The structure

We've designed the training contract to give you the breadth of experience you need to emerge as a confident business adviser. Your four rotations will include seats in our core areas of Finance, Corporate and Capital Markets, plus one other.

In addition to this, there are client secondments, international secondments and split-seat opportunities along the way. This ensures you get the widest range of exposure to our business while meeting the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We aim to offer you the flexibility to drive your training contract forward in a way that best suits you. 

From the moment you start your training contract, you'll have immense direct and indirect support.

Training and support

When you start each seat, you'll have in-depth training in that sector. This will bring you up to speed with the issues and challenges you're likely to face. You'll also have a dedicated supervisor in each seat and have regular meetings with the Graduate Development Team.

The Clifford Chance Academy, a pioneering resource which develops innovative learning tools, will also provide you with fundamental support throughout your career. Courses are taught by respected internal and external experts. There are even talks from clients to put your learning into context. You'll also have a range of other people to turn to for support throughout your training contract. The Graduate Development Team, your supervisor, the Legal Support Manager and your Monitoring Partner will all be available to act as mentors and advisers on a full range of subjects.

SQE Update

We remain committed to providing all of our future trainees with access to exceptional training programmes and as we learn more from the SRA about the new SQE requirements we will keep you updated with any developments and how they will influence the shape of our offering. 

We will ensure we select and work closely with the very best course providers to guarantee first-class training, and we will continue to offer the most comprehensive financial support possible.