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SPARK Work Experience Programme 2025 Intake

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Clifford Chance

14d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a first-year law or penultimate-year non-law student, with strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork skills, and a genuine desire to learn and provide exceptional client service.
  • You will engage in classroom learning, experience a practice area, receive mentorship from a lawyer buddy, and develop skills while building community connections during the two-week programme.

Requirements

  • - SPARK is open to first year law students, second year students of a four-year law degree or penultimate year non-law students.
  • - Business awareness and problem solving with commercial insight and an ability to identify legal and business issues.
  • - An ability to understand our clients needs and provide exceptional client service, putting clients at the heart of everything you do.
  • - Leadership and collaboration skills with a natural enthusiasm for being a team player.
  • - An ability to multi-task, remain organised and thrive through challenges in a fast-paced high-pressure and high-performance environment with demanding deadlines.
  • - Strong oral and written communication skills, including being reliable and responsive, and providing regular updates to team members when needed.
  • - An ability to demonstrate a real desire to learn from those around you and with an ambition to progress and gain exposure within the firm and with clients.
  • - The ability and desire to take pride in your approach to work and your work output, including proactively seeking feedback and taking responsibility for your own career.
  • - Knowledge of and a genuine interest in the role, firm and our clients with an understanding of how this aligns with your skillset and career ambitions.

Responsibilities

  • Your journey with the firm will start with an offer reception event at our London office to celebrate your place on the programme and provide you with information and advice that will set you up for success.
  • You will have access to a dedicated newly qualified lawyer buddy, as well as support and training on how to make the most of this relationship.
  • You'll spend two weeks with us during the summer. During week one, you'll experience an intensive schedule of classroom-based learning at the firm, taking a deep dive into our business.
  • During week two, you'll get a behind the scenes feel for what a Training Contract at the firm could look like as you will experience a week in a practice area with a dedicated supervisor.
  • Furthermore, we are committed to providing you with dedicated skills training during the programme to aid your professional development, and there will be a number of opportunities throughout your time with us to get to know the community and culture at Clifford Chance, build bonds with your SPARK cohort, and gain insights into our global community outreach and pro bono work.

FAQs

What is the duration of the SPARK Work Experience Programme?

The SPARK Work Experience Programme lasts for 9 months, starting on 1st May 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for the SPARK programme?

SPARK is open to first year law students, second year students of a four-year law degree, or penultimate year non-law students.

What is the application process for this programme?

The application process involves completing an online application form, taking the Watson Glaser critical reasoning test, having your application reviewed by the recruitment team, and, if successful, participating in a recorded video interview followed by an in-person assessment day.

What is the weekly pay for participants in the programme?

Elements of the programme are paid at £500 per week, and travel and accommodation costs may also be supported where applicable.

What type of training will participants receive during the programme?

Participants will receive training that includes classroom-based learning, skills development, shadowing lawyers, and dedicated training sessions aimed at enhancing professional development.

When are the key dates for the programme?

Key dates include the launch on 1st May 2025, insights from 30th June to 4th July 2025, shadowing from 7th to 11th July or 14th to 18th July 2025, and skills/action sessions on 9th to 10th September 2025.

Will participants have mentors during the programme?

Yes, each participant will be assigned a dedicated newly qualified lawyer buddy for support and guidance throughout the programme.

What is the location for the in-person components of the programme?

The in-person elements will take place at our offices in Canary Wharf, London.

What skills or attributes are sought from applicants?

Applicants should demonstrate business awareness, problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, leadership and collaboration skills, and a genuine desire to learn and progress within the firm.

Is there a deadline for applications?

Yes, the application deadline is Thursday 6 February 2025 at 23:59 GMT.

Clifford Chance

We are one of the world's pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents.

Law
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1987
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are one of the world's largest law firms with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a single, fully integrated, global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegiate and team based way of working. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, which include corporates from all the commercial and industrial sectors, governments, regulators, trade bodies and not for profit organisations. We provide them with the highest quality advice and legal insight, which combines the Firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise. Many of the world's leading organisations look to Clifford Chance not just for legal expertise but for advice on business critical issues.