You don’t have to be the finished article to apply for an early careers role here. That said, we do look out for a few essential traits. We look for self-starters, people hungry to succeed – people who are ambitious to develop their career.
The expectations and standards are high and you’ll be working at pace. Develop your experience and career with a stimulating variety of work and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented lawyers in their field.
As a lawyer, you’ll need to develop a range of skills. Having spent several years studying, the realities of a law firm can be quite different after education. Here are some of the selected skills we’ll help you to develop.
Building resilience and mental agility doesn’t happen overnight. To help, there are free training courses you can take on platforms such as LinkedIn that can prepare you for dealing with change, uncertainty and disappointment.
Developing Resilience
There are many ways to manage your time, the important thing is to find what works for you. One of our favourites is the pomodoro technique. This approach helps you chunk your time and regularly rewards you.
Pomodoro Technique
Some of us are big thinkers. Others prefer the detail. Whichever you are, there will always be times where you need to spot the tiniest of discrepancies. That requires focus, awareness and the ability to communicate. There are plenty of resources to get to grips with spotting the all important small stuff.
Attention to detail
Communicating with confidence is not always comfortable for many of us. There are lots of ways to cope with the anxiety that sometimes creeps up when it comes to public speaking, or talking with a more senior teammate or manager. Open this graphic to help you understand what goes into confident communication.
Learn how to communicate with confidence
Honing the craft of networking can open a lot of doors for you. Our top tip here is to be aware of the events and opportunities to network. And don’t be afraid to say “Hi”. People love to help people. Especially here. So, make the most of it.
View some networking tips
There are plenty of assumptions about what it's like to work at Clyde & Co. In this video, colleagues from across our global business come together to challenge common misconceptions and share honest insights into their experiences, careers and life at the firm.
Our values are the guiding principles deep in our DNA which guide the decisions we make and unite us in our endeavours. They represent who we are when we are at our best, strengthen our brand, and will help support our collective future success. In this video, colleagues from across our business share what our values mean to them and how they bring them to life every day.
Take a look at some of these useful resources from our partner organisations:
Read the full article on Bright Network's website here.
Read the full article on Bright Network's website here.
Read the full article on Bright Network's website here.
Read the full article on Bright Network’s website here.
Read the full article on Bright Network’s website here.
Read the full article on All About Law’s website here.
Read the full article on All About Law’s website here.
Read more to find out our top tips for a successful vacation scheme.
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Hear from Sana Medileh who is an Early Careers and Employer Brand Advisor at Clyde & Co. She has extensive graduate recruitment and teaching experience. Read on to learn from her 5 Minutes Guide to Kickstart your LinkedIn Journey.
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Hear from Kwabena Boakye-Dankwa on his top tips to make the most of your internship.
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