Law Fair guide 2012

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Law Fair guide 2012 Wednesday 24th October 2012 Great Hall, College Building 1.30pm to 4.30pm

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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 30 trainee solicitors for our 2015/16 intake and up to 55 candidates for our 2013 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.

John Hornby Head of Graduate Recruitment Partner, Private Client Property

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We are delighted to invite you to the 2012 Law Fair. This event is an ideal opportunity for you to network with key recruiters from these sectors and gather information that will help you stand out from other applicants.

Please use the checklist below that our Careers team has prepared for you in order to help you make the most out of this event and get ahead of the competition.

BEFORE

THE FAIR

Have you: Registered and attended one of the VIP preparation sessions?

Pre-registered online?

Done some research on the companies that you want to approach on the day?

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?

ON THE

DAY

Do

• 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 succinctly outline 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 • Try to get the name and contact details of anyone you speak to. There is a space for you to write this down under each company entry in this brochure • Be proactive and keen: talk to the recruiters • Dress smartly.

Don’t

• Stand in a huddle in the corner talking to your friends • Monopolise a single person to the point of boring them • Just browse or collect freebies • Dress too casually (jeans, trainers and baseball caps are not recommended).

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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.

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RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Number of training contract vacancies vary.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: We cover a wide range of practice areas.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: At Accutrainee we are looking for exceptional candidates who will go on to become exceptional solicitors. You must be able to demonstrate a genuine determination to succeed and excel as a solicitor. We expect candidates to demonstrate a high standard of academic achievement at A Level (or equivalent) and degree level.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All disciplines.

APPLICATION METHOD: Online application via our website www. accutrainee.com. The application process consists of uploading your cv, cover letter and answering a question about yourself.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: We do not have one! We search for the best candidates all year round.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: We enjoy speaking to as many people as possible so we encourage everyone to approach us and we will happily answer any questions you may have.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: To meet excellent candidates who will apply to Accutrainee so that we may help them secure the perfect training contract for them to become the best lawyers in the market with our assistance.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.accutrainee.com info@accutrainee.com

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Vacation schemes and training contracts.

90 trainees recruited for 2013.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: All: law and non-law applicants are welcome.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Individuality, there is no such thing as a typical Allen & Overy candidate. We are open-minded and interested in people who share that quality. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a strong academic performance – you will be heading for at least a 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent) in any degree discipline and have 340 UCAS points at A-Level.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All areas.

APPLICATION METHOD: Online.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Various - available from www.aograduate.com.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: All applicants are welcome to approach the graduate team at careers fairs; we welcome any question that they may have.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: We are eager to meet the students at City and to provide further information to students about the opportunities available at Allen & Overy LLP.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.aograduate.com Graduate.Recruitment@allenovery.com 4|5

The General Council of the Bar, known as the Bar Council, was founded in 1894 and 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, whether trade union, disciplinary, public interest or in any way affecting the administration of justice.

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.

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Chambers offers four (or five in exceptional cases) 12 month pupillages with an award of ÂŁ60,000 for pupillages commencing in October 2014. A partial draw down of up to ÂŁ17,000 is available in the BPTC year.

Mini-pupillages are assessed and form part of the applications process for pupillage. Mini-pupillages are 3-5 working days long and take place at any time other than full legal vacation.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Work undertaken covers areas of commercial, employment, EU and public/human rights law.

Commercial incorporates financial/business law, financial services, international trade, conflicts, media and entertainment, sport, intellectual property and professional negligence. Public law includes all aspects of human rights and representation both for and against central and local government and regulatory authorities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Successful candidates will usually have at least 2:1 degree classification with honours, though not necessarily in law.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All disciplines APPLICATION METHOD: Using Chambers own application form, addressed to Julia Hornor, or online at www.blackstonechambers.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: By 26th April 2013 for applicants planning to apply for pupillage commencing in 2014.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: By engaged candidates who have an interest to find out more about Accountancy, BDO and our opportunities.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: City is a great university with very credible candidates; we are coming to meet you and to let you know what we can offer. We are also there to answer any questions that you may have for us.

CONTACT: ............................................................

CONTACT: ............................................................

www.barcouncil.org.uk

www.blackstonechambers.com

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: • 2015 training contracts: minimum ten vacancies • 2013 vacation scheme for training contract applicants.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Full-service law firm.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for ability, enthusiasm and contribution. Candidates will be high-calibre people with significant personal achievement, strong interpersonal skills and an excellent academic record.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All disciplines.

APPLICATION METHOD: Online application form which goes live on 1st November 2012 for 2015 trainee intake.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: • Training contract with vacation scheme: 31st March 2013 • Training contract without vacation scheme : 7th July 2013.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: We are happy for people to approach us, therefore please do come and talk to us about our firm.

If you have done research on Blake Lapthorn it always helps and then we can answer your specific questions.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: To meet future applicants for us to recruit as trainees in 2015.

Skills Sessions + Plus + These sessions are an excellent way to develop the skills and understanding you have gained from attending the Employability Skills Programme.

You will have the chance to broaden your understanding of what employers across different sectors and of different sizes look for.

Industry insight panels Several organisations will be on campus to talk to you about their role, their industry and entry routes to different professions. Presentations will be followed by an opportunity for questions and informal networking.

Employability Skills Programme This series of workshops will cover the skills that are most valued by employers, how you can reflect on these and how to articulate your experiences clearly when talking to employers. Attend seven out of nine sessions to be awarded a certificate.

Employer in residence Employers will be based in the Careers Service for mock interviews or cv check sessions. This is to enable you to talk more informally on a one-toone basis with representatives from the company and to ask questions that could help you decide whether you would fit into that organisation’s culture.

Enhancing your employability through volunteering A range of events aimed at those looking to gain new skills and experiences and meet people.

Find out where you can help, what prospects are available and the challenges faced by charities and NGOs. Mock assessment and psychometric testing sessions Try out some of the practical exercises that employers may use and receive constructive feedback from fellow students and expert Careers Consultants about your performance. These sessions will help you prepare practically and mentally for the employer’s assessment day.

Research your next career move, enhance your employability and meet with top recruiters:

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.bllaw.co.uk graduateinfo@bllaw.co.uk

www.city.ac.uk/careers

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First year students! It’s never too early to start thinking about your career – read on to find out why it is important to engage early...

Early engagement with employers means you can better understand the skills and attributes required by organisations and then build your experience around it, therefore increasing your suitability as a candidate. LPC Law Ltd Many employers use their first year schemes as a recruitment pipeline for their summer schemes. SEO London

Landmark Chambers is a leading chambers in the UK offering integrated advocacy and advice in these key areas: • • • • •

Planning Property Environmental Public / Administrative International

Contact: Landmark Chambers 180 Fleet Street, London, EC4A 2HG Tel: 0207 430 1221 Fax: 0207 421 6060 Contact: clerks@landmarkchambers.co.uk

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RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Recruiting for six training contacts to commence in September 2015.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Our training contracts normally consist of four six-month seats, which are in the following areas: corporate, employment, dispute resolution, personal injury, private client, planning, real estate, real estate dispute resolution as well as technology, media and telecommunications dispute resolution.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We have no minimum requirements for A Levels and degrees, though a 2:1 degree classification and above at degree level is preferred.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: Law and non-law Students.

APPLICATION METHOD: Online application form.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Application deadline for training contracts to commence in 2015 is 31st July 2012.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: We are open to any student questions about the firm and our work experience or training contracts.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: To allow students the opportunity to meet our current trainee solicitors and members of the recruitment team and ask questions about the firm and training contract recruitment process.

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: HR Graduate Development Programme, Legal Graduate Development Programme, Technology Graduate Development Programme, Business Management Graduate Development Programme, Sales Graduate Development Programme and Marketing Graduate Development Programme.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: As above.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: For Technology we look for candidates to have 280 UCAS points and a 2.1 degree in a related subject. For all other programmes you will need a minimum of 320 UCAS points and a 2.1 degree or a 2.2. with a Masters.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: For Technology we look for candidates to have 280 UCAS points and a 2.1 degree classification in a related subject.

APPLICATION METHOD: Online.

APPLICATION DEADLINES 31st December 2012 .

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: The best way to be approached at this type of event is when a student clearly wants to find out more about our company and what we do. Approach us with a friendly smile and a few questions prepared.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: The City Fair represents an excellent opportunity for us to meet the most talented prospective legal graduates for our company. It also gives students the opportunity to meet our current legal graduates and allow us to tell them in an informal environment why we would recommend our training scheme. Meeting people face-to-face is the most valuable tool we have for getting the best graduates for the job.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.dmhstallard.com/recruitment recruitment@dmhstallard.com

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.btgraduates.com 8|9

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 cv and how to perform well in interviews. Come over and pick up a free copy of the Student Guide from our stand. We’ll also be happy to answer any careers questions you might have.

Visit us online at www.chambersstudent.co.uk.

You can also find us on Facebook, where we post regular links to useful ‘commercial awareness’ stories.

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Summer vacation schemes (60 vacancies) We take students on our vacation schemes who are in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree. We take both law and non-law students on our schemes. Apply between 1st October 2012 and 13th January 2013. Since we offer places as we go along, the sooner you apply the better.

Training contracts (100 vacancies) If you want to apply for a training contract to begin in February or August 2015, you will need to apply online between 1st November 2012 and 1st May 2013 (for non-law students) or 31st July 2013 (for law students).

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Legal.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for people with strong academic qualifications (the ability to achieve a high 2:1 or first degree classification), a broad range of skills and a good record of achievement in other areas.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All. APPLICATION METHOD: Via our website.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: See above.

FAIR PREPARATION SESSIONS:

Get fast-track entry to the fair and learn how to make a great first impression on employers by attending one of our VIP sessions prior to the fair. Register online at: www.city.ac.uk/careers

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.chambersstudent.co.uk

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: With an air of enthusiasm: it is also always impressive when a student’s opening line is something they already know about the firm.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: Attending the fair is one of the main ways we engage with students at City early on in the year. It is a great way to meet a healthy cross-section of students, and speak to them about their career goals.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.freshfields.com/uktrainees uktrainees@freshfields.com

“…excellence through and through” –

Chambers & Partners UK

Monckton Chambers’ work is at the crossroads of commercial, public and European law, and we are a market-leading set in the work that we do. Pupillage at Monckton provides training of the highest quality across these and other legal specialisms; delivered by, and through, the opportunity of working with, barristers who are leaders in their fields, fighting cases and advising clients in the context of rapidly developing areas of law.

Monckton Chambers

CONTACT: ............................................................

1 & 2 Raymond Buildings info@graduate-jobs.com Grays Inn www.graduate-jobs.com

London, WC1R 5NR

Tel: +44 (0)20 7405 7211 CONTACT: ............................................................

Fax: +44 (0)20 7405 2084 jobs.hsbc.co.uk/graduates/ Email chambers@monckton.com london.alumni@hsbc.com www.monckton.com 7

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: FRU’s work is done by volunteers, who are law students, law graduates or lawyers at the start of their career. They use their legal knowledge and skills to help FRU’s clients, while gaining valuable experience.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Volunteers to represent clients in Employment and Social Security tribunals.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: To qualify as a Social Security Representative, you must be at least a third year LLB student (or have reached May in your penultimate year) or a GDL student.

To qualify as an Employment Representative, you must be an LLB graduate (or have reached May in your final year), an LLM student or a GDL student.

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Pupillages: up to three per year, each 12 months long, normally starting on 1st October.

Approximately 50 mini-pupillages per year of between three and five days in duration.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Law. Our barristers specialise in environmental, planning, property and public law.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: A minimum of a 2:1 degree classification.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All. APPLICATION METHOD: Pupillage: OLPAS.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: Legal.

MINI PUPILLAGE: Apply directly to Landmark Chambers.

APPLICATION METHOD: Before you can volunteer for FRU you must go through training and ratification. The Four Stage Process Potential volunteers will need to attend a training day, Complete a test, Observe a tribunal and Attend an office induction before taking on a case.

You need to take out your first case in one of our two areas of law, social security and employment, within a year of attending a training day in that subject. To apply for the training day, please visit our website: www.thefru.org.u/voluteers.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Graduate roles: 1st March 2013 – 30th April 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINES: FRU runs the training days three times per year. Please see our website for further details: www.thefru.org.uk/ volunteers/attending-the-training-days.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: Come on over and ask as many questions in order to find out the benefits of volunteering for FRU. WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: To encourage as many students to become FRU volunteers as possible.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.thefru.org.uk/volunteers

Placement/internship roles: We operate three mini-pupillage seasons per year: February-March; May-June and October-November. If you would like to apply, please send a full cv with a covering email to minipupillage@landmarkchambers. co.uk explaining why a mini-pupillage here would be helpful to you (please see website for deadlines). Because of the limited number of places available preference is given to third year law undergraduates or those on the CPE course.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: It helps if students have at least a broad idea of the sort of work that we do, potentially from research on our website www.landmarkchambers.co.uk.

That will ensure that they make best use of our presence at the fair.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: We attend the City Law Fair to help people to understand what Landmark Chambers does and to persuade talented candidates to apply to us.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.landmarkchambers.co.uk clerks@landmarkchambers.co.uk

If you are thinking about a career in the law, we are your new best friend. We are here today to give you a copy of the most comprehensive handbook about careers in law. The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook contains details of over 1,000 firms and more than 200 barristers’ chambers, fascinating insights into legal practice and guidance on bagging a training contract.

We also publish LC.N Weekly, a free e-newsletter from LawCareers.Net, the most comprehensive online guide to getting a career in the law. In addition to the details of 1,000 firms and 200 barristers’ chambers that are available on the website, LC.N Weekly has features, legal news stories, commercial awareness articles and interviews with lawyers and recruiters.

Our experts are on standby to answer your questions about legal careers. Come and meet us to sign up for the newsletter and to grab your free copy of the handbook.

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Advice & Information volunteers (giving legal advice as part of our pro bono public advice service): roughly between five and ten volunteers every three months.

Administration volunteers (to provide administration support primarily to the Operations, Development and Advice & Information Teams): five volunteers attending one fixed day a week for approximately three months.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Advice & Information: part of the Legal Team.

Administration Volunteers: part of the Operations Team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Advice & Information volunteers: minimum of completed law degree.

Administration Volunteers: no degree minimum.

Volunteers should be conscientious, computer literate and committed to Liberty’s aims with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: Advice & Information volunteers: Law. Administrative volunteers: all.

APPLICATION METHOD: Advice & Information volunteers: application form (followed by interview if short-listed).

Administrative volunteers: application form (followed by interview if short-listed).

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Advice & Information: roughly every three months.

Administrative: February, May, July and October.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: We will be happy to be approached directly on the day, and will follow up any outstanding enquiries where necessary after the event.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: To promote Liberty’s work and aims.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.lawcareers.net info@lawcareers.net

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RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: We will be looking to recruit BPTC and LPC students to work as County Court Advocates. We anticipate around 50 vacancies.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Law. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: All applicants must have obtained or expect to obtain a minimum of a Very Competent or a Commendation grade on the BPTC or LPC. DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: Law, BPTC and LPC. APPLICATION METHOD: Via our website.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: See website for details.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: In order to make the most of the opportunity to speak with our representatives, attendees may find it useful to visit our website in advance to gain a basic understanding of the firm.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: In order to inform law students about advocacy opportunities available.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.lpc-law.co.uk recruitment@lpc-law.co.uk

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Vacation schemes: 55 places (Easter and Summer) Training contracts: Up to 30 for training contracts commencing September 2015 and March 2016.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Law. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We welcome applications from candidates with either a law or non-law background who have achieved or expect to achieve a 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent).

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All disciplines (both law and non-law).

APPLICATION METHOD: Online application form via the website.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Vacation schemes: 31st January 2013.

Training contracts: 31st July 2013.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: By candidates who have researched the firm and taken time to think about the questions they would like to ask.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: To meet candidates who are focused and committed to a career as a City lawyer. We would like to give students the chance to find out more about Macfarlanes, meet our trainees and graduate recruits and to get an insight into life at the firm.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.macfarlanes.com/careers/trainee-solicitors.aspx gradrec@macfarlanes.com

Milkround is the UK’s most popular website for student and graduate careers.

Milkround has everything to ensure a successful graduate career with internships, placements, graduate jobs and schemes to get the experience you need and take it into a full-time position.

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: 12 month placements (pupillage).

Mini-pupillage schemes lasting between three to five days.

On our website you will find news, career advice, industry guides and ideas about what to do with your degree to start narrowing your career search.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: We practise across a wide range of commercial and civil law, with a particular focus on EU, competition, VAT, other indirect taxes and public and administrative law.

Visit the Milkround stand today to register for free personalised email service or go to www. milkround.com/register.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Candidates will have a first class or upper second class honours degree (not necessarily in Law).

Successful candidates will need to demonstrate an ability and appetite for intellectually challenging legal work, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, ability to reason and argue persuasively and the spirit needed to succeed at the self-employed Bar. APPLICATION METHOD: All applications for a 12-month pupillage should be made through the Pupillage Portal. If you would like to undertake a mini-pupillage with us, please send a copy of your cv, together with a covering letter setting out the dates when you would be available, to pupillage@monckton.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: See website for details.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: We are very happy to be approached by students in an informal manner. Our members are happy to offer advice and guidance to those who are considering a career at the Bar. WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: We have been attending City’s law fair for a number of years and have found that students are well prepared, engaging and focused in their ambitions. We are sure that this year will be no exception and attend to ensure that those students who wish to pursue a career in European, public and commercial law consider Monckton Chambers.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.milkround.com info@milkround.com

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Your Careers Service at www.city.ac.uk/careers You can‌ RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: We offer two pupillages per year.

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.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Employment and discrimination; professional discipline; personal injury; clinical negligence; environment; product liability; health and safety; public enquiries.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: A first or upper second class degree is desirable.

We have two rounds of interviews for pupillage.

Candidates will be assessed on a number of criteria which typically include intellectual ability (measured by academic or other achievements) potential as an advocate, interest in Chambers’ fields of practice, ability to deal with hard work.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All: we do not require a background in law.

APPLICATION METHOD: Applications are made through the Pupillage Portal.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: As per the Pupillage Portal.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: We pride ourselves at Old Square Chambers on having a relaxed and informal approach. Students should feel free to come along and take the chance to learn more about what we do and why they might like to apply to us for pupillage.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: We are keen to provide first hand advice and information about Chambers and what it is like to be a pupil with us and to give students the chance to meet our barristers and discuss queries they may have.

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.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.oldsquare.co.uk clerks@oldsquare.co.uk

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: • Training contracts: 80 per annum • Vacation placements 2013: 100+ • Gap year: 10-15 per annum.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Law. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: 2:1 degree classification.

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DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: Law and non law.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: Just come up and say hello to our friendly team!

APPLICATION METHOD: Online ability test and assessment centre.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: We visit the top universities in the country, raising awareness of placement and internship opportunities for the next generation of students.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Closing date for 2015 online.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: Students must be confident enough to approach our stand and prepare in advance the questions they want to ask.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: Promote Pinsent Masons to students wanting a career in law.

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CONTACT: ............................................................ graduate@pinsentmasons.com

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RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Training contract to start in September 2015 (15 vacancies): At least six months will be spent in four areas of our practice.

Summer vacation scheme (24 places) and Open Days (30 places) 2013: We run summer vacation schemes each year to enable prospective trainees to spend time with us, getting a feel for the work we do and the unique RPC atmosphere.

We also run an Open Day programme aimed at candidates who perform well at summer scheme interview, but to whom we are unable to offer a place for the summer scheme itself.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Law WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Training contract: Although proven academic ability is important (we require a 2.1 degree or above) we also value energy, enthusiasm, business sense, commitment and the ability to communicate and relate well to others.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All disciplines

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.

NEXT STEPS • Get your cv or application form checked at the Careers Service • Practice 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.

APPLICATION METHOD Online application form APPLICATION DEADLINES Training contract to start in September 2015: 31st July 2013 Summer vacation Scheme/Open Day 2013: 31st January 2013.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: We like students to have done some research on RPC and to ask some interesting questions. RPC’s representatives are always happy to answer any question you have.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: We are keen to give you an insight into RPC and life as a trainee, as well as highlighting details of our graduate recruitment programmes.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.rpc.co.uk/manifesto manifesto@rpc.co.uk

Good luck with your job search!

The Careers team, City University London.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.standardbank.com/graduates graduatesint@standardbank.com 7

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: First year fast-track, summer internships and graduate opportunities. For numbers of recruits please see our website.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Investment Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Corporate Law, Advertising and Marketing.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: All degree disciplines across all academic years of study.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: All degree disciplines.

APPLICATION METHOD: Via website: www.seo-london.com.

Application deadlines: See website.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: We are happy to speak to all students from across all academic years.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: To improve access into the most competitive professions for students from under-represented ethnic minority backgrounds.

RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: We will be recruiting for individuals who are both established in practice area and people who are looking to begin their career within a growing and innovative legal services environment. We recruit into entry level roles such as Paralegal and Support Assistants with a view to progressing their careers through a structured and achievable succession route.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Probate, PI and Family.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We are open to both graduates and non-graduates who have the passion and drive to deliver excellent client service and the commitment to contribute to a growing organisation.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: LLB, LPC, GDL and other.

APPLICATION METHOD: Via: www.co-operative.jobs.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Indicated per vacancy.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: In person by students with an understanding and desire to know more about way in which The Cooperative Legal Services works.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: We have recently opened a family law practice in London and would like to make people aware of this and promote other areas of business and locations.

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CONTACT: ............................................................ www.seo-london.com info@seo-london.org

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RECRUITMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Summer vacation schemes 2013: 45 places.

Training contracts for 2015: 25 places.

BUSINESS AREAS WE ARE RECRUITING FOR: Law. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: We look for people who combine academic excellence with plain common sense; who are articulate, who think on their feet, who are determined and self-motivated and who take their work but not themselves seriously. Minimum requirements: AAB at A level (excluding General Studies). If graduated, we require a 2:1 degree classification.

DISCIPLINES RECRUITED FROM: Any discipline.

APPLICATION METHOD: Online via our website at www.traverssmith.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31st July 2013 for 2015 training contracts.

31st January 2013 for summer vacation schemes.

HOW WE LIKE TO BE APPROACHED DURING A FAIR: It is useful for students to have done some preliminary research through our website, so that theyhave some questions on the firm and the recruitment process.It is always better to come prepared with some background knowledge, however small, to make the most of the event and to get full use out of the representatives attending.

WHY WE ARE COMING TO CITY TO ATTEND THE FAIR: We are looking for candidates who are interested in applying for our Christmas scheme in 2012, summer schemes 2013 and training contracts 2015. Students may also be interested in attending our London Presentation being held at our offices on Thursday 15th November 2012 which we usually hand out flyers for at the law fair.

CONTACT: ............................................................ www.traverssmith.com graduate.recruitment@traverssmith.com

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PREPARATION IS KEY. WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE? WHAT QUESTIONS CAN YOU ASK WHICH WILL BEST AID YOU IN REACHING YOUR GOALS? MONCKTON CHAMBERS NETWORKING EVENTS ARE THERE TO HELP RATHER THAN ASSESS YOU. USE THEM TO GAIN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT A SET AND AS A TOOL TO ENHANCE YOUR APPLICATION. RESEARCH THE SETS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEFOREHAND, E.G. LOOK AT THEIR PRACTICE AREAS, ANY NOTABLE CASES AND COMPETITORS. YOU WILL BE MORE CONFIDENT, INFORMED AND MORE LIKELY TO IMPRESS. BLACKSTONE CHAMBERS CONTACT: ............................................................ www.standardbank.com/graduates graduatesint@standardbank.com

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