Three stages of interview
Graduate, Sydney - 24 Jan 2023
The application process was transparent and structured. First, I had to submit an online application, attaching my CV, cover letter and answering a short question. The second stage consisted of two interviews with senior lawyers during which we discussed my background and experience. I was also asked situational and commercial awareness questions. The final interview was a case study, where I had to read a client file and prepare a 10-minute presentation to three partners. Clifford Chance conducts "blind" interviews, which felt like a conversation rather than being grilled.
Graduate, Sydney - 19 Jan 2023
The interview process consisted of two parts (I) two half an hour interviews with 2 interviewers per session and (ii) a case study with two partners.
Graduate, Perth - 16 Jan 2023
The interview process was very streamlined and accessible, consisting of 2 rounds of interviews with senior associates and partners respectively. There is a strong focus on identifying cultural compatibility through the process, including alignment on diversity and inclusion values. Online assessments consist of the usual market standard tests.
Graduate, Sydney - 12 Jan 2023
There were two interviews. The first was with two senior associates and the second one was with two partners. Both interviews were blind interviews meaning my CV was not given to the interviewers which is nice as they get to know me fresh. The interviewers were also all from different practice areas so you get to know more about the different areas of the firm. The final interview included an assessment where you had to present a case study on whether CC should take on a client.
Graduate, Sydney - 09 Jan 2023
Blind interview system used so no bias towards certain characteristics, two rounds of interviews by midlevel and then partners, no assessment used in clerkship program but assessed in graduate program when open market.
Graduate, Perth - 05 Jan 2023