Clyde & Co Early Careers Brochure 2021

Clyde & Co Early Careers Brochure 2021

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OUR PROGR AMME S

OUR LOCAT I ONS &E XPE R T I S E

YOUR T R A I N I NG CONT R AC T

B ECOME PAR T OF OUR S TORY

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ROUT E TO B ECOM I NG A L AW Y E R

D I VE R S I T Y & I NC LUS I ON

APP L I CAT I ON PROCE S S

TRAINEE TEST IMONIALS

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PRO BONO

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B E C OM E PA R T O F O U R S T O R Y

Clyde & Co is a leading, sector focused global law firm with 440 partners, 1800 lawyers, 2500 legal professionals, and 4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices worldwide. The firm specialises in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins it, namely: transport, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and insurance. With a strong focus on developed and emerging markets, the firm has achieved compound average annual revenue growth of 13% over the last ten years, making it one of the fastest growing law firms in the world with ambitious plans for further growth.

‘We are a global firm with a fantastic growth story, hugely talented people and a clear and compelling offering to our clients. Bringing in diverse, talented and enthusiastic people to the firm is hugely important to our future and we are committed to providing market-leading development opportunities so that our people can enjoy long-term and rewarding careers at Clyde & Co.’

– Carolena Gordon, Senior Partner

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O U R L O C AT I ON S & E X P E R T I S E

Y O U R T R A I N I N G C ON T R A C T

Insurance

SALARY & BENEFITS London • 1st Year - £40,000 • 2nd Year – £42,000 • Post Qualification - £70,000

Our training programme allows you to develop personally and professionally to reach your full potential. You will be given responsibility from day one with early access to high quality work across a variety of sectors and practice areas. You will be supported on your journey by expert lawyers, with close supervision throughout. With access to a comprehensive training curriculum our programme provides: • An in-depth understanding of our business with a global three week Early Careers Induction • Flexible and tailored seat allocation process • International and client secondment opportunities available • Support networks including mentoring, resilience workshops and Trainee ambassador programme

Infrastructure

Manchester • 1st Year – £26,500 • 2nd Year – £28,500 • Post qualification – Competitive Sponsorship • LPC – Fees + £8,000 maintenance grant (£7,000 Manchester) • GDL – Fees + £8,000 maintenance grant (£7,000 Manchester)

Energy

Transportation

Trade & Commodities

Clyde & Co Offices *Associated offices

Americas Atlanta, USA Caracas, Venezuela Chicago, USA Denver, USA Kansas City, USA Las Vegas, USA Los Angeles, USA Mexico City, Mexico Miami, USA Montreal, Canada New Jersey, USA New York, USA Orange County, USA Phoenix, USA São Paulo, Brazil San Francisco, USA Santiago, Chile* Toronto, Canada Vancouver, Canada Washington, DC, USA

UK and Europe

Middle East and Africa Abu Dhabi, UAE Cape Town, South Africa Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Doha, Qatar Dubai, UAE Johannesburg, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya* Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Asia Pacific

Vacancies • 35 for our London programme • 5 for our Manchester programme

Aberdeen, UK Bristol, UK Dublin, Ireland Dusseldorf, Germany Edinburgh, UK Glasgow, UK Guildford, UK Hamburg, Germany Leeds, UK London, UK Madrid, Spain Manchester, UK Munich, Germany

Auckland, New Zealand* Beijing, China Brisbane, Australia Chongqing, China Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia* Melbourne, Australia New Delhi, India* Perth, Australia Shanghai, China Singapore Sydney, Australia Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia*

Nantes, France Newcastle, UK Paris, France

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O U R P R OG R AMM E S

INSIGHT DAYS Behind the scenes – take a look at life at Clyde & Co. Attend one of these sessions to gain your first taste of life at the firm. • Gain an insight into our culture and working environment • Learn about our firm from one of our world-class partners • Take part in our interactive workshops and presentations • Listen to top tips on applications and interviews to get that competitive advantage • Hear about the daily life of a Trainee solicitor from our Trainee Panel • Network with Partners, Trainees, and the Early Careers Team

BRIGHT FUTURES One step ahead - getting your foot in the door. A nine month mentoring programme, including a weeks work experience, for first year law and penultimate year non-law students. This programme is aimed exclusively at those from lower-socioeconomic status groups. • Experience your first taste of working in commercial law • Develop your skills with our bespoke learning and development sessions • Receive support and mentoring from our lawyers and early careers team • Network at a variety of social events • Fast-tracked through to a Vacation Scheme assessment centre

VACATION SCHEMES The final hurdle – jump into your career at Clyde & Co. We offer three Vacation Schemes throughout the year, in Winter, Spring and Summer. These schemes are the exclusive opportunity leading to a Training Contract. • Step behind the scenes of Clyde & Co and experience what a career with us may look like • Drive the start of your career by taking on real and engaging work • Seize the opportunity to gain experience in one of our core sectors • Learn and gain knowledge from your supervisor and Trainee buddy • Develop your passion for a career in law • Land yourself a Training Contract Deadline: Winter – 01 November 2021 Spring & Summer – 02 January 2022 When: Winter Vacation Scheme: 06 December 2021 – 10 December 2021 Spring Vacation Scheme:

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMME

Kickstart your journey into law – our Virtual Experience Programme allows you to experience the role of a Trainee Solicitor with the firm, and allow you to upskill alongside your applications. There is no entry requirement, or application form. It’s totally free to access for anyone wanting to pursue a career in law. • Experience a day in the life of a Clyde & Co Trainee Solicitor • Increase your industry knowledge and upskill by discovering our different practice areas • Add the work experience to your CV • Access exclusive insights into the firm • Stand out in your application

Deadline: Rolling

Deadline: Rolling When: 27 October 2021, 23 November 2021, 10 August 2022

Deadline: 02 January 2022 When:

Mentoring to commence in February 2022 and work experience will take place 11 July - 15 July 2022

04 April 2022 – 14 April 2022 Summer Vacation Scheme: 06 June 2022 – 17 June 2022

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R O U T E T O B E C OM I N G A L AWY E R

TO J O I N U S YO U MU S T B E :

VA C AT I O N S C H E M E S We recruit for our training contracts exclusively via our vacation schemes.

L P C All our future trainees will need to complete the Legal Practice Course at The University of Law.

P S C – P RO F E S S I ONA L S K I L L S COU R S E The final part of training

U N I V E R S I T Y We recruit from both law and non- law background.

AM B I T I O U S I N D E P E N D E N T C OMM I T T E D A D V E N T U R O U S We look for candidates on track for a 2:1 degree. Mitigating circumstances are always taken into consideration, with reasonable adjustments being made where possible. Along with the utilisation of Rare’s contextualised recruitment system, we also use blind CV screening. This allows a fair and objective assessment of your skills, experience and suitability for the role.

you must complete to qualify as a solicitor.

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G D L Our non-law

T R A I N I N G C O N T R A C T Two year training contract consisting of 4 x 6 month seats. Candidates can apply to train in either London or Manchester.

QUAL I FICAT ION

B R I G H T F U T U R E S A nine month programme aimed at students from lower socioeconomic status groups. Candidates must meet at least one of the following: Be eligible for free school meals between the ages of 11-16, grew up in a household where no parent/guardian had attended university, have experience of another form of social disadvantage (e.g. in local authority care, refugee).

future trainees are required to do the Graduate Diploma in Law at The University of Law.

S Q E

Online Video Interview

Applications are reviewed

Successful candidates are invited to our assessment centres (which consist of a group exercise, written & discussion exercise, and an interview)

We are continuing to work through our approach to the SQE, ensuring that we continue to provide a high quality training programme to support our future talent and the firms broader diversity and inclusion agenda.

Our current proposal is to transition all of our prospective 2024 cohort to the SQE route, whether you are a law or non-law student. We are continuing to collaborate with the University of Law and are currently working through finalising our transition plans/SQE Model.

As it currently stands, anyone due to join us in 2022 or 2023 will follow the existing training contract model and LPC route. If you have any specific queries please contact the Early Careers team to discuss

Candidates are required to complete a short online application form

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T R A I N E E T E S T I MON I A L S

Jazil Eddikra Newly Qualified Solicitor

Reem Katifi Trainee Solicitor

Lucy Vickers Trainee Solicitor

Abi Harinda Future Trainee Solicitor

“As someone who was born and raised in the North West, Clyde & Co was an instant attraction: a large city firm with a strong international and regional presence. Combined with a leading sector focus and a healthy work life balance, applying for a training contract was a given. Three years later – after successfully securing a training contract, completing my GDL, LPC and first year as a trainee – I have just started my third seat in Clyde & Co’s Employment team based in the Manchester office. Having spent my first year asking countless departmental questions when transitioning into a new area of law, to obtaining support when embracing the firm’s hybrid working model, Clyde & Co’s size and culture has meant that there has always been someone on hand to help me through a period of constant (but exciting!) change. I have learnt a tremendous amount from my supervisors, colleagues and the graduate recruitment team whose continued support and forward-thinking guidance has been unparalleled, and I look forward to an exciting year ahead!”

“My training contract at Clyde & Co offered a broad learning experience which has prepared me for life beyond qualification. The firm invested in my professional development through a combination of excellent training, high quality supervision and exciting opportunities. For example, I undertook a six-month client secondment which rapidly developed my commercial awareness. Clyde & Co’s supportive and inclusive culture encouraged me to express my ideas and personality throughout my training contract. Indeed, the firm’s nurturing environment meant that I always felt comfortable asking questions to my team and I continuously learnt a great deal from my peers. I count myself lucky to be joining a fantastic team upon qualification and I am looking forward to the big learning curve over the next few months!”

“I am a second year trainee currently sitting in the Corporate / Commercial team, which is split between our London and Guildford offices. Clyde & Co is a full-service law firm which is great because it has meant that I have had exposure to both contentious and transactional work during my training contract with my first seat in Specialty Insurance and my second in Real Estate. Highlights of my training contract so far include participating in two high-value, international arbitration hearings where we acted for the insurers and independently handling small property transactions where I had direct client contact.”

“The application process for the Vacation Scheme consisted of a written application and Assessment Centre, which involved group, written and discussion exercises as well as an interview. The day ran very smoothly, and the firm really put us at ease, both before and during the day. The Vacation Scheme definitely exceeded expectations. People across all levels and departments were incredibly generous with their time and spoke with such genuine affection for the firm. I was even able to attend virtual hearings and pre-trial client conferences. I am really excited to begin my training contract with Clyde & Co next year. I am about to start the LPC at the University of Law, and am looking forward to a course which is more tailored to Clyde & Co’s practice areas. The Early Careers team is always on hand for support and runs events to keep us connected with the firm.”

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D I V E R S I T Y & I N C L U S I ON

Our employee networks are a great way to get involved in our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our employee networks are: • GECCO is our gender equality network and aims to identify issues, drive change and lobby for progress on gender equality. • Pryde & Co is the firm’s network for LGBT+ colleagues and their straight allies. The aim of Pryde & Co is to provide a support network within the firm and to educate colleagues about the issues facing LGBT+ people today. • ACED is the firm’s cultural and ethnic diversity network which seeks to provide all members of staff a place to share and celebrate their culture and ethnicity, whilst supporting the firm to identify and tackle issues relating to culture and ethnicity.

External Partnerships: • Aspiring Solicitors • Black Solicitors Network • Bright Network • City Parents • LINK

Creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels that they belong and can be themselves, is vital to the success of our business. We are working hard to create a diverse workforce that is fully representative of the communities and rich cultures in which we live and work. We have recently committed to a new diversity and inclusion strategy to ensure that as a firm we were giving this business-critical area the right level of focus and investment to make meaningful progress. As part of this we have increased our commitment to mental health and are taking proactive steps to support the wellbeing of all of our people. We encourage all employees to get involved in our diversity initiatives. Our key areas of focus are: gender, LGBT+, social mobility, mental health and wellbeing and culture and ethnicity.

• Mansfield Rule • My Family Care • my Gwork • RARE • Rare Race Fairness Commitment • SEO London • Social Mobility Business Pledge • Social Mobility Index • Stonewall • Women in Law

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T H R E E P I L L A R S O F P R O B ONO

Our focus areas are: Young Lives; Equality before the Law; and Sustainability and Climate Change. We encourage our legal professionals to say YES to one of our many pro bono opportunities!

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Dealing with legal issues relating to our health, our home or our family can be stressful and destabilising. We run pro bono projects that empower young people and their families through pro bono advice so they do not have to navigate the legal system and their legal issues alone.

It is fundamental tenet of our legal system that all people must be equally protected by the law, without discrimination. Our pro bono practice seeks to uphold this principle and to provide legal assistance to those who would otherwise be unable to access justice.

Our pro bono work aims to complement the firm’s Climate Change Risk Practice. Climate Change is a defining issue of our time and one we cannot ignore. It is having catastrophic effects on our environment and, as lawyers, we can help to build a better future by using our legal skills and knowledge to tackle this issue and promote sustainability. We are proud of our trainee-led Climate Change Group which leads the charge on our climate- related pro bono projects.

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KIND UK There are an estimated 120,000 undocumented children in the UK vulnerable to poverty, social exclusion and exploitation. As they transition into adulthood without secure immigration status, they can find themselves prevented from accessing medical care, higher education, employment and justice. Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) UK runs a national project that helps undocumented children living in the UK to secure British citizenship or permission to reside in the UK. A dedicated KIND UK lawyer trains and supports Clyde & Co’s pro bono volunteers to handle a citizenship / immigration case from start to finish. Trainees work with qualified lawyers at the firm on all aspects of the process, from conducting remote interviews with families to obtaining essential background information, to drafting letters of advice and application forms. KIND UK provides an excellent opportunity for Trainees to work alongside like-minded lawyers whilst learning about immigration law.

ZUESS PROJECT The Zambrano EUSS Project (ZEUSS Project), was set-up.to assist the migrant charity Praxis to complete as many EUSS* applications for Zambrano Carers** as possible before the 30 June 2021 application deadline. Each Clyde & Co Trainee volunteer was partnered with a volunteer lawyer from the firm and they were trained and supervised by the Praxis legal team to prepare applications on behalf of the clients. In addition to helping individuals who otherwise would not get the legal advice they need, this kind of project is a great opportunity for Trainees to network with lawyers from across Clyde & Co, to develop their drafting and interviewing skills and to learn how the legal community can respond to unforeseen and immediate need for legal advice. In fact, due to its innovation and impact, the ZEUSS Project has now been shortlisted for the Law Society’s ‘Excellence in Pro Bono’ Award 2021. Details can be found here.

UNPAID WAGES CLINIC To help individuals with their day- to-day personal legal queries, we run and participate in various pro bono legal clinics. These support the local community either by offering one- off “on the day” appointments or by supporting individuals throughout their case. The Unpaid Wages Project is a project run by LawWorks for pro bono volunteers to represent individuals who have not been properly paid by their employers. With appropriate guidance and support from specialist employment lawyers, Trainees are responsible for managing their own cases and represent the client from the beginning to the end of the case. This includes conducting interviews with clients, preparing claim forms and supporting documents, corresponding with other parties’ legal representatives and representing clients in the Employment Tribunal.

THE CLIMATE CHANGE GROUP Clyde & Co’s Climate Change Group (CCG) is a self-led group of Trainees that identifies and runs climate related learning, business development and pro bono initiatives. One of the pro bono initiatives supported by the CCG is The [Chancery Lane] Project (TCLP). TCLP is a collaborative effort of lawyers from around the world to develop new contractual clauses to help fight climate change and reach net zero by 2050. Through this project and the CCG, Trainees can develop their skills while using the law to deliver climate solutions. There are opportunities for Trainees to organise, facilitate and take part in TCLP’s hackathons, where legal professionals come together to discuss and draft new climate-conscious contractual provisions. Those contractual provisions are then peer reviewed and published for general use so that lawyers can include them in precedent documents and contracts, ultimately supporting their clients to achieve their climate goals.

* The “EU Settlement Scheme” (EUSS) was set up to process the applications of European Union citizens living in the UK to allow them to remain in the UK after Brexit on 21 January. ** “Zambrano carers” are non-EU sole parents/carers of British children.

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