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About Clyde & Co LLP

Clyde & Co is a global law firm providing a complete service to clients in core sectors of insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure and trade & commodities. With over 5,500 people operating from nearly 70 offices, across six continents, Clyde & Co is committed to creating successful outcomes for their clients.

Clyde & Co seek out early talents with ambition, independent thinking, curiosity and commitment, and will help trainees harness their skills to build a successful career. Their early talent programmes are designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare you for a future in a dynamic legal landscape.

Future lawyers at Clyde & Co are defined by their curiosity, teamwork, and willingness to think beyond the expected. Whether through structured programmes or hands-on experience, they equip their people with the tools to shape meaningful careers.

Most of Clyde & Co’s trainees are individuals who have impressed the firm through their vacation schemes or through internal recruitment from their paralegal population.

Clyde & Co’s vacation schemes are the perfect opportunity for those seeking experience with a business at the heart of global trade and commerce. Their participants benefit from the chance to learn with the best and broaden their outlook in a global firm with big ambitions.

The firm’s Bright Futures programme is a scheme designed to offer first year students exposure to the legal sector. It offers insight into life at an international law firm, including shadowing lawyers, networking, and development sessions.

With the Paralegal Academy, Clyde & Co also offers an alternative pathway into a legal career which targets graduates and candidates transitioning careers to match their ambition.

By joining Clyde & Co, you can find and redefine success in every aspect of your career.

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Training Contract Scotland 2028

Available locationsEdinburgh | Glasgow
£28,500
1 month 29 days
Deadline: 19 Nov 2026
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Training Contract 2028

Available locationsEdinburgh | Glasgow | Guildford | +1 more
£28,500 - £48,500
1 month 29 days
Deadline: 19 Nov 2026
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Deadline: 19 Nov 2026
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Vacation Schemes
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Summer Vacation Scheme Scotland 2027

Available locationsEdinburgh | Glasgow
£520 per week
1 month 29 days
Deadline: 19 Nov 2026
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Deadline: 19 Nov 2026
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Work Experience
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Bright Futures Programme 2027

Available locationsLondon
£520 per week
1 month 29 days
Deadline: 19 Nov 2026
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Insight Days 2026

Available locationsUnited Kingdom
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Early Careers Applications Workshop

Thinking of applying? Join our 45-minute Early Careers Application Workshop to gain valuable insight into our recruitment process. We'll guide you through each stage of the application journey, share practical hints and tips to help you stand out, and answer your questions during a live Q&A with our Early Careers team.Please note, registrations will close 24 hours prior to this event. The joining link will also be sent 24 hours prior.

Available locationsVirtual
Apply by:22nd Sep
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Event date:23rd Sep
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The Briefing Room - Work-Ready from Day One - September

Join us for The Briefing Room: Work-Ready from Day One, a virtual skills event designed to help you make a successful transition from university to the workplace. Through interactive sessions led by industry professionals and trainees, you'll gain practical insights into how to thrive in a professional environment, managing your time effectively, and communicating with confidence.Please note, registrations will close 24 hours prior to this event. The joining link will also be sent 24 hours prior.

Available locationsVirtual
Apply by:28th Sep
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Event date:29th Sep
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Early Careers Applications Workshop

Thinking of applying? Join our 45-minute Early Careers Application Workshop to gain valuable insight into our recruitment process. We'll guide you through each stage of the application journey, share practical hints and tips to help you stand out, and answer your questions during a live Q&A with our Early Careers team. Please note, registrations will close 24 hours prior to this event. The joining link will also be sent 24 hours prior.

Available locationsVirtual
Apply by:6th Oct
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Event date:7th Oct
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Bright Network Diverse Legal Leaders 2026

Meet HSF Kramer, RPC & Slaughter and May at Diverse Legal Leaders before application season! 👩🏻‍⚖️ 👨🏾‍⚖️ Attend Diverse Legal Leaders and explore what a career in law could look like for you. Connect with leading firms and start building your future in law. See if you're eligible to attend. Date: Friday, 16th October (12:00-17:30) Location: London, EC3R 7AG (nearest tube station is Bank) Agenda: Panel talks, skills sessions and networking 👋 Employers you'll meet | 🤝 DEI&B and accessibility *Sponsorship opportunities with participating employers may be limited for attendees without the permanent right to work in the UK. 

Available locationsLondon
Apply by:13th Oct
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Event date:16th Oct
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Early Careers Applications Workshop

Thinking of applying? Join our 45-minute Early Careers Application Workshop to gain valuable insight into our recruitment process. We'll guide you through each stage of the application journey, share practical hints and tips to help you stand out, and answer your questions during a live Q&A with our Early Careers team.Please note, registrations will close 24 hours prior to this event. The joining link will also be sent 24 hours prior.

Available locationsVirtual
Apply by:20th Oct
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Event date:21st Oct
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