We are now inviting applications from students in the final year of a degree in Spanish law during 2024-2025 who are interested in joining our Madrid office in September 2026 for the purpose of undertaking the practical work experience (prácticas) required as part of the Master de Acceso a la profesión de la Abogacía y Procura imparted by a Spanish university and joining us as first year abogados immediately afterwards, subject to their having passed the state exam.
Those selected will be assigned to one of our practice areas: Antitrust, Corporate/M&A, Employment Law, Global Financial Markets (Banking & Finance and Capital Markets), Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Public Law, Real Estate, and Tax.
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.
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: Meeting potential candidates at job fairs.
Screening of candidate online applications.
A written case study test (in English).
A first competency-based interview with our HR department, including an oral case study (in English).
A second (and possibly third) interview with partners and senior associates.
Qualifications What are we looking for Spanish law graduates: Studying the final year of a degree in Spanish law during 2024/25.
With an excellent academic record (a minimum grade point average of a high Notable).
With a high level of written and spoken English.
What else will we take into account 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.
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