London Spring Vacation Scheme 2026

If you're keen to embark on a career in law, a vacation scheme with us could be the perfect stepping stone. Our schemes will give you a real insight into our firm and the opportunity to learn about how the law is applied in our core industry sectors.

That's not all…

The vacation scheme 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 which includes a written task and a presentation task. We'll use this, together with feedback from your supervisor and team, 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 see the different types of litigation available first-hand

• Attend seminars, networking events and social events with colleagues and clients

The Programme

Spring Scheme: 13th April – 24th April 2026

Deadline: 5th January 2026

Key Requirements

• For our Spring Vacation Scheme, you must be either a final year (England and Wales) law student or graduate of any degree discipline.

• AAB A-Level or equivalent (Mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration)

• On track to achieving a 2.1 in any degree discipline

We use RARE a contextualised recruitment system to ensure fairness and equality and review applications holistically.

Please note that to be eligible to participate in this scheme, you will need to have the right to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the scheme. The vacation scheme role is not eligible for a skilled sponsor visa. If you are on a student visa, you will not be eligible to participate in the scheme during your term time. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.

Strengths Based Assessment

During our process we are assessing candidates based on the strengths that will deliver success in a role. This is great for the individual, doing work they love, and great for the employer, having team members who love what they do.

What we offer

Throughout your time with us, you can expect unrivalled training and support. You'll have a dedicated buddy on hand to help you over the two weeks - and beyond if you accept a training contract with us. You'll also receive guidance from a senior fee earner along with coaching and support from our early careers team.

You will be paid £520 per week, with some additional support towards travel expenses.

Recruitment Process

• Complete an online application

• Online assessment – consisting of a critical reasoning test as well as our Clyde & Co strengths-based assessment, which contains a mix of question types including written and order ranking.

• Video Interview - If you perform well in our initial online assessment, you will then be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview.

• Virtual assessment centre

• Offers and feedback

Reasonable Adjustments

Please let us know if you need us to make adjustments or changes to the assessment process to help you best demonstrate your suitability for the role. We will do our best to accommodate your request. If you wish to discuss anything regarding the process, please contact Early Careers.

 We recommend attending our Virtual Insight Events before submitting an application, so that you understand the next steps and online assessment. We do not recruit on a rolling basis.

Please click "Apply Now" to complete an application.

Please note: You should only apply to one programme per recruitment cycle. If you are offered a Training Contract following the Vacation Scheme, law undergraduates will be required to complete the firms SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) Training Programme with our nominated training provider. Non-law students will need to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) prior to starting the SQE programme.

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.