Cayman Islands
At Ogier, we’re looking for the next generation of leaders to keep us moving forward. We are offering an opportunity to Be Extraordinary and to be a part of an international law firm that wants to do things differently.
What we’re looking for is not just technical expertise, but also curiosity, teamwork and the confidence to innovate. We are flexible about what hours people work, where they work from and what they wear – we’re much more interested in their skills, ideas and commitment.
If this resonates with you, continue reading about our internship and scholarship programmes.
“Beyond financial aid, Ogier's scholarship has gifted me mentorship and work experience. Even while studying abroad, I feel valued and connected to the Cayman team, embodying Ogier's people first culture. It's incredibly reassuring to know Ogier's supportive and encouraging assistance is always just a call away.”Ayanda Jones, Ogier Scholar
Internship Programme
Our Cayman Internship programme offers excellent opportunities to talented students with strong academics, who are looking to get the best possible start to their legal / financial service careers. The internship consists of a four-week placement in the June/July/August holiday period. It consists of specific legal or business services training and development by our experienced team to assist you with your undergraduate or postgraduate education.
Applications for our internship programme are invited from 1 December to 28 February each year. Caymanians or Permanent Residency holders are eligible to apply and who are undertaking the following courses of study:
- A level students
- University students (undergraduate)
- Truman Bodden Law School students
- Postgraduate students
For the application process you will need to provide the following:
- Cover letter and Resume
- Most recent grades
- Degrees/ Qualifications
- 2 References less than 6 months old
- Colour copy of your passport picture page
- Proof of Caymanian Status or Permanent Residency
Applications are submitted online via our careers page at www.ogier.com/careers
Candidates will be shortlisted by early March. If you're shortlisted we will invite you to attend an interview.
Scholarship Programme
An Ogier scholarship is for the duration of an individual's degree and, depending on performance, may also cover LPC/ PGDL/PPC/SQE studies. The scholarship consists of:
- Financial support payable in twice yearly instalments
- Invitations to relevant training events organised in Cayman (if studying locally)
- Careers advice from partners and other lawyers
- Ongoing support and mentoring from our Legal Trainee Committee and HR team
Applications for our scholarship programme are invited from 1 December to 28 February each year. Caymanians are eligible to apply and who are undertaking the following courses of study:
- A level students
- University students (undergraduate)
- Truman Bodden Law School students
- Postgraduate students
During the application process you will need to provide the following:
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Degrees / Qualifications
- Acceptance letter / offer from a tertiary institution listing fees associated with the offer
- 2 References less than 6 months old
- Colour copy of your passport picture page
- Proof of Caymanian Status
Applications are submitted online via our careers page at www.ogier.com/careers
Candidates will be shortlisted and those shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview with our Legal Trainee Committee and HR.
If your interview is successful, we will issue a scholarship offer which is conditional upon you achieving admission into the Cayman Islands Law School (or UK equivalent) and achieving a grade of 2:1 or higher.
Scholarship funds won't be paid if you take a year out at any time during your studies, for the duration of the time out. During your scholarship you'll be given the opportunity to participate in our annual internship programme, gaining valuable experience along the way.
For the scholarship to continue to be paid each semester, students must maintain a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) average.
For the scholarship to be considered for continuation through to LPC/ PPC/SQE studies, students must achieve a 2.1 or higher final result in their degree course. For the scholarship to be considered beyond the LPC/PPC, students must achieve either a commendation or distinction.
Your commitment to us is to accept any offer to join our articled clerk programme at the end of your studies.
Whilst we do not have a long list of conditions that must be followed, we do ask that if a Scholarship is accepted from us then no other scholarship is accepted from any other firm/organisation.