Training contract, vacation scheme, and summer associate eligibility — UK (England & Wales), USA (New York). Sourced from the firm's own careers pages where possible; unconfirmed fields are marked, never guessed. Check your own eligibility across all firms →
| Location | London |
|---|---|
| Classification minimum | 2:1 |
| Accepts non-law applicants | Not confirmed |
| PGDL required | Not confirmed |
| PGDL funded | Not confirmed |
| Maintenance grant | Not confirmed |
| Application window | No dates currently published. |
Recruits trainees exclusively via vacation scheme (~60-70 places/year); typically expects AAA at A-level. Listed as a current opportunity, but the stated opening-date text on the firm's page appears stale/un-updated — treated as unconfirmed.
Source: https://www.clearygottlieb.com/locations/london/legal-landing-page/vacation-schemes — last verified 2026-08-23
| Location | New York, NY |
|---|---|
| GPA minimum | Not confirmed |
| Non-law acceptance | N/A — every US-qualified lawyer holds a JD regardless of undergraduate major |
| Bar exam stipend | Not confirmed |
| Application window | No dates currently published. |
Uses the firm's own 'Cleary Interview Program' self-apply portal rather than standard OCI listings.
Source: https://legalrecruit.cgsh.com/CGSelfApply/viRecruitselfapply/RecDefault.aspx — last verified unconfirmed