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Our training contract is designed to give you give you the breadth of experience you need to emerge as a confident business adviser and our IGNITE training contract, offers a rare emphasis on tech. Our multi award winning SPARK scheme for first year students can lead you straight to training contract at the end of your first year and ACCESS is our bespoke, award-winning, two-year PRIME development programme.
Whether you're in school, about to embark on a degree, or in your first or final year, we have something for you. But our formal schemes aren't the only way to get to know us.
Gain knowledge and practical skills through our global virtual internship.
Engage with our people, work and culture through over 50 virtual events.
Explore what a future with Clifford Chance could look like for you.
Our free internships, with over 20-hours of modular content represents the future of virtual work-experience.
The content has been created by leading experts from across our global network. It will not only expose you to international work in a way that has never been done before, but also enable you to develop the kind of analytical abilities that will turn you into a leading lawyer of tomorrow.
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We have hosted over 50 events this season, covering a mix of panels, keynotes, skills sessions, interactive case studies and global legal professionals. All designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and networks to succeed, no matter which career you choose. This is a massive new initiative for us, and a necessary one. We want nothing less than to democratise access to information and opportunities. Catch up on content you have missed or secure your place at future events now.
Today our firm enjoys a position at the forefront of our profession. We're proud of what we achieve every day, working in collaboration and partnership with our clients and wider stakeholders to secure their long-term, sustainable success.
But we're not complacent.
Our strategy recognises that the world we operate in is changing and that we too must be ready to change if we're to continue to lead and shape our sector.
Are you ready to be a part of our future?
Do you have your own questions? Ask about experiences at Clifford Chance or see what has already been asked by other candidates. Direct your questions to our lawyers, trainees or Graduate Recruitment Team.
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Applications for our Training Contract, Clifford Chance IGNITE and SPARK, open 3 August until 10 December 2020. Deadlines for ACCESS vary.
Find out more Find out moreOur Clifford Chance SPARK scheme has been voted the best work experience programme for the second consecutive year at the TARGETjobs 2019 awards.
"There is no other first year scheme quite like this one. It provides an in-depth look into the Firm and an honest insight into its culture." – SPARK Participant
Find out moreOur Learning Internships for Future Trainees (LIFT) programme won 'Most innovative HR initiative' at the People in Law awards 2020. We were given recognition for the strategic significance and reach, involving partnering with clients on our ground-breaking programme.
Find out moreOur trainee induction was named 'Best Graduate Onboarding and Induction Programme' at the 2019 Institute of Student Employers Awards and recognised as the 'Best Onboarding Experience' at the 2020 TARGETjobs awards.
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