Clyde & Co early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-04 against Clyde & Co's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Clyde & Co. How we check
At a glance
- London Vacation Schemevacation schemeCloses in 7 daysVisa sponsorship: No7 stages
- Bright Futures Programmespring weekCloses in 7 daysVisa sponsorship: No6 stages
London Vacation Scheme
How Clyde & Co recruits
2027 summer vacation scheme (5 to 16 July 2027) for 2028 and 2029 training contracts; applications 7 September to 19 November 2026. 7 stages, from Clyde & Co's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Clyde & Co names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Prepare to apply: Firm Essentials on Forage
Other stage
Check eligibility, then complete the Firm Essentials virtual experience on Forage and upload a screenshot of completion with the application. Mandatory for this scheme.
“Firm Essentials is mandatory for London Vacation Scheme applicants. You will need to take a screenshot of your proof of completion page and attach it to your application form.”
Apply online
Application form
Short online application with basic personal information only, no long written tasks.
“At this stage you’ll just need to complete your basic personal information. No lengthy written tasks for you to complete here.”
Online assessment
Online tests
Critical reasoning test plus a Clyde & Co strengths-based assessment with written and order-ranking questions. Must be completed within 5 days of invitation.
“This includes a critical reasoning test, as well as our Clyde & Co strengths-based assessment, which contains a mix of question types including written and order ranking.”
Video interview
Recorded video interview
Pre-recorded video interview: questions are shown and you record spoken answers. Mix of situational and motivation questions.
- recorded questions on assessment platform
“If you perform well in our initial online assessment, you will then be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview. This means that you will be asked questions and will need to record your spoken response via video interview on our assessment platform.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Final stage, usually virtual for vacation schemes: a preparation task with written and presentation elements, a group exercise and a strengths-based interview.
“As part of the assessment day, you will take part in a preparation task which includes a written and presentation element, plus a group exercise and a strengths-based interview.”
Offer
Offer
Successful candidates are told by phone; unsuccessful ones are offered feedback.
“We’ll notify you by phone if you’re successful, if you’re not, we’ll offer you some feedback for development.”
Training contract assessment on the scheme
Case study
During the scheme: business case study exercise on the penultimate day with a written element, short presentation and reflection, plus supervisor feedback, decides training contract offers.
“We decide who the top performers are, and who will be offered a training contract, based on feedback from the assigned supervisors plus the outcome of a business case study exercise.”
Bright Futures Programme
How Clyde & Co recruits
Bright Futures 3 to 5 August 2027; applications 7 September to 19 November 2026. 6 stages, from Clyde & Co's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Clyde & Co names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Apply online
Application form
Short online application with basic personal information only. Firm Essentials on Forage is recommended, not required.
“For all programmes, you'll need to make your application online via our online application system. At this stage you'll just need to complete your basic personal information.”
Online assessment
Online tests
Critical reasoning test plus a Clyde & Co strengths-based assessment with written and order-ranking questions.
“This includes a critical reasoning test, as well as our Clyde & Co strengths-based assessment, which contains a mix of question types including written and order ranking.”
Video interview
Recorded video interview
Pre-recorded video interview where you record spoken answers to situational and motivation questions.
- recorded questions on assessment platform
“If you perform well in our initial online assessment, you will then be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview. This means that you will be asked questions and will need to record your spoken response via video interview on our assessment platform.”
Virtual strengths based interview
Live video interview
Final stage: a virtual strengths-based interview.
“Virtual strengths based interview This is the final stage of the process.”
Offer
Offer
Outcome by phone, with feedback for unsuccessful candidates.
“We’ll notify you by phone if you’re successful, if you’re not, we’ll offer you some feedback for development.”
End-of-programme assessment centre
Assessment centre
After the three days, a virtual assessment centre decides places on the 2028 London vacation scheme.
“We finish the programme with an assessment centre, this is your opportunity to be considered for our vacation scheme.”
Visa sponsorship
London Vacation Scheme
Clyde & Co states it cannot sponsor visas for its programmes and only does so for London training contracts.
“We cannot sponsor visas for our programmes (only London training contracts), so you will need the Right to Work via a passport or a student visa”
Bright Futures Programme
Clyde & Co's Bright Futures pipeline programme for first-year students carries the same blanket no-visa-sponsorship policy as the main vacation scheme.
“We cannot sponsor visas for our programmes (only London training contracts), so you will need the Right to Work via a passport or a student visa”
Clyde & Co on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Clyde & Co vacation scheme application process?
- Clyde & Co's own careers pages describe 7 stages: Prepare to apply: Firm Essentials on Forage, then Apply online, then Online assessment, then Video interview, then Assessment centre, then Offer, then Training contract assessment on the scheme.
- Does Clyde & Co use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Clyde & Co lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video interview").
- Does Clyde & Co sponsor visas for graduates?
- Clyde & Co states it cannot sponsor visas for its programmes and only does so for London training contracts.
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