City Careers Fair 2021: Law and Social Sciences by City, University of London

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Law and Social Sciences FAIR GUIDE 2021 Wednesday 27th October 2021 12.30pm – 5pm The Fair will take place virtually

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Sponsors of the 2021 Law and Social Sciences Fair Essex Court Chambers is delighted to sponsor the 2021 Law and Social Sciences Fair. The Fair provides a great opportunity for City students to learn and ask questions about exciting employment opportunities and to hear about the personal experience of those working in the Law and Social Sciences sectors. Our members are committed to acting in a socially responsible manner and are involved in initiatives that promote the furtherance of equality and diversity and promote access to the legal profession and to the Bar. Examples include extensive work for the Social Mobility Foundation, a mentoring scheme designed for underrepresented groups at the Bar, an annual student open day, Pro Bono work and various outreach projects. As a leading set of barristers’ chambers, we are looking for the brightest and best candidates from all backgrounds and institutions and encourage applications from both law and non-law graduates. Chambers is a friendly and diverse place to work, offering outstanding opportunities to those who want to practise at the Commercial Bar. Please speak to us about pupillage at Essex Court Chambers. Huw Davies QC (Joint Head of Chambers) Joe Smouha QC (Joint Head of Chambers)

The 2021 Law and Social Sciences Virtual Fair is an ideal opportunity for you to network with key employers from these sectors and gather information to help you stand out from other applicants. If you are well-prepared and make a good impression, you could even get hired on the day. Use the checklist below to make the most of the Fair and get ahead of the competition.

Before the Fair

HAVE YOU... Registered to attend the Fair preparation session on Monday 25th October, 13:00 – 14:00 at https://buff.ly/3hszbmY? Pre-registered to attend the Fair online at https://buff.ly/3BtZMrN? Researched the exhibitors that you want to approach on the day? Start by reading through the exhibitor profiles in this guide, then conduct further research into the ones that stand out to you the most. Prepared some questions to ask employers you meet? Use the space under the exhibitors to note down your employer specific questions. Prepared a couple of sentences to introduce yourself clearly and succinctly to organisations? Checked out https://buff.ly/3BtZMrN for the most up-to-date list of exhibitors you can expect to meet on the day? There will be more than listed in this guide. Made an appointment with a careers consultant before the Fair to get advice on how to approach employers?

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TOP TIPS Asking killer questions Ensure to turn up prepared with questions that will help you decide if a particular organisation is the one for you. These might be about work culture, long-term career prospects, opportunities to work internationally and opportunities for professional qualifications. You may also wish to ask questions about recent news stories or big issues facing a particular organisation or industry. Avoid asking questions which are easily answered with basic research.

Get ahead of the game For top tips, etiquette and best practice when preparing for a Careers Fair, read the resource document created by our careers consultant team at: careershub.city.ac.uk/docs/37/Making-the-Most-of-CareersEvents.pdf

Making the most of your time with employers The Fair will take place on Symplicity. During the Fair employers will be hosting presentations about their organisations as well as one-to-one chats with students. Find out more about how to use the Symplicity Fair system and see the schedule of the group presentations at: https://buff.ly/3BtZMrN

Getting off to a great start Remember that employers are there to meet you too. Expect to be asked questions such as ‘tell me about your course and why you decided to study it’ and ‘what interests you about our organisation or field?’ Introduce yourself with your name, course and year of study. You may want to say a few words about your career aspirations, areas of interest and why you have approached the employer in front of you.

Accessibility The City Careers Fairs will take place virtually via Symplicity and Microsoft Teams. For accessibility information and support, visit the links below. Symplicity: www.symplicity.com/accessibility Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/MSTeams-accessibility Jot down some notes in the space below.

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On the day

Approach the employer as you would do for 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 proactive, keen and upload an up-to-date copy of your CV to the Symplicity platform ahead of the event Briefly outline your knowledge of the company and express enthusiasm in what the company does Ask employers what skills and experience they require so you can tailor your responses to what they are looking for Use the space in the guide to note down the name of anyone you enjoyed talking to. If they inspired you to work for their organisation, mention this in your application form Dress to project a professional image – present yourself as you would at an interview Follow standard virtual etiquette, keep your microphone on mute unless speaking and make others in your household aware that you will be in a video meeting.

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Monopolise a single person during presentation Q&As Ask questions that a quick search of the employer’s website could answer for you Dress too casually (jeans, trainers and baseball caps are not recommended).

What would your ideal candidate look like?

“If you set your standards high and have a strong work ethic then Orrick could be for you. We are looking for bright, talented graduates of any discipline who are looking for a firm offering a broad based training contract. Applicants should have or be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree and have an interest in at least one of our specialist sectors.” Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP

“We are looking for people who are committed to a career in commercial law, who enjoy working as part of a busy team and respond positively to a challenge. We require flexible and open-minded individuals who are excited to have exposure to our four global practice groups: insurance, real estate, commercial services and dispute resolution.” DWF Law LLP

“The ideal candidate is one who is passionate about tackling some of the biggest issues and challenges facing our communities and wants to support them. We welcome graduates from all disciplines and backgrounds and the only academic requirement is a minimum 2:2 degree achieved by the end of the recruitment.” National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP)

“They will be independent and fair. They will prosecute independently, without bias and will seek to deliver justice in every case. They will be honest and open. They will treat everyone with respect. They will behave professionally and strive for excellence.” CPS

“We are looking for a specific type of individual who will fit in well with our ethos and culture. We are looking for those who are passionate about law and committed to a career as a solicitor. You will need to show that you are a resilient individual, with the drive and determination to succeed for our clients. You will also need to show that you have a strong academic background.” Weightmans LLP

“Empathetic, proactive, resilient and flexible. We want candidates to be willing to learn, good at using their initiative and able to think on their feet, as our setting can be challenging at times. You will be challenged on a regular basis by our young people and need to be quick to think and respond effectively.” St John’s School and College

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Chambers Student CPS DWF Law LLP Essex Court Chambers Fountain Court Chambers Francis Taylor Building

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Employability Skills Programme The virtual Employability Skills Programme will prepare you for your transition from education to work, exploring all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. These sessions will cover the skills that are most valued by recruiters, how you can reflect on these and how to articulate your experiences clearly when talking to employers.

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Time

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Tuesday 12th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 1: Digital and soft skills: What are employers looking for with Bright Network

Tuesday 12th October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 2: Online applications: How to maximise your success with Enterprise

Tuesday 19th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 3: Phone interviews: How best to prepare with Grant Thornton

Tuesday 19th October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 4: Virtual and in-person interviews: How to succeed in either environment with Barclays

Tuesday 26th October

13:00 – 14:00

Part 5: Commercial awareness: Why it is important and how you can develop it with HSBC

Tuesday 26th October

18:00 – 19:00

Part 6: Case studies: How to ace them with Capco

Tuesday 2nd November

13:00 – 14:00

Part 7: Assessment centres: How to get noticed in person and virtually with CIMA

Tuesday 2nd November

18:00 – 19:00

Part 8: Identifying and demonstrating your strengths with KPMG

Tuesday 9th November

13:00 – 14:00

Part 9: Enhancing your personal brand and developing your network with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Tuesday 9th November

18:00 – 19:00

Part 10: Working virtually or in an office: how best to maintain your wellbeing with Accenture

If you attend eight of the ten sessions and complete a reflective review you will receive a certificate of participation.

Based on confidential insider interviews with trainees and pupils, Chambers Student lifts the lid on all the major firms and barristers’ chambers to give you the true picture about becoming a lawyer. We also interview hiring and managing partners, whose comments offer the vivid insights students need to make good decisions and apply with confidence. We can tell you about application processes, vacation schemes and trends affecting the legal market. www.chambersstudent.co.uk @chambersstudent facebook.com/chambersstudentguide instagram.com/chambersstudent

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent and we make our decisions independently of the police and government. Our duty is to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right offence and to bring offenders to justice wherever possible. The CPS decides which cases should be prosecuted, determines the appropriate charges in more serious or complex cases and advises the police during the early stages of investigations. The CPS also prepares cases and presents them at court and provides information, assistance and support to victims and prosecution witnesses. www.cps.gov.uk @CPSCareers linkedin.com/company/crown-prosecution-service

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DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, operating across eight key sectors in over 30 global locations with over 4,000 people. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities. Our vision is to deliver integrated legal and business services on a global scale through our three offerings: legal advisory, Mindcrest and connected services. Our ability to combine any number of these services to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. This approach delivers greater operational efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients. dwfgroup.com/en/careers/graduate-recruitment @DWF_Graduate facebook.com/DWF-GraduateRecruitment-396037060495062 instagram.com/dwf_graduate_recruitment linkedin.com/company/dwf

Essex Court Chambers is a leading set of barristers’ chambers, specialising in commercial and financial litigation, arbitration, public law and public international law. Chambers has a reputation as a ‘magic circle’ commercial chambers. Members of Chambers are recognised specialists in all areas of commercial law and handle disputes across the full spectrum of the business and financial world. Members of Chambers appear as advocates before courts and arbitration tribunals and have a reputation for exceptional talent, top-class advocacy and a client-oriented approach. In 2021, Essex Court Chambers was named Top Ranked Chambers by Chambers and Partners and a Top Tier Set by The Legal 500 and in 2019 won Chambers of the Year at The Lawyer Awards. essexcourt.com @EssexCourtLaw linkedin.com/company/essex-court-chambers

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Fountain Court is a leading commercial set of barristers’ chambers in Central London, with an office in Singapore. It has 92 members, who are recognised as leaders in the field of commercial and regulatory disputes, acting for clients in the UK and overseas. Pupillage at Fountain Court is an opportunity to work with some of the brightest advocates and be a part of precedent-setting cases. We positively encourage applications from groups who are currently under-represented in chambers and we are involved in a number of programmes that seek to widen the pool of applicants. Find out more on our website. www.fountaincourt.co.uk @FC_Chambers linkedin.com/company/fountain-court-chambers

Francis Taylor Building (FTB) is a leading public law set, with particular expertise in planning, infrastructure, environmental, compulsory purchase land valuation, public law, regulatory law, local government, licensing, religious liberty and ecclesiastical law. We are consistently recognised as a leading set by the market and major legal directories because of the quality and number of leading practitioners we can provide, our major projects and our blue-chip client base. Our members have experience in domestic and overseas jurisdictions, parliamentary proceedings and inquiries, as well as advisory work. Find out more about each of our practice areas on our website. www.ftbchambers.co.uk @FTB_law @FTB_Pupillage linkedin.com/company/1064357

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What opportunities are you offering to City students and graduates?

“We are looking for psychologists, education support workers, residential support workers, speech therapists and occupational therapists, among others. We have a wide range of disciplines you can come and work in. Among the above, we have a finance team, a human resources team, admissions and transitions, teachers and many more.” St John’s School and College

“We are offering students and graduates the chance to apply for our training contract or vacation scheme. Our training contract will include our SQE graduate apprenticeship for any applicant who has not yet completed the LPC. Students can also apply to attend an open day in autumn 2021.” DWF Law LLP

“Join LPC Law’s nationwide network of county court advocates. As an advocate you will have the opportunity to represent a range of clients and work with the country’s most prestigious law firms and financial institutions, attending a large variety of civil hearings including mortgage possessions, bankruptcies, infant settlements, summary judgment applications and small claims trials.” LPC Law

“We offer you the opportunity to have a very real impact on society, the freedom to use your judgement and the chance to experience challenging and varied work. All in a supportive environment that is invested in seeing you make the most of your life inside work and out.” CPS

“There are a number of Police Officer and staff vacancies, as well as some bespoke vacancies such as Detective and graduate opportunities available on our website www.kent.police.uk/ police-forces/kent-police/areas/kentpolice/c/careers. New opportunities are arising under the PEQF entry scheme.” Kent Police

“We are offering graduate solicitor apprenticeships. You can apply for a Weightmans graduate solicitor apprenticeship from the penultimate year of your law degree, or final year of your non-law degree if you plan to complete a Graduate Diploma in Law, or equivalent. The apprenticeship is a 32-month programme which provides you with the best learning and development opportunities in order for you to qualify.” Weightmans LLP

Our joint vision is for Kent to be a safe place for people to live, work and visit. By protecting the public from harm, we will allow our communities to flourish and by working with the public and partners, we will provide a first-class policing service that is both visible and accessible. We will retain neighbourhood policing as the bedrock of policing in Kent. We will be there when the public need us and we will act with integrity in all that we do. www.kent.police.uk/police-forces/kentpolice/areas/kent-police/c/careers @kent_police facebook.com/kentpolice

Sign up to LawCareers.Net today. We’ve got everything you need to become a lawyer. Our LCN weekly newsletter is filled with a wealth of information and advice. Check our website for all the training contract, vacation scheme, pupillage details and deadline dates. www.lawcareers.net @LawCareersNetUK facebook.com/LawCareers.Net instagram.com/lawcareersnet linkedin.com/company/lawcareers-net youtube.com/user/LawCareersNet

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Why are you interested in City students and graduates? “City students and graduates have the drive and innovation that we look for in candidates. A previous City graduate has been successful in gaining a training contract with us before and we would like to have more talented City graduates join us as trainees or vacation scheme students in future.” Mayer Brown International LLP

“City students and graduates are innovative and diverse, which matches the values at DWF. Our values are at the heart of what we do and it’s essential that we attract a high calibre of applicants who can help us to grow as a global provider of legal and business services.” DWF Law LLP

“We are keen to speak to students and graduates who are bright, ambitious and emotionally intelligent. We value more than just academics and assess candidates individually. We encourage all to apply regardless of background and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities.” Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP

“We would like to give students the chance to make the most of a variety of early careers opportunities. These are not just in the legal sector. We also have a range of operational delivery opportunities in HR, finance and more. We hope to find talented individuals at City that can help us achieve our aim to deliver justice.” CPS

“Students and graduates can bring a wealth of knowledge to specific roles within Kent Police and individuals who have joined us previously have opened themselves up to a wide variety of different positions to progress and further their careers. Individuals may also find new opportunities available to them which they may not have considered previously.” Kent Police

“City offers many degrees of relevance to the work we do at St. John’s School and College...City is an outstanding university and we would love to have candidates come and work for us.” St John’s School and College “We have a long tradition of taking pupils and tenants who have completed the City GDL which we are keen to continue. We carefully design our interview process so as not to disadvantage those who do not have law as a first degree.” Fountain Court Chambers

London International Development Centre (LIDC) is a membership organisation of over 5,000 staff, students and alumni from our core members and associate members, including City, among many other universities. Our membership also includes a number of NGOs such as WaterAid, Oxfam and Doctors with Africa – Cuamm. We draw on our diverse community of researchers, students and development professionals to deliver interdisciplinary research that creates real change, providing solutions to complex challenges impacting the world’s most vulnerable citizens. Our research is transformative and world-leading. We accelerate our impact through our extensive network of partners. lidc.ac.uk @LIDC_UK facebook.com/LIDCUK linkedin.com/company/london-internationaldevelopment-centre-lidc youtube.com/LIDCUK

LPC Law is a specialist firm of solicitors, focused on providing a high-quality advocacy and clerking service to clients throughout England and Wales. They have a nationwide network of advocates, solicitors and solicitoradvocates with higher rights of audience and barristers allowing them to appear in all types of hearings and trials in every county court and the High Court. LPC Law work with some of the UK’s leading law firms and represent FTSE 100 companies in courts throughout England and Wales. www.lpc-law.co.uk @lpc_law linkedin.com/company/lpc-law

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Events to look out for: Autumn term The Legal Cheek UK Virtual Law Fair Series 2021 Tuesday 5th October 2021, Thursday 4th November 2021, Thursday 2nd December 2021, 14:00 – 17:00

Mayer Brown is a distinctively global law firm. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the three largest financial centres – New York, London and Hong Kong – we are uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. Our London office plays a key role in our global network – it’s home to some of the sharpest minds in the industry and offers our clients a full range of legal services. Training with us will give you the opportunity to work alongside over 87 partners and 160 lawyers in a thriving environment. www.mayerbrownfutures.com @talk2mayerbrown

The Legal Cheek Virtual Pupillage Fair Saturday 9th October 2021, 10:00 – 13:00 The Law Society introduction to legal commercial awareness Wednesday 13th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:30 Governance careers insight days Thursday 14th October 2021 – The FA Tuesday 23rd November 2021 – BBC Studios & Network Rail

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EmployAbility Freshfields virtual insight event Wednesday 20th October 2021, 14:00 – 16:30 Work placements for year 2 info session Wednesday 20th October 2021, 14:00 – 15:00

Find out more and book online careershub.city.ac.uk/students

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The NGDP is a two-year fast-track programme for graduates who want to work on some of the biggest issues facing our communities while excelling in their own careers. Graduates work within local government and are based in one council, where they complete at least three placements. Local government is responsible for over 800 services, meaning projects may be in areas as diverse as homelessness reduction, developing partnerships with the community and voluntary sector and sustainable economic development. The scheme also involves a learning and development programme which leads to a postgraduate qualification in leadership and management. www.local.gov.uk/national-graduatedevelopment-programme @ngdp_LGA linkedin.com/company/ngdp-lga

Orrick is a global law firm with more than 1,100 lawyers in 25 offices located throughout North America, Europe and Asia. We focus on three sectors: technology and innovation, energy and infrastructure and finance. We aim to be a best place to work for the best talent and we are always adapting to the everincreasing pace of innovation. Financial Times selected Orrick the Most Innovative Law Firm in North America for 2016-2018 and runner-up in 2019 and 2020 and Fortune named us on its 2021 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, the sixth year in a row we’ve been listed. www.orrick.com/careers @Orrick facebook.com/Orrick linkedin.com/company/orrick-herrington-&sutcliffe-llp

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Events to look out for: Autumn term Influencing others through impactful communications Thursday 21st October 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 Using audience analytics to understand and serve your stakeholders Thursday 28th October 2021, 19:00 – 20:30 Applying to commercial law firms – where to start with Vantage Thursday 4th November 2021, 12:30 – 13:30

Selborne Chambers is a leading set of barristers specialising in commercial and commercial chancery work. Our main areas of practice include real property (including landlord and tenant), company and partnership, insolvency, professional negligence and trusts, probate and estates. Much of Chambers’ work is done in London, though members frequently advise and appear for clients in other parts of the United Kingdom and in other foreign jurisdictions including the USA, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Channel Islands, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and Israel. www.selbornechambers.co.uk @Selbornetweets linkedin.com/company/selborne-chamberslondon

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Meet the team at Creative Access Monday 8th November 2021, 13:00 – 14:00 Fountain Court Chambers drinks reception Thursday 11th November 2021, from 18:00

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Studying abroad on exchange for year 2 students Wednesday 17th November 2021, 14:00 – 15:00 Broadcast tech fest Tuesday 30th November 2021, 10:00 – 19:00

Find out more and book online careershub.city.ac.uk/students

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We are a diverse, innovative school, college and charity based in East Sussex for young people and children with learning disabilities and autism. We have a huge range of disciplines for careers, such as therapy, education, residential, psychology and more. Our aim is to support our young people and provide them with the best opportunities in life, education, therapy and residential care, if required. Join our wonderful community and help make a difference to the lives of those who access our services. www.st-johns.co.uk @stjohns_sussex facebook.com/StJohnsSussex instagram.com/stjohns.sussex

The City Law School is one of London’s major law schools, offering an impressive range of academic and professional courses. Part of City, University of London, our courses include professional legal training programmes: the Bar Vocational Studies for aspiring barristers and the Legal Practice Course for those who want to pursue the solicitor route. Both programmes offer an LLM masters option. Our Master of Laws (LLM) programmes allow students to choose from 13 specialist areas of law and gain a named LLM degree, including International Human Rights, Public International Law, Criminal Litigation and more. We also provide the option to convert your current degree with our nationally renowned Graduate Diploma in Law; our fast track programme. www.city.ac.uk/about/schools/law @thecitylawschool facebook.com/thecitylawschool linkedin.com/showcase/the-city-law-school

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Events coming up in 2022… Spotlight on diversity in law session one: Overcoming barriers to carve out career success February 2022 Spotlight on diversity in law session two: Networking with confidence to build professional connections and sector knowledge February 2022 Diversity and inclusion in banking and finance February 2022 Work placements for year 1 students Wednesday 30th March 2022, 14:00 – 15:00

We’re a top 45 UK law firm, with over 1,300 people working from our offices across the UK. We’re proud to be a leading national player in insurance, with a formidable reputation and heritage. We’re highly respected in the public sector, acting for many local, police and fire authorities and NHS trusts. We’re also recognised as a strong provider of a diverse range of commercial services for public sector bodies, large institutions, ownermanaged businesses and PLCs. In addition, we offer a full family and private client service including wills, tax, probate and residential conveyancing. We’re well equipped to provide a full legal service to all of our clients. www.weightmans.com/careers/apprenticeships/ graduate-solicitor-apprenticeship @Weightmans instagram.com/weightmans_law linkedin.com/company/weightmans

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School of Arts & Social Sciences Alumni series – where are they now? March 2022 SMEs – how can they support your career journey? March 2022

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Alumni networking receptions March 2022 Getting advocacy experience with LPC Law Thursday 5th May 2022, 18:00 – 19:00

Find out more and book online careershub.city.ac.uk/students

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What perks does your organisation offer? “We offer exciting secondment opportunities. You could choose to take a client secondment in the UK or travel further afield to one of our international offices in Hong Kong or Chicago. We’ll also pay your course fees for the LPC and GDL during the year of study.” Mayer Brown International LLP

“We have a number of companyfunded and voluntary benefits for trainee solicitors to benefit from during the training contract and beyond. Further to this, we have our DWF achievers platform where you can receive positive recognition for the work you do which leads to points. These points can be redeemed in the online shop. We also host the DWF Rubies Awards each year to recognise colleagues.” DWF Law LLP

“We offer an excellent salary and benefits. For year one as a graduate solicitor apprentice you would receive a salary of £25,000 (£30,000 London), which will increase after 12 months to £27,000 (£34,000 London). As much as we work hard, we play hard too! Having an appropriate work-life balance is something we value for all of our people.” Weightmans LLP

“We offer promotions, opportunities to develop and grow in-house, endless training opportunities, health programme and wellbeing benefits, bike-to-work schemes, free parking on-site and much more. We offer bus-pass employee schemes and a 28-day free bus pass on commencing employment. We also offer gym discounts, massages and more.” St John’s School and College

“As an advocate you will work from home, attending courts daily in your region. Manage your own caseload, choose your hours, accept challenging and rewarding work. LPC Law pay advocates on a fixed fee basis and reimburse advocates for all travel disbursements.” LPC Law

“Chambers has a friendly, progressive and modern outlook with a generous pupillage award. Daniel Edmonds, a junior tenant explained: What set Fountain Court apart for me was the impression I gained from my mini-pupillage of a big chambers with a relaxed atmosphere. Doors are always open if you have any questions.” Fountain Court Chambers

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After the Fair Send a ‘thank you’ email to any contacts you met on the day. It is likely to add to the positive impression you 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 spoke with.

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NEXT STEPS Get your CV or application form reviewed by a careers consultant at the Careers Service by visiting us online or in person. Our services are available for City graduates for three years after the completion of your course Practise interviews and assessment exercises Check CareersHub regularly for upcoming careers events Log on to CareersHub to view hundreds of opportunities and receive job email alerts.

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NOTES

Top Law firms need top people Weightmans is a Top 45 national law firm with eight offices across the UK and we employ more than 1,200 people. The firm’s practice is structured under six segments: built environment, corporates, insurance, owner managed businesses (OMBs), private client and public bodies. We are a proud leading national player in insurance, with a formidable reputation and heritage. We are highly respected in the public sector and provide a strong and diverse range of commercial legal services. Our firm’s continuous growth is because of our focus on the two key aspects of our business: our clients and our people. Our aim is to be a truly diverse workplace and CSR is embedded in our culture. We offer the traditional Training Contract route alongside a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship route with BPP for those wishing to undertake the SQE. We offer an excellent salary and benefits including 28 days’ holiday, healthcare cover, pension plans and more. We do a great deal of CSR, social events, agile working, training and development. More information on this can be found on our website. www.weightmans.com/careers/apprenticeships

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Selborne Chambers is a leading set of barristers specialising in Commercial and Commercial Chancery work. Our main areas of practice include; real property (including landlord and tenant), company and partnership, insolvency, professional negligence and trusts, probate and estates.

We annually offer mini-pupillages to aspiring barristers and up to two pupillages per year with the view to offering tenancy to all successful pupils. We are holding an open evening for students in the final year of their law degree, about to undertake or in the process of undertaking their law conversion or undertaking their Bar Vocational studies who are interested in pupillage at Selborne Chambers. The open evening will be taking place on:

Wednesday 3 November from 6pm onwards. To book please contact: pupillage@selbornechambers.co.uk.

Selborne Chambers, 10 Essex Street, London WC2R 3AA Phone: 020 7420 9500 Fax: 020 7420 9555 selbornechambers.co.uk

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Members of Essex Court Chambers enjoy exceptional opportunities to be involved in a diverse range of academically challenging, factually interesting and frequently high-profile disputes from the very earliest stages of their careers. Chambers attracts the highest calibre of work across all the areas of its expertise, including commercial litigation, arbitration, public law and public international law. Members act in the full spectrum of UK-based litigation, from County Court hearings to substantial High Court trials and appeals before the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and Privy Council, as well as specialist tribunals and public inquiries. They also regularly appear before the European Courts, and advise on and act in arbitrations and disputes around the world, including in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Tenants are supported in the development of their practices by a proactive and enthusiastic clerking team. As self-employed practitioners, each tenant has considerable ability to shape their own career, and can exercise a great degree of control over their day-to-day working life. This is a friendly and welcoming place from which to practise, and there is generous scope for holidays, parental leave, and flexible working. For more details of the work undertaken by members of Essex Court Chambers, please visit www.essexcourt.com for more information and how to apply.

ESSEX COURT CHAMBERS 24 Lincoln’s Inn Fields London WC2A 3EG UK T +44 (0)20 7813 8000 F +44 (0)20 7813 8080 DX 320 Chancery Lane Senior Clerk: Joe Ferrigno E clerksroom@essexcourt.com www.essexcourt.com