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Global Virtual Internships

Access world-class resources anytime, anywhere.

Discover what a legal career really involves through our award-winning virtual work experience. With expert-led resources and real-world tasks created by Clifford Chance lawyers, you’ll gain valuable insight into what our lawyers do. Over 180,000 people have already signed up. Join them to build your skills and take the first step towards becoming a world-class lawyer. Each internship is free with no applications required, and you can complete the content at any time at a pace that suits you.

Facts and Figures

Facts and Figures

  • 91.07% of those who were offered a Training Contract in 2025 had completed at least one Global virtual internship
  • 91.67% of those who were offered a place on the SPARK programme had completed at least one Global virtual internship

In 2024 Our Global virtual internships won the Target Jobs National Graduate Recruitment Award for Best Innovation in Recruitment.

Join the ranks of leading students around the world, and enroll in one of our virtual internships

Business Essentials


Business Essentials

This 10–15-minute virtual internship offers the best snapshot into whether a career in law could be for you. You’ll get a quick introduction to two of our key practice areas: Corporate Transactions & Advisory (CT&A) and Restructuring & Insolvency (R&I) and an explanation of our work in these areas. Like what you see? If so, it’s time for you to dive into some of our more in-depth virtual internships.


Available from October
Financing the Real Economy


Financing the Real Economy

SABRE, or Structured Asset Backed Real Estate, is vital to our Global Financial Markets practice. It offers innovative, asset-backed financing solutions crucial for economic stability. This virtual internship provides insight into our finance team's expertise, helping clients navigate financial markets and manage risks, while showcasing typical trainee tasks.




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Antitrust


Antitrust

Our antitrust teams work together to solve multinational antitrust issues, taking into account the interplay between different practices and rules, and always mindful of the practical implications antitrust issues may have on our clients' business.

 

Learn how you, as a lawyer, can help businesses to navigate these challenges.



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Cyber Security


Cyber Security

Cyber security is a complex, rapidly-changing and multi-national challenge. Clifford Chance is working with some of the world's leading corporates to help them to better protect their business activities, mitigate cyber security risk and respond quickly in the event of a breach.


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Climate Change


Climate Change
 

Climate change is becoming a major business risk, and the consequences of inaction for businesses are severe.





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Business & Human Rights 


Business & Human Rights 

More and more, businesses are being held to account for their responsibility for conducting business responsibly and upholding human rights.




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Sustainable Finance


Sustainable Finance
  
 

The focus of financial markets regulators and central banks is increasingly falling on the green economy and in particular the resilience of the financial system to climate-related risks.






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Risk and Resilience – a Swiss Re and Clifford Chance Collaboration


Risk and Resilience – a Swiss Re and Clifford Chance Collaboration

Swiss Re is a leading company in the insurance and reinsurance industry. Swiss Re insures, invests, operates and shares knowledge in a way that tackles sustainability challenges and creates long-term value.





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Community & Pro Bono


Community & Pro Bono 
 
 

The Clifford Chance global pro bono & community strategy focuses on contributing towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We harness the skills and expertise of our people to deliver positive and sustainable contributions towards the achievement of the SDGs.


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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Our Global virtual internships will give you the skills you need to take that next big step in your career. Over 180,000 people have registered for our award-winning free internships. With over 30 tasks and 60 hours of modular content, they represent the future of virtual work-experience and progress towards breaking down barriers to the profession and creating meaningful learning opportunities for all.

The content has been created by leading experts from across our global network. It will not only expose you to international work in a way that has never been done before, but also enable you to develop the analytical abilities that will turn you into a leading lawyer of tomorrow.

A virtual internship can provide many advantages, such as the chance to:
1. Learn about the diverse and exciting career options available to you;
2. Build the competencies and self-assurance needed to move from academic to professional settings; 
3. and strengthen your future applications — it's proven that applicants who complete at least one virtual internship perform better in our application and assessment process.

A virtual internship is a unique, chance to explore a career with Clifford Chance. The key distinctions are:
• Virtual internships are universally accessible to all students, eliminating the need for application processes.
• They provide a mistake-free learning environment, removing any associated pressure; and
• They are entirely digital, offering the flexibility to be completed at your convenience, from any location worldwide.

While completion of a virtual internship does not guarantee a job offer, it does provide a significant advantage in understanding Clifford Chance and the essential skills for a successful start. Your participation in a virtual internship may be viewed positively by employers during the job application process.

Absolutely! virtual internships are designed to be inclusive and are available to all, including international students, irrespective of visa or work status.

Virtual internships are unpaid experiences that aim to replicate real company tasks and scenarios. Although you won't be working for Clifford Chance directly, the skills and confidence you gain will be invaluable for your future career.

Certainly! Upon completion of a virtual internship, you are encouraged to add this experience to your CV.

Yes, we encourage you to! You can add your completed virtual internship to your LinkedIn profile.

Of course! Our virtual internships are open to everyone, regardless of student status.

Our virtual internships are online, providing you with the opportunity to do an internship anywhere in the world with the click of a mouse, and gain knowledge from our global experts!

For in-person opportunities across our offices – check out our open roles.

Whether you're a first-year student, a final-year student or a recent graduate, our free virtual internships are available for your perusal! Topics include: Climate Change, Cyber Security, Business and Human Rights, Sustainable Finance, Antitrust and Structured, Asset Backed and Real Estate Finance.

We recommend completing at least one internship before submitting your application to ensure that you have a basic understanding of our work and what’s involved. This understanding will only grow with the more content that you engage with, which will likely make you a stronger candidate in a competitive process. Our internships can be completed flexibly to fit around your studies, work, and other commitments.

Mentioning your engagement with Clifford Chance is great in applications. Our Global virtual internships provide opportunities to learn about us and showcase your interest, and we welcome you to include your experience!

The internship content is available 24/7, and you can complete within your own time, at your own pace!

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