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Spring Law Fair
Wednesday 22nd January 2014 5.30pm-8pm Newton Level 0, Forum
YOU should attend if you are a... Student of ANY course at NTU with an interest in a career in law. The Law Fair will of
course be of particular interest to students in the Law School.
Student looking for a sandwich year placement or work experience in the legal sector.
Final year student looking for a graduate vacancy.
Student looking to find out information about firms/Chambers & organisations.
Graduate not yet found that perfect graduate job within the legal sector.
Who are the employers? We have an impressive list of 50 employers who want to hire you.
Employers of all sizes are attending from right across the legal sector.
Some employers will be looking for students who have studied a relevant law degree,
but many will have opportunities for students from any degree discipline.
Many employers recruit early and want to meet final year students, students looking
for a placement or both
Getting the most out of the Law Fair Research the firms, chambers & organisations attending and decide which ones you are
interested in.
If your target employers promote themselves using social media sign up and follow them.
Update your CV before the Law Fair—drop in to get some help with this from the
employability team if you need to.
Have copies of your CV available—or even a business card - to leave with your target
employers.
On the day Dress professionally to create a positive first impression.
Get a copy of the Law Fair Guide and make a plan of who you want to meet. Keep an
open mind, you might be surprised by the range of vacancies available.
Approach the employers, introduce yourself and find out who you are talking to. Don’t
just say “hello” and grab the company brochure.
If you feel nervous plan a short script and aim to spend about 5 minutes with each
employer
Make sure you have their name, and make a brief note of what you discussed.
If they give you their business card it’s an invitation to contact them. Send them a brief email to thank them and keep in touch.
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Nottingham Law SchoolSpring Law Fair 2014
Stand Map
Stand Number
Organisation Training Contracts
Pupillages Paralegal Vacation & Placements
Other
31 Actons Solicitors √
6 Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire √
24 BARBRI International Ltd √
4 The Bar Council √
34 BHW Solicitors √ √ √
29 Blusource Legal √
18 Browne Jacobson √ √ √ √
25 Bygott Biggs √
23 Cartwright King Solicitors √
5 Chambers Student Guide √
28 The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) √
44 Council for Licensed Conveyancers √
49 Crown Prosecution Service √
8 Dentons √ √
19 Doncaster Junior Lawyers Division √
45 Eversheds LLP √ √
21 Family Law Group √ √ √
11 Freeth Cartwright LLP √ √
17 Gateley LLP √ √
46 Geldards LLP √ √
42 Government Legal Service √ √ √
38 Howes Percival √ √
13 The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys √
41 Irwin Mitchell √ √
35 The Johnson Partnership √ √ √
3 KCH Garden Square √
33 Langleys Solicitors LLP √ √ √
15 LawCareers.Net and The Training Contract Pupillage Handbook
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30 Lloyds Employment Law Consultancy Limited √
9 LPC Law √
39 Nelsons Solicitors Limited √
50 Nottingham City Council √ √
2 Nottingham Law School – Postgraduate – Pro Bono √
1 NTU Employability Team √
16 Nottingham Trent Volunteering √
20 Nottinghamshire Junior Lawyers Division √
27 Nottinghamshire Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
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47 NTU The Hive √
37 Paragon Law Ltd √
22 Poppleston Allen √ √
10 Rollits LLP √ √
7 Ropewalk Chambers √
12 Roythornes Solicitors √ √
14 SGH Martineau LLP √ √
32 Shacklocks LLP √ √
43 Shoosmiths √ √
48 Smith Partnership √
36 Spearing Waite LLP √
40 Victim Support √
26 Wright Hassall LLP √ √ √
√ = Available opportunities
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
31. Actons Solicitors www.actons.co.uk Actons Solicitors is a leading East Midlands law firm based in central Nottingham which prides itself on its range of bespoke legal services for private and business clients. Opportunities: Training Contracts – to start September 2015 Method of Application/Closing Date Application form available on website from September 2014 onwards.
6. Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire www.ageuk.org.uk/notts Are you a good listener? Can you give someone a voice, stand up for their rights and represent their interests? Can you commit to at least half a day per week on a regular basis? Opportunities: Advocacy Volunteering - we are looking to recruit volunteer Advocates to work with vulnerable adults suffering from mental health issues, learning disabilities, dementia and physical and sensory impairments. Method of Application/Closing Date: Contact [email protected] to receive an application pack.
24. BARBRI International Ltd www.barbri-international.com For 15 years now BarBri International have been Ireland’s Number 1 New York and Californian Bar Review Training provider. Due to our continued success (very strong first time pass rates) and operating under BarBri International, we will now be training a large cohort of EMEA foreign educated lawyers from jurisdictions such as the UK, Dubai, South Africa, Nigeria, Qatar, Ireland, Israel and others. A chance to become a New York or California attorney. The New York Bar is the premier legal international qualification in the world especially in international commercial law. Method of Application/Closing Date: Apply by September for our October course and by February for our March course.
4. The Bar Council www.barcouncil.org.uk 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, discipilinary, 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. Opportunities: Mini-Pupillages and Pupillages
Spring Law Fair 2014
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Method of Application/Closing Date: Application process and deadlines vary per Chambers – please see specific websites.
34. BHW Solicitors www.bhwsolicitors.com BHW Solicitors was established in 2003 and has grown (in terms of turnover, staff and clients) during every successive year. BHW’s Lexcel independent assessment highlighted the firm as an “exemplar” to other firms for maintaining the highest levels of client care and business management. In addition the firm was ranked in its core areas in both the Legal 500 and the Chambers directory with all the firm’s Partners being regarded as leading individuals. We offer the full range of commercial legal services, with our core practice areas including corporate mergers and acquisitions, company and commercial, commercial property, employment and dispute resolution. Additionally the firm has specialist knowledge of specialist industry sectors, including aerospace, agriculture, pension fund work, retail and leisure, academy conversions, software and IT and sport. Opportunities: Training Contracts Paralegal Vacation & Placements Method of Application/Closing Date Email CV and covering letter marked for the attention of Julie White: [email protected]
29. Blusource Legal www.blusource.co.uk The Blusource Legal recruitment team is a market leader in the provision of “top to bottom” recruitment, including support staff, paralegals and junior solicitors to the legal sector. With the ever changing horizon for law firms, we see the role of support staff in the legal sector completely different from that only a few years ago. Changes in many areas of the law mean that firms are now looking to staff their departments with professional, reliable and committed support staff; often with career progression opportunities in mind for the future. Whether you have completed a training contract and been unable to find a newly qualified role but want to build on your practical experience, or if you are a law graduate looking to prove your ability to be considered for a training contract or if you are an experienced secretary looking for a new challenge, we can help. Opportunities: Paralegals Junior Solicitors Support Staff We are working with a number of law firms in finding paralegals/legal assistants, often with the view to a training contract being awarded in the future. We also assist in admin and secretarial placements to firms as well as all level of qualified lawyer positions in many areas of law. Method of Application/Closing Date: Please contact Claire Dickerson on 07958 071969 for a confidential chat about any vacancies.
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
18. Browne Jacobson www.brownejacobsoncareers.com We’re a full-service national law firm with offices in Nottingham, Birmingham, London, Manchester and Exeter. We have a long established and nationwide reputation in all areas of our commercial, public sector, health and insurance practices and are recognised as regional heavyweights for corporate, property, public enquiry, litigation and professional risk work. Opportunities: Pupillages and Trainees - we’re looking for talented law and non-law graduates who can bring enthusiasm, commitment and a flexible and friendly attitude to our firm. You’ll start with a comprehensive induction programme, a fast track professional skills course and then go onto our internal trainee development programme. You’ll spend four periods of six months in some of the principle areas of the firm, gaining an overview of the practice. You’ll get great training, a friendly and supportive working environment and real career opportunities. Our trainee solicitors are given quality work and exposure to clients from early on, but are supported in achieving results and recognised for their contribution. Method of Application/Closing Date: Online: www.brownejacobson.com/join_us/trainees.aspx
25. Bygott Biggs http://www.bygott-biggs.co.uk/ Bygott Biggs assist qualified legal personnel when they are considering their next career move. We provide recruitment services to law firms, in-house legal teams and public sector bodies. We can occasionally assist law students and LPC/GDL graduates with paralegal roles but are at the law fair to provide career advice and guidance on the market and how best to approach your applications and job search. Opportunities: Paralegal Roles Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
23. Cartwright King Solicitors www.cartwrightking.co.uk Cartwright King is a forward thinking, national firm of solicitors with a reputation for specialising in Criminal Defence, Family & Divorce, Business and Corporate Defence, Motoring Law, Road Transport, Immigration, Mental Health, Child Care and Court of Protection work. We have a UK wide presence with offices in: London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Derby and Newcastle. We also have a team of expert in-house Barristers and Higher Court Advocates that work alongside our Solicitors, Trainees and Paralegals. Cartwright King has 23 directors and over 170 staff, we rank in the top 10 Legal Aid Agency suppliers and are recognised by Chambers and the Legal 500 as a leading and top tier firm. The firm uses state of the art IT software, Case Management Systems and Video Link Technology, as well as being active online and at events around the country. Our Immigration Department also helps students stay and work in the UK after having studied here at University. Opportunities: Details available on the day
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
Method of Application/Closing Date: Details available on the day
5. Chambers Student Guide www.chambersstudent.co.uk The Chambers Student Guide: the student’s companion to the legal profession. For 17 years, we have brought law students the truth about law firms and the Bar. We conduct thousands of insider interviews with trainees to offer students the best information and analysis there is. Come and meet us, throw your careers quandaries at us and pick up a guide.
28. The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) www.cilex.org.uk/ CILEx is a professional body that represents Chartered Legal Executives, trainees and paralegals. Chartered Legal Executives are professionally qualified, specialist lawyers who can also become court advocates, partners in law firms and judges. Law (and GDL) graduates can study for the CILEx Graduate Fast Track Diploma (a one year, part-time, professional legal practice qualification that complements employment as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant). Continued “qualifying employment” leads to admission as a Fellow of CILEx (FCILEx) – a Chartered Legal Executive lawyer. Total costs are around £2,500, and the course can be undertaken at study centres across the country, or with distance learning providers. Opportunities: Graduate Fast Track Diploma – see www.cilexcareers.org.uk Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
44. Council for Licensed Conveyancers www.clc-uk.org The CLC has regulated Licensed Conveyancers in England and Wales for over 25 years. More recently we have extended our regulatory expertise to cover other legal services including probate and Alternative Business Structures. Our mission is to protect the public interest, provide consumer choice and to promote effective competition in the legal services market. We do so by setting entry standards and regulating providers to deliver high quality, accessible legal services. Opportunities: Licensed Conveyancer Qualification – this qualification offers a great start to a career in property, Law Graduates and LPC holders are exempt from parts of the course that lead to the qualification. You can study while you earn and open up a career in private practice or in-house in the property sector. Method of Application/Closing Date You can start your study to become a Licensed Conveyancer at any time. To find out more, and exactly what you would need to study to build on your existing qualifications, just drop us a line: [email protected]
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
49. Crown Prosecution Service www.cps.gov.uk The Crown Prosecution Service is the Government Department responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police and other investigating bodies in England and Wales. The CPS is the largest employer of lawyers in the UK, dealing exclusively with criminal prosecutions. As the principal prosecuting authority in England and Wales, we are responsible for:
advising the police on cases form possible prosecution;
reviewing cases submitted by the police;
determining any charges in more serious or complex cases;
preparing cases for court;
presenting cases at court. Our mission is to deliver justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime, fostering a culture of excellence by supporting and inspiring each other to be the best we can. Our values are:
We will be independent and fair
We will be honest and open
We will treat everyone with respect
We will behave professionally and strive for excellence
Opportunities: Annual legal trainee scheme Method of Application/Closing Date Applications through the CPS website
8. Dentons www.dentons.com Dentons is a client-focused global legal practice delivering quality and value, with lawyers and professionals in 79 locations worldwide. We have disciplined focus on meeting the evolving needs of our clients, in 24 sectors. Opportunities: Training Contracts: 10-15 vacancies for 2016 in London, up to 3 for 2016 in Milton Keynes. Vacation & Placements: Summer vacation scheme in Summer 2014 for second year and penultimate year law students; third year law and non-law students; and those who have completed their undergraduate law or non-law degree. Note that for non-law, our Summer Vacation Scheme is for Milton Keynes only. Method of Application/Closing Date: Online at www.dentons.com/uk-graduates Training Contract Deadline: 31 July 2014 (Law Students) and 31 March 2014 (Non-Law Students) Vacation & Placement Deadline: 31 January 2014.
19. Doncaster Junior Lawyers Division www.doncasterjld.tumblr.com We support young Doncaster lawyers and provide regular social events. We also host seminars on training, financial advice and personal welfare. We support the work of the charity LawCare. We have a Representative on the Doncaster & District Law Society (currently rotated between Doncaster JLD Committee Members). Membership is open to students, trainees, NQs solicitors up to 5 years’ PQE, and paralegals.
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
Opportunities: Social & networking opportunities for Junior Lawyers in Doncaster.
45. Eversheds LLP www.eversheds.com Eversheds is one of the world’s largest full-service law firms with over 4,500 people and 45 offices in major cities across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Recognised as the leading innovators in the legal sector, we continue to provide new legal and business solutions to meet the needs of our clients. Eversheds is about consistently great service wherever our clients need it. Our people share a distinctive culture which has deep client relationships at its core. Whether providing advice which is complex or straightforward, multi-national or local, an attitude of delivering only the very best underscores everything we do. We are looking for highly ambitious and focused trainees to help us achieve our goals. Eversheds people are valued for their drive and legal expertise but also for their business advice too. We develop the same qualities in our trainees. Opportunities: Training Contract: At Eversheds, we view our training contracts as the start of a long and highly rewarding legal career. We aim to give you the knowledge, tools and opportunities to make it a truly successful and rewarding career. During each seat of your training contract, you’ll have a Supervisor who will give you regular feedback. You will also receive formal feedback through an appraisal system that takes place in the middle and at the end of each seat. Our training contracts consist of four seats of six months each over two years. At least one seat must be in a contentious area. As part of your training contract, you can also apply to do a secondment at a client office or at another Eversheds office in the UK or internationally. You won’t simply be given a conventional development path; you will work closely with your supervisor to identify and build on your strengths – and we’ll talk to you about how you see your future evolving. We recommend trying as many seats as possible, but if there’s one you really want to experience, we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Once you qualify, you will be able to apply for any of the vacancies on offer. As you might expect, our aim is to retain every trainee on qualification. Vacation Scheme: We run two-week vacation placement schemes in our offices (please check our Events Calendar for precise dates and locations). Placements offer you a great opportunity to get a feel for what Eversheds is all about and most of our vacation students are amazed at the variety and level of work they can get involved in. You will typically have opportunities to: attend court; assist with research; draft documents; spend time in two different fee-earning departments; meet partners, solicitors and trainees at social events; take part in one of our corporate responsibility events; attend a range of informal talks to discover more about Eversheds, our practice areas and our people. You will be paid £250 a week (London) or £225 a week (Regions). We welcome applications from penultimate year law under-graduates, final year non-law graduates as well as candidates who have already graduated or taken different career paths.
Selected candidates will be invited to take a situational judgement test. If successful, you will be considered for a short telephone interview. Pass the telephone interview, you will then be invited to a face to face interview with an Eversheds Lawyer.
If you do well on the vacation scheme, you may be offered a future training contract. Method of Application/Closing Date: All applications must be made online via our website: http://www.eversheds.com/global/en/where/europe/uk/overview/careers/graduates/apply.page? Summer Vacation Scheme Deadline - 31
st January 2014. Applications and SJT must be submitted and completed by
midnight.
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Training Contract – applications will open on 3rd
March 2014, and the deadline is 30th
June 2014. Applications and SJT must be submitted and completed by midnight.
21. Family Law Group www.familylawgroup.co.uk We are a firm of Solicitors dedicated exclusively to the practice of Family Law, making us experts in our field. The Specialist nature of our practice means that we understand the difficulties you may be facing and our aim is to make ourselves available to those who need our services, night or day. We therefore endeavour to deal with emergency cases out of office hours and provide a 24 hour emergency telephone number. We offer the full range of legal services associated with Family Law through our offices in Nottingham, Northants, Derbyshire, Rutland and Milton Keynes. Legal Aid is available to anyone eligible and the fees of our lawyers are graduated for our privately paying clients. In many circumstances we can offer fixed fee divorces, fixed fee court hearings and competitive rates for mediation. Opportunities: Training Contracts, Paralegal, Vacation & Placements. We welcome applications from students seeking work experience and placements that form part of a degree course. Our website is regularly updated with career opportunities. Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
11. Freeth Cartwright LLP www.freethcartwright.co.uk/home Whilst we are a heavyweight commercial firm serving a wide variety of corporate and institutional clients, there is also a strong commitment to a broad range of legal services, which includes a substantial private client element. This enables us to give a breadth of experience in training. We work in close partnership with clients, providing positive, practical solutions and clear, comprehensive advice. We are committed to continuous improvement and our increasing success as a business is built on achieving success for our clients. We have over 600 staff operating from offices in Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield and Stoke-on-Trent. Our client base reflects not only our strength in the East Midlands but also our nationwide service delivery. Opportunities: Training Contracts: 12-14 Vacation & Placement Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
17. Gateley LLP www.gateleyuk.com/careers Gateley LLP is a dynamic commercial law firm with offices throughout the UK and Dubai. We believe that your future and our future are one and the same. Our trainees have been at the heart of the firm’s growth over the last decade and we are looking for the highest calibre of people to help drive the business forward and to continue building our outstanding reputation for our practical approach, sound advice and professional commitment to our clients.
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
Opportunities: Training Contracts – opportunities available at Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Manchester and London offices. Vacation & Placements – Summer Vacation Placements (SVP) England: We run two-week paid placements during the summer to enable prospective trainees an opportunity to gain a feel of the work we do, our clients and the culture of the firm. Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for application details. Training Contract deadline – 31 July 2014 Summer Vacation Placements deadline – 31 January 2014
46. Geldards LLP www.geldards.co.uk Geldards LLP is one of the country’s leading law firms. Our clients, in both the private and public sector, trust us to give them high quality legal advice that is practical, commercially-minded and value for money. With over 300 staff in the Midlands, Wales and London, we deliver real financial value. That’s always been important, but in challenging times it is essential. We are seeking talented candidates who have both academic and social skills to fill our opportunities this year. Opportunities: Training Contracts – approximately 3 in Cardiff and 3 in Nottingham Vacation & Placements – approximately 3 in Cardiff and 3 in Nottingham Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
42. Government Legal Service www.gls.gov.uk Lawyers in the Government Legal Service (GLS) have one client: the British Government. Whether the Government is creating new legislation, defending its decisions in court, procuring goods and services or employing people, it needs significant levels of legal advice. To carry out this work, it needs its own lawyers who understand its business. The GLS comprises around 2000 lawyers working in the legal teams of 30 Departments of State and other Government organisations. GLS lawyers and trainees advise Ministers and officials on their powers and responsibilities, litigate on their behalf and ensure that official decisions comply with the law. It’s a terrific responsibility. As a legal trainee in the GLS, it’s a responsibility you could share. In 2014, we expect to offer around 25-30 training contracts and pupillages on our Legal Trainee Scheme. Visit the GLS stand to find out more. Opportunities: Training Contracts/Pupillages – we will be offering training contracts and pupillages Vacation & Placements – a small number of vacation placement opportunities are also available Method of Application/Closing Date: Candidates will need to complete an application form and a situational judgement test to apply. Those who pass the situational judgement test will be invited to complete a verbal reasoning test and critical reasoning test. See website for closing date.
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
38. Howes Percival www.howespercival.com Howes Percival LLP is a regional commercial law firm, with a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations. The firm has offices in Leicester, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Norwich. Areas of outstanding strength within the firm include Company Commercial, Commercial Property, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Tax, Family and Private Client. The firm represents some of the largest national and international companies in the UK. Howes Percival LLP provides City standards of work to its clients at regional prices and is acknowledged by the Legal 500 as a market leader in corporate and commercial work. Trainees are given far greater involvement in deal transactions and cases than in City firms and can expect to complete four six-month seats in corporate and commercial, commercial litigation, commercial property and employment. Opportunities: Training Contracts – 6 places for 2016 Vacation & Placements – summer placements in Northampton, Leicester and Norwich Method of Application/Closing Date: Online – www.howespercival.com/careers. See website for closing date.
13. The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys www.itma.org.uk The Institute is the professional body responsible for the regulation of the Trade Mark Attorney profession under the Legal Services Act 2007, and for representing the interests of the profession, nationally and internationally. The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, which was founded in 1934, promotes high standards of training, qualifications and continued learning for the Trade Mark Attorney profession. The job of a trade mark attorney is to advise clients on a wide range of trade mark-related issues, and to act on their behalf in dealing with the registration authorities in the UK and European Union and, through local associates where necessary, overseas, as well as with third parties. A trade mark attorney must therefore have a thorough grounding in UK and foreign trade mark law and practice, and a working knowledge of related issues such as copyright, industrial designs, passing off at common law and unfair competition.
41. Irwin Mitchell www.irwinmitchell.com/graduates Irwin Mitchell is unique, both in its culture and its approach to law. Nationally acclaimed, it is one of a few law firms to provide a diverse range of legal services to businesses and private individuals. The firm remains one of the leading personal injury and medical negligence litigation practices in the UK. A comprehensive range of private client services are also provided, including a national family team. In addition, it provides a national probate, contentious probate, public law and conveyancing service and is the UK’s leading court of protection practice. The firm offers a wide range of commercial services and in recent years has expanded its corporate, commercial litigation and real estate services. Areas of expertise include business investigations, commercial litigation and dispute resolution, construction, corporate, employment, environment, finance, insolvency, international, pensions, planning, real estate, recoveries, restructuring and tax. Opportunities: Training Contracts - 2016 Vacation & Placements - 2014
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
Method of Application/Closing Date: Candidates should apply via our online application which can be found on our website – www.irwinmitchell.com/graduates Training Contract deadline – 31 July 2014 Legal Work Placement deadline – 31 January 2014
35. The Johnson Partnership www.thejohnsonpartnership.co.uk The Johnson Partnership is the largest criminal law firm in England and Wales. We represent people at the police station, both Magistrates Court and Crown Court, and also hearings at prison. The firm also boasts a large white collar fraud and business department and a Prison Law department. Opportunities: Paralegal Vacation & Work Experience Placements Method of Application/Closing Date Straight-away!
3. KCH Garden Square www.kchgardensquare.co.uk KCH Garden Square provide legal services for the general public, solicitors and organisations with teams working in Civil, Crime and Family Law. Our expertise also includes Public Access, Mediation, Courts Martial, Special Counsel and Sports Law. Opportunities: Mini Pupillages Method of Application/Closing Date: Email to [email protected]. See website for closing date.
33. Langleys Solicitors LLP www.langleys.com Langleys Solicitors LLP is a major UK law firm offering a full range of legal services with offices in Lincoln and York. As well as being a leading name in these two key regional cities. Langleys has extended its reach far and wide to include the commercial hubs of Leeds, Nottingham and beyond, and has a growing national influence and client-base. As a firm, we follow a set of values that shape our culture and underpin all that we do when we work with our clients and with each other. As a full service firm, Langleys is structured into four key divisions: Commercial, Private Law, Insurance and Residential Property. Whilst we operate across four distinct divisions, the Firm has one clear strategic plan from which each part of the business derives its own objectives. This structure ensures that the services the Firm provides are responsive to client needs and market developments. Langleys actively works towards retaining its trainees on qualification. Opportunities: Training Contracts Paralegal Vacation Schemes
Spring Law Fair 2014
Organised by the NTU Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
Method of Application/Closing Date: Presently CV and covering letter although shortly moving to online applications. Please see website www.langleys.com for more information.
15. LawCareers.Net and The Training Contract Pupillage Handbook www.lawcareers.net 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 expressively designed to support and inform you as you work towards a legal career. That’s why they have always been, respectively, the most cited online and print resources in applications made over the last four years. 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 as well as news and feature content. And, most importantly, both feature a comprehensive directory of firms and chambers recruiting graduates with the skills, drive and talent to become successful lawyers.
30. Lloyds Employment Law Consultancy Ltd www.lelc.co.uk Lloyds Employment Law Consultancy is a commercially aware consultancy specialising in all areas of Employment Law and Health and Safety. We work exclusively for employers. We provide bespoke and tailored employment law advice including HR support to all industries. Within our Employment Law Division, we have three Departments, Advice and Support Service, Employment Tribunals and Employment Law Contracts. We look to recruit individuals who are passionate about employment law. If you have a law degree or equivalent, LPC, BVC, BPTC or CIPD we would love to hear from you. Previous experience in employment law is not essential, as full in-house training is provided. We are a friendly consultancy which will provide you with invaluable employment law experience and the opportunity to grow and develop your legal skills and knowledge. Opportunities: Vacation & Placements – 1 day placements as per the NLS second year degree programme Method of Application/Closing Date: As per NLS programme. See website for closing date
9. LPC Law www.lpc-law.co.uk LPC Law specialises in providing advocacy services to clients throughout England and Wales. To maintain LPC Law’s high standards of advocacy we look to recruit BPTC & LPC graduates to work as advocates in the County Courts. As an advocate you could attend court every day, managing your own caseload, formulating your own submissions and putting them before District Judges in chambers. This is paid work and is a chance to develop the legal skills and experience acquired during the BPTC or LPC. You will receive a high level of support and guidance, allowing you to reach your fullest potential and progress to our most complex cases. Opportunities: Advocates
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Method of Application/Closing Date: Online at www.lpc-recruitment.co.uk/rms_login.php
39. Nelsons Solicitors Ltd www.nelsonslaw.co.uk Careers at Nelsons. Only one place to work. Nelsons is one of the East Midland’s largest and fastest growing law firms, employing over 200 people across three locations. With size come opportunities and we pride ourselves in the structured career development we can offer our staff. As a progressive and rapidly expanding firm, we’re constantly looking to recruit individuals with ambition and drive. Opportunities: Paralegal Method of Application/Closing Date See website for further details
50. Nottingham City Council www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk To provide a professional, pro-active and modern one council business support service delivering generic and service specific administrative, PA and management support functions, delivering effective, value for money services to our citizens. Opportunities: Vacation & Placements Casual vacancies across several departments Method of Application/Closing Date Online/hard application form. Open application dates.
2. Nottingham Law School – Postgraduate Study – Pro Bono www.ntu.ac.uk/nls Nottingham Law School offers outstanding training for a legal career. The Legal Practice Course (LPC) for prospective solicitors and the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) for those interested in the bar are both highly regarded by students and the legal profession. Opportunities to gain practical skills and experience give students an excellent start to their legal career. For those who want a law conversion course we offer the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). With the GDL you can then proceed onto the LPC or BPTC. All students on these professional courses can enjoy the opportunity of pro bono and Law Clinic work as well as attending the Professional Practice Lecture Series. You will also have excellent careers support. All our tutors are experienced lawyers and teachers giving you a realistic insight into your legal career and providing essential skills. Scholarships are available. For further details of all these courses please visit our web pages: www.ntu.ac.uk/nls
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Opportunities: Courses in: LPC, BPTC, GDL, LLM Legal Practice DL Method of Application/Closing Date: Speak to staff at Nottingham Law School stand for further information
1. Nottingham Trent University Employability Team www.ntu.ac.uk/employability Your future, moving forward Whatever stage you are at in planning your future, the Employability Team can support you every step of the way. We’re here to help you:
Get started on your employability journey
Gain experience and get involved
Boost your employability skills and prospects
Develop and explore your job and career ideas
Understand the job market
Find opportunities, placements and job vacancies
Prepare for successful applications and interviews
Use our online advice, tips and tools: www.ntu.ac.uk/employability
….. and, most importantly, we provide advice on your individual questions and plans, to meet your needs. The Employability Team has a dedicated Careers Consultant and an Employability Adviser for each School with an understanding of your subject area and the labour market related to your course, ensuring that you receive help and advice tailored to you and your studies. You’ll find the team on all three campuses – so, if you want to ask us a question, have a chat about your options, find out about opportunities, or prepare for applications and interviews, please drop in or get in touch. Email: [email protected]
16. Nottingham Trent Volunteering www.ntu.ac.uk/volunteering Nottingham Trent Volunteering is a joint venture between Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham Trent Students’ Union, delivering a diverse range of high-quality volunteering opportunities for students. We have something for everybody and are here to support you in developing your interests and your passions. Volunteering give you many benefits, both personally and course-related, and is a great way of not only helping the local community, but also helping yourself. In the current job market standing out from the crowd is essential and volunteering could do this for you! Opportunities: Volunteering Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
@NTUYouFirst
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20. Nottinghamshire Junior Lawyers Division www.nottslawsoc.org/njld.html The Nottinghamshire Junior Lawyers Division (NJLD) represents and promotes the interests of junior lawyers in Nottinghamshire on the local Law Society Committee, at the National Junior Lawyers Division and throughout the local business community. We aim to provide a social, networking and supportive role for all young lawyers in the region. The NJLD helps to promote our city as a vibrant legal centre, offering a good quality of life for local lawyers, and will help the city’s young lawyers to cross network to other firms and chambers by promoting their own brand values. Membership is open to young lawyers from Nottinghamshire and costs: £15 per LPC/BPTC Student/student members of the Law Society enrolled through the SRA; £20 per Trainee/Pupil; Paralegal; Solicitors up to 5 years PQE and Barristers up to 5 years call. The Membership year runs from 1
st September to 31
st August.
Opportunities: Social & networking opportunities for Junior Lawyers in Nottinghamshire Method of Application/Closing Date: Application is by way of annual membership subscription. Eligible persons (LPC/BPTC students/student members of the Law Society enrolled through the SRA) can apply throughout the year.
27. Nottinghamshire Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner www.nottinghamshire.pcc.police.uk Nottinghamshire’s Police & Crime Commissioner is Paddy Tipping, who was elected in November 2012 by the public of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Paddy’s job involves working with the Chief Constable and other partners to deliver and improve policing performance, cut crime and antisocial behaviour, and continue to build trust and confidence in policing. Opportunities: Independent Custody Visitors Method of Application/Closing Date See website for further details
47. NTU – The Hive www.ntu.ac.uk/hive The Hive is Nottingham Trent University’s purpose built Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. At the Hive we will help you evaluate your business idea and equip you with the essential knowledge you will need to develop that idea into a successful business venture. We support the creation of new businesses as well as fostering the delivery of entrepreneurship education into the curriculum across the university. Although primarily for students and graduates of NTU, we offer help to anyone with a viable business idea, or staff who need help embedding enterprise into their curriculum and since 2001, The Hive has helped more than 250 start-up companies and more than 70% of those businesses are still trading and prospering today.
37. Paragon Law Ltd www.theparagongroup.co.uk Paragon Law is an immigration law powerhouse that is extremely highly regarded in the field, and is best known for handling complex and high profile cases… “The lawyers are admired for their incredible hard work and total dedication to clients. They push and push and never take no for an answer” – Chambers and Partners Directory to the Legal Profession.
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We have built this reputation for advising on global immigration law matters because immigration law is our niche – it is the only law that we do! Paragon Law specialises in Asylum & Human Rights, Deportation & Detention and Immigration. Our team of lawyers have micro-niched their specialisms within immigration law, which works for our clients because they have a real expert dealing with their case. Opportunities: Vacation & Placements – Due to promoting staff within the firm for Training Contracts we have no specific contracts this year, however we do offer a limited number of work placements for those outstanding candidates who would like to work in immigration where possible. Method of Application/Closing Date: We accept speculative CVs only.
22. Poppleston Allen www.popall.co.uk Recently described as a “truly national licensing practice” with “unending knowledge”, Poppleston Allen is a firm which continues to carve a specialism in licensing and betting/gaming law. Whilst betting/gaming work has grown considerably this year, the vast majority of our work is still licensing. We are recognised by The Legal 500 this year as the winners of the award for regional firm for licensing, crime and fraud. Our strength continues in the pubs, bars and late night industry, but with the firm’s profile in betting and gaming rising in stock. We continue to be instructed on behalf of many of the leading trade associations and to represent over 5000 premises on licensing applications in England, Wales and Scotland. All 6 partners were ranked in The Legal 500 this year and 5 partners in Chambers last year. We pride ourselves in knowing the industry. We are more than just working for the licensed industry, we are part of it. Opportunities: Training Contracts – possibly 1 Paralegal - 2 Method of Application/Closing Date: Email to [email protected] for further details
10. Rollits LLP www.rollits.com Rollits is a regional commercial law firm with offices in Hull and York. At Rollits, great emphasis is placed on training and career development and our standards of training are recognised as being of the highest calibre. We are proud that at the end of their time with us, our trainees go on to become skilled and highly motivated qualified solicitors, many of who have progressed to senior positions, including partners, within the firm. We offer lawyers a high quality of work equal to that offered by firms in the major legal centres of Newcastle, Leeds, Nottingham and London, combined with a quality of life that other major commercial firms in those cities cannot match. Opportunities: Training Contracts – up to 3 annually. Vacation & Placements - prospective applicants are encouraged to apply for vacation placements within our Work Experience Programme. Students who are offered vacation placements will spend one or two weeks with us, working in all departments within the firm.
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Method of Application/Closing Date: Apply by CV/online application via website (www.rollits.com/recruitment/training-contracts) or contact Mark Dixon, Trainee Recruitment Partner on 01482 323239 or email [email protected] for more information. Closing date for Training Contract applications – 5 August 2014.
7. Ropewalk Chambers www.ropewalk.co.uk We are recognised as a leading set of barristers’ chambers with members offering a specialist independent advisory, drafting and advocacy referral service. The defining qualities of Ropewalk Chambers are through preparation, attention to detail and expertise. Enhanced by our reputation for approachability and flexibility, our aim is to deliver the highest standards of legal services within a competitive pricing framework. Whilst we are based in the East Midlands, our reputation is established nationwide, with barristers appearing in courts throughout England and Wales. We have a national reach, at all levels of experience and cost. Ropewalk Chambers has retained the Quality Mark for the Bar award since 2003 which ensures adherence to documented practice management standards governing the delivery of service provided to all clients. We regularly work to service level agreements and prescribed fee protocols, ensuring best value for our clients. Opportunities: Pupillages – 2 per annum usually Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
12. Roythornes Solicitors www.roythornes.co.uk Roythornes is a top 200 law firm with four offices. Our reputation as one of the region’s leading law firms, depends on recruiting and retaining the industry’s brightest talent, and we have a reputation for promoting our own people into partnerships. In fact, thanks to our quality of work and commitment to development, we have a retention rate of around 70%. But don’t just take our word for it – we feature in the LEX 100 – a guide to the top 100 places in the UK to train to be a lawyer. Your training with us will be very much led by our highly regarded partners, who are regularly featured within The Legal 500 and Chambers directories. They take a practical, positive approach to nurturing new talent, giving you the chance to take on responsibilities quickly. Visit our web site for details and profiles of our current and past trainees. Opportunities: Training Contracts Paralegal Method of Application/Closing Date: Trainees to apply with CV and covering letter to [email protected] or by post to HR Department, Roythornes LLP, Enterprise Way, Pinchbeck, Spalding PE11 3YR. See website for closing date.
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14. SGH Martineau LLP www.sghmartineau.com We are a commercially orientated law firm servicing a diverse range of clients across a number of key sectors. In a changing world, our entrepreneurial spirit and leading-edge expertise in those areas, means that we think, act and do things in a way that delivers the best solution to achieve our clients’ business needs. As a top 70 UK law firm, we provide genuine industry-leading expertise to companies, public sector organisations and private individuals across the globe offering the full spectrum of legal services. Our chosen sectors are Energy, Education, Banking, Leisure, Private Wealth, Industry & Manufacturing and Investment Funds. We look for trainees who are enthusiastic, committed, have commercial flair, good business skills and creativity. Also with a strong academic ability and excellent interpersonal skills, you will show the potential to develop into an integral part of the firm and become our future Partners. Opportunities: Training Contracts – 8-10 trainees in our Birmingham office 2 in our London office. We have vacancies for 2015 and 2016. Vacation & Placements – 3 mini-vacation schemes designed for those looking to apply for a training contract. Method of Application/Closing Date: Online at www.sghmartineau.com/trainingcontracts Mini-vacation schemes deadline: 24 February 2014 Training Contracts deadline: for 2015 or 2016, 31 July 2014
32. Shacklocks LLP www.shacklocks.co.uk Shacklocks LLP are Solicitors and Investment Advisers. We are one of a small number of firms in the UK authorised and regulated by both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Financial Services Authority. In joining Shacklocks LLP, you would be joining a progressive firm with a team of senior solicitors and fee earners across a wide range of work types including commercial and residential property, litigation, employment, private client and financial services and family law. We are Lexcel accredited and in 2012 we achieved Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation. We have a long standing reputation and a high level of client satisfaction in the communities we serve in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Opportunities: Paralegal with a view to Training Contract Method of Application/Closing Date: Expression of interest to be sent to Clare McShane: [email protected]. See website for closing date.
43. Shoosmiths www.shoosmiths.co.uk/graduates You’ll find us a modern, forward-looking national commercial firm. Achieving this is a dedicated team of lawyers along with a strong support team, in 10 offices throughout the UK, from Southampton to Edinburgh. We are a full service firm offering a variety of services in commercial, employment, real estate, corporate and finance. Our client list speaks volumes for the quality of our lawyers and the experience they provide. From Hewlett-Packard to Krispy Kreme and property developers to some of the UK’s largest banks, we work with a growing number of the FTSE 250 and some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious growth businesses. We recruit bright graduates, training them to become innovative solicitors who can provide a quality service to clients.
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Over two years, a trainee will complete four six-month placements, one of which could be a secondment to a client’s in-house legal team, providing an invaluable insight from the client’s perspective. Opportunities: Training Contracts 2016 – apply to one of the following offices: Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Milton Keynes, Reading, Southampton Summer Vacation Placements 2014 – apply to one of the following offices: Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Milton Keynes, Reading, Southampton Method of Application/Closing Date: Online at www.shoosmiths.co.uk/graduates for Summer Vacation Placements & Training Contracts, or follow us on Twitter for upcoming events, deadlines & tweet our trainees direct www.twitter.com/ShoosmithsGrads
48. Smith Partnership www.smithpartnership Smith Partnership is one of the most forward thinking and progressive firms in the East Midlands. Our largest concentration of personnel is located at our Head Office in Derby operating alongside a linked network of 8 offices throughout the region. Now employing over 230 staff, we pride ourselves on our personal and informal approach. Although we are a fairly large practice, we have managed to retain our friendly and relaxed culture. Everyone is on first name terms and we are not at all stuffy! As an investor in people we strive to recruit and retain the best and recognise it is good quality staff that make our business unique and give us our competitive edge. When you join our business and throughout your career, you will receive all the training and development you need to do a great job. Opportunities: Training Contracts – 4 per annum Method of Application/Closing Date Covering letter and CV - see website for closing date: www.smithpartnership.co.uk/training-contracts.aspx
36. Spearing Waite LLP www.spearingwaite.com We are now Leicester’s largest independent law firm and named as a Regional Heavyweight by The Legal 500. We have continued to grow steadily year on year both in staff numbers and the extensive range of legal services that we provide. We are committed to developing and maintaining personal contact with our highly valued clients. We are looking to recruit trainee solicitors with ambition and a hard working attitude. We believe our trainees have a far more “hands on” experience than at other firms which allows the transition into qualification to be as seamless as possible. In fact a number of our trainees have rapidly progressed to become partners. For the trainee solicitor with ambition and a hard working attitude, Spearing Waite LLP is the perfect choice. Areas of work: Commercial Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property, Company, Construction, Corporate Transactions, Employment, Family, Insolvency & Corporate Recovery, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, Property Development. Opportunities: Training Contracts – we offer up to 3 contracts per year, normally commencing in August. We expect a minimum 2:1 Law Degree. As well as working up to four different departments within the firm, trainee solicitors can expect to handle a diverse case load and have substantial client contact. Method of Application/Closing Date: Candidates should apply with CV and covering letter by email or post to: Sarah Moore, HR Manager, Spearing Waite LLP, 41 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5RB. Telephone: 0116 262 4225. Email: [email protected].
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40. Victim Support www.victimsupport.org.uk Victim Support is the only national charity working with people whose lives have been affected by crime, from the moment the crime is committed to the end of the court process. We have specialist volunteers working with managers and caseworkers in the Visiting Service, Court Witness Service. ASB Service, Homicide Service, Hate Crime Service, Young Victims and Young Witness Services, Domestic Violence, admin and fundraising. All volunteers undergo 4 days training and then specialist training to equip them to carry out their role. All volunteers are asked to commit to Victim Support for at least 2 years following successful completion of their training and accreditation. Victim Support pays all out of pocket expenses, carries out regular support and supervision sessions for volunteers, holds regular volunteer team meetings and social events. Opportunities: Volunteering Opportunities – volunteers work in the Visiting Service, carrying our home visits to people whose lives have been affected by crime; support witnesses in court; work with young witnesses to help them understand the court process or provide support in specialist fields such as homicide, domestic abuse and hate crime. Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
26. Wright Hassall LLP www.wrighthassall.co.uk Wright Hassall is a full-service commercial law firm with all of the services that you would expect from a City or global law firm. The largest law firm in Warwickshire, Wright Hassall is a top 150 firm whose strategic vision – and the driver behind all of our activities – is to become a top 100 law firm within the next three years. Many of our 33 partners have trained with global and international practices. A dynamic partnership, they are alive to opportunities and over the last two years have invested in niche areas, recruited talent and invested in technology. Opportunities: Training Contracts – 3 available starting in 2016. We will start the recruitment process early in 2014. Applicants should complete the online application form which will be available from our website in January 2014. Paralegal – please check the careers section of our website regularly for details of any vacancies. Vacation & Placements – one week work placements will be available in July 2014. Please apply using the online application form which will be available from our website in January 2014. Method of Application/Closing Date: See website for further details
Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following for their support and assistance with this event:
The organisations who have given up their valuable time to attend
Katie Senior and the Facilities Team
Jack Kircher, Civil Engineering Undergraduate Placement Student for space planning and stand map
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