Drink - DG COMP trainees – 28 October 2026

Clifford Chance, a leading international law firm, is hosting a networking event for individuals interested in pursuing a career in competition law. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October 2026, from 18:30 to 21:00, at their Brussels office located at Avenue Louise 149. This gathering aims to connect potential candidates with partners and lawyers from the firm's competition/antitrust practice, providing an opportunity to explore career prospects within the firm.

The competition/antitrust team at Clifford Chance assists clients with merger clearance matters, including phase II investigations and proceedings before European Courts. They also defend clients in cartel investigations, offer compliance advice, and support governments and institutions in state aid notifications and investigations. This event serves as a platform for individuals to learn more about these areas of practice and the firm's approach to competition law.

Prospective attendees should have a background in competition law and a keen interest in pursuing antitrust law within a private practice setting in Brussels. While a law degree from one's home jurisdiction is ideal, it is not a strict requirement. However, candidates should demonstrate a clear and feasible path to European bar qualification while working in a law firm.

To express interest in attending the event, candidates are invited to submit a copy of their curriculum vitae, accompanied by a passport-sized photograph, by 26 October. Given the limited capacity of approximately 50 guests, the firm emphasizes the importance of meeting the specified criteria to secure an invitation.

Clifford Chance is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. The firm values equal opportunities and strives to create a workplace where all employees and applicants are treated fairly and equally, regardless of gender, race, national or ethnic origin, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.