Our vision
"We will be the global law firm of choice for the world's leading businesses of today and tomorrow. Attracting and retaining the best talent is central to reaching this goal."
Charles Adams, Global Managing Partner
Clifford Chance offers law students the opportunity to join a major US practice with an impressive global reach
The intellectual challenges at Clifford Chance are extraordinarily rich. Client matters rarely fall conveniently within one practice area, so our people have to combine their expertise to cut through the most complex of problems. With offices throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our lawyers advise internationally and domestically: under common law and civil law systems; in local and cross-border transactions; on day-to-day operations; and on the most challenging matters.
As an associate, doing this work means you'll have to consider every angle. You won't just think through a problem; you'll think around it. You'll also connect regularly with colleagues around the globe. Across borders, languages, and legal systems, you'll work together to find solutions. It's this sense of collaboration that truly sets us apart.
Opportunities at Clifford Chance
"My main piece of advice is hold on to that piece of you that makes you you."
Jeff LeMaster, Capital Markets Partner
Global secondment opportunities for associates at Clifford Chance
Antitrust Secondment Exchange Program
We have a global network of over 160 antitrust lawyers covers all the key hubs of the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Our antitrust secondment exchange program offers associates the chance to drive collaboration across markets, practice areas, regions and countries. We aim to build agile teams with the skills, capabilities, and mindset to win and confidently deliver complex mandates with the world's leading businesses.
Our antitrust teams work together to solve global antitrust issues, taking into account the interplay between different practices and rules, and always mindful of the practical implications antitrust issues may have on our clients' business.
Available to our antitrust associates who would like to take a short-term secondment (six-month maximum) to another office.
Technology Secondment Exchange Program
Our technology teams create new digital solutions to deliver our legal services in different and innovative ways. Technology sets us apart in transforming legal service delivery. Engaging with our clients and business partners, we creatively combine our core technology solutions with flexible application to deliver efficiencies.
We value our global reach and range of resources across five continents; our technology secondment exchange program offers associates the chance to drive collaboration across markets, regions and countries. We aim to build agile teams with the skills, capabilities and mindset to win and confidently deliver complex mandates with the world's leading businesses.
Available to associates with an interest in Tech law, with a minimum of two years qualification experience, who would like to take a short-term secondment (six months maximum) to another office.
Global Virtual Internships
Whatever stage you're at in beginning your legal career, our Global Virtual Internships will give you the skills you need to take the next step. You'll learn about the legal and commercial implications of risks relating to Climate Change, Cyber Security and Business & Human Rights and will practice advising clients on how to protect themselves.
The content has been created by leading experts from across our global network and will not only expose you to international work in a completely new way, but will also enable you to develop the analytical skills that will turn you into a leading lawyer of tomorrow. You'll have access to inspirational lawyers, exceptional development resources and insights that will guide you for years to come.
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Washington, DC
Established in 1949, our Washington, DC office serves local, national, and international clients within a variety of business sectors.
2001 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Tel: +1 202 912 5000
New York City
Our New York office traces its origins back to 1871. We advise many of the world's top financial institutions and multinational companies, providing coordinated US and international legal services in a variety of transactional and litigation specialties. Representative clients include: Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Prudential Financial.
31 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019
Tel: +1 212 878 8000
Houston, Texas
We're expanding our global Energy & Infrastructure practice with a new office in Houston, Texas. Bringing in-depth knowledge of the US domestic energy & infrastructure market, this new location will provide significant on-the-ground support to our US and international clients.
Texas Tower, 845 Texas Avenue, Suite 39B, Houston, TX 77002
Tel: +1 713 821 2800