Trainee

Job Description

The role

We have an established trainee programme for graduates from PRC law schools and junior PRC lawyers.

The traineeship normally lasts 2 years and is a vital step in gaining the necessary experience and training to become an associate/assistant at Clifford Chance.

During your traineeship, you will:

• attend our training programme which consists of lectures, workshops, and e-learning courses drawing on our local, regional and global training programmes.
• work with lawyers from all our different practice areas to broaden your experience and help you decide which area you would like to focus on in the future.

We recruit every trainee with the expectation they will become associates/assistants of the Firm.

Qualifications

As well as the personal attributes explained on our recruitment brochure attached, to apply you will need:

• A consistently strong academic record
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Obtained an LLB/ LLM from a PRC university, or LLM/JD from a US university

Additional Information

Equal opportunities statement

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