Academic excellence for business and the professions
Law Wednesday 15th October Great Hall, College Building 1.30 to 4.30pm (1.30 to 2.30pm: priority entry with a fast-track pass)
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Welcome from Sponsors of the 2014 Law Fair Macfarlanes is widely recognised as one of a handful of high quality independent law firms in the UK and we are consistently highly ranked in our chosen areas of expertise. From our single location in the City, we serve a broad range of clients from multi-national companies to private individuals worldwide. At Macfarlanes, we realise that our people are vital to providing an outstanding service. We believe that the strongest firm will be achieved by choosing a mix of people – reflecting different styles so as to meet the needs that we – and our varied range of clients – will have in the future. For our size we are unusual, combining a top flight corporate practice with a pre-eminent private client service. Our size has been determined by careful organic growth and this has helped preserve our distinctive culture. I and over half of my partners trained here. We are recruiting for the future of the firm and our objective is to create lawyers of extraordinary quality. As a trainee here you will find yourself working with some of the world’s leading businesses and business leaders. With close partner support you will be dealing directly with clients and assisting on complex transactions. We are not as large as most of our competitors. Because of our size, trainees will often be close to the front line. This contribution will make a difference. We are looking to recruit up to 27 trainee solicitors for our 2017/18 intake and up to 55 candidates for our 2015 vacation schemes. We would like to hear from ambitious and driven graduates who thrive on responsibility and challenge and are ready to begin their career on day one. Macfarlanes is pleased to be sponsoring the City University London Law Fair. I hope you will use the Fair as an opportunity to find out more about a career in Law and to find out which firms suit you. If you are interested in the opportunities we can offer and would like to find out more about life at Macfarlanes then please come and visit our stand to talk to us. We look forward to answering any questions you may have. With best wishes for your future career as a solicitor. Seán Lavin Partner, Employment Group
We are delighted to invite you to the 2014 Law Fair. This event is an ideal opportunity for you to network with key recruiters from the legal sector and gather information that will help you stand out from other applicants. Please use the checklist below that the CityCareers team has prepared for you in order to help you make the most of this event and get ahead of the competition.
Before the Fair • Registered for and attended one of the fair preparation sessions or completed the Law Fair Prep Quiz to learn how to make the most of the Fair and get a fast-track entry pass? • Pre-registered online at www.city.ac.uk/careers? • Done some research on the exhibitors that you want to approach on the day? Start with reading the profiles of the exhibitors in this guide. • Researched how employers prefer to be approached at Careers Fairs? • Prepared some relevant questions that demonstrate your interest in that area of work? • Prepared a couple of sentences to introduce yourself clearly and succinctly to organisations?
See page 9 of this guide for further information on how to secure a fast-track entry pass.
On the day • Approach the stand as you would do at an interview – first impressions count! • Start conversations with expressions such as “I am interested in...” or “I know about your company and would like to find out more about...” • Be prepared to outline succinctly your knowledge of the company, express enthusiasm in what the company does and describe how your background could contribute to their needs • Find out what exhibitors are looking for by asking them what skills and experience they require. You can then tailor your experiences and responses to what they are looking for • Have a notepad ready so you can note down the name of anyone who you really enjoyed talking to. If they inspired you to work for their organisation, mention this in your application form • Be proactive and keen: talk to the recruiters • Plan what you are going to wear to project a professional image on the day of the Fair. Present yourself as you would at an interview.
• Stand in a huddle in the corner talking to your friends • Monopolise a single person • Just browse or collect freebies • Dress too casually (jeans, trainers and baseball caps are not recommended).
Prepare to answer questions “Tell me about your course and why you decided to study it.” “What interests you about law?” “Tell me a little bit about yourself.” Are you ready to sell yourself positively and succinctly in response to general openers like these? Start with your name, course and year of study. You may then want to say a few words about your career aspirations, areas of interest, why you are attending the Fair and why you have approached the employer in front of you. Write your notes on the following lines:
Prepare to ask questions Have a look through the pages that follow and identify four employers that you would like to approach at the Fair. Think about two questions that you would like to ask them. For example, prepare questions that will help you decide if a particular career or a particular organisation may be the one for you. You may wish to find out more about opportunities for professional qualifications, long-term careers prospects, work-life balance, job security, work environment, training & development opportunities, content of work, opportunities to work internationally, and job availability. You may also wish to ask questions about recent news stories or big issues facing a particular organisation or industry. Ensure you do not ask questions which can be easily answered by doing some very basic research. Employer Question 1 Question 2 Employer Question 1 Question 2 Employer Question 1 Question 2 Employer Question 1 Question 2 2|3
11 Stone Buildings is a leading set of commercial and chancery barristers based in London, practising in commercial law with specialist groups for all types of contract, company, insolvency, real estate and private client disputes. We act as advocates, advisers, arbitrators and mediators and for law firms across the country and internationally and for in-house legal departments, direct and public access clients. www.11sb.com/front-page/recruitment.asp
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Accutrainee delivers a unique, flexible and efficient way for firms to manage their trainee requirements and graduates to benefit from bespoke training contracts. We recruit trainees and second them to law firms and in-house legal teams in accordance with our clients’ requirements and business needs. www.accutrainee.com
Recruitment opportunities: Training contracts are starting throughout 2014 and 2015.
11 Stone Buildings advertises one 12 month funded pupillage annually, with an award of £65,000 and potential additional earnings in the second six. As a member of Pupillage Gateway, 11 Stone Buildings follows their procedures and timetables.
At www.city.ac.uk/careers, you can: • Book online for cv, cover letter and application form checks (20 minute appointments), mock interviews and in-depth career guidance sessions (45 minute appointments) • View hundreds of graduate roles, placements and internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities on and off campus • Register to attend a range of career events to gain first hand company information, network with employers and access the hidden job market • Access a comprehensive range of resources, including career videos, career guides, statistics on what recent graduates from your course are doing and view hundreds of useful links to external resources.
AllAboutLaw.co.uk is the essential law careers website for aspiring lawyers and want-to-be legal professionals. You can use AllAboutLaw to apply for jobs, search for courses and sink your teeth into tons of unrivalled information on training contracts, vacation schemes, postgraduate law courses and the top law firms in the UK.
Established for well over 50 years, Chambers’ origins are firmly rooted in commercial law. Our standing has grown as Chambers has become instrumental in the development of human rights and public law. We have maintained our leading position in public international law, while developing our thriving practices in employment and EU and competition law.
www.allaboutlaw.co.uk
www.blackstonechambers.com/recruitment
Recruitment opportunities: Chambers offers four 12 month pupillages with an award of £60,000 for pupillages commencing in October 2016. A partial draw down of up to £17,000 is available in the BPTC year. Mini-pupillages are assessed and form part of the application process for pupillage. Mini-pupillages are three to five working days long and take place at any time other than full legal vacation.
Blake Morgan has over 120 partners and a total staff of approximately 900, providing a full range of legal services to business, the not-for-profit sector and the private individual in offices across Hampshire, Oxford, Reading, Cardiff and London. We offer jobs and careers in a rapidly growing and highly regarded city practice as well as city-quality work and the quality of life that only working in these regions can bring. www.blakemorgan.co.uk
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The Chambers Student Guide lifts the lid on all the major firms and barristers’ chambers to give you the true picture about training. We can also tell you about each firm’s strategy, application process and vacation schemes; about law schools and how to seek funding for course fees; about the best way to build your curriculum vitae and how to perform well in interviews. Come over and pick up a free copy of the Student Guide from our stand. We will also be happy to answer any careers questions you might have. www.chambersstudent.co.uk
Blake Morgan will be recruiting 16 trainees in the summer of 2015 to start work in September 2017. The online application form for this process will be available in November 2014 and linked to the Blake Morgan website.
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Academic excellence for business and the professions
Snapshot
The Snapshot scheme offers a way to gain first-hand insight into the career that interests you. Meet professionals with specific knowledge across sectors including finance, engineering, IT, marketing, HR, law, media, retail, health, not for profit and public sector. Take part in a range of Snapshotters’ Challenge sessions and team-building activities designed to equip you with employability skills and get the chance to win awards for your participation. Applications open on 29 th September and close on 31st October. Find out more at
www.city.ac.uk/careers
The Fast Stream is ranked among the top five of The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers. For more than 65 years we have been recruiting talented people to lead the Civil Service. During that time, the Fast Stream has never stopped creating new ways of developing and supporting leaders who embody the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and impartiality. Our aim is to equip you with the skills you need to become a senior leader in the UK Civil Service, admired by many as a model of its kind. www.faststream.civilservice.gov.uk
Recruitment opportunities: In 2014 there were 800 positions offered on the Fast Stream schemes. The Summer and new Early Diversity internship programmes offer over 300 places.
DLA Piper is a global law firm with 4,200 lawyers located in more than 30 countries throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, positioning us to help companies with their legal needs anywhere in the world. In the UK, we provide full service legal advice from London and the major UK centres. Unlike many law firms, we are organised to provide clients with a range of essential business advice, not just on large scale mergers and acquisitions and banking deals but also on people and employment, commercial dealings, litigation, insurance, real estate, IT, intellectual property and plans for restructuring. www.dlapipergraduates.co.uk
Recruitment opportunities: Recruitment opportunities at DLA Piper include training contracts, summer placements, open days and insight days.
One of the world’s leading commercial law firms, Clifford Chance has been awarded more tier 1 accolades in cross-border tables than any other international firm. We are The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Law, and TARGETjobs named us Graduate Employer of the Year in 2014. Our people are worldleading experts in the work they do. We tackle cross-border, ground-breaking transactions in a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship – and because global challenges rarely fall within a single practice area, we are used to working in agile, cross-practice teams. www.cliffordchancegraduates.com
Recruitment opportunities: Clifford Chance offer training contracts, vacation schemes and insight workshops.
Register for and attend the Commercial awareness at all stages of a legal career panel event on 6th November to find out what commercial awareness is, why it is important for a legal career, and how you can develop and demonstrate it. Would you like to meet with The City Law School alumni and receive one-to-one cv or application advice? Register for the Law Alumni Careers Clinic on 16th October. For further information and to register for these events, visit www.city.ac.uk/careers. 6|7
DWF is a business law firm with an international reach. Our legal experts combine real commercial understanding and deep sector knowledge to help our clients achieve the outcomes they need. We have undergone significant growth over the past few years and have set ourselves some ambitious targets. We employ over 2,500 people, including 290 partners and 1,550 fee earners. www.dwf.co.uk/join-us
Recruitment opportunities: DWF have recruitment opportunities for training contracts commencing in 2017 and due to an expansive growth, also have opportunities for an earlier start date. Additionally, DWF offer vocational schemes and Open Days. Details can be found on the DWF website.
Would you like to learn about negotiation techniques for lawyers? This is an important legal skill used daily by commercial lawyers in both resolving disputes and agreeing legal documents. Register for and attend the interactive litigation event with Eversheds LLP on 20th November. Would you like to explore your career options within and outside the legal sector? Register for and attend the Careers with a Law degree event on 9th October. For further information and to register for these events, visit www.city.ac.uk/careers.
EY Law brings together legal specialists around the world and delivers legal services that help minimize the gap between business advisors and legal counsel. We provide holistic guidance around strategic business decisions and offer support services that can increase efficiency and reduce the cost of some routine legal activities. Working closely with our Assurance, Tax, Transactions and Advisory colleagues, we draw on extensive experience beyond the borders of law to provide multidisciplinary services. www.ey.com/Law
Recruitment opportunities: Within the next three years, EY Law will be expanding across 85 countries. Local practices are always on the lookout for exceptional candidates.
Join Freshfields and you join an international law firm that has been advising businesses for over 250 years. One of our first clients was The Bank of England and we still advise them today. We have about 2,500 lawyers in offices across the world and a strong network of 28 offices from the Americas to Asia. www.freshfields.com/uktrainees
Recruitment opportunities: In the 2014/15 academic year students are able to apply for a training contract to begin in 2017. Every year Freshfields also hold three vacation schemes and four workshops to help you get a better idea of whether a career as an international commercial lawyer is right for you.
Why are employers joining us at the Fair? “ Trying to figure out what to do with the rest of your working life is probably one of the most important decisions you will make. We attend this Fair to assist you in that process, offering you a practical insight into life at the Bar, pupillage and its rigorous selection process.” 11 Stone Buildings “ City University London offers a wide range of very able candidates both on the LLB and postgraduate courses, including the GDL and BPTC. It holds an excellent reputation and a number of our members of Chambers have attended City.” Blackstone Chambers “ We have a target list of universities we want to attend, based on various merits of success.” Civil Service Fast Stream “ City’s Law Fair is a perfect opportunity for DWF to network with talented and ambitious professionals who have proven they have what it takes to work in a Top 20 Law firm. We recognise that trainees play a key role in our future success and we are confident that we will meet some of future joiners here.” DWF “ We attend the Fair every year and are always looking to recruit students from City University London for any of the vacancies we offer.” Travers Smith
Fair preparation and fast-track entry to the Fair Get fast-track entry to the Fair and learn how to make a great first impression on employers by attending one of the Making the most of the Law Fair preparation sessions. The first session is on 13th October between 1 and 2pm (Northampton Square campus) and the second is on 14th October between 9.30 and 10.30am (Gray’s Inn campus). If you are unable to attend this session, complete the Law Fair Prep Quiz via City CareersHub! A link to City CareersHub is available at www.city.ac.uk/careers/for-students-and-recent-graduates. 8|9
The Government Legal Service (GLS) consists of around 2,000 qualified lawyers working in 30 Government Departments and bodies. GLS lawyers operate at the cutting edge of law and politics. Whether we are advising Government Ministers on the legality of proposed policy, creating new legislation or representing the Government in high profile litigation cases, it is fair to say that our work is unique. The legal solutions we provide pervade almost every aspect of today’s society. It is a terrific responsibility. As a legal trainee in the GLS, it is a responsibility you could share. www.gls.gov.uk
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Landmark Chambers is a leading chambers in the UK offering integrated advocacy and advice in the following areas: Planning, Property, Public, Environment, Rating and Valuation. Landmark’s barristers act for the private and public sectors, including government departments, statutory bodies, local authorities, companies, landowners, interest groups and individuals. www.landmarkchambers.co.uk/pupillage
Recruitment opportunities: Landmark Chambers recruit three pupils per year and offer around fifty mini pupillages annually.
GLS run a Legal Trainee Scheme with places for trainee solicitors and pupil barristers.
Lawyer 2B is the must-read magazine for anyone interested in pursuing a career in law. It is packed full of lively and compelling content including news, analysis, jobs and features on all the major developments in the legal sector, as well as unbiased advice on breaking into the profession. Pick up your free copy from our stand at the Fair – and if you have got questions about a career in law that you do not feel comfortable asking the other exhibitors, come and ask us! Our website (www.lawyer2b.com) is a ‘one stop’ shop for anyone wishing to pursue a career in law, and by registering to our free weekly and fortnightly email news services you can keep up-to-date with all the latest deals news, gossip and jobs. Sign up at our stand. Lawyer 2B will host a talk on the Legal Landscape on 15th October at 12pm, just before the Law Fair. Register online at www.city.ac.uk/careers.
Don’t miss out on the following events: 13th October 2014 11.30am to 12.30pm Clifford Chance – Skills session – What makes a good application form 30th October 2014 2 to 4pm and 4 to 6pm Clifford Chance Intelligent Aid Competition workshops Register your attendance online at: www.city.ac.uk/careers.
“IF YOU WANT VERY BRIGHT COUNSEL... YOU NEED TO GO TO LANDMARK” Chambers UK 2013
Landmark is a leading London chambers offering integrated advocacy and advice in four key areas Environmental Planning Property Public
We offer up to three pupillages a year with an award of £45,000 for each pupil. We are a member of the Pupillage Gateway. For more information, please visit our website: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk
Landmark Chambers 180 Fleet Street London EC4A 2HG DX:1042 (LDE) t: +44 (0)20 7430 1221 f: +44 (0)20 7421 6060 e:clerks@landmarkchambers.co.uk @Landmark_LC
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Launching a career in the legal profession is no simple matter; it requires knowledge, planning, insight and dedication. If you do not follow the rules of the game, you are seriously diminishing your chances of success. LawCareers.Net and The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook are expressly designed to support and inform you as you work towards a legal career.
We are a specialist firm of solicitors, focused on providing a high quality advocacy and clerking service to clients throughout England and Wales. We have a nationwide network of advocates (consisting of BPTC/LPC graduates, solicitors and solicitor-advocates) allowing us to appear in all types of hearings and trials in every county court and the High Court.
Both products contain extensive editorial on the background to law, lawyers, types of firm and practitioner, as well as guides on different work areas, the recruitment process and timetable, plus news and feature content. And, most importantly, both feature a comprehensive directory of over 1,000 firms and chambers that are recruiting graduates. Please visit our stand to pick up free copies of our print publications and to sign up for our email newsletter, LC.N Weekly.
www.lpc-law.co.uk/careers
Recruitment opportunities: LPC Law recruit BPTC and LPC graduates to work as freelance advocates in the county courts.
www.lawcareers.net www.tcph.co.uk
From our base in London, we offer discerning clients an alternative to the world’s legal giants. We are recognised for the quality of our work, not just in dealing with the full range of corporate and commercial matters, but in advising our clients on their private affairs. www.macfarlanes.com/careers/traineesolicitors
Recruitment opportunities: Macfarlanes will be accepting applications for the 2015 vacation schemes and September 2017/March 2018 training contracts from 1st November 2014.
McMillan Williams are one of the largest solicitor firms in the South of England. Established for 30 years with 16 branches across London, the South East and South West of England, we are a consumer led high street practice offering a wide variety of legal services to our clients, including Civil Litigation, Professional Negligence, Crime, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence, Family, Private Client and Conveyancing. www.mwsolicitors.co.uk/recruitment
Recruitment opportunities: McMillan Williams Solicitors offer training contracts internally to paralegals who have completed 12 months with the firm. We are always keen to receive applications for paralegal positions from candidates who have completed their LPC.
Why should first year students engage with employers early?
“ With limited applications available through Pupillage Gateway, it is important to understand fully the Chambers you choose to apply to. Information gathering is key to gaining an understanding of the atmosphere, junior practice and future developments. If this process is started early, you are in a much better position to make an informed decision when the time comes.” 11 Stone Buildings “ Given that most law undergraduates will be making applications for training contracts in their second year, it is important first year students engage with employers as early as possible to allow enough time for them to research different opportunities and make sensible decisions.” DLA Piper “ We recommend first year students research firms well in advance of application because of the choice available and the need to narrow down the list. Some firms are beginning to hold open days and events for first year students too so it is recommended to research which firms do and sign-up!” Travers Smith “ The research needed to become an excellent candidate cannot be done overnight. It requires a gradual accumulation of information, insight and interaction with the profession over time. The more you can speak to law firms and lawyers, the better able you are to understand and impress them. Start early, make mistakes and give yourself the time you need to stand out.” LawCareers.Net
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Monckton Chambers specialises in European, public and commercial law. Our work is carried out in areas of the law that are rapidly growing and fast moving. It is exceptionally demanding, but also highly rewarding. Monckton Chambers is a dynamic place to work. Members actively engage in speaking at conferences and seminars, in London and internationally, and in contributing to a variety of publications. www.monckton.com/recruitment/ students-pupillage
We provide top quality legal services to global businesses across a wide range of industry sectors and practices, including insurance, commercial litigation, construction, engineering and projects, corporate/M&A, IP and technology, media, real estate, employment and pensions, outsourcing, regulatory, tax and competition. Headquartered in a state of the art site in the City of London, we also have offices in Bristol, Hong Kong and Singapore. www.rpc.co.uk
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Monckton Chambers run a mini pupillage scheme between September and December 2014 and between January 2015 and the Easter period. Pupillage applications can be made in April 2015 to commence in October 2016.
RPC will be recruiting for training contracts to commence in 2017. Twenty positions will be offered in London and a further two in Bristol. They also have 24 places available for the 2015 summer vacation schemes.
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) London provides superior educational support and career access to young people from underrepresented and under-served backgrounds to help maximise their opportunities for university and career success. www.seo-london.com
Employability Skills Programme Check out City’s Employability Skills Programme. This series of sessions will cover the skills that are most valued by employers and how to articulate your experiences in the best possible way. Register online at: www.city.ac.uk/careers
Recruitment opportunities: SEO London offers students in-depth training, high quality mentoring and up to 150 vacation placements with the leading corporate law firms in the City of London. The ultimate goal is for this experience to lead to a training contract – in the past thirteen years more than 80 per cent of SEO summer experience students have been offered full-time graduate roles with partner firms and in excess of 40 per cent have received multiple job offers.
South Square is one of the leading commercial chambers. It specialises in restructuring and insolvency, banking, commercial, company, financial services and fraud related disputes. Members regularly appear in the courts and tribunals of various international jurisdictions in addition to those of England and Wales. www.southsquare.com
Recruitment opportunities: In January 2015, South Square will offer two 12 month pupillages, each with an award of ÂŁ60,000, to start in October 2016. South Square also offer ten week-long funded mini pupillages, each with an award of ÂŁ500, and an extensive unfunded mini pupillage programme.
Now in its 10th year, The Lex 100 is the marketleading guide for law students at every stage of their legal education. Based on the findings of a questionnaire filled in by over 3,500 trainees, The Lex 100 is the only major law student guide which contains 100 per cent independent editorial coverage. Follow us on Twitter at @thelex100 or Facebook to keep up to date with regular information the UK legal market. www.lex100.co.uk
The General Council of the Bar, known as the Bar Council, is the governing body for barristers in England and Wales. Its role is to promote and improve the services and functions of the Bar and to represent the interests of the Bar on all matters relating to the profession. Every prospective barrister in England and Wales must join one of the four Inns of Court. The Inns provide scholarships, educational and collegiate opportunities and continuing professional development. Representatives will be on hand to provide prospective barristers from any academic discipline with helpful information on pathways into the profession and careers at the Bar. www.barcouncil.org.uk
Travers Smith is an award-winning independent law firm. Our lawyers undertake high quality and often high profile work within a collegiate and supportive environment which benefits both our lawyers and our clients alike. Over half of the firm’s work has an international dimension - to service this we have an office in Paris as well as close working relationships with other independent law firms around the world who share our high standards. www.traverssmith.com/careers/ graduate-recruitment
Recruitment opportunities: Travers Smith is offering training contracts, commencing in September 2017 and March 2018. Christmas vacation scheme 2014 and Summer vacation schemes 2015 are also available.
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Overcoming the fear of networking events
“ Fear of networking often stems from a lack of confidence (what to talk about?) and being nervous (causing rambling). A good opening line (“I am X and I am here because Y, what about you?) combined with the ability to then listen carefully will present topics and/or common interests. Before you know it, you are having an in-depth conversation.” 11 Stone Buildings “ Try and think of your opening line and a couple of questions that you want to ask in advance so that you do not go into the event with absolutely nothing to say! You can then start the conversation confidently saying something like ‘Hi, I’m X and I am really interested in applying to DLA Piper – can you tell me a bit more about the application process?’” DLA Piper “ Do some research and work out a few specific questions you can ask about the firms you are interested in. This will give you the confidence you need in your initial approach to the representatives. Once you engage then the fear will go and the conversation will flow!” Travers Smith “ Most firms will bring a trainee or two to law fairs, so if you do not feel confident talking to the graduate recruitment manager, approach the trainees instead. They may look very professional in their suits and ties, but remember that not long ago they were in the same position as you, feeling just as nervous.” Lawyer 2B “ Remember others are as anxious as you are. Befriend someone early and form a team to go and work the room together. The more people you talk to, the easier it gets.” LawCareers.Net
After the Fair • Send a ‘thank you’ email to any contacts you met on the day. It might just add to the positive impression you have made and set the stage for future correspondence • Take note of everything that you have learned and refer to this throughout the selection and recruitment process • Think about how well you would fit into the organisations that you have spoken with.
• Get your cv or application form reviewed by a Careers Consultant at CityCareers • Practise interviews and assessment exercises • Check the Careers website regularly for upcoming campus events • Log on to the Careers website to view hundreds of opportunities and receive job email alerts.
Good luck with your job search! CityCareers City University London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB T: +44 (0)20 7040 8093 E: careers@city.ac.uk www.city.ac.uk/careers
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MAKERS OF FINE LAWYERS We have a single objective: to create lawyers of extraordinary quality. We carefully select and nurture individuals with character, commitment and curiosity. We then give them the opportunities and the support they need to become exceptional lawyers, capable of advising the world’s leading businesses and business leaders. www.macfarlanes.com