Sydney Summer Clerkship (Program 2 - eligible for 2025 Graduate Program) null

A vacation clerkship is a 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.  Our 2024/25 Program 2 Summer Clerks will automatically be considered for our 2025 Graduate Program (commencing March 2025).

During the 10-week program, you will be given opportunity to:

• assigned mentor (experienced lawyer)
• interact with team members across our global network – sit with the team and working on real, live clients projects
• be treated as part of our team and given opportunities to demonstrate your abilities
• visit our APAC office to meet our colleagues (subject to business needs).
• gain real insight into life as a lawyer at an elite global law firm
• participate in two rotations across different practice areas during the Clerkship Program
• work alongside partners and fee earners on real-time matters; and
• opportunity to attend world-class training

To be successful, in addition to a strong academic record, you will need to demonstrate the following qualities:

• A strong sense of business awareness and commercial insight
• Strong ability to lead and manage
• Potential to become a first-class lawyer
• Willingness to take advantage of the many opportunities that you encounter
• Ambition, drive and commitment to succeed
• Ability to articulate your ideas clearly
• Desire to build relationships and deliver outstanding service

Equal Opportunities

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 equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration, and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.  Find out more here: https://www.cliffordchance.com/about_us/responsible-business/inclusion-and-diversity.html