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.

At Clifford Chance in Brussels, you benefit from the best of both worlds: the collegiality and agility of a close-knit office combined with the opportunities and international reach of one of the world's leading law firms.

Job Description

What we are looking for

Our summer programme runs from June until September included and within that period we offer a number of students a one-month internship. During this internship, we provide students with a temporary employment contract subject to special conditions applicable to students in Belgium.

Our summer schemes are open to law students at all universities. We are looking to recruit talented and articulate students with a strong interest in antitrust law. Excellent command of English is required. In selecting candidates, we are most interested in personal qualities, ambition and potential, but we also expect you to have an excellent academic record.

Students studying in Belgium should have completed their first year of masters.

Qualifications

To apply

Interested candidates should apply before the end of November, in the year prior to which they are seeking to participate in the summer programme.

Please upload your CV with picture, cover letter and official transcripts/scorecards for each year at law school.

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.