At Clyde & Co in South Africa we know the importance of maximizing our candidates' exposure to all aspects of our specialised practice and providing them with the appropriate guidance and training to ensure a meaningful articling experience.

We take a teamwork approach. Candidate Attorneys are given the opportunity to work closely with both Associates and Partners, while being given the freedom to act independently. A healthy balance is maintained between theoretical and practical tasks.

We offer Vacation Scheme work placements and articles in both our Johannesburg and Cape Town offices. You can only apply to one location, if you 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

• 29th June 2026 - 3rd July 2026 (Johannesburg)
• 6th July 2026 - 10th July 2026 (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 residency

Application deadline:
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 19:00 (UTC)
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