We've been present in Germany since 2016. In that time, we've opened offices in Dusseldorf, specialising in insurance, Hamburg, a centre of excellence for marine, and Munich, where we focus on disputes. With this broad range of expertise ambitious candidates can enjoy experience on complex and large-scale cases.
We are currently taking applications for our Summer Internship and Trainee Lawyers programmes, find more information at the bottom of this page.
Our teams work across all our offices, primarily in four practice groups: dispute resolution, insurance, corporate & advisory, and energy, marine & natural resources. We are particularly recognised for our advice to companies in the insurance and maritime industries. This includes representing our clients before authorities and courts as well as advising on transactions, drafting contracts, data protection and regulation.
Our Dusseldorf team focuses primarily on (re)insurance work, including claims, product development and non-contentious advice, in particular on financial lines (D&O, E&O, Fidelity, Professional Indemnity), product liability, property as well as cyber, warranty & indemnity and other speciality risks.
The team also acts in the fields of reinsurance and regulatory law and acts in relation to general commercial disputes with a focus on domestic and international litigation and arbitration work.
Our Hamburg team's expertise encompasses shipping, yachting, admiralty and pilotage, as well as marine insurance, trade and energy, and offshore work.
The team also acts in relation to commercial disputes with a focus on domestic and international arbitration work, advising on both German and English law.
Operating at the heart of the market, our lawyers service domestic and international insurance clients. The claims and product teams support clients across all major business lines, including financial lines (D&O, E&O, PI, Crime), casualty, property and CAR/EAR, and have built a reputation as a leading team for emerging risks such as cyber and W&I.
In addition, the team advises insurers, reinsurers and other market participants on all aspects of regulatory and insurance distribution law, run-off solutions, insurance competition law, as well as on other insurance legal and compliance matters.
As one of the fastest growing law firms in the world, with ambitious plans for further growth, we invite applications for legal trainees, research assistants and interns to support our market leading insurance practice in Dusseldorf, our marine team in Hamburg, or our market leading disputes team in Munich.
We are seeking bright and ambitious candidates interested in supporting our team in complex international insurance and liability cases.
We offer internships relevant for your compulsory 10th grade requirement and also internships after graduating from high school.
For students at university, we would be delighted for you undertake your compulsory internship with us or join us as a student assistant.
You could support our partners and associates in their daily work as a trainee lawyer through our legal clerkship, elective assignment and secondary employment.
For candidates who have completed their first state exam we have research assistant roles available. This is also relevant for doctoral candidates.
If you have completed your second state exam we would look forward to you becoming an integral part of our team.
We have an atmosphere of openness, authenticity and community. Diversity and inclusion and sustainability are not just on paper, but are actively practiced and valued at our firm.
We offer e-learning tools and tutorials, learning & development days several times a year to promote professional expertise and soft skills, training events and support for the 2nd state examination. There is a structured and transparent career development programme across all career levels.
You'll have the opportunity to build a network of high-calibre contacts in an international environment.
We view our internship programme as a strategic investment in emerging legal talent. Spanning four weeks during summer, this programme demands commitment, and rewards it accordingly. Working 5 days per week, you'll be fully integrated into our team, handling substantive legal work that contributes directly to client projects.
For those who demonstrate exceptional attitude, commitment, and teamwork, we offer pathways to continued employment with terms that accommodate your academic responsibilities.
Our trainees are immersed in the realities of practice from day one. You will undertake legal research and drafting, support attorneys in court submissions and transactions, and gain exposure to litigation and arbitration strategy. The programme also offers direct client interaction, structured training opportunities, and the chance to contribute to pro bono initiatives, equipping you with the skills and insight to thrive in a global legal environment.
The Research Assistant programme offers early involvement in legal work, combining focused research, case support and direct engagement with client matters. You’ll work closely with experienced lawyers, benefit from structured development and mentorship, and gain exposure to the day‑to‑day workings of a leading practice, from managing files to contributing to high‑quality legal analysis.
At Clyde & Co, we recognise the challenges that students and graduates can face when trying to access a career in the legal profession. It is our aim to provide an opportunity to understand what a career in law would look like by providing a practical insight into the day-to-day life of a commercial lawyer.
Read More - Dusseldorf Trainee Lawyer - Chiara's Testimonial
Read More - Dusseldorf Summer Internship - Arthur's Testimonial
Read More - Dusseldorf Summer Internship - Dunja's Testimonial
If you're ambitious, adventurous and committed to embarking on a career in law, we'd love to meet you.
We run a few events throughout the year that you may be able to attend or we encourage you to reach out directly if you have any questions.
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| Magdalena Gies | Katja Lambertz |
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