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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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
Beijing
Department
Lawyer in Training
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Permanent
Location
Beijing
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
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Hong Kong Island
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Hong Kong
Description
Have you thought about pursuing a career in law and joining a dynamic, international team? Hong Kong is a pivotal hub in one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. At Clifford Chance, our collab
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Singapore
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Singapore
Description
The role A summer internship is the perfect way to learn about working at Clifford Chance and meet our people. This opportunity not only allows you to gain work experience in a first-class working env
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Amsterdam
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Amsterdam
Description
Ben jij een MBO-student met een passie voor IT en op zoek naar een leerzame stage waarin je écht onderdeel bent van een professioneel team? Dan hebben wij een mooie kans voor jou! Vanaf 1 september 20
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
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
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
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
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Madrid
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Work experience
Location
Madrid
Description
Students in the penultimate year of their Spanish law graduate degree are invited to apply for a work placement in our Madrid or Barcelona offices, starting in either June or July 2026.To apply for th
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Lisa SmithAuthor
Lisa SmithSalary
Location
Paris
Department
Work Experience
Brand
Clifford Chance
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Location
Paris
Description
Main tasksThe Paris Intern will be an integral member of the Business Development and Marketing team and will be involved in all the tasks, including:Development of an understanding of the French mark
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
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Lisa SmithJoin our community of bright minds
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