2026 New Graduates – Legal Internship Programme

Who we are

CE Partners in association with Clifford Chance is one of the leading law firms in Türkiye. Through our professional association, we bring global expertise on a wide range of corporate/M&A, finance and capital markets work where we already enjoy a strong reputation with major domestic and international businesses active in the Turkish market.

We are experts in key growth sectors in Türkiye, advising the world's leading organisations with innovative legal solutions to their business and strategic needs.

• Banks
• Consumer Goods & Retail
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Financial Services
• Infrastructure and PPPs
• Healthcare, Life Sciences & Chemicals
• Industrials
• Private Equity
• Real Estate
• Telecommunications, Media & Technology
• Transport & Logistics

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective.

We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

The role

By joining our team as a legal intern, you will experience an enriching internship in our practice areas, where you will work alongside experienced lawyers. Throughout your Legal Internship, you will develop legal and business skills, gain insight into our high-profile clients, and enhance your commercial awareness.

You will grow to your full potential at CE Partners in association with Clifford Chance. Bring an open mind and collaborative approach, and you'll make the most of your talent when you join our global community.

We welcome and value your contribution. We'll encourage your creativity and diversity of thought in a learning culture where you can flourish. With a wide range of development opportunities, you'll benefit from both on-the job learning and formal training to enable your journey to become a qualified lawyer. We'll empower you to explore every opportunity – to make the progress you want.

Your experience

Legal intern candidates are expected to have the following qualifications;

• 4th year law school student
• Both fluent in Turkish and English (both written and spoken)
• Solid academic record
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills
• Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills
• Intellectual curiosity and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, remain organized and thrive through challenges in a fast-paced high-pressure and high performance
• environment with demanding deadlines

While submitting your application, please also include your GPA and copies of any available TOEFL or IELTS test scores.

These are the qualities that will determine your future with us. Above all, we are looking for people who do not settle for second best in what they want to achieve and where they choose to work.

 

Additional Information

Applications will close on 28 February 2026.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interviews on a rolling basis.

Please submit your application via our career website.

As part of your job application, we process your personal data to carry out your job application process. Please click here for further information on processing of your data. 

Equal opportunities statement

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.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

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 about our inclusive culture here

 

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