Summer Students 2027

Company Description

About the firm

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading international law firms. We help clients achieve their goals by combining global excellence with deep local market expertise. With a presence across Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, we advise on the most complex and high-profile matters in the Global Products Groups of Antitrust & Trade, Disputes, Finance (Debt Finance, Project Development, Restructuring & Insolvency, Structured Finance, Capital Markets), Funds & Asset Management, Private Equity and Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Real Estate and Tax, Pensions, Employment & Incentives.

Our international network comprises 33 offices in 22 countries and brings together more than 6,800 professionals, providing clients with seamless support across jurisdictions and sectors.

In Spain, Clifford Chance has been at the forefront of the legal market for more than four decades. Our offices in Madrid and Barcelona work closely together and are fully integrated into our global network, advising leading national and international clients on some of the most significant transactions and matters in the market.

Job Description

Our Summer Students Programme is designed for talented and ambitious law students who are looking to gain their first professional experience in a leading international law firm.

During your internship, you will gain first-hand experience of life at a leading international law firm, working alongside our lawyers and learning about the matters, transactions and disputes that shape the business world. You will have the opportunity to develop your legal and commercial understanding, attend training sessions and connect with professionals across the firm.

Application Process

If you meet the requirements outlined in the Qualifications section and would like to be considered for the programme, please submit your application online. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a number of questions and upload the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Up-to-date academic transcript
• Cover letter
• Any additional supporting documentation you consider relevant, including certificates evidencing your level of English and any other languages

We encourage you to complete your application carefully, as each element will be considered throughout the selection process.

Selection Process

Our selection process is designed to help us learn more about your academic achievements, motivation and potential. It consists of the following stages:

1. Online application submission (applications close at the end of January 2027).
2. Video interview.
3. Competency-based interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
4. The Summer Students Programme will run across two internship periods, with successful candidates joining either in June 2027 or July 2027.

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from students who are:

• In the penultimate year of a Law degree at a Spanish university during the 2026/2027 academic year.
• Able to demonstrate an outstanding academic record (a grade point average of a high Notable in the core subjects).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Curious, ambitious and motivated to learn.
• Interested in developing a career in an international legal environment.

Successful candidates may have the opportunity to gain experience in the Global Products Groups of Antitrust & Trade, Disputes, Finance (Debt Finance, Project Development, Restructuring & Insolvency, Structured Finance, Capital Markets), Funds & Asset Management, Private Equity and Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Real Estate and Tax, Pensions, Employment & Incentives.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunities

Under the same conditions of suitability preference will be given to candidates with disabilities of 33 per cent or higher.

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 an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our Firm. Find out more here.