Clyde & Co is a global law firm providing a complete service to
clients in its core sectors of insurance, transport, energy,
infrastructure and trade & commodities.
We're growing and transforming our business and accelerating our
clients' success. The prospects for taking on new challenges and
pursuing your potential have never been brighter.
Our distinctive strength is our people. Sharp thinking, motivated and
grounded, we believe the best ideas and solutions are co-created. We
share our time and opportunities to contribute in positive, impactful
ways. Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our culture where
everyone can thrive.
Here you're empowered with autonomy to work your way. To embrace
every opportunity to accelerate your career doing interesting,
stimulating work. To learn and broaden your outlook with global teams
and clients. Supported by thoughtful, inspiring colleagues and mentors.
Our business is fast paced and demanding. The expectations and
standards are high. You'll be fully invested in growing yourself, your
colleagues and our firm. Working together towards a shared goal - to
consistently deliver exceptional outcomes and bring out the best in
each other.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one We are a globally connected team of
talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients We aim high and challenge
ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them
at the centre of everything we do
Celebrate difference We help each other to be at
our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action
and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our
development and contributes to growth
Summer Vacation Scheme 2025 - Edinburgh
If you're keen to embark on a career in law, a vacation scheme with
us could be the perfect stepping stone. Our schemes will give you a
real insight into our firm, the opportunity to learn about how the law
is applied in our core industry sectors and we'll always aim to enable
you to be placed in the department of your choice.
That's not all…
The vacation scheme is your opportunity to get to know us, and
our opportunity to get to know you. Towards the end of the scheme, you
will have a training contract interview. We'll use this, together with
feedback from your supervisor and team, to decide whether to offer you
a training contract.
What to expect
Be immersed in our firm and the work we do from day one
Experience real work by observing cases, drafting responses,
providing advice and preparing research
Get involved in significant deals, meetings and negotiations
See how our lawyers provide a complete legal service to clients in
our core practice areas
Attend court hearings, arbitrations and mediations to see the
different types of litigation available first-hand
Attend seminars, networking events and social events with
colleagues and clients
The Programme
Vacation Scheme: 2nd June - 13th June 2025
Deadline: 6th January 2025
Key Requirements
You must be a penultimate OR final year Scots law student
(undergraduate or accelerated LLB) - we are recruiting for
Traineeships starting in 2027.
On track to achieving a 2:1
AAB at A-Level or Highers (Mitigating circumstances will be taken
into consideration)
We use RARE a contextualised recruitment system to ensure fairness
and equality and review applications holistically.
Please note that to be eligible to participate in this scheme, you
will need to have the right to work in the United Kingdom for the
duration of the scheme. The vacation scheme role, as well as the
Scotland Traineeship, is not eligible for a skilled sponsor visa. If
you are on a student visa, you will not be eligible to participate in
the scheme during your term time. Please contact
earlycareers@clydeco.com if you have any questions about this.
Strengths Based Assessment
During our process we are assessing candidates based on the strengths
that will deliver success in a role. This is great for the individual,
doing work they love, and great for the employer, having team members
who love what they do.
What we offer
Throughout your time with us, you can expect unrivalled training and
support. You'll have a dedicated buddy on hand to help you over the
two weeks - and beyond if you accept a training contract with us.
You'll also receive guidance from a senior fee earner along with
coaching and support from our early careers team - especially when it
comes to your training contract interviews.
Recruitment Process
Complete an online application
Digital simulation - consisting of a situational assessment &
video interview
Virtual assessment centre - consisting of a short written exercise
and an interview
Offers and feedback
We recommend attending our Scotland Virtual Insight Event
before submitting an application, so that you understand the next
steps and Digital Assessment. We do not recruit on a rolling basis.
Please click "Apply Now" below to complete an application.
Please note: You should only apply to one programme per recruitment cycle.
