Masters Access to the Legal Profession Placement 2028

About the role

Clifford Chance, one of the world's leading international law firms, is inviting final-year law students at Spanish universities to apply for its mandatory work placement (prácticas) for the Máster de Acceso a la Profesión de la Abogacía y la Procura, 2027/2028. Successful candidates join the Madrid office in September 2028 and then become first-year lawyers, subject to passing the Spanish Bar Exam.

Required profile

• Final-year law student at a Spanish university during the 2026/2027 academic year.
• 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 a career in an international legal environment.
• Commitment to a career in commercial law, motivated by intellectual challenges, and a collaborative team player.

Other factors taken into account: additional qualifications in Business Administration, Economics or Political Science; relevant work experience during studies; positions of responsibility at school or university; fluency in other languages such as Mandarin Chinese, German or French.

Application process

• Submit an online application with a CV, up-to-date academic transcript and cover letter, and any supporting documents such as English-language certificates.
• Selection includes a video interview, a written case study in English, a competency-based interview with the Talent Acquisition team, and a final interview with partners and senior associates.