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Our Flagship Events Series is designed for you to have meaningful interactions with us, wherever you are.

We're opening our doors (both physical and virtual) to offer you some unique insights into our ground-breaking work and exceptional people at Clifford Chance.

When registering your interest for our hybrid events, you can select to join us in person or virtually. Both options will include post-event networking with trainees and members of the Graduate Recruitment Team allowing you dive deeper into the themes discussed and to build your Clifford Chance network. Rest assured there is no material difference in terms of content or exposure to our people should you decide to attend in person or virtually. This differs for our two in-person conferences, ACCEPT and INTERFACE, which require you to submit and application rather than registering. We offer a comprehensive reinbursment package for our in person conferences. 

We are able to support travel expense costs of up to £50 for our other hybrid events. Please be aware of this when making a decision as to whether to register virtually or in person. For most events, registrations will close a week before and as in-person places will be limited we may need to operate a waiting list. 

With the exception of Together We Are Clifford Chance UK, ACCEPT and INTERFACE, our events will begin at 4pm with optional networking from 5-6pm. If you are joining us in person, registration will begin from 3:30pm. Registrations will close a week before each event. We look forward to meeting you. 

ESG Explored: Inside the Deals

In this event led by Energy and Infrastructure Partner Clare Burgess we'll explore headline transactions that our lawyers are working on in the Environmental, Social and Governance space. Clare will talk to lawyers at all levels about their work including assisting a high-profile client to reach net zero, helping to finance the global energy transition, and advising a multinational on a review of its supply chains to ensure they meet legal and ethical standards.

Who is this event for?
In collaboration with Legal Cheek, this event is for anyone who wants to understand more about how our lawyers lead pioneering deals in a sector of global focus. 

Date: 7 September 2022
Time: 4-6pm
Location: 10 Upper Bank Street, London or Virtual

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A Network United: One Europe

We're teaming up with several of our offices across Europe to showcase the collaborative nature of our firm. You'll have the opportunity to hear from lawyers across multiple jurisdictions, talking about their involvement in some of our biggest cross-jurisdictional deals to date. We'll dive into the detail on what's required to get these deals over the line and the specific tasks that our junior lawyers take on to play a crucial role in their success.

Who is this event for?
This is an unmissable event for anyone who wants to understand what working at a truly global law firm can look like and the significant role our teams play in providing a seamless service to our clients.

Date: 13 October 2022
Time: 4-6pm
Location: 10 Upper Bank Street, London or Virtual

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Black in Law

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.

To celebrate Black History Month, we are collaborating with our Race Equality and Celebrating Heritage (REACH) network. We will discuss the lived experiences of Black trainees and lawyers at Clifford Chance, providing insights on navigating the workplace and succeeding within the industry.

Who is this event for?
This event is for anyone interested in a career in law who is keen to hear from Black role models at Clifford Chance.

Date: 27 October 2022
Time: 4-6pm
Location: 10 Upper Bank Street, London or Virtual
Registrations close: Midday 20 October 2022

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More Than Law

Diversity of thought and taking different approaches to solving complex problems for our clients is what sets us apart. That's why we recruit lawyers from a multitude of backgrounds and degree fields. In this event we'll bring together a panel of exceptional lawyers from non-law and STEM backgrounds as well as career changers to talk about how they use their experience and transferable skills to shine at Clifford Chance.

Who is this event for?
This event is for students and graduates from a non-law or STEM background and those considering a career change to law.

Date: 3 November 2022
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Virtual

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Clients At Our Core

We aim to be the global law firm of choice for the world's leading businesses of today and tomorrow. But it’s not enough to have an expert understanding of law alone.

Our clients need people with real commercial acumen. People who can bring their insight and imagination to complex problems. People who can act as trusted business advisers and deliver the results that matter.

In this event led by Global Financial Markets Partner, Laura Smallcombe, we'll explore why our clients choose Clifford Chance, and more importantly, why they continue to do so.

Delivered alongside a client, Laura will draw on her personal experiences within the Structured Asset Backed Real Estate team to talk us through specific case studies where we have supported our clients through challenging and complex deals, building strong business relationships along the way. We'll also explore the key role that our trainees play from day one of joining the firm.

Who is this event for?
This is an important event for anyone looking to understand how we position ourselves to high-profile clients and work in teams to deliver a seamless service that exceed expectations.

Date: 9 November 2022
Time: 4-6pm
Location: 10 Upper Bank Street, London or Virtual
Registrations close: Midday 3 November 2022

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Clifford Chance in Newcastle

We're excited to partner with colleagues in our Newcastle office to host this regional event showcasing our opportunities in London and Newcastle. Whether you are based in the North and want to hear about our opportunities in London without the need to travel to the London office or whether you want to hear about the exciting career opportunities available in our Newcastle office then this event is for you.

Depending on the role(s) that you're interested in, this event offers specific times to join us in person, where you'll meet Clifford Chance representatives, learn more about the roles, and receive guidance on how to apply.

Who is this event for?
If you’re a current student or a graduate from either a law or non-law background and want to hear about our Training Contract and SPARK opportunities in London then join us from 2–4.15pm. 

If you’re a current student or a graduate from either a law or non-law background and want to hear about our Paralegal vacancies in Newcastle then join us from 5-6.45pm. 

If you're in year 11-13 or equivalent and thinking about a Paralegal Apprenticeship in Newcastle then join us from 5-6.45pm.

Date: 10 November 2022
Time: 2–4.15pm or 5–6.45pm
Place: St James Park, Newcastle, NE1 4ST

Applications have now closed. 

INTERFACE

INTERFACE is an exclusive event for students interested in Legal Tech and our IGNITE Training Contract. This event will provide an opportunity to understand how technology directly impacts how we deliver legal services, both now and in the future, and how our IGNITE Training Contract offers applicants with an aptitude for Tech a unique route to qualify as a lawyer.

Through a varied line-up of sessions, attendees can discover:

  • How we collaborate with clients to deliver better outcomes on legal matters.
  • How we create digital solutions to provide legal services in new and innovative ways
  • How technology is changing the law, with a specific insight into IGNITE

Date: 17 November 2022
Time: 12.30–6pm
Applications open: 17 August 2022
Applications close: 6 November 2022 at 11.59pm
Venue: 10 Upper Bank Street, London
Selection process: open to penultimate year law and final year students and graduates

Applications have now closed. 

ACCEPT

ACCEPT is our groundbreaking one-day conference that provides an opportunity for LGBTQ+ students interested in a career in law, to hear from senior role models and understand how your sexuality can complement your career. Hear from past ACCEPT attendees about why they think it's important to be part of this inspiring student conference.

Date: 16 November 2022
Time: 9-6pm
Applications open: 17 August 2022
Applications close: 6 November 2022 at 11.59pm
Venue: 10 Upper Bank Street, London
Selection process: Online application form only

We welcome applications from LGBTQ+ students interested in a career in commercial law, particularly those who represent the wider diversity of genders, ethnicities and sexualities.

Applications have now closed.