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Welcome to Clyde & Co in South Africa

We offer vacation scheme work placements and articles in both our Johannesburg and Cape Town offices.

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Our two offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg are the perfect environments to apply your knowledge to practical scenarios and gain meaningful experience. You will get exposure to many industries at both offices, including aviation, healthcare and marine.

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Practice areas

Details of the practice areas in each of our office locations in South Africa.

Our Johannesburg lawyers advise domestic and international clients across all lines of insurance and reinsurance business. Our practice areas are:

aviation
financial institutions and D&O
healthcare
industrials
mining
marine
personal injury
power
product and public liability
professional negligence
property

Our Cape Town lawyers have particular experience in the aviation marine, healthcare and insurance sectors. Our practice areas are:

aviation
construction and engineering
financial institutions and D&O
personal injury
product liability
professional negligence
property
public liability

What we look for

At Clyde & Co South Africa, we value individuals who bring curiosity, resilience, and a collaborative spirit to the table. We look for people who are:

Adaptable and globally minded: Able to navigate complex legal landscapes while appreciating local nuances.
Committed to excellence: Demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Relationship builders: Fostering trust with clients and colleagues in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Ethically driven: Integrity and professionalism are non-negotiable in everything we do.

How to stand out

To make your application shine:

Show your passion for law and business: Highlight experiences that demonstrate your interest in our various practice areas.
Be proactive: Share examples of leadership, initiative, or problem-solving in challenging situations.
Embrace diversity: Illustrate how you’ve worked effectively in diverse teams or contributed to building an inclusive environment.
Demonstrate local insight with global perspective: Understanding South African legal frameworks while appreciating international trends is a big plus.

What to expect

Structured development

From induction to ongoing training, we invest in your growth.

Hands-on experience

You’ll work on real cases, gaining exposure to high-profile matters and international clients.

Supportive culture

Mentorship and collaboration are at the heart of our approach.

A global network

Opportunities to connect with colleagues across continents, giving you a truly international career path.

Our programmes

Winter Vacation Programme

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Summer Vacation Programme

Global Virtual Experience Programmes

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.

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Signed Candidate for 2026

“My experience in the Clyde & Co Vacation Programme was truly enriching. I took initiative from the start by engaging with case material in Property and Assets Insurance, which helped me build a strong foundation. I strengthened my research and drafting skills through tasks such as analysing a lengthy international judgment and preparing a memorandum on civil litigation privilege. ”