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Why Clifford Chance has become the destination employer for today’s law graduates
In 2015, we were named number one law firm in the Chambers Global Top 30 for the second year running – one of numerous awards we’ve won over the years. Little wonder, then, organizations turn to us not just for legal expertise but for advice on their most critical business issues.
Joining us means sharing our ambitions and willingness to grasp new opportunities, and developing your potential as part of an exceptionally talented legal team.
Diversity is important to us. It brings fresh perspectives and helps us serve our clients better. That’s why we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and making Clifford Chance a place where everyone feels included. Here are just some of the things we’re doing to make that happen.
Committed to sexual equality
Arcus
Clifford Chance was the first law firm to partner with National Student Pride in 2012 and we have continued to strengthen this relationship over the years.
We have a vibrant network for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees, known as Arcus, with branches in London, Germany, Italy, France and Holland as well as the Americas and Asia Pacific.
It has dedicated more than 300 pro bono hours to LGBT issues worldwide – and raised thousands of pounds for charity work. We are also proud to host the LGBT Leaders Conference and also sponsor Student Pride.
Clifford Chance offices in London
Promoting ethnic diversity
Through our partnership with Rare and its Articles program, we are attracting more ethnically diverse applicants. We also host Target Oxbridge which aims to help black students and students of mixed race with black heritage increase their chances of getting into the Universities of Oxford or Cambridge.
Helping students from less advantaged backgrounds
We’ve undertaken a number of initiatives to ensure that we support greater social mobility. Our Intelligent Aid competition, for example, allows candidates to bypass traditional applications and assessment days for a chance to win a place on a vacation scheme. Our PRIME scheme, focused on school age children from non fee paying school also helps open up the possibilities of a career in law.
Improving gender balance
We have set a target for 30% of partners in Clifford Chance to be women. Since setting this target in 2009, we have made progress, but have more to do. The 30% target is driving important changes in areas such as career development, mentoring and training.
Positive about disability
We are proud partners of EmployAbility, an organization which works with employers to raise awareness of the issues around disability. We also have a long-standing relationship with Blind in Business. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments if you have a disability.
Clifford Chance offers enviable employee benefits
Benefits package
Clifford Chance colleagues also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package – one that includes:
- Free gym membership
- Free swimming pool
- Pension scheme
- On-site healthcare
- Private healthcare scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Dental plan
- International secondments
- Computer grants
- Concierge services
- Free meals (after a certain time)
We have opportunities for students within each year of study, across Law and Non-Law subjects
To find out more, visit www.cliffordchance.com/gradsuk
To talk to a member of our team please get in touch by calling 020 7006 4005 or emailing [email protected]
To stay up to date on Clifford Chance news, follow us on twitter (@CCGradsUK) and like our Facebook page (Clifford Chance Graduates UK)
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