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Legal Internship - Master's Degree in Access to the Legal Profession

On-site in Madrid·Added 7 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Clifford Chance

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Fixed-term contract
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

Asset Management

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Spanish law graduates:

Undertaking the Máster de Acceso a la profesión de la Abogacía y Procura during 2026/27.
With an excellent academic record (a minimum grade point average of a high Notable).
With a high level of written and spoken English.

Nice to have

When reviewing your initial application, we will take particular account of any of the following:

Additional graduate qualifications held by you in Business Administration, Economics or Political Sciences.
Relevant work experience gained during your graduate studies.
Positions of responsibility held whilst at school or university.
Fluency in languages other than English (e.g., Mandarin Chinese, German or French).

We value the diversity of the people and cultures within our firm. At Clifford Chance people succeed according to their merits. Nevertheless, at each stage of our selection process we will be looking particularly for evidence that you are:

Committed to a career in commercial law.
Keen to work in an international environment.
Motivated by intellectual challenges.
A creative but practical problem-solver.
A strong and persuasive communicator.
A collaborative team-player.
Reliable, accurate and thorough when completing a task.

The role

We are inviting applications from graduates in Spanish Law who are interested in joining our Madrid office in September 2027 to complete the practical work placement (prácticas) required as part of the Máster de Acceso a la Profesión de la Abogacía y Procura offered by a Spanish university. Successful candidates will subsequently join the firm as first-year abogados, subject to passing the Spanish Bar exam.

What are we offering you

Clifford Chance offers you a unique opportunity to experience life in an international law firm, working with colleagues from other offices in our global network and forming part of a highly motivated group of professionals, all within a stimulating and collaborative working environment.

For more information about our firm, please visit our dedicated Careers in Spain site.

Hiring process

How to apply

If you meet the requirements indicated in Qualifications and are interested in the position, please apply online as directed below, answering the questions posed with care, and attaching your Curriculum Vitae, up-to-date academic transcript, cover letter, and any other documents that you consider relevant, including any certificates that confirm your current level of English and any other languages.

Please note that if concurrent selection processes are taking place for similar positions in both our Madrid and Barcelona office, you may only apply for one, not both, of these.

Selection Process

The selection process comprises the following stages, with the number of candidates being reduced at the end of each one:

Screening of candidate online applications.
A video interview.
A written case study test (in English).
A first competency-based interview with our HR department.
A second (and possibly third) interview with partners and senior associates.

About Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance is a global law firm, describing itself as one of the largest international law firms, with 2,800+ lawyers operating across 34 offices in 22 countries. Its services span corporate, capital markets, finance, litigation and dispute resolution, antitrust, tax, real estate, and technology-related legal work, serving clients across sectors such as banking, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and technology, media and telecommunications.

In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: cliffordchance.com

Good to know if you are moving

Clifford Chance operates offices in both Madrid and Barcelona, its two Spanish locations among 34 offices in 22 countries.
The firm has 2,800+ lawyers across its global network, giving international hires access to a large, well-resourced platform.
The firm describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, with work spanning jurisdictions, cultures, and languages.
Current openings in Spain include legal roles (Trainee Solicitor, Antitrust Associate, Real Estate Senior Associate, Structured Products Associate) as well as business services roles such as Legal Technology Advisor and Head of AI and Technology Risk.
The firm's careers site maintains a dedicated Spain section under its Continental Europe locations.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

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.

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