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A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Clifford Chance. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsadvanced
Climate change is becoming a major business risk, and the consequences of inaction for businesses are severe.
In this programme you will complete tasks focused on climate change risks that our clients may face. You will learn how you, as a lawyer, can advise clients on how to approach such challenges.
Talent Network Open
Skills you will learn and practice:
Research
Analysis
Strategy
Client communication
Client Communication
Contract review
Identifying legal issues
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Clifford Chance. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
Tasks in this program
Task One: Pending U.S. Climate Change Legislation
2-3 hoursAll Levels
Researching new climate-related laws that could impact clients if/when they enter into forceWhat you'll learn
- The impact of climate change legislation in the US, considering state and federal levels and global agreements like the Paris Agreement.
What you'll do
- Identify suitable climate change legislation through keyword searches on Congress.gov or state legislature websites.
- Analyze selected bills, evaluating text, key points, applicability, and exceptions.
- Draft an email to clients, outlining potential business impacts and legal risks, while encouraging creative solutions.
Reviews
Over 36005 Star Reviews
"I have throughly enjoyed engaging with the Clifford Chance virtual internship as it haas exposed me to the type of work I would be completing as a trainee solicitor at the firm."-- Student from University of Essex
"As a leading law firm, Clifford Chance is likely to have a strong reputation and track record in addressing environmental and climate change issues, and may have a dedicated team or practice area focused on these issues. Many leading law firms are working on providing solutions for Climate Change and Clifford Chance may be one of them. They may hav..."-- Student from University of the South Pacific
"i thoroughly enjoyed how the programme was split into three sections that were bite sized amounts.
through the bite size amounts, i was able to focus on what i was learning and really engage with the programme."-- Student from University of Sheffield
"This was an exciting virtual experience programme that was very different from other law firm's equivalent programmes in the sense that it introduced you to other aspects of legal advice. The climate impact on businesses is an aspect that I did not have the opportunity to engage with during other virtual experience programmes I completed."-- Student from University of Southampton
"I enjoyed the different processes involved in completing this internship, but most importantly I have learnt so much about the role of solicitors at Clifford Chance in a way that I could not have through a workshop or an induction video, as hands-on work is for me the most helpful way to learn. These tasks challenged me to be creative as well as pr..."-- Student from University of Cambridge
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