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Clyde & Co Graduate Careers

Welcome to the law firm hub for Clyde & Co. Use this resource to learn more about this law firm, apply for an opportunity, and become immersed in the firm's culture. 

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The AllAboutLaw perspective on Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with offices across 6 continents. They advise clients across five core global sectors: insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure, and trade and commodities. Other areas of expertise include banking and financing, corporate disputes, cyber security, education, emerging markets, employment, financial services, fraud, healthcare, hospitality, intellectual property, litigation, pensions, real estate, and trade sanctions.

Clyde & Co recruits exclusively for their training contacts through their vacation scheme and internal paralegal positions. Training contracts take place in the firm's Manchester and London offices, each offering different specialisms. Join Clyde & Co, and you will become part of a firm dedicated to providing global and local pro bono support to the most vulnerable communities. Employees volunteer their time in various pro bono schemes, including weekly community legal clinics based throughout the UK, providing free legal assistance as a vital source of support to those most in need.

What the firm says

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 over 70 offices, across six continents, Clyde & Co is committed to creating successful outcomes for their clients.

For more information about us and the complete service we offer our clients please visit our website here. 

Clyde & Co seeks out early talent with ambition, independent thinking, curiosity and commitment, and will help trainees harness their skills to build a successful career. Our 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, we equip our people with the tools to shape meaningful careers.

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

Culture and values

Our values are the cornerstones of our culture; they are what guide us to achieve success time and time again. They are the centre of the decisions we make, and they unite us in everything we do.

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.

Benefits 

We know just how much goes into performing highly in a fast-paced environment. We recognise your work and your pursuit of excellence. We believe success should be supported. That’s why our benefits have been designed with you in mind. We offer benefits covering your health, wealth and lifestyle. 

Wherever you are in the world, we are committed to taking care of the things most important to you. Our benefits vary from country to country – you’ll get full details when you apply. 

We’re here to support you every step of the way in your career with us. Wherever you are in your life, we’re here for you. We care about you and what you need. 

We offer a range of benefits, covering all aspects your life. With generous leave allowances, flexible working options and a market-leading family leave scheme, we ensure you have time for you and your loved ones. 

We value support, that’s why we offer employee assistance programmes, retirement plans, health insurances and more. 

We cover expenses for a variety of benefits, whether its gym memberships, mindfulness apps or fitness classes to name a few. We’re committed to your wellbeing – in fact, all our people benefit from a dedicated wellbeing day each year. You’ll find something here for you. 

Whether you’re thinking of starting a family, planning for retirement or joining a gym – let us support you along the way. 

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Data

• 1st Year Trainee - London£48,500
• 2nd Year Trainee - London£51,000
• 1st Year Trainee - Manchester£33,000
• 2nd Year Trainee - Manchester£35,000
• 1st Year Trainee - Bristol£40,000
• 2nd Year Trainee - Bristol£42,000
• 1st Year Trainee - Scotland£28,500
• 2nd Year Trainee - Scotland£31,000
• 1st Year Trainee - Belfast£26,500
• 2nd Year Trainee - Belfast£26,500
• NQ Salary - London£85,000
• NQ Salary - ManchesterPractice Based
• NQ Salary - Scotland£42,000
• NQ Salary - Belfast £35,000
• SQE Course Fees Paid?Yes
• SQE Maintenance Grant?Yes
• PGDL Course Fees Paid?Yes
• PGDL Maintenance Grant?Yes
• Offices Worldwide70+

Academic requirements

• A-Level -Trainees & Vac Scheme AAB
• Degree - Trainees & Vac Scheme 2:1 or above
• A-Level - Paralegal Academy BBC
• Degree - Paralegal Academy 2.2

Clyde & Co's academic criteria is set at AAB at A level with a 'strong' 2:1 degree (mitigating circumstances are taken into account alongside the Rare contextualised recruitment system), and a commendation for the PGDL (if applicable).

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Diversity interests

Clyde & Co views diversity and inclusion as critical to the international nature of its business and has created a working environment where people from different backgrounds can flourish. Take a look at the Diversity tab of this hub for more information.

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