was Sie
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Description
Zur Verstärkung unserer verschiedenen Praxisgruppen in Frankfurt suchen wir engagierte und qualifizierte Referendare (m/w/d). Was Sie erwartetEinblicke in eine der weltweit führenden Anwaltssozie
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Düsseldorf
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Düsseldorf
Description
Zur Verstärkung unserer verschiedenen Praxisgruppen in Düsseldorf suchen wir engagierte und qualifizierte Referendare (m/w/d). Was Sie erwartetEinblicke in eine der weltweit führenden Anwaltssozi
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Expiry Date
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Author
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Lisa SmithJoin our community of bright minds
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