Am I a good fit?
Personal qualities are paramount. Clients tend to assume you know the law. But are you commercially astute? Are you someone they can quickly come to like and trust? We look for trainees with outgoing personalities and keen interests, who are as fascinated by people as they are the law. There are no stereotypes. Trainees come frommany different backgrounds. We prefer applicants with at least a 2.1 degree or equivalent who have the ability to analyse a problem, develop focused solutions and communicate clearly. We look for candidates who want to be part of a team, who show enthusiasm and are not afraid of a challenge. You should be fluent in English and preferably in Cantonese and/or Mandarin and have the ability to get on well with people frommany different backgrounds.
I joined Clyde & Co’s Insurance Litigation Department in 2008. The firm has given me many opportunities to develop my legal skills and my legal practice as a whole. In the past few years, I have attended a career development training programme and a secondment programme in the London office and have had the chance to work with our colleagues in the UK. This short but eye-opening experience allowed me to see how Clyde & Co truly is an international law firm. The firm has been expanding globally and I am proud of being a member of Clyde & Co. I am excited by the firm’s dynamic growth and the new opportunities our growth brings. Working in Clyde & Co is not just about working on files in your office. I have a lot of fun taking part in the firm’s sponsored fund-raising activities and its dragon boat team. It is not just a job as a lawyer; the firm provides an excellent platform for you to develop and grow your career and widen your horizons.
I joined Clyde & Co as a trainee solicitor. Right from the start, I was given the opportunity to handle cases independently, with appropriate supervision of course, rather than doing bits and pieces. I was always encouraged to express my own opinions and discuss cases with my supervising partners. I was also seconded to the London office for six months during my traineeship. The training provided by Clyde & Co did not stop after qualification. I was sponsored by the firm to study a shipping course in the UK after working in the shipping litigation area for a few years. The firm also engaged external specialists to provide me with training and coaching on business development skills. Even after I was promoted to partner, I was encouraged to attend overseas workshops to further develop my partner skills. Clyde & Co aims to provide its staff with the right training and opportunities throughout their careers.
Matthew Lam Partner
Hermonie Hui Counsel
Over the past few years, Clyde & Co has been in a period of rapid expansion and diversification, with new teams regularly joining the business and new offices opening. I find it is positive to work in an environment that is focused on growth and has the client base to support that. This creates opportunities for those who wish to grasp them; something that the firm encourages staff at all levels to do.
Kevin Martin Partner
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