About this role
Please note: In 2027 the Company will be relocating to 2 Aldermanbury Square, EC2
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies which matter most to them.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Job Description
Clifford Chance is proud to be a founding member of PRIME. Through PRIME, we are committed to ensuring that anyone who wants to enter the world of law has an equal chance to do so, regardless of their background.
For many years, obtaining work experience in the legal sector depended largely on who you know rather than what you know. PRIME members have made a commitment to change this by providing fair access to work experience. Our response to this is our bespoke two-year development programme - Clifford Chance ACCESS. This pioneering programme consists of ten different components, each focused around specific core areas of your personal and professional development, culminating in the opportunity to apply for our SPARK programme which may lead to a Training Contract.
More information about the 10 different components of the programme can be found on our website here.
Where applicable, we do provide support with accommodation and travel expenses.
Qualifications
To apply to Clifford Chance ACCESS, you must meet the following qualifying criteria:
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You are in Year 12 (England and Wales), S5 (Scotland) or Lower Sixth (Northern Ireland) In addition, you must also meet two or more of the following criteria:
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You are attending, and have attended from age 11, a state-funded, non fee-paying school/college.
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You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended university.
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You are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, free school meals, Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance and/or a 16 to 19 Bursary
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You are attending a school or college with a:
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a) below average A-level or Higher point score;
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and/or
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b) low rate of progression to higher education. Please click this link if you need more information on this.
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You have been, or are currently, in local authority care (for a period of three months or longer)
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You are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer
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You came to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker
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At age 14, the occupation of the main household earner (parent/guardian) is considered to be in the lower socioeconomic group. A summary of this can be found here.
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Note: young people who meet the local authority care criterion do not need to meet any other criterion.
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Additional Information