Tech Group LIFT Intern Review
at Clifford Chance
Internship (1 Month+)
Corporate Law, Business Operations
London
Review Submitted: June 2025
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I support the Tech BD team in their day-to-day activities to engage clients and further potential work opportunities. I streamline their existing operations and try to improve visibility across regions to gain a better understanding of existing client relationships and engagement activities globally. I also assist the knowledge team to create materials surrounding AI governance and risk management - drawing upon my previous experiences. Finally, I advise on ad-hoc tasks and provide administrative relief.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Absolutely, and it was only furthered by me networking and meeting different people across the various practice areas at the firm. While my supervisor made sure that I had plenty of work to get done, I was also given the freedom and autonomy to explore areas I was passionate about and gain a real sense of ownership over the work I was completing. In the end, it felt productive and as if it would have a real impact.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have learned several hard skills, such as using Microsoft Suite and various other tools to streamline processes, such as Loop and Power Automate. Further, I have developed my soft-skills, such as commercial understanding, communication and oral advocacy, storytelling through PowerPoint, and general skills to help me work in a professional and sophisticated environment.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received plenty of support and guidance from my supervisor as well as anyone else I was working on. Everyone in the firm was extremely approachable, intelligent, and kind, which only further motivated me to start my Training Contract. The firm has an excellent culture, and I am incredibly excited to be able to play a part in it and live up to the values it endorses. Whenever I had questions or needed feedback on a task, someone was there to deliver without it feeling as if I was a burden.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture was extremely supportive, kind, and approachable. It definitely changed my perception of what I previously believed the culture would be at a Magic Circle firm. It is clear that the work being done is of extremely high importance, often with high stakes, but that doesn't devolve the culture into cut-throat or aggressiveness. Everyone takes pride in being a champion of the inclusive and collaborative firm culture I have witnessed - and it has inspired me to do the same.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I had a fantastic time during my internship - if I could do it again, I absolutely would. In the beginning, when applying, I was unsure whether I wanted to spend 4 weeks of my summer to work at a firm I already had a training contract with. However, I am unbelievably happy I did. I did not only learn invaluable information about the firms internal ways of working and their culture, but I also genuinely enjoyed my time. I thought that everyone I met were extremely kind and supportive, and I am excited to be a part of such an amazing team.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Clifford Chance
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Clifford Chance to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Clifford Chance
Make sure that you go into it as yourself. Nobody that I met at the firm tried to put on a front, or be someone they were not - and it would be very apparent if someone did. People really value you for who you are, and it provides a better way to work with others when you really understand their character and preferences for working. Reach out to people - you will never be met with anyone who isn't kind and won't give you the time of day. Once you meet them, it will become clear that they are genuinely interested and there to support you.
