Practice training contract

A bright start to a brilliant career

Our Singapore training programme provides successful candidates with an opportunity to become qualified in Singapore. Our unique 26-month programme is run in collaboration with our formal law alliance partner, Clifford Chance.

The first step on the training programme is to undertake a practice training contract with us at Cavenagh Law. Following your admission to the Singapore Bar, you will undergo the post-qualification training programme conducted by Clifford Chance.

As a practice trainee with Cavenagh Law, you will be a valued team member from day one. You will be close to the action, with an active role in client relationships and business development early on. You will enjoy the challenge of working on a wide variety of local and international matters, often collaborating with colleagues from one of Clifford Chance's international offices.

Over the course of the 26-month training programme, you will undertake several rotations through different practice areas. In addition to this, there are opportunities to be considered for an international secondment to one of Clifford Chance's international offices, allowing you to gain real insight into how cross-border collaboration contributes to our success and to experience how other jurisdictions operate.

From the moment you start, you'll receive tremendous support from the HR team, partners, and supervisors, who have been through the process themselves because we recognise that quality training and supervision are the key to getting the most from your training period.

The Cavenagh Law practice traineeship, combined with Clifford Chance's post qualification training programme, is designed to give you the breadth of experience you need to emerge as a confident business adviser.

Practice training contract benefits

Practice Trainee Honorarium: S$115,000 p.a.
Financial assistance during Part B studies
Reimbursement of Part B fees

Please refer to the Clifford Chance graduate recruitment page for the salary paid and benefits available while undertaking the post-qualification training programme.

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Structure of our 26-month training programme

Stage 1: Practice training contract with Cavenagh Law

At Cavenagh Law, we have designed the structure of our practice training contract to give you the widest range of experience within our business in line with the training requirements in the Legal Profession Act and the Legal Profession (Admission) Rules 2011.

Under the supervision of the partners of Cavenagh Law, you will be given training assignments and supervised training on high profile matters and learn from market leaders. You will take real responsibility on matters in a refreshing and stimulating environment, where your unique talents will have the space to shine, develop and make a real impact.

With the support of the Clifford Chance Academy, our practice trainees undertake a bespoke induction programme combining practical learning, insight and skills to ensure that you start life as a practice trainee with the all the tools and techniques for you to succeed in your role.

Stage 2: World class training and development

Following admission in Singapore, and as a qualified lawyer, the next stage of the training programme consists of up to three seat placements with Clifford Chance in one of its practice areas of Corporate, International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution and Global Financial Markets. There is an opportunity to undertake one of your seat rotations at one of Clifford Chance's international offices.

Throughout the post-qualification training programme, you will be closely supported, both informally and through formal mentoring and training, with advice and guidance from the graduate team and a supervisor in each seat. The Clifford Chance Academy, a pioneering resource which develops innovative learning tools, will also provide you with support throughout the post-qualification training programme.

For further details on Clifford Chance and the post-qualification training programme, please refer to the Clifford Chance graduate recruitment page.

How to apply

We have completed our recruitment up to 2026.

Application window for 2026 has already closed and applications for 2027 Training Programme will open in April 2024. Applications must be submitted, and will only be accepted via the Online Job Portal.

For all enquiries regarding graduate recruitment please contact the graduate recruitment team.

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