Prácticas de Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía 2028

We are inviting applications from final-year Law students at Spanish universities who plan to undertake the Máster de Acceso a la Profesión de la Abogacía y la Procura during the 2027/2028 academic year. Successful candidates will join our Madrid office in September 2028 to complete the mandatory work placement (prácticas) that forms part of the master's programme and will subsequently join the firm as first-year lawyers, subject to passing the Spanish Bar Exam.

Application Process

If you meet the requirements outlined in the Qualifications section and would like to be considered for the programme, please submit your application online. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a number of questions and upload the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Up-to-date academic transcript
• Cover letter
• Any additional supporting documentation you consider relevant, including certificates demonstrating your level of English and any other languages

We encourage you to complete your application carefully, as every element will be reviewed as part of the selection process.

Selection Process

Our selection process is designed to help us assess your academic achievements, motivation and potential. It consists of the following stages:

1. Online application.
2. Video interview.
3. Written case study assessment (in English).
4. Competency-based interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team.
5. A final interview with partners and senior associates, with the possibility of a further interview in some cases.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from students who are:

• In the final year of their Law degree at a Spanish university during the 2026/2027 academic year.
• Able to demonstrate an outstanding academic record, with a GPA equivalent to a high Notable or above in core subjects.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Curious, ambitious and eager to learn.
• Interested in developing a career in an international legal environment.

What Else We Will Take Into Account

When reviewing your application, we will also consider:

• Additional qualifications in Business Administration, Economics or Political Science.
• Relevant work experience gained during your studies.
• Positions of responsibility held at school or university.
• Fluency in languages other than English (for example, Mandarin Chinese, German or French).

We value the diversity of the people and cultures within our firm. At Clifford Chance, people succeed on merit. Throughout our selection process, we will be looking for evidence that you are:

• Committed to pursuing a career in commercial law.
• Keen to work in an international environment.
• Motivated by intellectual challenges.
• A creative yet practical problem-solver.
• A strong and persuasive communicator.
• A collaborative team player.
• Reliable, accurate and thorough in your work.

About the firm

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading international law firms. We help clients achieve their goals by combining global excellence with deep local market expertise. With a presence across Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, we advise on the most complex and high-profile matters in the Global Products Groups of Antitrust & Trade, Disputes, Finance (Debt Finance, Project Development, Restructuring & Insolvency, Structured Finance, Capital Markets), Funds & Asset Management, Private Equity and Corporate Transactions & Advisory, Real Estate and Tax, Pensions, Employment & Incentives.

Our international network comprises 33 offices in 22 countries and brings together more than 6,800 professionals, providing clients with seamless support across jurisdictions and sectors.

In Spain, Clifford Chance has been at the forefront of the legal market for more than four decades. Our offices in Madrid and Barcelona work closely together and are fully integrated into our global network, advising leading national and international clients on some of the most significant transactions and matters in the market.

Equal Opportunities

Under the same conditions of suitability preference will be given to candidates with disabilities of 33 per cent or higher.

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.

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 here.