Job Description
Job description
Description
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
Summer Vacation Scheme 2026 - Edinburgh
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, the opportunity to learn about how the law is applied in our core industry sectors and we'll always aim to enable you to be placed in the department of your choice.
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 have a training contract interview. 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
Vacation Scheme: 2nd June - 13th June 2026
Deadline: 6th January 2026
Key Requirements
• You must be a penultimate OR final year Scots law student (undergraduate or accelerated LLB) - we are recruiting for Traineeships starting in 2027.
• On track to achieving a 2:1
• AAB at A-Level or Highers (Mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration)
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, as well as the Scotland Traineeship, 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 earlycareers@clydeco.com 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 - especially when it comes to your training contract interviews.
Recruitment Process
• Complete an online application
• Digital simulation - consisting of a situational assessment & video interview
• Virtual assessment centre - consisting of a short written exercise and an interview
• Offers and feedback
We recommend attending our Scotland Virtual Insight Event before submitting an application, so that you understand the next steps and Digital Assessment. We do not recruit on a rolling basis.
Please click "Apply Now" below to complete an application.
Please note: You should only apply to one programme per recruitment cycle.
Description
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
Summer Vacation Scheme 2026 - Edinburgh
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, the opportunity to learn about how the law is applied in our core industry sectors and we'll always aim to enable you to be placed in the department of your choice.
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 have a training contract interview. 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
Vacation Scheme: 2nd June - 13th June 2026
Deadline: 6th January 2026
Key Requirements
• You must be a penultimate OR final year Scots law student (undergraduate or accelerated LLB) - we are recruiting for Traineeships starting in 2027.
• On track to achieving a 2:1
• AAB at A-Level or Highers (Mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration)
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, as well as the Scotland Traineeship, 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 earlycareers@clydeco.com 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 - especially when it comes to your training contract interviews.
Recruitment Process
• Complete an online application
• Digital simulation - consisting of a situational assessment & video interview
• Virtual assessment centre - consisting of a short written exercise and an interview
• Offers and feedback
We recommend attending our Scotland Virtual Insight Event before submitting an application, so that you understand the next steps and Digital Assessment. We do not recruit on a rolling basis.
Please click "Apply Now" below to complete an application.
Please note: You should only apply to one programme per recruitment cycle.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The SS2425 | Vacation Scheme Scotland |Edinburgh| 2026 position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Edinburgh offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.