The Real Contract

The Clifford Chance training contract is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for aspiring lawyers, opening a door to countless opportunities that will allow you to flourish into a best-in-class professional. But signing your contract is only the beginning. It takes commitment, dedication, and perseverance to complete.



When beginning a training contract, the ‘real contract’ is not something you sign. The ‘real contract’ is the one you enter into with yourself - the commitment you make at the start of your journey to see it through to the end, and the promises you keep to yourself along the way that push you to your true potential.



We spoke to seven past and present trainees at Clifford Chance and asked them to write a letter to their past selves. What do they wish they had known at the start of their journey? What advice would they pass on to the next generation of trainee lawyers?



Just as diamonds are formed under pressure, these are the stories of how the training contract will transform you into someone truly exceptional.