Law and Professional Development

Discover key skills required to join the legal team at Clyde & Co

Welcome to the Clyde & Co Law and Professional Development Job Simulation! We are so excited to have you here!

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.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Clyde & Co team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our legal team does every day. You’ll learn how to amend and review legal drafts across Clyde & Co departments after preparing for the application process of our vacation scheme assessment centre.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Clyde & Co!

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 6-7 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

• Test Your Knowledge
  Test your knowledge of becoming a lawyer and your understanding of Clyde & Co
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Research
• Vacation Scheme Application
  Review a CV as part of your application
  • CV Drafting
  • Personal Impact and Branding
  • Attention to Detail
• Commercial Case Study
  Present to partners as part of the interview process
  • Commercial Awareness
  • Presentation Skills
  • Personal Impact
• Review a Contract
  Assist your supervisor with the review of an employment contract
  • Email Drafting
  • Legal Knowledge
  • Working Efficiently
• Draft a Finance Document
  Review a Loan Term Sheet and prepare a first draft of a fee letter
  • Attention to Detail
  • Contract Drafting
  • Critical Thinking
• Finish Line