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Job Overview

Join Clifford Chance at their Canary Wharf office in London for an engaging Insight Day showcasing their opportunities in London. Experience the world of law through interactive workshops, insider guidance on our application process, and firsthand insights from trainees.

Discover the intricacies of high-profile deals, connect with lawyers at every stage of their careers, and explore the latest hot topics in law. You’ll also meet their affinity networks, gain a deeper understanding of our culture and growth opportunities, and leave inspired and equipped to begin your legal journey.

Don’t miss this chance to unlock your potential and kick-start your legal career with Clifford Chance.

 

Deadline for Applications: 29th October 2025

 

Eligibility

The London Insight Day is for students who are eligible to apply to either SPARK or their Training Contract.

You are eligible for SPARK if you are in your first year of a three-year law degree, second year of a four-year law degree, or penultimate year of a non-law degree. Please note your law degree must be England and Wales qualifying, otherwise you are considered a non-law student and only eligible in your penultimate year. To be eligible for SPARK, it must also be your first undergraduate degree at a UK University, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

You are eligible for the London Training Contract if you are in your penultimate year of a law degree, final year of any degree, or graduated.

 

How to Apply

• Complete the online application form.
• Take the Watson Glaser critical reasoning test. (Need practice? Try it here). 
• If you pass the Watson Glaser test, your application form will be reviewed by the early talent team. If you do not pass the Watson Glaser test, you will not be able to apply for another position this recruitment cycle as candidates are only permitted to sit the Watson Glaser test once per recruitment cycle.
• Successful candidates at application review will be invited to attend the Insight Day.

 

About Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance 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 their clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Their one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of their core clients, those who they can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies which matter most to them.

Their firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. They offer their clients a truly international perspective. They believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why they’re so proud of their inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find their 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 them, Clifford Chance 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 their 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.

You can find out more about Clifford Chance by visiting their Company Profile page.