Start your legal career with Carey Olsen
At Carey Olsen, we are committed to supporting Caymanians as they develop their careers in law.
Whether you are studying at undergraduate level, completing your postgraduate legal qualifications or are ready to begin your professional training, we offer opportunities to support you at each stage of your journey.
We offer two annual scholarships, alongside our Articled Clerk Training Programme. Our Postgraduate Scholarship also provides successful recipients with the opportunity to progress onto the Articled Clerk Training Programme once they have completed their studies.
Which route is right for me?
Where are you in your journey? | Your route | What we offer |
| I am in my final year of school and planning to start a degree, or I am already studying at undergraduate level | Undergraduate Scholarship | Financial support of up to US$12,000 for Caymanian students pursuing or intending to pursue a career in law. |
| I am a graduate completing my GDL, LPC or SQE | Postgraduate Scholarship | Financial support of up to US$30,000, with the opportunity to progress onto our Articled Clerk Training Programme after completing your studies. |
| I am ready to begin my professional legal training | Articled Clerk Training Programme | Practical legal and commercial experience through placements across three practice areas, working alongside our Cayman Islands lawyers. |
Scholarships
Our scholarships provide financial support to Caymanian students and graduates pursuing a career in law, with opportunities available at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Undergraduate Scholarship
Our Undergraduate Scholarship is available to Caymanian students who are either preparing to begin an undergraduate degree or are already studying at undergraduate level and are pursuing, or intend to pursue, a career in law.
Applications for our 2027 Undergraduate Scholarship are now open.
Apply for the Undergraduate Scholarship
Closing date: Friday 5 March 2027
Postgraduate Scholarship
Our Postgraduate Scholarship supports Caymanian graduates undertaking their GDL, LPC or SQE qualifications.
The scholarship provides financial support of up to US$30,000 towards your postgraduate legal studies.
Successful Postgraduate Scholarship recipients will also have the opportunity to progress onto Carey Olsen's Articled Clerk Training Program following completion of their studies, providing a potential pathway from postgraduate study into professional legal training with the firm.
Applications for our 2027 Postgraduate Scholarship are now open.
Apply for the Postgraduate Scholarship
Closing date: Friday 5 March 2027
Articled Clerk Training Programme
Our Articled Clerk Training Programme provides aspiring Caymanian lawyers with the opportunity to develop valuable legal and commercial experience under the guidance of our highly regarded Cayman Islands lawyers.
The program comprises placements, or 'seats', across three practice areas, giving you experience of both contentious and non-contentious work and a broad understanding of different legal disciplines. Regular performance reviews and appraisals will support your development throughout the programme.
Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a minimum 2:1 honours degree.
Skills you will develop
During the program, you will develop core professional skills including:
- Advocacy and oral presentation
- Case and transaction management
- Client care and practice support
- Professional conduct and ethics
- Communication
- Interviewing and advising
Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary and be eligible for the statutory benefits associated with a permanent position with the firm.
Applications for our 2027 Articled Clerk Training Program are now open.
Apply for the Articled Clerk Training Programme
Closing date: Friday 5 March 2027