London Summer Vacation Scheme
Clyde & CoExpected closing date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Gain insight into a global law firm through a two-week Summer Vacation Scheme.
- Earn £520 per week, with support for travel expenses.
- Opportunity to secure a training contract upon successful completion.
- Applications close on Thursday 19th November 2026.
- Requires penultimate year law student or later, or final year non-law student or later, with specific A-Level and degree requirements.
About the Role
About the Scheme
Embark on a career in law with our Summer Vacation Scheme, designed to provide a real insight into our firm and how the law is applied in our core industry sectors.
This is your opportunity to get to know us, and our opportunity to get to know you. Towards the end of the scheme, you will complete a business case study exercise, including a written task and a presentation. This, along with feedback from your supervisor and team, will be used 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 witness different types of litigation firsthand.
- Attend seminars, networking events, and social events with colleagues and clients.
Programme Details
- Dates: 5th July 2027 – 16th July 2027
- Pay: £520 per week, with additional support towards travel expenses.
Key Requirements
- Prior Experience: You must first complete our Firm Essentials experience on Forage and include a screenshot of your completion in your application. Applications without this cannot be considered.
- Academic Standing: You must be either a penultimate year (England and Wales) law student or onwards, or a final year non-law student or onwards. This also includes graduates of any discipline.
- A-Levels: AAB A-Level or equivalent (mitigating circumstances will be considered).
- Degree: Achieved, or on track to achieve, a 2.1 in your degree.
- Right to Work: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the scheme. This role is not eligible for a skilled sponsor visa. Students on a student visa are not eligible to participate during term time.
Recruitment Process
- Complete the Firm Essentials virtual programme on Forage and provide a screenshot upon application.
- Complete an online application.
- Online assessment (critical reasoning and strengths-based assessment).
- Video Interview (if successful in the online assessment).
- Virtual assessment centre.
- Offers and feedback.
Application Deadline
Thursday 19th November 2026
About Clyde & Co
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 are growing and transforming our business, offering bright prospects for those seeking new challenges and career potential. Our distinctive strength lies in our people – sharp, motivated, and grounded. We believe the best ideas and solutions are co-created, fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork where everyone can thrive. You'll be empowered with autonomy, encouraged to embrace opportunities, and supported by inspiring colleagues and mentors.