About Clifford Chance
Our aim is to be the global law firm of choice for the world’s leading businesses of today and tomorrow.
As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegial and team-based way of working. With a global reach and thousands of lawyers working from dozens of offices around the world, we offer expert advice to clients on all aspects of commercial law.
We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not-for-profit organisations across five continents.
Many of our deals are newsworthy. Often, they demand the kind of knowledge that only international, cross-practice teams can provide. Our reputation in the field is formidable. That's why organisations turn to us not just for legal expertise but also for advice on their most critical business issues.
It’s not enough to have an expert understanding of law. 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. As a trainee, you'll see for yourself exactly how, by having the opportunity to experience a variety of seats.
Whatever your path, you'll gain an insight into our global deals, our high-profile clients and our collaborative culture. As an integral member of the team, you'll also rapidly develop your legal and business skills.
Training at Clifford Chance
We have designed the Training Contract to give you the breadth of experience you need to emerge as a confident business adviser. You will have a number of rotations which will give you the opportunity to explore our business – working in our practice areas, with the opportunity to also undertake client and international secondments. We aim to offer you the flexibility to drive your Training Contract forward in a way that best suits you.
When you start each seat, you'll have in-depth training in that practice area. This will bring you up to speed with the issues and challenges you're likely to face. You'll also have a supervisor in each seat and have regular meetings with your dedicated Graduate Development Specialist.
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, resource manager and your monitoring partner will all be available to act as mentors and advisors on a full range of subjects.