Clifford Chance Climate Change

Why complete this Global Virtual Internship

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-paced

5-6 hours

No grades

Optional assessment

Advanced

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.

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.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Client Communication

Contract Review

Data Analysis

Legal Problem Identification

Research

Strategy

Introduction from Clifford Chance

Tasks

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 force

What 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.

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 force

What 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

4.6

I really enjoyed how the simulation mirrored real legal work it wasn't just about spotting issues in a vacuum, but about applying knowledge from multiple sources (the Carbon Offset Guide and the HoT practice note) to a practical document review, and then tailoring the output to a specific client's commercial priorities, which made the task feel authentic and professionally meaningful.

Student, University of North West

Firstly, the topics included in virtual internship on Climate Change were truly interesting and met my expectations. Secondly, the explanations and guidelines provided by Clifford Chance were perfectly comprehensible and easy to follow. In conclusion, I had a great experience and I certainly improved my legal skills and knowledge in this area.

Student, Tilburg University

I like the Clifford Chance online internship for climate change because it offers a chance to learn how law can help tackle environmental issues. It connects me with experts and real-world projects, helping me gain practical skills in climate law. The online format is flexible and provides valuable experience for a career focused on sustainability and climate action.

Student, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

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