Student Trainee Global Financial Markets

• internship allowance of €1,000 per month
• reimbursement of lunch costs
• travel allowance (public transport, 2nd class, insofar as not covered by student travel products)

What falls under Global Financial Markets?
Within this practice group, our lawyers work on cross-border transactions, innovative financing structures, and complex regulations. The subgroups within GFM include, among others:

Are you in the final stages of your law studies and do you want to get to know international transaction and advisory practice? Then a student internship at our Global Financial Markets practice group is the opportunity for you.

• you will fully participate in practice
• you will be guided by a mentor and a buddy
• you will work on real files
• drafting notes, advice, and correspondence
• conducting legal research
• attending meetings and hearings
• translating legal documents

During your two-month internship:

Duties include:

• Banking & Finance – financing of companies, real estate, and projects.
• Project Finance – legal guidance for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects.
• Debt Capital Markets – issuance of bonds and other debt instruments.
• Structured Finance – securitizations and other structured products.
• Financial Regulation – advising on supervisory legislation and compliance.
• Fintech – legal issues surrounding technology and financial innovation.
• Restructuring & Insolvency – restructuring of debts and insolvency proceedings.

During your studies, you have probably taken subjects such as Property Law, Corporate Law, Law of Obligations, Private Law, Financial Law, Insolvency Law, Contract Law, and European Law. These are directly reflected in the practice of GFM. You apply legal theory to complex, international cases and learn how regulations and commercial interests converge in practice.

Are you ambitious and proactive and do you want to work at the top of the international legal profession? Furthermore, are you in the final stage of your Dutch law studies (Bachelor or Master)? Then we are looking for you!

Ready to dive into the world of Global Financial Markets? Join our vibrant HUB at Clifford Chance Amsterdam, where trainee lawyers and student interns come together to learn, grow, and make a real impact.

The HUB means:

• direct collaboration with a senior associate and short lines of communication with partners
• intensive mentorship and guidance
• access to streamlined processes, formats, and tools
• an environment where your growth is central and where you make a real impact

Questions

Questions? Please feel free to contact one of our recruiters:

Lente (Lente.Monkelbaan@CliffordChance.com) or ask your question via recruitment.amsterdam@cliffordchance.com.

Please note: If you do not speak the Dutch language fluently or do not hold a Dutch law degree (incl. Civiel Effect) you cannot apply for a student-trainee position.