Clifford Chance | Climate Change

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Clifford Chance. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Clifford Chance. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

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-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.

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Skills you will learn and practice:

Research

Data Analysis

Strategy

Client Communication

Contract Review

Legal Problem Identification

How it works

Introduction from Clifford Chance

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Tasks in this program

Task One: Pending U.S. Climate Change Legislation

2-3 hours

All 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.

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"I enjoyed how it brought you into the world of working as a Clifford Chance member, yet gave you the support you may need if you were new to such tasks."-- Student from University of Glasgow

"An amazing experience which has hugely helped me in developing my knowledge about Climate Change in relation to the law. Great opportunity for anyone interested in climate change who also wishes to pursue a career in law."-- Student

"This programme gave me an invaluable insight into the work I would be doing as a lawyer at Clifford Chance. I really enjoyed the topic and look forward to completing any other programmes like this one that Clifford Chance offers!"-- Student from King's College London, University of London

"I am a complete beginner to the practical legal world.I always knew that my theoretical knowledge as well as applying logical skills would be required.But due to the pandemic ,it was difficult to explore opportunities. The Clifford Climate Change Global Virtual Internship had been challenging my capabilities.I was thankful to the reminder sent to m..."-- Student

"I am glad to get this opportunity to learn from Clifford Chance. And yes, I learnt a lot during completing the tasks. I am looking forward for more such global internship programs by Clifford Chance. The tasks were framed in such a way that they make us study the topic thoroughly which was the best thing. Though UK law is a new thing for me as I am..."-- Student