Middle East Insight Day

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!

To find out more about our opportunities in the Middle East before applying, please visit our website here.

The Middle East Insight Day is for students interested in building their career in the Middle East. You must be eligible to apply for our Middle East Training Contract and Summer Vacation Scheme.

Our Middle East Training Contract and Vacation Scheme are open to penultimate year law students, final year law and non-law students, and graduates.

You must be eligible to start your Training Contract in February 2029 or August 2029. Your Training Contract intake may be decided by the recruitment team. For further information on eligibility, please refer to our FAQs on our website. You must have achieved or be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above in your undergraduate degree.

If you have already completed the PGDL, you need to have achieved a commendation (60% or more) overall and achieved a completion (a pass or better) on all modules at first attempt. If you have already completed the SQE, you need to have passed all modules on first attempt.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application form which will be reviewed by the Early Talent team.
• Successful candidates at application review will be invited to attend the Insight Day.

Equal opportunities:

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.