Clyde & Co LLP

The firm

With roots in international trade, Clyde & Co’s main objective is to help clients do business in over 120 countries around the globe. The firm values entrepreneurialism, commercial problem solving, excellence and the freedom to be an individual. Clients value the firm’s hands-on innovative approach. The firm’s lawyers know their industries, they know their clients and most importantly they understand the commercial realities of business.

Availability and responsiveness are key in the firm’s core industries and these characteristics have become part of the mindset of a Clyde & Co lawyer.

The firm has expanded rapidly in recent years and is a dominant player in the insurance, reinsurance, international litigation, shipping, aviation, transport, international trade and energy, and commodities sectors. Clyde & Co has one of the largest litigation practices in the UK.

With over 660 lawyers based in Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia, North and Latin America, Clyde & Co’s lawyers are qualified in 17 jurisdictions, fluent in 33 languages and advise businesses in over 120 countries.

Types of work

Our practice areas include aviation and aerospace, corporate/commercial, dispute resolution, EC/competition, energy, trade and commodities, insurance and reinsurance, real estate, shipping, transport and logistics. Our clients include many of the world’s leading multinational companies and household names in insurance, shipping, financial services, oil and gas, banking and property development.

The training contract

You will gain early responsibility and be supported through close personal supervision and day-to-day coaching, complemented by a wide range of training courses. You will undertake four six-month seats in London and Guildford, which will cover both transactional and contentious work. You may also choose to be seconded to one of our overseas offices or have the opportunity for a client secondment.

Who should apply?

We are looking for graduates with excellent academic records (including at least a 2.1 degree in any discipline), outgoing personalities and keen interests who share our values. Trainees need to have the social skills that will enable them to communicate effectively and build relationships with clients and colleagues. The ability to analyse problems, apply common sense and provide commercial, tailored solutions to clients are all qualities we seek. Ultimately Clyde & Co recruits to retain and we are seeking candidates who will remain with the firm beyond qualification.

When to apply

For training contracts starting in September 2014: deadline for applications is 31/07/12.

For Easter and Summer Vacation Schemes 2012: deadline for applications is 31/01/12.