At Clyde & Co South Africa, we are committed to maximising our Candidate Attorneys' exposure across all aspects of our specialised practice areas, while providing the guidance, mentorship, and training necessary for a meaningful and enriching articles experience.

We embrace a collaborative approach, giving Candidate Attorneys the opportunity to work closely with both Associates and Partners while encouraging independent thinking and responsibility. This balance allows candidates to gain valuable practical experience while developing a strong theoretical foundation.

Clyde & Co South Africa offers Vacation Scheme placements and articles in both our Johannesburg and Cape Town offices. Applications are welcome for either office, provided candidates are able to attend the vacation programme in person

What to expect

• Be immersed in our firm and the work we do from day one
• Unrivalled training and support, from fee earners and HR
• 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 seminars, networking events and social events with colleagues and clients

The Programmes

• 25th January 2027 - 29th January 2027 (Johannesburg)
• 1st February 2027 - 5th February 2027 (Cape Town)

Key Requirements

• You must be either a penultimate year or final year law student.
• 70% overall academic average
• BA Law, Bcom Law, LLB or LLM
• Permanent South African citizenship or residency

Application deadline:
Monday, 30 November 2026 at 21:59 (UTC)
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