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Lilly Hummel

Frankfurt am Main

Summary

Highly energetic and curious German legal clerk seeking a three-month elective stage within the legal clerkship as of December 2025, preferably in Corporate Law. With prior experience at court, the public prosecutor's office, and international law firms, the goal is to enhance practical knowledge by gaining international experience in the U.S. Excited to further develop skills and contribute to a dynamic legal environment, eager to take on new challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Clerkship

Higher District Court of Frankfurt
03.2024 - Current

Attorney Stage, Legal Clerkship

Clifford Chance LLP
03.2025 - Current

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Administrative Stage, Legal Clerkship

Chamber of Commerce and Industry
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Supported small and medium-sized companies in commercial law matters, mostly with an international background
  • Prepared press statements and articles on current supreme court rulings in commercial law

Criminal Law Stage, Legal Clerkship

Public Prosecutor’s Office
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Prepared indictments in drug offences and pressed charges myself as a formal representative of the public prosecution
  • Attended house searches with criminal investigators and the competent customs office

Civil Law Stage, Legal Clerkship

District Court Darmstadt
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Drafted written judgments in contractual and construction law matters
  • Attended over twenty hearings in contractual law matters and discussed possible outcomes with the responsible judge

Research Assistant in Corporate Real Estate Law

Clifford Chance LLP
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Drafted legal documents, such as: Purchase agreements (share and asset deal) and lease agreements and corporate documents, reviewed corporate structures
  • Presented solutions directly to clients and worked predominantly in English

Research Assistant in Acquisition Finance Law

Ashurst LLP
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Reviewed existing facility agreements and drafted legal documents in relation to the process of financing: amendments, security agreements, such as share pledges and account pledges as well as shareholder resolutions
  • Worked entirely in English in an international team

Education

Legal Clerkship -

Higher District Court of Frankfurt
03.2025

Legal Studies and First State Examination -

Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg & Goethe University Frankfurt
05.2023

Skills

  • Clear Interpersonal Communication
  • Public Engagement Initiatives
  • Resilient During Challenging Circumstances
  • Detail-Oriented Approach
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Strong Desire to Learn
  • Strategic Campaign Planning

Politics

Ran as a candidate in the 2025 German federal election and was involved in campaign strategy and voter outreach. Served as an Elected Member of the Municipal Council of Bad Schönborn, my hometown from 2019 until 2024

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Attorney Stage, Legal Clerkship

Clifford Chance LLP
03.2025 - Current

Administrative Stage, Legal Clerkship

Chamber of Commerce and Industry
11.2024 - 02.2025

Criminal Law Stage, Legal Clerkship

Public Prosecutor’s Office
07.2024 - 10.2024

Legal Clerkship

Higher District Court of Frankfurt
03.2024 - Current

Civil Law Stage, Legal Clerkship

District Court Darmstadt
03.2024 - 06.2024

Research Assistant in Corporate Real Estate Law

Clifford Chance LLP
06.2023 - 12.2023

Research Assistant in Acquisition Finance Law

Ashurst LLP
11.2022 - 04.2023

Legal Studies and First State Examination -

Ruprecht-Karls University Heidelberg & Goethe University Frankfurt

Legal Clerkship -

Higher District Court of Frankfurt
Lilly Hummel