Clyde & Co has grown to become a
leading global law firm in our core sectors. With a headcount of
over 5,000 staff operating from over 60 offices and associated
offices across six continents, we offer a comprehensive range of
legal services and advice to businesses operating at the heart of
global trade and commerce.
From developed to emerging markets,
we aim to support our clients by putting the power of our globally
integrated firm at their disposal with a range of seamless and
efficient services and the very best, commercially minded, legal advice.
This, together with our sector
expertise and regional understanding, allows us to help clients
identify and manage risk and liability, navigate challenges, harness
commercial potential and achieve sustained growth in today's complex
and volatile business environment.
We are committed to being a
responsible business which means taking responsibility for the
impact we have on the environment and seeking to reduce it as much
and as quickly as possible. It means taking responsibility for
giving back and being a positive contributor to the communities in
which we operate. And it means taking responsibility for fostering a
truly diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace so that all our
people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the
benefit of them, the firm and our clients.
Summer Vacation Scheme 2024 - Edinburgh and Glasgow
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. Across the scheme you'll complete a number of assessments,
including an interview. We'll use these, 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
Your contribution will be rewarded
too - £450 per week
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 Programmes
Summer Vacation Scheme: 3 June - 14
June 2024
Deadline: 4 January 2024
Location: You can be based in either
the Edinburgh or Glasgow office
Key Requirements
You must be a penultimate year
Scots law student (undergraduate or accelerated LLB)
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.
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. Your contribution will be rewarded too - £450
per week.
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
Please click "Apply Now"
below to complete an application.
Please note: You should only apply to
one programme per recruitment cycle.
