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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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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 Trainee Lawyer in our Corporate/IP/Tech department. Who are we looking for?The firm's offer is addressed to highly motivated graduates
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
London
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
London
Description
Deadline for Applications: 23rd February 2026Job OverviewClifford Chance is proud to be a founding member of PRIME. Through PRIME, we are committed to ensuring that anyone who wants to enter the world
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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 planning a legal career but also find the world of finance intriguing? Do you want to learn how companies and projects, such as the construction of highways or wind farms, secure fundi
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Istanbul
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
CE Partners
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Istanbul
Description
The roleBy joining our team as a legal intern, you will experience an enriching internship in our practice areas, where you will work alongside experienced lawyers. Throughout your Legal Internship, y
Reference
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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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Paris
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Paris
Description
The Paris HR team is looking for a full-time intern for a period of 6 months.The intern will assist the HR team (made up of 7 people) in the following tasks:Overall support in the recruiting process (
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
Reference
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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 wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter*innen (m/w/d), gerne auch promotionsbegleitend in Vollzeit oder Teilzeit, sowie Referen
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Hong Kong Island
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Hong Kong
Description
GLOW is Clifford Chance's unique opportunity for exceptional pre-penultimate year students to gain an insiders view into what a career in law can look like.The program is designed to not only give you
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Hong Kong
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Hong Kong
Description
Our training contracts are made up of four, six month seats where trainees get the opportunity to rotate around our Global Financial Markets, Corporate and Litigation & Dispute Resolution practices. W
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
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