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What do Clifford Chance look for in their employees?

Clifford Chance are seeking for young people who demonstrate the following essential skills:

• Analytical skills
• Strong communication
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Organisational abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Resilience

Early Careers opportunities 

Clifford Chance ACCESS: Open to students in year 12, this pioneering programme consists of several different components, each focused around specific core areas of your personal and professional development, culminating in the opportunity to apply for Clifford Chance's SPARK programme and ultimately a Training Contract.

Clifford Chance SPARK: This is an award-winning opportunity for exceptional first year law students, second year students of a four-year law degree or penultimate year non-law students of a three-year degree. It's your chance to gain an insider's view into what a career in law can look like. 

Clifford Chance Training Contract: This is open for individuals who are able to start in August 2026 and/or February 2027, typically penultimate year law, or final year students and graduates. 

Benefits of joining Clifford Chance (ACCESS Programme)

Access is a paid two-year long development programme where eligible young people could access all of the following:

• 🚀 ACCESS Launch: Kickoff event with Clifford Chance team.
• 🌱 ACCESS Development: Four-day virtual work experience.
• 👥 ACCESS Mentors: Guidance from a dedicated mentor.
• 🌟 ACCESS Experience: Five days with multiple companies.
• 📚 ACCESS Tutoring: One-to-one online tutoring.
• 🎗 ACCESS Action: Community impact and ambassador role.
• 🎓 ACCESS Uni Prep: Support for university transition.
• 🌐 ACCESS Network: Ongoing networking opportunities.
• 🤝 ACCESS Recruiter: Career coaching and skills sessions.
• 🎯 ACCESS Coaching: Executive coaching and interview tips.

Salary and benefits of a Clifford Chance (Training Contract)

First-year trainee: £56,000 

Second-year trainee: £61,000 

Newly qualified lawyer: £150,000 

You can also expect to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – one that includes: 

• Free gym membership 
• Pension scheme 
• On-site healthcare 
• Private healthcare scheme 
• Season ticket loan 
• Cycle-to-work scheme 
• Dental plan 
• International secondments 
• Concierge services 
• Free meals (after a certain time)

Find out more… 

Clifford Chance is dedicated to making law accessible for all. To keep up to date with opportunities, find out more about SPARK and ACCESS and find guidance and advice, follow their dedicated early careers pages. 

Try this free Watson Glaser to support your ACCESS application. 

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