Clifford Chance

Legal

Sydney2026/27SummerClerkshipProgram

A$60–75k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia CONTRACT
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for internship candidates.

The Brief

“Sydney 2026/27 Summer Clerkship Program at Clifford Chance. Skills: Legal analysis, Client projects. Work with lawyers on client projects. Sit in two different teams”

Industry & Context.

Legal
Eligibility Requirements

Opportunity to travel to APAC offices

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Consistently academic record, Ambition, drive and commitment, Ability to articulate ideas clearly, Desire to build relationships, Deliver outstanding service, Business awareness, Keen commercial insight, Ability to lead and manage

Nice to Have

Potential to become a first-class lawyer, Willingness to take advantage of opportunities

What You'll Do.

Work with lawyers on client projects

Sit in two different teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Team-based approach; Integral part of team; Interact with team members

Communication Scope

Articulate ideas clearly

Full Job Description

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world, with over 33 offices across the globe. We believe every career at Clifford Chance should be rewarding and stimulating – full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work. Our one firm global strategy is focused on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients, those who we can best support with the breadth and depth of Clifford Chance expertise, across the sectors and geographies, which matter most to them. You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all our teams. Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet. A summer clerkship is the 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. The clerkship program allows you to follow the life of a lawyer at Clifford Chance closely - you will sit in two different teams, working with our lawyers on real, live client projects. You will be treated as a part of our team and given opportunities to demonstrate your ability. To ensure you get the most from your program we will assign you a mentor - an experienced lawyer who will help you settle in and answer any questions you have. Across the ten-week program we will also host sessions from professionals across the firm to give you a real insight into how our firm works. You wil

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