We are inviting applications from final-year Law students at Spanish universities who plan to undertake the Máster de Acceso a la Profesión de la Abogacía y la Procura during the 2027/2028 academic year. Successful candidates will join our Madrid office in September 2028 to complete the mandatory work placement ( prácticas ) that forms part of the master's programme and will subsequently join the firm as first-year lawyers, subject to passing the Spanish Bar Exam.
Selection Process
- Online application.
- Video interview.
- Written case study assessment (in English).
- Competency-based interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
- A final interview with partners and senior associates, with the possibility of a further interview in some cases.

Who We Are Looking For
- In the final year of their Law degree at a Spanish university during the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Able to demonstrate an outstanding academic record, with a GPA equivalent to a high Notable or above in core subjects.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Curious, ambitious and eager to learn.




- Interested in developing a career in an international legal environment.

What Else We Will Take Into Account
- Additional qualifications in Business Administration, Economics or Political Science.
- Relevant work experience gained during your studies.
- Positions of responsibility held at school or university.
- Fluency in languages other than English (for example, Mandarin Chinese, German or French).

We value the diversity of the people and cultures within our firm. At Clifford Chance, people succeed on merit. Throughout our selection process, we will be looking for evidence that you are:
- Committed to pursuing a career in commercial law.
- Keen to work in an international environment.
- Motivated by intellectual challenges.
- A creative yet practical problem-solver.
- A strong and persuasive communicator.
- A collaborative team player.
- Reliable, accurate and thorough in your work.

Equal

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