Clifford Chance Graduate Programs & Internships

Clifford Chance selection process is designed to identify people who have the right intellect, motivation and personal qualities to succeed as an international lawyer with Clifford Chance.

Recruitment process for Graduates & Clerks

1. Online written application.
2. First round interview with HR and a Lawyer (CV Blind).
3. A written case study followed by a second round interview with a Partner, Lawyer and HR.
4. Offer of Clerkship /Graduate Program or feedback from the process.

To be successful you will need to demonstrate your potential to become a first-class lawyer and your willingness to take advantage of the many opportunities that you encounter. You will need to exhibit ambition, drive and commitment, the ability to articulate ideas clearly, and the desire to build relationships and deliver outstanding service. We're also looking for business awareness, a keen commercial insight and a strong ability to lead and to manage.

You should look to demonstrate your intellectual curiosity, common sense, strong interpersonal skills, an interest in business and the capacity to assimilate detailed information quickly. These are the qualities that will determine your future with us – not your background. Above all, we are looking for people who aim for the very best in what they want to achieve and where they choose to work.

Graduate Program benefits

• 20 days leave (with a bonus top up of 5 days annually).
• Medical and Extras insurance schemes.
• Life assurance schemes.
• Forward-thinking parental leave policy (6-month paid regardless of carer status).
• Clearly defined professional development program.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a world leading organisation.

International Opportunities

Our extensive international networking and the global nature of our business means that it is possible and beneficial for you to spend time in one of our overseas offices during your graduate program.  Secondments are an opportunity for you to acquire new skills and experience, utilise or develop your language skills and give you a valuable international perspective in a new business and cultural environment.

Grow with Us - The Clifford Chance Academy

Qualifying as a lawyer is the beginning of your professional journey, not the end.  

The Clifford Chance Academy provides integrated training and continuous professional education to support you throughout your career. The Academy delivers technical and business skills training to everyone in the firm, in person and online, and for the Asia Pacific region this is centered around our ""training hub"" in Singapore.  

We emphasise continuous professional development at every stage of your career, so training is available to all – graduates, lawyers, partners and business professional teams alike.  The training and mentoring you receive throughout your career at Clifford Chance will ensure that you are up-to-date with legal developments in the areas where you work and also that you develop business skills such as time management, communication and client relationship skills.  A structured program of courses focusing on financial, commercial and general business skills will help you take on more responsibilities within our business as you become more experienced.