Cayman Islands

Harneys offers internships to students who are currently enrolled in secondary education or in a university or postgraduate programme. We are committed to searching for exceptional individuals who wish to gain first-hand experience of practice in a leading global offshore law firm.

Placements are offered in our Legal and Business Services teams during the summer months (between June and August) and last between two and six weeks.

Our professionals provide interns with an introduction to their practice/business area, as well as the practical application of how to think, write and operate effectively and efficiently in a professional environment. At Harneys, our professionals never lose sight of the fact that during their careers, people invested in them. It is now our turn to continue that important education so that we ensure our interns are mentored and coached appropriately.

Applications for 2026 are now open.

Application requirements:

• Download and complete the application form
• Cover letter
• CV
• Proof of Caymanian status
• Colour copy of your passport picture page
• Most recent academic transcripts or exam results

Application deadline: 31 March 2026

Applications should be sent to internshipscayman@harneys.com.

The subject line of the email must be: Internship application – Applicant Name

Harneys awards scholarships to bright and ambitious Caymanian students pursuing a degree, in Cayman or overseas, in a subject that will allow them to pursue a career at Harneys.

For the duration of their scholarship, Harneys’ sponsored students are given the opportunity to intern with the firm, gaining valuable insight into a leading global offshore firm. This may include the opportunity to intern both in our Cayman office and our overseas offices, including our industry-leading offices in London and Asia.

Legal Scholarships

Our legal scholarships are offered to students pursuing law degrees, post-graduate conversion courses, and post-graduate qualifying courses such as the LPC, PPC and SQE studies.

Following successful completion of their studies, our scholarship students have the opportunity to undertake their Articles (see below) and qualify as attorneys with the Firm.

Non-Legal Scholarships

Our non-legal Scholarships are offered to students pursuing an undergraduate business-related degree that will allow them to pursue a career at Harneys in the Cayman Islands.

Application deadline: Application for 2025 are closed.

Harneys offers a structured training programme for aspiring Caymanian lawyers, providing the opportunity to work with leading offshore practitioners in the Cayman Islands and across our global network. We support two distinct pathways to qualification: Articles of Clerkship and Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).

Articles of Clerkship

Our Articled Clerk programme is an 18-month training contract commencing typically each September. Clerks rotate through our core practice areas to build a well-rounded skillset. The practice areas include Dispute Resolution, Banking & Corporate, Investment Funds & Asset Management, Tax & Regulatory and Private Wealth. Upon successful completion of Articles, clerks are eligible for admission as an attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands.

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)

For candidates who have passed both SQE1 & SQE2, Harneys offers structured QWE, similar to the Articled Clerk programme, designed to meet the SRA's requirements for QWE. Once admitted to the bar of England and Wales, Caymanians are eligible for admission as an attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands.

Our Commitment to Your Development

Our trainees have access to the same comprehensive training offered to all our attorneys. This includes sessions on technical legal topics, essential soft skills like presentation and networking, and the commercial issues relevant to practising in an offshore environment. Each trainee is supported by a mentor, a dedicated supervisor in each practice area and a principal who is responsible for the overall training programme.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants for Articles of Clerkship should hold a minimum of a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in their Bachelor of Laws or Graduate Diploma in Law, and at least a Commendation in their postgraduate vocational course (PPC, LPC)

Applicants for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) must provide evidence of passing SQE1 and SQE2, plus details of any prior QWE to be credited (dates, organisations, supervisors, and nature of work).

How to Apply

Please provide the following documents for your application:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Proof of Caymanian status
• Colour copy of passport picture page
• Current Police Clearance form
• Current place of residence
• Degrees, academic transcripts & recent grades
• Two (2) character references
• Sample of written work/legal drafting/essay from the postgraduate course
• Application deadline: 31 March

Applications should be sent to ACT@harneys.com.