ELEVATE 2024 - Singapore

Company Description

Who we are

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.

Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.

Job Description

ELEVATE is a 6-month programme which offers eligible students support to embark on a successful legal career in Singapore. The programme is open to law students who are bursary recipients at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore Management University (SMU). We're delighted to have also contributed to the general bursary funds at both universities to support the next generation of aspiring lawyers.

As an ELEVATE student, you will be provided with professional development opportunities and access to mentorship from our experienced team of Clifford Chance lawyers and business professionals. The ELEVATE programme is designed to give you the skills and confidence to be successful in your legal careers wherever your career takes you.

ELEVATE students in their second year of their law degree will also be invited to interview for our Internship Programme, which further prepares students for our Training Programme

ELEVATE OPPORTUNITIES

1) GLOBAL VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPS

Our Global Virtual Internships are open to all but ELEVATE students will be invited to an exclusive debrief workshop with our subject matter experts related to one of the modules you have completed.

2) SKILLS WORKSHOP

You will be invited to attend a substantive workshop delivered by the Clifford Chance Academy to develop your legal skills.

3) CONNECTION WITH A CLIFFORD CHANCE LAWYER

A Clifford Chance lawyer will reach out to you for in-person/virtual meetings to provide insight and advice for your law school journey and to prepare you for a career in law.

Qualifications

The registration process requires filling up this simple online form and attaching your award offer letter as proof that you are a bursary recipient from NUS or SMU. Registration will close on 11 December 2023.

To participate in the ELEVATE programme, you must be a law student and a bursary recipient at the National University of Singapore (NUS) or Singapore Management University (SMU). You may participate in ELEVATE once during your law degree.

If you have questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our Careers page.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities statement

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.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

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 about our inclusive culture here

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