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
Sydney
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Sydney
Description
Curious about a career at Clifford Chance and what we do in Asia?Meet us on campus for a one-to-one chat with our Hong Kong Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager on Thursday 19 March 2026. This i
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01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Sydney
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Sydney
Description
Curious about a career at Clifford Chance and what we do in Asia?Meet us on campus for a one-to-one chat with our Hong Kong Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager on Wednesday 18 March 2026. This
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Warsaw
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Warsaw
Description
The roleWe are currently seeking candidates for the position of Lawyer in our Energy and Environment department. Who are we looking for?The firm's offer is addressed to graduates of the faculty of l
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Melbourne
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Australia
Description
Thinking about gaining experience with a truly global law firm early in your career?Meet us on campus for a one-to-one chat with our Hong Kong Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager on Monday 16 M
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Description
Zur Verstärkung unseres Teams in Frankfurt suchen wir engagierte und qualifizierte Referendar*innen und wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter*innen (m/w/d) im Bereich Steuerrecht.Was Sie erwartetEinblicke in
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Shanghai
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Shanghai
Description
The role 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 experien
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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
Warsaw
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Warsaw
Description
The roleWe are currently seeking candidates for the position of Lawyer in our Global Financial Markets department.Who are we looking for?The firm's offer is addressed to graduates of the faculty of la
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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 Wij zijn altijd op zoek naar talentvolle advocaat-stagiaires. Flexibiliteit, gedrevenheid en een pragmatische instelling zijn eigenschappen die wij graag terugzien. Jouw ontwikkelin
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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
Werfen Sie als Praktikant*in (m/w/d) einen Blick hinter die Kulissen! Was Sie erwartetFeste Anbindung an eine unserer Praxisgruppen sowie Zuteilung persönlicher Mentor*innenAktive Mitarbeit an ak
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