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Training Contract Middle East

As a Middle East trainee at Clifford Chance, you will have four six-month rotations, the first rotation being spent in our London office and the remaining three seats across one of or a combination of our offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh and you may also have the opportunity to undertake a client secondment in the Middle East. This will prepare you to qualify as an England & Wales lawyer and launch a dynamic career in the region.

From day one, you’ll be a valued team member, actively involved in client relationships and business development. You’ll face the exciting challenge of working on a wide range of international, market-leading transactions, often collaborating with colleagues across different offices and practice areas.

Throughout your training, you’ll participate in activities that sharpen your legal, business, and commercial skills. Your daily tasks will vary, from drafting and proofreading documents to attending client meetings, and even managing smaller transactions for our clients.

5 things to know about our Middle East opportunities

 

Find out more about our opportunities across the Middle East. 

Zana shares key information about our programmes in the region.

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What are we looking for in a Middle East Trainee?

 

We will need you to demonstrate the following attributes and skills:

  • Commitment to building your career in the Middle East
  • Commercial awareness
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Client focus
  • Leadership & collaboration skills
  • Understanding of the firm and role
  • Attitude and approach to work
  • Organisation and time management
Eligibility

Eligibility

  • Penultimate year law or final year law and non-law students & graduates
  • Native/Fluent Arabic speaking and writing skills are preferred
  • Strong cultural and/or familial connections to the region
  • Must be able to start the firm in August 2027 or February 2028. The Early Talent team will allocate your intake if you are made an offer

Key dates

Key dates

Application open: 4 September 2024

Application close: Applications are now closed and will     re-open again in September 2025.

Assessment held: w/c 23 January & w/c 28 January 2025

Application process: Submit an online application, complete the Watson Glaser test, and a pre-recorded video interview, virtual assessment day.

Virtual assessment day: A case study exercise (inclusive of a written exercise), a combined case study and competency-based interview with a partner and senior associate from the region.

Middle East Insight Day

Middle East Insight Day

Join us for an exclusive Insight Day at the Clifford Chance London office, designed for those interested in building their legal career in the Middle East. Network with distinguished lawyers from the region and gain invaluable insights into the legal landscape and career prospects. Receive expert guidance on crafting a competitive application for our Middle East Training Contract or Vacation Scheme. Whether you're a law or non-law student, or recent graduate, this event is your gateway to understanding the nuances of practising law in the Middle East. Secure your spot today and take the first step towards an exciting legal career in the region.

Date: Monday 4 November 2024

Time: 10:00 - 17:00 GMT

Applications are now closed


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