Clifford Chance

Sector:

Law
Note: If still at university and studying law, the earliest you can apply is during your penultimate year. And, if you’re studying a non-law subject, it’s during your final year.

Ranking in Times Top 100 Graduate Employers:

2006: 40
2007: 45
2008: 26
2009: 26
2010: 37

Link to Careers Web site

Graduate Job Programme

Applications Opening Date for a 2013 start:

For Law degree candidates applications open: 1st July 2011 and close 31st July 2011
For Non-Law degree candidates applications open: 1st January 2011 and close 31st January 2011

Non-law graduates: 31st January 2010; Law graduates 31st July 2010

2011/2012 6-12 Month Placements

Not offered

2011 Summer/Vacation Internships

Open 13th Decembe 2010; close 11th January 2011.

Competencies and Other Requirements

Link to Clifford Chance Who We Are Looking For page

Competencies include:

Applied intellect

Can you analyse complex problems and develop innovative and logically argued commercial solutions?

Career motivation

Can you display an interest in – and a commitment to – a career in commercial law? You should be able to convey your understanding of the role of a trainee, general business issues effecting us and our clients.

Commitment to excellence and resilience

Do you have the drive and commitment to raise the level of your own performance and meet the high standards of work we expect? We are looking for examples of times when you have been able to maintain your composure and remain confident in difficult circumstances, ensuring a high standard of output.

Communication skills

Do you have strong communication skills? These are vital to the role of a lawyer. Can you exhibit your ability to persuade through the power of negotiation and style of delivery in group and individual situations as well as in writing? You should be able to communicate fluently, clearly and concisely.

Working with others

Can you work well with a broad spectrum of people, show a collaborative approach to work and manage potential conflicts effectively? Are you able to build credibility and respect through your interaction with others?

We also look for candidates who can demonstrate a keen eye for detail and those that can be relied upon to do each task accurately and completely.