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The qualities that make a Clifford Chance trainee
Could you be a trainee at Clifford Chance? Yes. If you are ambitious, resilient and innovative, you’ll find your place at Clifford Chance no matter what your background or work history.
Dynamic Clifford Chance is transforming the legal internship experience
Find out how this global and award-winning law firm is breaking down barriers to a legal career and seeking out brilliant interns and trainees, regardless of background.
Tips for a graduate technical CV: template and advice
Putting together a good graduate technical CV is no mean feat. Take a look at our template CV and our breakdown of how you could structure yours.
Interview question: Why do you want to work in financial services?
Job interviews can be frightening, especially for students or recent graduates entering a competitive field like finance. "Why do you want to work in financial services?" is one of the most often asked, and difficult interview questions. Though it sounds straightforward, this question often causes candidates to falter since it requires an intellectual response than a surface one.
Auditor: job description
Auditors inspect organisations’ financial accounts to ensure they’re correct and comply with the law.
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A trainee solicitor at Stephenson Harwood – how does that sound to you?
Hear from trainee solicitors who've already been on your journey to give you an even better idea of life at Stephenson Harwood.
The legal tech race: How is AI being used in law, and how does this impact you as a trainee?
As you step into the law field, you will find that AI has become a fundamental part of how the profession operates.
Law Secondments: what are they and why should you consider them?
If you’re a law student or graduate looking into where to apply for your trainee contract, you may be weighing up your options for all sorts of things - salary, benefits, location, reputation - but one feature can also really transform your experience: the possibility of a secondment.
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The 2025 Law Trainee Salary Battle: A Guide to What You'll Earn at Magic Circle, US, and City Firms
If you’re a law student approaching the point of applying for training contracts or qualifying as a solicitor, there’s no escaping one question on everyone’s mind: how much will I earn?
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4 vs 6 vs 8 Seats: Navigating Your Training Contract Rotations in 2025
If you’ve started looking into training contracts, the final hurdle towards becoming a qualified solicitor, you’ve probably seen the word “seat” thrown around constantly. But what does it mean, and why does it matter?
Discover hidden internships: the art of speculative applications
Here is how to find work experience and internship vacancies that aren't advertised and how to apply for them. We even include an example email for a speculative work experience covering letter.
ASMPT - Our Stance on AI
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