Clifford Chance
Sydney Summer Clerkship (Program 1 - eligible for 2026 Graduate Program) (Nov 2024)
Sydney
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 70,000 - 80,000 / Year
- + International (APAC) travel opportunity
- 8-12 vacancies
- Apply by 14 Jul 2024
- Start date 24 Nov 2024 - 30 Jan 2025
A vacation clerkship is a perfect way to learn about working at Clifford Chance and meet our people.
We recruit students that we believe have the potential and ambition to join us once their degrees are completed. Our 2024/25 Program 1 Summer Clerks will automatically be considered for our 2026 Graduate Program (commencing March 2026).
During the 10-week program, you will be given opportunity to:
- assigned mentor (experienced lawyer)
- interact with team members across our global network – sit with the team and working on real, live clients projects
- be treated as part of our team and given opportunities to demonstrate your abilities
- visit our APAC office to meet our colleagues (subject to business needs).
- gain real insight into life as a lawyer at an elite global law firm
- participate in two rotations across different practice areas during the Clerkship Program
- work alongside partners and fee earners on real-time matters; and
- opportunity to attend world-class training
To be successful, in addition to a strong academic record, you will need to demonstrate the following qualities:
- A strong sense of business awareness and commercial insight
- Strong ability to lead and manage
- Potential to become a first-class lawyer
- Willingness to take advantage of the many opportunities that you encounter
- Ambition, drive and commitment to succeed
- Ability to articulate your ideas clearly
- Desire to build relationships and deliver outstanding service
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.
Our goal is to deliver equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration, and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more here: https://www.cliffordchance.com/about_us/responsible-business/inclusion-and-diversity.html
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
As a Corporate graduate, I had the opportunity to work on a range of transactions led by different partners and also engage in client interactions.
In the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice area, I have broadly worked on: Corporate Advisory/Regulatory: Engaging with the Corporate and Global Financial Markets practice areas, as well as clients, for support/research/advice on difficult/complex aspects of a commercial transaction, employment law, privacy law, financial services regulation, etc. -Commercial Disputes/Litigation: Providing support/research/advice on a range of matters at different phases of a dispute, including preliminary discovery, subpoenas, costs, Takeovers Panel, etc.
Dat to day responsibilities include drafting correspondence, preparing due diligence reports, working on key transaction events (such as signing or completion), preparing documents (such as company resolutions), matter and project management work, attending meetings and calls, preparing business development and training material and preparing submissions
About the employer
Clifford Chance
3.9
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
We're looking for the brightest & most talented law students irrespective of background – ambitious people who offer new ideas and fresh perspectives.
Pros and cons of working at Clifford Chance
Pros
The personal and professional development opportunities and always being challenged in what I do but equally supported in the process.
Exposure to huge international matters. Working with colleagues across offices.
The people are fantastic and the work is challenging and interesting.
There is a flat structure in each practice area where lawyers are assigned work based on their capacity, interest, and knowledge.
Great team environment, people are caring and approachable, high standard of work.
Cons
The hours can sometimes be long and unpredictable and can be difficult making after work plans during the week.
The combination of hours, high expectations, and high autonomy can sometimes be difficult and can lead to burnout of colleagues.
Training in leaner, high-performing teams is a double-edged sword. You get more responsibility from the beginning, but this can also translate to longer hours and a lot of pressure.
The hours and expectations are quite intense and you will likely be expected to work some late nights and weekends.
Due to the nature of the work and client expectations, CC is not very flexible with hours.