Job Description

About Clifford Chance Luxembourg

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading international law firms, with offices across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

Our Luxembourg office is home to approximately 140 lawyers, including 13 partners, advising many of the world's leading financial institutions, asset managers, corporates and investment funds.

We are known for combining international excellence with a collaborative and supportive culture, where talented individuals are encouraged to learn, contribute and grow from day one.

Join the Clifford Chance Luxembourg Talent Day 2026 and experience life inside one of the world's leading international law firms.

This selective, invitation-only event is designed for motivated, capable law students who are considering an internship or trainee lawyer position in Luxembourg with a prestigious, international law firm.

Over the course of an immersive afternoon at our Luxembourg office, you will meet our lawyers and partners, participate in an interactive case study, interview with the team of your choice, and discover why Luxembourg is one of Europe's most dynamic legal markets.

Participants will gain first-hand insight into our work, culture and career opportunities, while building connections with lawyers and fellow students from leading universities across the region.

The Clifford Chance Luxembourg Talent Day forms an integral part of our recruitment process, and outstanding participants will be offered contracts for future internship and trainee lawyer opportunities with Clifford Chance Luxembourg.

Why Attend?

Our Clifford Change Luxembourg Talent Day is more than a recruitment event.

It is an opportunity to:

• Gain first-hand insight into life at Clifford Chance Luxembourg
• Meet lawyers and partners across our practice areas
• Explore career opportunities within a leading international law firm
• Learn more about the Luxembourg legal market and its international dimension
• Build connections with other high-potential students from leading European universities
• Experience our culture, values and working environment from the inside.

Only a limited number of candidates will be selected to participate.

Why Luxembourg?

Luxembourg is one of Europe's leading financial centres and a unique destination for aspiring international lawyers.

Working in Luxembourg offers:

• Exposure to complex cross-border matters from the very start of your career
• A truly international and multilingual working environment
• Close collaboration with colleagues and clients across jurisdictions
• Exceptional learning opportunities in areas such as Investment Funds, Corporate M&A, Banking and Finance, Tax and Litigation.
• A dynamic legal market with strong long-term career prospects.

The Clifford Chance Luxembourg Talent Day Experience

Selected participants will spend the afternoon at our Luxembourg office and take part in a series of interactive activities designed to provide a realistic insight into our work and culture:

Individual Interview

Meet members of the practice group that interests you most and discuss your background, ambitions and career aspirations.

Interactive Legal Workshop

Work alongside other high-potential students on a case study inspired by the types of challenges faced by international clients and legal teams.

Career & Market Insights

Hear from our lawyers and trainees about their experiences, career paths and the opportunities available within Clifford Chance Luxembourg.

Office Tour & Networking Cocktail

Connect informally with our lawyers, partners and fellow participants in a relaxed setting.

Qualifications

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for motivated candidates who combine strong academic achievement with an interest in international career opportunities

Please apply if you are:

• A Master 1 or Master 2 law student seeking:
  • a Summer Internship in 2027;
  • an internship during the second semester of 2027; or
  • an internship during the first semester of 2028;

or

• A future trainee lawyer intending to sit the CCDL in 2027 or 2028.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Fluency in English; French and/or German language skills (highly desirable)
• Curiosity, initiative and an international mindset
• A genuine interest in building a future career in Luxembourg.
  

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline

• Applications opens on 24 June 2026
• Applications close on 31 August 2026
• Pre-selection interviews starts in September 2026.
• Selected participants will be confirmed by Early October 2026
• Clifford Chance Luxembourg Talent Day on 23 October 2026

Important! Attendance is in person at our Luxembourg office

Diversity & Inclusion

At Clifford Chance, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

We value diversity in all forms and welcome applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and academic transcripts, and complete the screening questions in the application form.