Foreign Lawyer Trainee Program

Company Description

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career 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.

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 of 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.

Job Description

We are looking for an International Arbitration Trainee (f/m/d) to join our arbitration team in our Frankfurt office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support for commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, conducting research and assisting with written submissions and oral hearings

• Support for legal research and thought leadership pieces on relevant topics in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations

• Business development initiatives

Qualifications

• Recently qualified international lawyers or post-graduate students looking to develop their skills in the field of international arbitration

• Outstanding academics in law, to be eager to learn

• First experience and a keen interest in international arbitration

• Speaking English at a near-native level, German is a plus but not a must

• Team player with a creative and global mindset

What we offer:

• Internships in the Frankfurt office for 6-12 months

• Working with partner that are industry leaders nationally and internationally, being part of a team that provides a pre-eminent service in complex high-value international arbitrations

• Challenging assignments, an international environment, a competitive rewards package

Please apply online with your complete documents (CV, cover letter, testimonials etc.)

Contact:

Konstantin Sattler

Talent Acquisition Advisor 

[email protected]

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.