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Explore our full calendar of events for the season ahead for London & Middle East students and graduates. There is no limit on the virtual events that you can attend, so you can register for as many as you are interested in. Due to the limited capacity at some of our events, please only register if you can commit to attending. Our events are varied, covering a range of topics and themes to give you advice and tools to navigate your applications and career as a lawyer.

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Event Name Date Time Region Description Register
Energy Transition and the Law – with Legal Cheek 5-Sep-24 15:30 – 18:30 UK In this collaboration with Legal Cheek, lawyers from across our practice areas and offices will explore one of the fastest growing sectors, energy transition. Lawyers from Clifford Chance will share their experiences advising on Energy Transition matters around the world, including both developed and emerging markets. We will also hear from a representative from the firm’s newly-opened Houston office.

If you attend a flagship event in person, we will reimburse travel expenses up to £75. We will provide an expense form after the event has taken place. 		Watch the recording here
One Firm: A Showcase of our Global Strategy 10-Oct-24 16:00 – 18:30 UK Join us either virtually or in person at our office in Canary Wharf to delve into our firm's global capabilities and unified strategy, emphasising our commitment to working as a cohesive 'One Firm' to best serve our clients. Gain a deeper insight into the complex deals that span multiple jurisdictions and understand the pivotal roles our lawyers, from Trainees to Partners, play in these processes. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to expand your professional network during the informal networking following the presentations.

If you attend a flagship event in person, we will reimburse travel expenses up to £75. We will provide an expense form after the event has taken place. 		Watch the recording here
More than Law 29-Oct-24 17:00 – 19:00 BST Virtual Join us for ‘More than Law’, a unique virtual event where you will hear from career changers and non-law graduates who have successfully become lawyers at Clifford Chance. Learn how they leveraged their diverse backgrounds and skills to excel in the legal sector and gain insights into how you can do the same. Whether you are studying a non-law degree or considering a career change, this event will inspire you to pursue your ambitions and show you that a career in law is possible for you. You will also have the opportunity to find out more about our sponsorship of the ‘Career Changer of the Year 2025’ award. Watch the recording here
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Middle East Insight Day 4-Nov-24 10:00 – 17:00 London Join us for a day of learning, networking and exploring the exciting early talent career prospects in the Middle East. By applying for our Middle East insight day you will get a glimpse of what it's like to be part of our global team in the Middle East. During this event, you will enjoy a breakfast with early talent professionals, hear from our senior leaders, learn about some of the most interesting and complex deals we have worked on, network with our lawyers who have experience in the Middle East, participate in a panel discussion and Q&A session with our trainees, newly qualified lawyers and associates, and find out more about the PGDL and SQE requirements and how we support our future joiners from the Middle East. Applications now closed
Black In Law 12-Nov-24 10:00 – 16:30 London Clifford Chance is excited to host Black in Law, an insight day aimed at students and graduates eligible of Black Heritage, aspiring to pursue a career in law. You must be eligible for SPARK or our Training Contract to apply. There is no doubt that it is the richness of our diversity that drives our success and makes us who we are as a global firm. For this to continue, it's important that we understand what success looks like for our lawyers and how we continue to build an inclusive environment that allows people to progress. So we're proud to run Black in Law, an insight day for students and graduates of Black Heritage who are interested in a career in law and are keen to hear from Black role models at Clifford Chance. In addition to skills sessions and interactive workshops designed to support you in our wider recruitment process, we will discuss the lived experiences of Black trainees and lawyers at Clifford Chance and provide insights on navigating the workplace and succeeding within the industry.

Please note, Insight Days are by application only - you are permitted to apply for one of three listed Insight Days (Black In Law, ACCEPT or ELEVATE). If you gain a place on one of our Insight Days we will cover reasonable expenses to support your attendance.		 Applications now closed
ACCEPT 13-Nov-24 10:00 – 16:30 London ACCEPT is an insight day for LGBTQ+ students interested in a career in law. You must be eligible for SPARK or our Training Contract to apply. During the event, you will hear from senior LGBTQ+ role models and guest speakers, hearing first-hand experiences that celebrate bringing your authentic self to work. You'll receive exposure to our business, receive practical tips to build confidence, advice on our application process, and hear inspiring stories from Clifford Chance LGBTQ+ employees. You'll also get a chance to network with like-minded individuals and firm representatives, including members of our internal LGBTQ+ action group (ARCUS), the Early Talent team, and lawyers from across the firm who all share a passion for inclusion. In addition to skills sessions and interactive workshops designed to support you in our wider recruitment process, we will discuss the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ lawyers at Clifford Chance, openly share experiences and discuss challenges the community faces. Please apply if this sounds like it could help you on your journey into commercial law.

Please note, Insight Days are by application only - you are permitted to apply for one of three listed Insight Days (Black In Law, ACCEPT or ELEVATE). If you gain a place on one of our Insight Days we will cover reasonable expenses to support your attendance.		 Applications now closed
ELEVATE 14-Nov-24 10:00 – 16:30 London Clifford Chance is excited to host ELEVATE, an insight day aimed at aspiring lawyers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. You must be eligible for SPARK or our Training Contract to apply and meet the social mobility specified in the application process. The insight day aims to broaden access to the legal profession and open the doors to Clifford Chance to those who might have otherwise not known where to start. We'll provide practical tips to build confidence, offer advice for navigating the SPARK and Training Contract application process, and share inspiring stories from Clifford Chance role models from a variety of backgrounds. You'll also get a chance to network with like-minded individuals and firm representatives, including members of our internal social mobility action group (RISE), the Early Talent team, and lawyers from across the firm who all share a passion for social mobility. From panel sessions to interactive workshops, we hope you'll leave inspired and equipped for success. Please apply if this sounds like it could help you on your journey into commercial law.

Please note, Insight Days are by application only - you are permitted to apply for one of three listed Insight Days (Black In Law, ACCEPT or ELEVATE). If you gain a place on one of our Insight Days we will cover reasonable expenses to support your attendance.		 Applications now closed

Event Name Date Time Region Description Register
How to Write a Winning Application 9-Oct-24 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual Do you want to make a strong impression with your application for our early talent opportunities in London and the Middle East? Do you need some guidance on how to showcase your skills and motivations for joining the firm? If so, you should sign up for How to Write a Winning Application, a practical session hosted by the early talent team and a trainee. In this session, you will learn about the key components of our application process, such as the online form, the Watson Glaser test and the video interview. You will also receive tips on how to structure your answers, avoid common pitfalls and highlight your strengths. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. This event has now passed
Commercial Awareness 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, How To Develop It 16-Oct-24 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual In this session, you will discover what commercial awareness means and why it is an essential skill for a career in law. You will learn how to develop your commercial awareness and get practical tips from the early talent team and a newly qualified lawyer on how to demonstrate your commercial awareness in your applications and interviews, especially in assessment day case studies. This session will be packed full of hints and tips that will help you to stand out from the crowd. This event has now passed
The Road to the Real Contract: Skills you'll need as a Trainee 23-Oct-24 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual Are you interested in becoming a trainee solicitor at Clifford Chance? Do you want to learn about the core skills that will help you excel at the firm? If so, you should register for The Road to the Real Contract, a skills session designed to give you an edge in your application by providing authentic insights into the commitment involved. In this session, delivered by a newly qualified lawyer and members of the early talent team, you will hear the first hand about how our lawyers commit to excellence in the service that they deliver to our clients. This session will also support your understanding of what's involved in the transition from student to trainee and importantly what attitudes, skills and behaviours are required to thrive in a high-performance leading global law firm. The Road to the Real Contract is more than just a skills session, it is a journey that we invite you to join us on where you can demonstrate your commitment to excellence from application, to qualification. This event has now passed
How to Write a Winning Application 30-Oct-24 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual Join this session to get invaluable hints, tips and advice on how to approach our application process. We will share tools to help you frame your answers and offer insight into exactly what we're looking for from each applicant. Applications close 2 days before the event. This event has now passed
Commercial Awareness 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, How To Develop It 6-Nov-24 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual This session will help you to unpack what commercial awareness means, how you can build it, and how you can demonstrate it in application processes. The session will be packed full of practical hints and tips that will be useful when you are preparing your for applications and interviews, and it will particularly help you with assessment day case studies. Applications close 2 days before the event. This event has now passed
The Road to the Real Contract: Skills you'll need as a Trainee 7-Nov-24 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual Do you want to make a strong impression with your application for our early talent opportunities in London and the Middle East? Do you need some guidance on how to showcase your skills and motivations for joining the firm? If so, you should sign up for How to Write a Winning Application, a practical session hosted by the early talent team and a trainee. In this session, you will learn about the key components of our application process, such as the online form, the Watson Glaser test and the video interview. You will also receive tips on how to structure your answers, avoid common pitfalls and highlight your strengths. There will also be plenty of opportunity during the session to ask any questions you have. This event has now passed
How to Write a Winning Application 18-Nov-24 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual Join this session to get invaluable hints, tips and advice on how to approach our application process. We will share tools to help you frame your answers and offer insight into exactly what we're looking for from each applicant. This is the last application session we're running this recruitment season for the London Training Contract, so make sure you don't miss it! Applications close 2 days before the event. Register
Commercial Awareness 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, How To Develop It 28-Jan-25 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual In this session, you will discover what commercial awareness means and why it is an essential skill for a career in law. You will learn how to develop your commercial awareness and get practical tips from the early talent team and a newly qualified lawyer on how to demonstrate your commercial awareness in your applications and interviews, especially in assessment day case studies. This session will be packed full of hints and tips that will help you to stand out from the crowd. Register
How to Write a Winning Application 29-Jan-25 16:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual Join this session to get invaluable hints, tips and advice on how to approach our application process for SPARK, which you are eligible for if you are a first year law student (E&W qualifying) or penultimate year non-law student. We will share tools to help you frame your answers and offer insight into exactly what we're looking for from each applicant. Applications close 2 days before the event. Register

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Young Professionals: Clifford Chance Insight Event 26-Sep-24 17:00 – 18:30 BST Virtual Do you want to learn more about working at a global commercial law firm? If so, join us on 26th September for an exclusive event hosted by Young Professionals.
During the event you'll get to hear from senior lawyers and trainees about our practice areas, the exciting work they do and you’ll hear their tips on how to succeed in in commercial law. You'll also find out how to boost your career prospects and land work experience opportunities such as ACCESS which is available for Year 12 students. 		This event has now passed
Young Professionals Conference Reading 30-Oct-24 09:00 – 17:00 In person – Reading Come along to meet the Early Talent team and future trainees at this Young Professionals event which will feature some of the world's leading employers. Taking place during the October Half Term at Reading Town Hall in Reading, this event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for you to hear from and connect with renowned companies - you won’t want to miss this! This event has now passed
Young Professionals: Clifford Chance Get into Law (In Person) 30-Oct-24 17:00 – 18:30 In person – London Are you in year 12 or equivalent and looking to explore a career in commercial law? Then this event could be for you! We know that obtaining work experience can be difficult and is sometimes a lot easier for those with connections. As a result, to help level the playing field and provide fair access to work experience, we run ACCESS, our award-winning two-year development programme open to year 12 students from low socio-economic backgrounds. You can attend this event to learn more about the programme and application process. This event has now passed
UpTree: Clifford Chance Work Experience Insight Day 20-Feb-25 10:00 – 15:00 In person Are you in year 12 or equivalent and interested in a career in commercial law? If so, this event could be for you! In partnership with UpTree, this event provides an introduction to law and the resources needed to create a standout application for our ACCESS programme. During this one-day work experience at our London office, you'll experience what it's like to work at a leading global commercial law firm. You'll meet our lawyers and trainees, participate in interactive workshops and case studies. You’ll also hear all about the ACCESS programme and the application process. This free event is open to all year 12 students from low socio-economic backgrounds who are interested in commercial law and meet the ACCESS criteria. Apply now
Young Professionals: Clifford Chance Work Experience Insight Day 20-Feb-25 10:00 – 15:00 BST Virtual Clifford Chance is excited to host a virtual insight day aimed at year 12 students who are eligible for ACCESS and are aspiring to pursue a career in law.

Our event is designed to give you an introduction to our practice areas and the work that we do, provide you with insider tips and advice on how to make a standout application for ACCESS. You will hear from our lawyers and trainees on their career journeys. You'll also get to ask any you have about the ACCESS application process.		 Apply now

Event Name Date Time Region Description Register
Bright Network Festival 13-Sep-24 All day London This is an opportunity for you to meet your peers and various employers at the QEII Centre. You can expect to network with various sectors and attend different workshops throughout the day. Meet the Clifford Chance Early Talent Team and Lawyers. This event has now passed
Queer City Law 4-Oct-24 12:00 – 17:00 London We’re excited to partner with A&O Shearman, Freshfields, Linklaters, and Slaughter and May on this event for LGBTQ+ students considering a career in law. As inclusive employers, we’ll show you what a legal career could look like. Meet our LGBTQ+ lawyers, queer students, and recruitment teams. Apply by 23:59 on Wed 25 September. Travel expenses will be covered. Questions? Email earlytalentuk@cliffordchance.com This event has now passed
Self-Made in Law Event 8-Oct-24 10:30 – 17:45 London We are proud to be partnering with Target Jobs and other leading law firms on Self-Made in Law, formally known as Inspire Law. So, are you a student from a social-mobility background who wants to pursue a career in law or explore other options in the legal sector? If so, you are invited to join us for an event hosted by targetjobs and Covington & Burling, a leading international law firm. This event will give you the opportunity to learn more about the different roles and pathways available in law, network with professionals from various firms, and develop your skills and confidence for future applications and interviews. You will also hear from inspiring speakers who have overcome challenges and achieved success in their careers. Whether you are studying law or not, this event is designed to help you discover your potential and empower you to take the next steps towards your goals. This event has now passed
Bright Network Breaking Barriers 17-Oct-24 12:30 – 15:00 BST Virtual Breaking Barriers is a great way to access top career opportunities and develop the tools you need to feel career ready - no matter what your background is. You can expect a panel on Intersectionality and Identifying Embracing Diverstiy, followed by networking. This event has now passed
Legal Cheek: Why STEM Students Make Great Lawyers 5-Nov-24 15:00 – 17:00 BST Virtual The flagship virtual event for science, technology, engineering and maths students interested in legal careers features lawyers from science backgrounds and graduate recruitment teams from leading London-based global law firms. It commences with a panel discussion between a number of leading international law firms, including Clifford Chance. Speakers from these firms will share how they became lawyers after originally studying STEM subjects. They will also explain how their STEM backgrounds have helped them in their legal careers. As the legal profession embraces new technology to become more efficient, those who possess a combination of legal and tech skills have found themselves in high demand. Over the years ahead, these multi-skilled STEM lawyers will have an important role to play as law firms re-imagine their traditional structures to accommodate artificial intelligence and other lawtech. At the same time, legal practice areas like intellectual property and patents have a long history of attracting science graduates interested in the law, whose specialist knowledge gives them an edge. This event has now passed

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