Based on 30 surveyed graduates working at Clifford Chance. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.
3.9
Based on 30 reviews
Pros & Cons
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.
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.
What Insiders Say
7.9
Career Prospects
7.9
Career Prospects
There are opportunities for promotion and career progression...I have seen former grads move up the ranks into senior roles and people globally who have started as grads and had interesting careers.
The office is directly above Wynyard station so very central to train and bus stops... There is a cafe with free coffee and free breakfast every morning which brings people together.
I was hired through the clerkship program. The recruitment process consisted of two rounds of interviews with mid/senior lawyers and HR representatives.
Grads are given induction training to the firm and then also specific training to each seat they do ('seats' being each team they rotate into). The training is practical and useful.