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Additional Information

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please upload:

• your CV
• cover letter
• official transcripts/scorecards for each year at law school

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Company Description

Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you’re heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career.

We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge.

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Job Description

Our junior lawyers start their traineeship in October each year.

Candidates should apply between September and beginning of December to start their traineeship in October the following year.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for people who stand out, lawyers who have an outstanding academic record, but who are also business minded and client focussed. Clifford Chance wants intelligent, articulate graduates capable of contributing and communicating their own ideas and opinions. Ambitious, enthusiastic people who understand that working at the forefront of commercial law often requires hard work, but who are at the same time fun to work with and will enjoy getting to know clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

Graduates must have successfully obtained a master’s degree in law. All candidates must be completely fluent in written and spoken English and they should have a good command of Dutch and French.