Clifford Chance
2022/2023 Sydney Summer Clerkship (Nov 2022)
Sydney
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 30,000 - 35,000 / Year
- 2-4 vacancies
- Apply by 14 Apr 2022
- Start date 27 Nov 2022
A vacation clerkship is the perfect way to learn about working at Clifford Chance and meet our people.
We recruit students that we believe have the potential and ambition to join us once their degrees are completed.
The clerkship program allows you to follow the life of a lawyer at Clifford Chance closely - you will sit with the team, working with our lawyers on real, live client projects. You will be treated as a part of our team and given opportunities to demonstrate your ability.
To ensure you get the most from your program we will assign you a mentor - an experienced lawyer who will help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
Across the 7-week program we will also host sessions from professionals across the firm to give you a real insight into how our firm works. You will be given the opportunity to interact with team members from around the global network and get to see what life is really like for a Clifford Chance lawyer.
We are also delighted to confirm that (subject to any covid regulations in place at the time) we will be offering our summer clerks a short trip to our Singapore office to see the firm's network for yourself and meet more of our colleagues in the Asia-Pacific region.
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 your 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 manage.
In addition to these attributes we ask that applicants have a consistently strong academic record.
The Clerkship will take place from 28 November 2022 - 20 January 2023 with the international visit occurring between 3rd- 7th January 2023.
Successful candidates will automatically be considered for our 2024 Graduate program.
As a part of your application, please submit an up-to-date academic transcript, curriculum vitae and cover letter. Applications will close on Thursday 14 April 2022.
At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. To find out more, visit our website.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Work Visa (All Other) +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
As a Corporate graduate, I had the opportunity to work on a range of transactions led by different partners and also engage in client interactions.
In the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice area, I have broadly worked on: Corporate Advisory/Regulatory: Engaging with the Corporate and Global Financial Markets practice areas, as well as clients, for support/research/advice on difficult/complex aspects of a commercial transaction, employment law, privacy law, financial services regulation, etc. -Commercial Disputes/Litigation: Providing support/research/advice on a range of matters at different phases of a dispute, including preliminary discovery, subpoenas, costs, Takeovers Panel, etc.
Dat to day responsibilities include drafting correspondence, preparing due diligence reports, working on key transaction events (such as signing or completion), preparing documents (such as company resolutions), matter and project management work, attending meetings and calls, preparing business development and training material and preparing submissions
About the employer
Clifford Chance
3.9
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
We're looking for the brightest & most talented law students irrespective of background – ambitious people who offer new ideas and fresh perspectives.
Pros and cons of working at Clifford Chance
Pros
The personal and professional development opportunities and always being challenged in what I do but equally supported in the process.
Exposure to huge international matters. Working with colleagues across offices.
The people are fantastic and the work is challenging and interesting.
There is a flat structure in each practice area where lawyers are assigned work based on their capacity, interest, and knowledge.
Great team environment, people are caring and approachable, high standard of work.
Cons
The hours can sometimes be long and unpredictable and can be difficult making after work plans during the week.
The combination of hours, high expectations, and high autonomy can sometimes be difficult and can lead to burnout of colleagues.
Training in leaner, high-performing teams is a double-edged sword. You get more responsibility from the beginning, but this can also translate to longer hours and a lot of pressure.
The hours and expectations are quite intense and you will likely be expected to work some late nights and weekends.
Due to the nature of the work and client expectations, CC is not very flexible with hours.