Prácticas de Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía 2027

Please note that if concurrent selection processes are taking place for similar positions in both our Madrid and Barcelona office, you may only apply for one, not both, of these.

Selection Process

The selection process comprises the following stages, with the number of candidates being reduced at the end of each one:

• Screening of candidate online applications.
• A video interview.
• A written case study test (in English).
• A first competency-based interview with our HR department.
• A second (and possibly third) interview with partners and senior associates.

What are we looking for

Spanish law graduates:

• Undertaking the Máster de Acceso a la profesión de la Abogacía y Procura during 2026/27.
• With an excellent academic record (a minimum grade point average of a high Notable).
• With a high level of written and spoken English.

What else will we take into account

When reviewing your initial application, we will take particular account of any of the following:

• Additional graduate qualifications held by you in Business Administration, Economics or Political Sciences.
• Relevant work experience gained during your graduate studies.
• Positions of responsibility held whilst at school or university.
• Fluency in languages other than English (e.g., Mandarin Chinese, German or French).

We value the diversity of the people and cultures within our firm. At Clifford Chance people succeed according to their merits. Nevertheless, at each stage of our selection process we will be looking particularly for evidence that you are:

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

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.