At Clifford Chance in Brussels, you benefit from the best of both worlds: the collegiality and agility of a close-knit office combined with the opportunities and international reach of one of the world’s leading law firms. Through our integrated global network and Global Product Groups, we advise market-leading clients on complex cross-border matters. Whichever area of the business you join, you will become part of an innovative, diverse and ambitious team, with the opportunity to build a truly international career.

Our summer programme runs from July until September included and within that period, we offer a number of students a one-month internship. During this internship, we provide students with a temporary employment contract subject to special conditions applicable to students in Belgium.

Our summer schemes are open to law students who have completed the first two years of their Belgian bachelor’s degree. We are looking to recruit talented and articulate students. In selecting candidates, we are most interested in personal qualities, ambition, and potential, but we also expect you to have an excellent academic record.

Interested candidates should apply before the end of November, in the year prior to which they are seeking to participate in the summer programme.  Please upload your CV with picture, cover letter and official transcripts/scorecards for each year at law school.

Equal opportunities statement

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.