UCD Law Recruitment Fair by ucdcareers

UCD Law Recruitment Fair 2024

2nd October

Progress your career with us

McCann FitzGerald LLP is a leading Irish law firm. Our core values of leadership, integrity, progress and performance inform everything we do, and we measure our success by the results we achieve for our clients. We aim to attract students with strong academic backgrounds, who have character, energy and sound judgement and who are capable of building relationships with colleagues and clients alike. If this sounds like you, get in touch with us today and find out how you can progress your career with us.

How to apply Applications for the McCann FitzGerald LLP Graduate Traineeship are now open. Visit mccannfitzgerald.com for more details. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 30 October 2024. Applications for our Summer Internship Programme will open in December 2024. Contact our graduate recruiter Eimear Power at +353 1 607 1292 eimear.power@ mccannfitzgerald.ie.

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Organisation Names

• McCann FitzGerald

• A&L Goodbody LLP

• Addleshaw Goddard

• Arthur Cox

• ByrneWallace LLP

• Chief State Solicitor’s Office

• Clark Hill

• Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

• Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh

• Dechert

• Deloitte

• Dentons

• Dillon Eustace LLP

• DLA Piper

• Eversheds Sutherland

• EY

• Flynn O’Driscoll

• Focus Ireland

• gradireland

• Hayes Solicitors LLP

• Johnson Hana

• K&L Gates

• Kennedys Solicitors

• KPMG

• LK Shields

• Maples Group

• Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

• Matheson LLP

• Office of the Attorney General

• Philip LEE LLP

• Pinsent Masons

• RDJ LLP

• Simmons & Simmons

• Slaughter and May

• The Bar of Ireland

• UCD Sutherland School of Law

• Walkers LLP

• William Fry Organisation

UCD Law Recruitment Fair

Employers’ Target Subjects

Hayes Solicitors LLP

Johnson Hana

Pinsent Masons

2024 Employers in Attendance

McCann FitzGerald LLP

We thoroughly enjoy engaging with and recruiting UCD students each year. We look at students’ past work experience, their skills, their hobbies, and extracurricular activities, and what makes them unique. Some skills that we look out for on application forms are teamwork, attention to detail, communication, commercial awareness, and problem solving. The best way to show us that you have these skills is through your past experience, be it travelling, working, sports or being a part of societies in college. Work experience in the legal sector is helpful but not essential. We value all work experience. We will provide you with an abundance of training when you join us that will further equip you for a successful career as a corporate lawyer

A&L Goodbody LLP

At ALG Dublin we offer four programmes, all of which give you the opportunity to experience life in a corporate law firm - whether you’re curious to know if a career in corporate law is for you or you’ve made your mind up that it is!

Our award winning Trainee Solicitor Programme will equip you with the skillset and knowledge you need to build your career as a lawyer. Our LawStart, Student Placement and Summer Internship Programmes help us to identify candidates for our Trainee Solicitor Programme and give undergraduates a realistic job preview before accepting a position on our Trainee Solicitor Programme.

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

The problems our clients bring us vary. But we solve them with the same, single-minded focus. We always ask: ‘What’s the smartest route to the biggest impact?’ With over 1,500 lawyers based across the globe, we have a deep understanding of our markets and sectors. We have 19 offices worldwide, which we link together with a network of like-minded global partners. Where we don’t have offices, we work with firms well known to us, to deliver an international capability.

We act for clients whatever the scale of their requirements. We have been instructed by over 48 FTSE 100 companies in the last 2 years, including SSE, GlaxoSmithKline, HSBC and British Land. Our business is about strong client relationships built on successful delivery across national and international markets. Equally important is strong loyalty which is proven through 75% of our clients who have been with us for more than 10 years.

Arthur Cox

Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. The open minds, ambitious spirits, and nurtured talent of our people make Arthur Cox the law firm we are today. A firm that continues to be recognised at national and international level for both our legal services and our workplace.

Our people have led the way and set our standards to the high level we’re now known for. When you join Arthur Cox, you will work with lawyers who are the Irish leaders in commercial law.

It suits those who have a continuous thirst to develop legal expertise, who have ambitious career prospects, and who prefer an entrepreneurial atmosphere. You’ll find all this in a friendly and inclusive workplace that has retained the collegiality that has been a feature of our 100-plus year history.

ByrneWallace LL

ByrneWallace LLP is one of Ireland’s largest and most progressive law firms, providing a full range of legal services to our clients. The scale of our operations and that of our clients mean that we are constantly seeking highly capable people to join our growing team.

Our trainee solicitors play a vital role in ensuring we deliver excellent service to our clients. We make a point of empowering them to achieve their very best, whilst offering them the support, training and guidance to do just that.

Career advancement is an important part of our development programme and we have a track record of rewarding hard work and success, with many of our existing partners starting their legal careers as trainee solicitors with the firm.

Chief State Solicitor’s Office

The Chief State Solicitor’s Office (“CSSO”) is the principal provider of solicitor services to the Attorney General and Government. The CSSO is organised into 5 legal divisions and provides a full solicitor advisory, litigation and transactional legal service across a broad range of practice areas. The vision of the CSSO is to inspire excellence in our people and its work is continuously at the forefront of legal developments.

The CSSO employs over 350 people in legal and administrative roles and is ranked by the Law Society as Ireland’s seventh largest law firm, by number of practising solicitors, for 2024. The CSSO is delighted to have an opportunity to meet with UCD students with a strong sense of public service who are interested in pursuing a career in law, and to talk them through the many exciting opportunities available in the CSSO, to include trainee solicitor programmes.

Clark Hill

At Clark Hill, we foster an inclusive culture in which professional development and personal growth are priorities for your career. Training, mentoring, and retaining passionate and ambitious individuals enables us to deliver efficient client services. Relationships fuel our firm, from collaborating with our colleagues to connecting with our clients.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Our Brussels office has an internationally acclaimed antitrust law practice that is always seeking candidates who want to become outstanding lawyers and be involved in cutting-edge legal matters. Are you a creative thinker with an international mindset and sharp problem-solving skills? We want to meet you!

Our programs: Summer Associate Program: Each year we offer a limited number of students the opportunity to spend a month in our office during the summer period. The Summer Associate Program aims to provide students with practical insight into life as a Cleary lawyer

Stagiaire program: This program has a limited duration of one year and is open to qualified and non-qualified lawyers. The aim if this program is to offer the stagiaire an opportunity to work with and get to know us, and vice versa, with a view to obtaining a permanent position as an associate of the firm.

Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh

Institiúid de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh is ea Cúirt Bhreithiúnais an Aontais Eorpaigh i Lucsamburg. Táimid ag lorg céimithe sa dlí le hardscileanna teanga go príomha chun bheith ag obair linn in Aonad na Gaeilge in Ard-Stiúrthóireacht an Ilteangachais.

Dechert

Our Dublin office opened its doors in 2010, the first major onshore transatlantic funds practice in the city. We were also one of the first international law firms to establish a presence in Ireland. We pride ourselves on combining a collaborative working environment with a determination to provide the highest quality professional services.

At our Dublin office, we run a traineeship opportunities for those interested as qualifying in Ireland. To recruit for our traineeship opportunitites, we run a summer internship programme each year in the summer months whereby applicants undertake the role of a trainee solicitor. This is a crucial element of our recruitment process for our traineeship.

Deloitte

Deloitte is the number one professional services firm in the world, and the leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, sustainability, tax, and related services.

We have offices across Ireland in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Galway. Deloitte is proud of the enhanced flexibility that we offer our people through our hybrid working strategy, Deloitte Works. It means we trust our people with the flexibility and control to make the right choices in where, when, and how they work.

Deloitte is looking for people that have a leadership mindset, are curious, enjoy solving challenges and are eager to grow their careers.

Dentons

We are Dentons. The world’s largest law firm. With more than 12,500 people in 80+ countries around the world, we have unique breadth, depth and diversity. Alongside our award-winning global work, we are committed to a culture of innovation, giving back and inclusion.

Since the launch of our Dublin office in 2020, we have introduced a fresh, innovative, and truly international presence to the Irish legal market. We offer an unrivalled opportunity to work on the most complex and significant domestic and cross-border matters.

We have a range of Early Careers opportunities available at our Dublin office including our inaugural 2025 Dublin Summer Vacation Scheme, our 2025 Trainee Solicitor Programme and Dublin Insight Day. Please see further details on our website challengers.dentons.com.

Dillon Eustace LLP

Our Trainee Solicitor Programme will set you on the path to becoming a successful lawyer. The programme provides you with legal knowledge, experience, expertise and interpersonal skills to support your professional and personal development.

Through our structured training programme, you will complete a number of rotations during your traineeship and so will have the opportunity to gain varied experience across our main practice areas. As a Trainee Solicitor you will be an integral part of the team you rotate into and will gain a good understanding of the legal work involved so you can decide the area of law that interests you most. During each rotation you will be provided with strong guidance from the partners and solicitors on the team.

DLA Piper

With over 90 offices in more than 40 countries, we offer global careers without limits. At DLA Piper, you’ll find the most interesting work, experience the riches of other cultures, and enjoy the complexity of an interconnected world. We’re a different kind of law firm. We’re a firm where you’ll focus more on shaping the future than protecting the past. You’ll work in forward-looking teams to find creative solutions for clients.

We’re making an extraordinary impact, beyond the borders of traditional law. Looking forward, without forgetting how far we’ve come. On our Early Careers programmes, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to give your career the best platform. You’ll have the opportunities to discover your own path and the support to help you along the way. At DLA Piper, you’ll define the impact you make. Unlock your potential. Come and shape the future of law.

Eversheds Sutherland

Eversheds Sutherland LLP is Ireland’s largest and most established global law firm with an all-island offering. It provides a full range of legal services and advice to a global client base that includes some of Ireland’s largest, most successful, and most progressive companies, as well as many exciting and innovative smaller companies.

The firm has more than 70 offices in over 30 countries. The Firm has both Summer Internship and Solicitor Training Contract positions available.

EY

Hello, we’re EY. We’re team players with a genuine people culture and we want to support your life and career goals from the start. At EY we want our teams and individuals to thrive from the beginning. With a focus on a collaborative people culture, we’re interested and open to your new ideas and lateral thinking. We believe in lifelong learning with flexible working options, paid study leave, an enjoyable and positive work culture and continuous opportunities as your career progresses.

You’re invited to bring your fresh perspectives to the table and share your insights whether you’ve gleaned them on the sports field, have a passion for creative arts or are fascinated with detail, systems, problem-solving and emerging technologies.

This year, EY are recruiting undergraduates and graduates for areas such as Tax, Assurance (Audit), Business Consulting, Technology Consulting, Actuarial Consulting, People Consulting, Data Analytics, Strategy &Transactions (corporate finance) and more.

Flynn O’Driscoll

Flynn O’Driscoll was established over 20 years ago and is now one of Ireland’s leading corporate law firms. With offices in Dublin, Galway and Shannon, the firm operates across the complete range of commercial legal services. We are trusted legal advisers to a broad client base including public sector bodies, multi-national companies, and owner-managed businesses operating in Ireland and other jurisdictions.

We offer expertise in legal services such as Aviation & Asset Finance, Banking & Finance, Commercial Property, Corporate & Commercial, Data Privacy & Intellectual Property, Employment, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Media & Entertainment.

Flynn O’Driscoll is recognised as a “Top Tier Firm” for Media & Entertainment in the Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Guide. The firm is ranked in 6 other practice areas as a ‘Leading Firm” in Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Banking & Finance, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Real Estate and Employment. We’re currently seeking candidates for a number of roles including Interns and Trainees.

Focus Ireland

Focus Ireland is a nonprofit organisation based in Dublin, Ireland, that provides services for people who are homeless and people at risk of homelessness in Ireland. It was founded by Sister Stanislaus Kennedy in 1985 and is one of the largest housing and homelessness organisations in Ireland. It provides services in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Kilkenny, Sligo, Kildare, Carlow, Tipperary, Wexford, and Waterford. Focus Ireland has helped thousands of people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, including children, families, and individuals.

Focus Ireland’s work includes lobbying for changes in public policy and provision for those experiencing homelessness. Focus Ireland has started to focus on preventing homelessness and on a ‘Housing Led’ approach by providing a secure home first. The organisation’s strategy aims to prevent homelessness and support people who are homeless to move into secure housing.

gradireland

Your ultimate graduate careers hub.

Launch your career with gradireland. Whether you’re looking for careers advice from industry experts, events where you can meet leading employers or, graduate jobs and internships - we’ve got you!

Hayes Solicitors LLP

Hayes Solicitors LLP is a full-service, commercial Irish law firm advising domestic and international corporate and private clients. We have a strong market reputation for high quality, partner-led advisory, transactional and litigation services. As a firm, we are noted for our long-standing client relationships and for providing a range of legal services to meet our clients’ needs in key practice areas, including corporate, commercial, employment, property, dispute resolution/litigation, healthcare, and banking.

Trainees are the future of our firm. We will provide guidance and skills to build your career and reputation as a solicitor in Ireland. Our two-year programme is designed to build your practical knowledge base and provide you with insights on how a law firm operates.

Johnson Hana

Johnson Hana is Ireland’s first alternative legal solutions provider. Our mission is to transform the legal industry so that it works better, for everyone.

We offer a combination of expert lawyers, smart technology and project management to deliver bespoke legal solutions, reducing legal spend by over 50%.

K&L Gates

K&L Gates is one of the largest law firms in the world with 48 offices located in key capital cities and world commercial and financial centres. Through our global network and relationships between our offices and practice areas, we assist our clients with their most complex legal issues. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated platform which enables us to combine the knowledge and experience of our lawyers to create legal teams that provide exceptional client solutions.

K&L Gates is looking to recruit trainee solicitors in its Dublin office. This provides an excellent opportunity for graduates to train in an international law firm and gain the technical capability and commercial context to succeed and build a long-term legal career with us. www.klgates.com/law-students-and-graduates.

Kennedys Solicitors

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. Our Dublin office has one of the largest dedicated insurance practices in Ireland specialising in namely Liability Defence, Healthcare and Insurance. We are excited to speak with students’ who are interested in joining the firm as part of our two year training contract or our summer internship. Training will be provided to ensure that you are supported throughout your contract or internship designed to ultimately set you on the path to becoming a competent and confident trainee solicitor.

KPMG

KPMG hires talented and ambitious graduates from all degree disciplines to join our Graduate Programmes. If you are looking for a challenging career and the opportunity to work with the most successful Irish and international organisations, then a career as a graduate in KPMG can help you achieve your ambition. We hire circa 400 graduates each year from all degree disciplines. Our graduates receive the best training from the award-winning KPMG Business School and work with a team of top professionals advising clients from all industry sectors.

With over 4,300 employees in Ireland, you will be joining Ireland’s largest and most successful professional services firm. Our graduates will become business leaders, and we have the best professional exam results in the country, and we invest €19.6 million per year in graduate-dedicated support and training.

LK Shields

At LK Shields Solicitors LLP we recognise that securing first rate training is of critical importance to those seeking to build a career as a successful solicitor. We take the responsibility of providing high quality training extremely seriously and we aim to retain all our Trainee Solicitors on qualification and into the future. If you have a genuine and avid interest in the law, and you are motivated and ambitious, then we believe that we may be the Firm for you.

Maples Group

The Maples Group is a market leader in the provision of legal, fund, fiduciary, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management services. We deliver award-winning services to a global client base and are trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. We are looking for people from a variety of different disciplines including finance, economics, accounting, risk management, administration, law, and business; but we also recruit from a range of disciplines into our support functions - HR, operations, marketing, and IT.

We are looking for graduates who have a keen interest in a career in financial services. They should be results-driven, with strong communication skills and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Fast learners who take ownership and responsibility for their work will do well at Maples.

Mason Hayes & Curran LLP

MHC is an Irish business law firm with 120 partners and total staff in excess of 600, headquartered at Grand Canal Dock. We also have offices in London, New York and San Francisco, three of Ireland’s most important conduits for inward investment to Ireland. Our areas of focus include technology, life sciences, energy, financial services, built environment, and charities / not-for-profit.

At MHC, we understand that your traineeship is a hugely important time in your career. Our summer internship is our sole means of recruitment for our traineeship, as it gives us a chance to get to know you, and you a chance to get to know us.

Please feel free to stop by our stand at the UCD Law Fair where our trainees and grad recruitment team would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Matheson LLP

Established in 1825 in Dublin, Ireland and with offices in Cork, London, New York, Palo Alto and San Francisco, 860 people work across Matheson’s six offices, including 122 partners and tax principals and over 560 legal, tax and digital services professionals. Matheson services the legal needs of internationally-focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Our clients include over half of the world’s 50 largest banks, 7 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, 7 of the top 10 global technology brands and we have advised the majority of the Fortune 100 companies.

Office of the Attorney General

The Attorney General is the chief law officer in the State and is briefed on all matters of Government with a legal, human rights or constitutional dimension.

The Office of the Attorney General is comprised of Advisory Counsel, the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to the Government and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office. The Office plays an important role in supporting the Government in the pursuit of its objectives. Its mission is to provide the highest standard of professional legal services to the Government, its Departments and Offices, as economically and efficiently as possible and to support adherence to the rule of law.

Our legal entry grades, which we encourage legal students to consider as future career paths, are Advisory Counsel Grade III, Assistant Parliamentary Counsel Grade II, and Legal Researcher posts. Competitions for those posts are run by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of the Office.

Philip Lee LLP

Philip Lee LLP is one of Ireland’s leading corporate and commercial law firms. Our Dublin head office is enhanced by offices in London and San Francisco. We have built a team that can advise you on every aspect of your business, both in Ireland and internationally. We are recognised leaders in several areas of legal practice, including construction, PPP, procurement, energy, environmental, real estate, planning, corporate and M&A, media and entertainment, digital assets and blockchain, competition, data, EU, intellectual property, IT, employment and immigration.

Our first-class lawyers support businesses across all of these sectors and beyond, providing a comprehensive service to address all of their legal requirements in every specialist area.

Pinsent Masons

At Pinsent Masons we are a purpose-led professional services business with law at its core. We recognise that our clients rarely have legal problems; they have commercial challenges and opportunities. That’s why we combine legal expertise with a wide range of complementary professional disciplinesenabled by process and technology – to address our clients’ most pressing needs.

With over 470 partners and more than 3400 people operating globally from 27 offices around the world, our people champion change, promote progress and enable everyone to make business work better for people. We recruit c. 90 Vacation Placement students and 68 UK-based trainees per year.

RDJ LLP

We are recruiting for our Trainee Solicitor programme across our three offices in Cork, Dublin and Galway. We are also recruiting for our summer 2025 internship programme.

Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is an international law firm. Partnering with the world’s leading organisations you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients. Alongside other ambitious and talented individuals you will collaborate across borders to innovate and deliver smarter solutions for tomorrow’s most complex challenges. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions.

Our lawyers are specialists in four highly regulated sectors; asset management and investment funds; financial institutions; healthcare and life sciences; and technology, media and telecommunications. Using their specialist skills to understand business, and the forces at play around it. As a trainee, you will be professionally challenged every day, equipping you with the skills to think creatively, grow personally and develop an entrepreneurial mindset that allows you to deliver quality work, that defies your expectations.

Slaughter and May

Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm, with a global reputation for providing outstanding legal services. The strength of our practice is reflected in the multi-jurisdictional nature of our work and our international client base. We advise on high-profile and often landmark international transactions, and our excellent and varied client list ranges from governments to entrepreneurs, from retailers to entertainment companies and from conglomerates to Premier League football clubs. We are a full-service law firm to corporate clients and have leading practitioners across a wide range of practice areas.

Diversity and Inclusion is an integral part of how we do things as a firm. We believe that a supportive and inclusive workplace drives collaboration and enhances business performance, and we are looking to employ the brightest minds regardless of what or where you studied. We are currently recruiting for our September 2027/March 2028 training contracts and 2025 work experience opportunities in our London office.

The Bar of Ireland

The Bar of Ireland is the representative body for the barristers’ profession in Ireland. The Bar of Ireland is the term used to describe the independent referral bar that has a current membership of approximately 2,150 practising barristers. Barristers provide specialist advocacy and advisory services in a wide variety of areas and in many different types of forum, including the courtroom, and in other dispute resolution forums such as arbitration and mediation.

UCD Sutherland School of Law

Ranked one of the Top 100 Universities in the World for Law, UCD Sutherland School of Law is the leading centre for legal education and research in Ireland.

We offer a range of law masters degrees covering commercial, intellectual property, human rights, criminology, environmental and EU law.

Non-law graduates can choose from a criminology masters, a two conversion year masters programme, an MSc in Law and Business or an MSc Environmental and Climate Law.

Walkers LLP

Walkers is a leading international law firm. We provide legal, corporate, compliance and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital markets participants and investment fund managers. Our clients are the most innovative firms and institutions across the financial markets, and rely on us for our ability to provide solutions to their most important legal and business issues.

We develop globally-minded, entrepreneurial lawyers who are experts in their field and committed to client service. Walkers is consistently ranked in the top tier of the leading global legal directories. Recognized for being a ‘dynamic team that is very user friendly’, a regular comment by clients is that Walkers is the “go-to” firm for offshore legal advice.

William Fry

William Fry is a premier Irish law firm & tax practice established over 176 years ago. With a longstanding reputation for innovative advice and superior client service, William Fry partners are widely recognised as leaders in their areas of expertise, and the firm is renowned for the strength and depth of its long-lasting client relationships.

The firm’s priorities are focused on the need to achieve results for our clients. We thrive on the firm’s capacity to take on the most complex challenges and on our dedication to finding practical, commercial solutions to legal problems.

William Fry people welcome new ideas and want to make a difference - both in our work for our clients and through involvement in charitable, community and environmental initiatives.

UCD Careers Network SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

What we do

UCD Careers Network helps you join the dots between your time at University and your future career. Check out our website ucd.ie/careers/ where you can begin your ‘join the dots’ journey. Whether you are only starting to think about your career or you already have a clear plan, we are here to help you make the most of your talents and get ahead in life.

All your career needs now in one location: MyCareer!

MyCareer is the Careers Network’s vacancies, events booking and appointments system. You can log in using your UCD Connect username and password. Graduates without an active UCD Connect account can register to access the site.

• Book a Quick Query appointment

• Register for Careers Workshops, Fairs and Employer Events

• Search for current job vacancies and opportunities

• Edit your profile to get alerts on new job vacancies and events relevant to you

• Access new tools like CV360, Interview 360 and Career Assessments

Career and Skills Consultants

We deliver a range of engaging and interactive modules, workshops and seminars for students across all disciplines and stages. These cover everything from developing a stand-out CV or perfecting your interview techniques to developing the key skills that graduate employers are seeking, like leadership, teamwork, presentation skills, commercial awareness etc. Check with your Programme Office to find out about bespoke career development and employability support in your area or contact your Career and Skills Consultant. We offer two types of free one-to-one Quick Query appointments with our team of Career and Skills Consultants:

• CV & Application Quick Query sessions: to review your CV, cover letter or application form, career advice and interview prep.

• All Queries: All questions relating to CVs, applications, career development, further study, interview preparation.

Slots are approximately 20 minutes in length and can be booked on the day through MyCareer

Recruitment Fairs & Employer Presentations

Often the first contact a student makes with an employer at a fair or presentation leads to important connections and career opportunities. You can find an up-to-date schedule of recruitment fairs and employer events taking place on campus on MyCareer We also publicise events via social media, so keep an eye out!

Careers Network Programmes

We provide a number of Awards and Programmes to help you join the dots between University and working life such as the UCD Advantage Award, Kick Start My Career, Professional Skills Lunch N’ Learn, Set for Success, Skills for Working Life, Career Mentoring, Alumni Panel Series and so much more.

Explore and prepare for your future career by reading our handy Career Guides! (Click on cover above to view)

UCD Advantage Award!

What is the UCD Advantage Award?

100% of students would recommend UCD Advantage to a friend

The UCD Advantage Award is your chance to get recognition from UCD for skills, knowledge and experience that you have gained through participation in co-curricular activities. Whether you are a part of a UCD Society or sports team, volunteer your time with a charity or have done a summer internship, UCD wants to acknowledge your contribution and development.

Who can apply?

UCD students involved in co-curricular activities can apply. Your activities can range from clubs, societies, volunteering, internships, part-time work and hundreds more.

Why should you apply?

Completing the award helps you to articulate all the amazing transferable skills you have developed. Employers are looking for well-rounded students and UCD Advantage will help you stand out from the crowd. A great addition to your CV!

Pre-register for the UCD Advantage Award on SISweb at any point during your time at UCD.