When applying for our London opportunities, the SWOT and PEST analysis can be really helpful when thinking about how best to approach breaking down and understanding large amounts of commercial knowledge.

Emmanuel is a trainee, and has been with Clifford Chance since 2021, including six months in the Madrid office. Here Emmanuel shares what he gained from working in a different office, how he builds strong relationships with clients and the achievements that make the hard work worth it.

Hephzibah is a newly qualified associate in the corporate transactions and advisory group. She joined the firm and started her training contract in 2019. Here she talks about some of the most motivating moments of her training contract, lessons she's learned along the way and gives her advice to future trainees.

John is a partner in the global financial markets practice. His journey at Clifford Chance began with a slightly different route. Before transitioning to commercial law, he practiced as a barrister in crime and contract law. Here, John talks about why transitioning to commercial law and pursuing his career at Clifford Chance was a challenge worth taking on. 

'The Real Contract' celebrates what it’s really like to be a lawyer at Clifford Chance. We asked some of our lawyers to write a letter to their younger selves, reflecting on the start of their legal career.

Maggie is a partner in Structured Asset Backed Real Estate (SABRE), having worked in the Beijing office for two years before moving to London to begin her training contract in 2001. She is also part of the Clifford Chance Partnership Council. Here she reflects on what it was like closing a transaction for the first time and, 20 years on from completing her training contract, shares the one piece of advice she would give to her past self.

Find out more about our London early talent opportunities at https://jobs.cliffordchance.com/early...

Find out more about our London Early Talent opportunities at https://jobs.cliffordchance.com/early...

Find out more about our London Early Talent opportunities at https://jobs.cliffordchance.com/early...

Find out more about our London early talent opportunities at https://jobs.cliffordchance.com/early...

We're known for our innovative work and headlining deals but when you join the firm you quickly realise that it's really the people that distinguish us. Follow Associate, Uche Eseonu, UK Managing Partner Michael Bates and Head of Early Talent Laura Yeates as they answer questions and take you through a day in each of their unique lives at Clifford Chance.

We're known for our innovative work and headlining deals but when you join the firm, you quickly realise that it's really the people that distinguish us. Follow, Head of Early Talent Laura Yeates as she answers questions, shares her top tips on how applicants can stand out and and takes you through a day in her life at Clifford Chance.

We are building a world-class team with the very best and brightest minds. Our suite of resources are not only created to reach future lawyers spanning the globe, they are designed to prepare, inform and empower you for the realities of a career as a lawyer and for the commitment required to thrive. They are built to help you explore and decide whether a career with Clifford Chance is right for you. 

Find out more about our London Early Talent opportunities at https://jobs.cliffordchance.com/early...

Find out more about our London Early Talent opportunities at https://jobs.cliffordchance.com/early...

Find out more about our London Early Talent opportunities at https://jobs.cliffordchance.com/early...

Magic circle firm Clifford Chance has announced that its summer vacation scheme will go ahead virtually, as coronavirus social distancing measures look set to remain in place for an extended period.

Magic circle firm Clifford Chance has begun offering training contracts as early as to students who are still 18 years old. 

Magic circle giant Clifford Chance is piloting a new flexible working scheme where some lawyers at the firm will be invited to apply for a two-month unpaid sabbatical.

Clifford Chance has published pay inequality data covering ethnicity, disability and sexuality, in addition to mandatory reporting on gender.