LIFT Insight Week - Insight Sessions

LIFT: Insight for Future Talent

LIFT is a paid, five-day, hybrid programme in which you’ll gain exposure to different careers whether in the legal sector with access to lawyers and Partners or within our Business Services with equal opportunities for networking and mentoring, and the chance to build confidence in a professional setting.

The success of law firms depends on more than just it's lawyers. Business Services professionals, which include departments like Business Development, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR, make up almost half of all the colleagues at Clyde & Co, and are critical to serving its clients on a day-to-day basis.

That's why, this year, we will be welcoming two separate cohorts: one tailored towards legal roles and one towards Business Services. Though participants in both programmes will get a fully rounded picture of life in the legal sector and equivalent skills training opportunities, the group project and selected sessions will be tailored specifically to Legal and Business Services roles depending on which programme you choose.

Programme dates:

Legal: 13th - 17th July 2026
Business Services: 27th - 31st July 2026

Who is LIFT for?
LIFT was designed to dismantle systemic and cultural barriers that prevent many from even considering a future in law. Recognising that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not, especially for those from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds, LIFT provides fair access to experience and insight into the legal sector.

Owing to the successful impact of the programme, we are now proudly extending our offer to include a second cohort placed in our Business Services departments.

In order to qualify for this programme you must be aged 18 and older, at least one year out of compulsory education and from a lower socio-economic background. If you meet these criteria, and just want to find out a little more about what working in law is all about, LIFT might be exactly what you need!

What you’ll do

During this week, you will attend:
• Insight sessions for various practice groups.
• Skills development sessions (such as an interview workshop, CV Workshop).
• Application guidance for Early Careers opportunities.
• A core project to work on with our colleagues and present to senior leaders.
The programme consists of two days in-person in an office across the UK and three days virtually, during which you will have access to panel sessions, skills development workshops and networking opportunities.

You’ll be given consistent support and guidance throughout the week, alongside a mentor, who will continue to support you with your personal development after the insight week.

LIFT insight sessions:

To help you prepare for the LIFT programme, we run 1.5 hour insight sessions. Here, you’ll learn more about the application process and what to expect from a LIFT insight week.

Please note, you only need to join one session, and these are optional.

• Insight Session 2: Tuesday 10 February, 18:00 - 19:30. Deadline to enrol: 9 February, 12pm.
• Insight Session 3: Saturday 21 February 12:30 - 14:00. Deadline to enrol: 20 February, 12pm.

For more information, and to apply please visit our website here: https://careers.clydeco.com/en/early-careers/united-kingdom/england/lift-insight-for-future-talent/)

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The Firm

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're growing and transforming our business and accelerating our clients' success. The prospects for taking on new challenges and pursuing your potential have never been brighter.
Our distinctive strength is our people. Sharp thinking, motivated and grounded, we believe the best ideas and solutions are co-created.

We share our time and opportunities to contribute in positive, impactful ways. Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our culture where everyone can thrive.

Here you're empowered with autonomy to work your way. To embrace every opportunity to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work. To learn and broaden your outlook with global teams and clients. Supported by thoughtful, inspiring colleagues and mentors.

Our business is fast paced and demanding. The expectations and standards are high. You'll be fully invested in growing yourself, your colleagues and our firm. Working together towards a shared goal - to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes and bring out the best in each other.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:

• 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.