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Seminars by Clifford Chance colleagues, workshops and work samples.
We received presentations on CC's key practice areas (Corporate, GFM, L&DR, TPEI etc.) as well as some presentations about the firm (international opportunities, pro bono work etc.). During the practice area presentations, we would typically be given ...
The internship was incredibly useful, informative and insightful. I gained an invaluable insight into life working for Clifford Chance, the types of deals I could expect to be a part of, and the culture and values of the firm as a whole. We received vario...
Insights given through daily partner-led talks usually accompanied by group projects and case study exercises to complete daily. Talks varied widely in nature, from practice area introductions (e.g. litigation) to affinity network presentations, well bein...
Overall, the scheme consisted of talks by all the practice areas, contact with a trainee buddy, and talks about the opportunities in the training contract itself. As well as this, every morning began with a calming social – this included yoga sessions, an...
Each day involved listening to speakers from within the firm giving insight into different practice areas, as well as interactive sessions with representatives from the firm's networking societies. Further, we also had to complete tasks/ projects either i...
Staying engaged and involved in talks that occur during the day and absorbing all the info, as well as working on group tasks together with my cohort
The scheme involved a lot of talks from partners about different practice areas. We also had many events about the firm’s culture and their drive for inclusion. We had many opportunities to speak to trainees and sessions about the type of work trainees do...
SPARK is a 1 week scheme that allows law students to experience life at Clifford Chance. It is an excellent way to practically expand your knowledge of commerical law, and what a commerical lawyer does in their day-to-day work. The scheme included talks ...
The programme ran from approx 9am-5pm everyday. Usually in the morning we would have sessions learning about different parts of the business and practice areas and then in the afternoon more interactive work, panel sessions or challenges to complete.
I really enjoyed my insight into Clifford Chance. The scheme allowed me to experience a broad variety of areas of the firm. We had multiple presentations that covered the firms practice areas and also allowed us to have an in-depth insight into the deals ...
I loved the Clifford Chance Virtual Vacation Scheme. Despite being online, it was engaging and interactive. It was hands on, but, also a supportive experience. I enjoyed the programme as I didn't just gain a surface level of knowledge, we explored the the...
I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the scheme. Through partner led presentations, I was able to gain insight into a broad range of practice areas from larger ones such as Corporate, and Litigation & Disputes Resolution, to more specialised ones such as Real ...
I really, really enjoyed my time on SPARK 2020. What graduate recruitment were able to achieve, having taken the scheme virtual, was extremely impressive, especially given the limited time they had to adapt. The talks were highly engaging and genuinely he...
I really enjoyed this virtual experience! Despite it having to be delivered in a virtual format in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it still proved to be a highly insightful and fun experience. The positive attitude brought by everyone involved, and the li...
I thoroughly enjoyed the Clifford Chance SPARK scheme for a number of different reasons. From learning about key practice areas, to hearing about the firm's commitment to Diversity & Inclusion and pro-bono, to socialising with the rest of the cohort, the ...
I had a great time and learnt so much about the firm and what it might be like to work as a trainee.
The SPARK scheme (1st year scheme) was absolutely amazing. I have done a plethora of first year schemes and this one was far and away the best. It was the ideal mix of classroom sessions to develop us personally and professionally, but also work shadowing...
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight. There was always plenty of exciting research and tasks to be completed. The training sessions that were provided were very interactive and provided valuable information to help us. The team was very friendly and were keen...
I really enjoyed my time spent at Clifford Chance on the vacation scheme. I found there to be a healthy balance between desk work, interactive activities and social events. I had the opportunity to met with extremely talent, driven and like-minded individ...
