Location
London, Canary Wharf

Hours
Full Day Event

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join us at our Canary Wharf office in London for an inspiring day focused on launching your legal career in the Middle East. You’ll connect over breakfast with early career professionals and lawyers from the region, hear from senior leaders about their work and landmark deals in the region, and network with lawyers who have first-hand experience of working in the Middle East. The day also includes a lively panel discussion and Q&A with trainees and associates from the region, plus practical guidance on the application process, PGDL and SQE requirements and the support we provide to future trainees. This flagship event is a unique opportunity to build connections, gain valuable insights, and take the first step toward a career in the Middle East — don’t miss it!

About Clifford Chance
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world, with over 30 offices globally. We strive to exceed client expectations by providing the highest-quality advice and legal insight, combining global standards with in-depth local expertise. Our one firm global strategy focuses on targeted growth led by the needs of our core clients across key sectors and geographies. Our firm, work, and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages, offering clients a truly international perspective. We pride ourselves on an inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach, fostering rewarding and stimulating careers full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. Our clients include commercial and industrial sectors, financial investors, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best colleagues meet.

Experience
The Middle East Insight Day is designed for students interested in building their career in the Middle East. No prior professional experience is required, but a strong interest in the region and legal career is essential.

About you
You must be eligible to apply for our Middle East Training Contract and Summer Vacation Scheme. These opportunities are open to penultimate year law students, final year law and non-law students, and graduates. You should be motivated, eager to learn, and keen to engage with legal professionals working in the Middle East. You must be eligible to start your Training Contract in February 2029 or August 2029, with intake dates decided by the recruitment team.

Qualifications
You must have achieved or be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in your undergraduate degree. If you have completed the PGDL, you need to have achieved a commendation (60% or more) overall and passed all modules at first attempt. If you have completed the SQE, you need to have passed all modules at first attempt.