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Sponsors of the 2018 Law Fair Fourty per cent of the Fortune 500 rely on global law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) to protect their interests and support their critical business needs. Formed by the combination of Bryan Cave and Berwin Leighton Paisner, our firm is purposely structured in a way few other law firms are – as a fully integrated international team that provides clients with clear, connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. By combining the practice experience, industry knowledge and market connections of 1600 lawyers in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with our recognised leadership in applying legal service and technology innovation, we deliver commercial advantage to clients. We intend to advance legal services by becoming the most collaborative and connected firm, which puts relationships powered by new thinking and technology at the heart of everything we do across our four departments: corporate, finance, litigation and corporate risk and real estate. At BCLP we have a culture that attracts brilliant minds and fosters new thinking. Training contracts that have you working straight away on important client matters, on the phone, in person, in the room at every key moment of the deal. A firm consequently rated the best graduate legal employer for four consecutive years. We are all of this and more. The more is our difference. A difference that is part of every meeting, every client relationship and every decision. It is something that is hard to imagine if you have never spent a day within our walls. It is good to be different. We are. If you are too, please come and talk to us. We are proud sponsors of the City Law Fair and wish you well in your future career in law.
We are delighted to invite you to the 2018 Law Fair. This event is an ideal opportunity for you to network with key recruiters from the legal sector and gather information that will help you stand out from other applicants. Please use the checklist below that the Careers Service has prepared for you in order to help you make the most of this event and get ahead of the competition.
Before the Fair • Registered for and attended one of the Fair preparation sessions or completed the Law Fair Prep Quiz to learn how to make the most of the Fair and get a fast-track entry pass? • Pre-registered online at careershub.city.ac.uk/students? • Done some research on the exhibitors that you want to approach on the day? Start with reading the profiles of the exhibitors in this guide. • Researched how employers prefer to be approached at Careers Fairs? • Prepared some relevant questions that demonstrate your interest in that area of work? • Prepared a couple of sentences to introduce yourself clearly and succinctly to organisations?
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On the day • Approach the stand as you would do an interview – first impressions count • Start conversations with expressions such as “I am interested in...” or “I know about your company and would like to find out more about...” • Be prepared to outline succinctly your knowledge of the company, express enthusiasm in what the company does and describe how your background could contribute to their needs • F ind out what exhibitors are looking for by asking them what skills and experience they require. You can then tailor your experiences and responses to what they are looking for • Have a notepad ready so you can note down the name of anyone who you really enjoyed talking to. If they inspired you to work for their organisation, mention this in your application form • Be proactive and keen: talk to the recruiters • Plan what you are going to wear to project a professional image on the day of the Fair. Present yourself as you would at an interview.
• Stand in a huddle in the corner talking to your friends • Monopolise a single person • Just browse or collect freebies • Dress too casually (jeans, trainers and baseball caps are not recommended).
Prepare to answer questions “Tell me about your course and why you decided to study it.” “What interests you about law?” “Tell me a little bit about yourself.” Are you ready to sell yourself positively and succinctly in response to general openers like these? Start with your name, course and year of study. You may then want to say a few words about your career aspirations, areas of interest, why you are attending the Fair and why you have approached the employer in front of you. Write your notes on the following lines:
Prepare to ask questions Have a look through the pages that follow and identify employers that you would like to approach at the Fair. Think about questions that you would like to ask each of them and write them down in the notes sections under exhibitors’ profiles in this guide, ready for the day of the Fair. For example, prepare questions that will help you decide if a particular career or a particular organisation may be the one for you. You may wish to find out more about opportunities for professional qualifications, long-term careers prospects, work-life balance, job security, work environment, training and development opportunities, content of work, opportunities to work internationally and job availability. You may also wish to ask questions about recent news stories or big issues facing a particular organisation or industry. Ensure you do not ask questions which can be easily answered by doing some very basic research. This employer offers graduate opportunities This employer sponsors visas for international students Vs
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FAIR BREAK-OUT SESSIONS This year, we are delighted to offer breakout sessions in conjunction with the Law Fair. These sessions are run by some of our exhibitors at the Fair and will provide you with an opportunity to improve your employability skills. The following sessions are scheduled to take place during the Fair on Wednesday, 10th October in the College Building. Students need to sign up for these sessions in advance. For further information and to register for these and other events, visit: careershub.city.ac.uk/students
Winning application forms with Osborne Clarke LLP 2.30 – 3.30pm, Location AG08 Capacity: 40 If you don’t know where to start with application forms, come along to our workshop to find out how to write a winning application form. During the working you will get: • Simple hints and tips on how to improve your application form • An understanding of how to make your application stand out • An understanding of how to tailor your application form to different firms.
Demystifying commercial awareness with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP 2.30 – 3.30pm, Location AG07 Capacity: 50 Michael Anderson, an M&A Partner at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has over 25 years’ experience working on M&A and investment transactions across healthcare, tech and numerous other sectors. Michael who is also Graduate Recruitment Partner at the firm will be hosting this interactive session by talking through a number of real life transactions, which will be used as a platform to understand what is meant by commercial awareness. In this session Michael will focus on how to demonstrate commercial acumen during the recruitment process and the importance of continuing to do so throughout your career as a trainee and beyond.
An insight into advocacy with LPC Law 2.30 – 3.30pm, Location ALG16 Capacity: 50 LPC Law is a specialist firm of solicitors, focused on providing a high-quality advocacy service throughout England and Wales. We have a nationwide network of advocates (consisting of BPTC/LPC graduates, solicitors and barristers) allowing us to appear in all types of hearings and trials in every county court and High Court. This session will focus on the conduct of hearings in chambers in the county court. Using slides, demonstrations, role play and audience participation, delegates will be provided with a unique insight into the role of the advocate and specifically conducting advocacy within District Judge’s chambers.
Accutrainee is a SRA-authorised training establishment that recruits trainee solicitors and helps them reach qualification. During the training period we send our trainees to a range of clients both in private practice and in-house departments. Our clients include FTSE 100 organisations, global investment banks and UK and US law firms. Few training contracts offer such variety and breadth of experience with training period uniquely designed around the trainee. You can gain experience within in-house legal departments and/or private practice law firms whilst experiencing different cultures within different industries. www.accutrainee.com @Accutrainee facebook.com/accutrainee linkedin.com/company/accutrainee
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Arnold & Porter is a US-headquartered firm with a deserved reputation for its quality of service and expertise in handling the most complex legal and business problems, which require innovative and practical solutions. Our London lawyers advise on a full range of regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. Providing our clients with an excellent service is our number one priority and our lawyers need to be commerciallyminded, approachable and able to work with our clients as part of a team on complex and often high-profile legal issues. Trainees will have the opportunity to spend six months working within four of our practice groups. The firm encourages individuals to work across specialisms, so trainees may find that while working in one practice group, they undertake work in a variety of different areas and for a variety of partners. Trainees will be expected to work on several matters at once, assuming responsibility at an early stage. We emphasise teamwork and trainees will be working for a variety of partners and associates throughout the office and firm. We encourage trainees to take part in our pro bono programme, devoting 15 per cent of their time to it, reflecting the firm’s strong commitment to pro bono, helping young lawyers develop their client management skills from an early stage. We take around ten summer vacation students each year. Students will spend two weeks working on a variety of projects and workshops with partners and associates. We take two trainee solicitors every September. wwww.arnoldporter.com/en/careers/lawstudents-trainee-solicitors/london-trainees @arnoldporter facebook.com/arnoldporterkayescholerllp linkedin.com/company/apks-llp
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If you are studying or practicing law and interested in expanding your career options globally, you may be eligible to sit for a US Bar Exam and become a US attorney. BARBRI enables you to qualify as a US Attorney, providing the only International Bar Review programme specifically tailored to the needs of non-US law graduates and lawyers. Our flexible learning opportunities allow you to balance work, home and study while preparing for the Bar Exam. Choose from our innovative home study online course or a classroom based approach in London, Dublin, Paris or Dubai.
Additional companies will be present on the day.
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Make sure you tweet us your first impressions during the Career Fair by using hashtag #CityLaw throughout the day.
Upcoming events: Meet and greet with South Square 11th October, 6.30 – 8.30pm Presentation Trowers & Hamlins LLP 11th October, 6 – 7.30pm For further information and to register for these and other events, visit: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.
Blackstone Chambers are a substantial civil law set, combining formidable strengths in commercial, public, human rights, employment, EU and competition law. We offer up to four twelve month pupillages to those wishing to practise full time at the Bar, normally commencing in September each year. Individual awards of ÂŁ65,000 are available with ÂŁ18,500 available to be advanced during the BPTC. A new tenant can expect a busy and wide-ranging practice with opportunities to specialise later. www.blackstonechambers.com @BlackstoneChbrs
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At Blake Morgan we have always excelled in finding the best possible solutions for our clients. With exceptional talent and leading lawyers working across southern England and Wales, Blake Morgan has a highly-skilled workforce with 118 partners and over 1000 members of staff, giving our clients access to a wide range and depth of skills and experience. We act for large corporates, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses, public sector, charity organisations and private individuals. www.blakemorgan.co.uk @BM_Careers facebook.com/blakemorganllp linkedin.com/company/blake-morgan-llp
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BLM is an insurance risk and commercial law firm with both a domestic and international focus. We have established a deep-rooted presence in the general insurance sector, the London market and amongst brokers. We also have a significant presence among the public sector, the health and care industry and corporate businesses, many of whom are multi-national. Our philosophy is to deliver positive outcomes for our customers and help them make their businesses more successful. Fundamentally we are helping them to reduce the time and money spent on managing risk and resolving disputes, whilst offering a practical, commercial and solutions driven approach to non-contentious business law. Our two-year trainee solicitor programme has been designed to maximise your potential. You will complete four six-month seats, giving you exposure to a variety of teams across the business. You will also gain the skills and experience required of a qualified solicitor within insurance risk and commercial law. BLM’s vacation scheme gives you the opportunity to spend two weeks in one of our offices. You will be paired up with one of our current trainees and will have the opportunity to really get to grips with what we do day-to-day. www.blmlaw.com @BLM_law instagram.com/blmlaw
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A law firm where 40 per cent of the Fortune 500 rely on global law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner to protect their interests and support their critical business needs. One that is constantly changing, growing, improving. A culture that attracts brilliant minds and fosters new thinking. Training contracts that have you working straight away on important client matters, on the phone, in person, in the room at every key moment of the deal. A firm consequently rated the best graduate legal employer for four consecutive years. We are all of this and more. The more is our difference. A difference that is part of every meeting, every client relationship and every decision. It is something that is hard to imagine if you have never spent a day within our walls. It’s good to be different. We are. If you are too, please come and talk to us. www.blplaw.com/trainee @BCLP_Trainees facebook.com/bclptrainees
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Based on confidential insider interviews with trainees, the Chambers Student Guide lifts the lid on all the major firms and barristers’ chambers to give you the true picture about training. We can also tell you about application processes, vacation schemes, law schools, building up your CV and how to perform well in interviews. Come over and pick up a free copy of Chambers Student from our stand. We will also be happy to answer any careers questions you might have. www.chambersstudent.co.uk @chambersstudent facebook.com/chambersstudentguide linkedin.com/company/chambers-student
Careers clinics City’s careers consultants will deliver career clinic sessions during the Fair. These 15-minute appointments will cover a range of general careers advice, ranging from CV checks to advice on applications.
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Some of the careers events taking place this autumn Careers in the notarial profession 16th October, 6 – 8pm Careers with a Law degree – panel event 18th October, 6 – 8pm Winning application forms with Osborne Clarke LLP 25th October, 11.30 – 12.30pm Qualifying as a US attorney by BARBRI 25th October, 6 – 7pm Find out more and register on City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students. 10|11
Charles Russell Speechlys is a law firm based in London with offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Hong Kong. We have an unusually broad range of skills and experience across the full spectrum of business and personal needs. This gives us a wider perspective, clear insight and a strongly commercial long-term view. www.charlesrussellspeechlys.com @CRSTrainees linkedin.com/company/charles-russellspeechlys-llp
The City, University of London Law Society is run by students for students and is one of the largest societies by membership at City. The Law Society organises workshops for students, career opportunities, lectures, the latest news and advice. We are committed to run events relating to student skill development and employability, along with countless social events and a traditional Law Ball in April. www.city.ac.uk/law @CityLawschool facebook.com/thecitylawschool
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Why are employers joining us at the Fair? “ Our programme is relevant to City, University of London law students who are interested in pursuing an international career.” BARBRI “ South Square are taking part in the Law Fair because we would like to raise our profile amongst bright law students at City, University of London.” South Square “ This excellent law faculty gives us access to meet top-quality undergraduates interested in a career at the Bar.” Blackstone Chambers “ As a regional firm, we feel it is extremely important to maintain close relationships within our communities. With an office in London, City, University of London is an important partner of ours in terms of finding fantastic talent and securing our future partners.” Blake Morgan “ Charles Russell Speechlys have partnered with City, University of London to deliver the Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme at the firm so we thought attending the Law Fair would be a good opportunity to reach out to the graduate pool of students.” Charles Russell Speechlys
Fair preparation and fast-track entry to the Fair Get fast-track entry to the Fair and learn how to make a great first impression on employers by attending one of the ‘Making the most of the Law Fair’ preparation sessions. The first session delivered by Platinum Fair sponsor Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is on 8th October between 1 and 2pm (Northampton Square campus) and the second delivered by partner sponsor LPC Law is on 9th October between 4.30 and 5.30pm (Gray’s Inn campus). If you are unable to attend these sessions, complete the Law Fair Prep Quiz via City CareersHub! You can find this website at careershub.city.ac.uk/students.
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Join the award-winning and largest society at City, University of London, the Pro Bono Society. We are not just for law students, last year saw 20 per cent of our members come from non-law degrees comprising of 12 different disciplines and this year we want to improve on that. Membership is only ÂŁ5 for the entire year, but the benefits you will receive are much greater not only financially, but academically and for your career prospects.
Fountain Court Chambers is one of the leading sets at the Commercial Bar. Members are consistently involved in the most significant and high-profile pieces of commercial litigation both in England and overseas jurisdictions. We offer our pupils broad and challenging training in a supportive and collegiate atmosphere. Pupillage at Fountain Court is an opportunity to work with some of the brightest advocates in London and be a part of precedent-setting cases.
You will be exposed to leading City law firms and Chambers and you will get access to numerous free events and substantial discounts on others. Our aim is to improve your employability and career prospects by holding application workshops, graduate recruitment presentations and informal networking sessions with various firms and chambers. These events will give you an excellent opportunity to find out more information about each firm and what they look for in their applications: be it for insight days, vacation schemes, training contracts, mini pupillages or pupillages. This will also give you the chance to build your professional network.
Each year we expect to take on up to four pupils who are selected based on academic and intellectual abilities as well as oral and written communication skills and each applicant’s understanding of and interest in our work. We welcome applications from law and non-law graduates alike; priority is given to applicants with high academic achievements and successful applicants tend to have first class degrees. We accept applications through the Pupillage Gateway.
Last year we held the most varied and biggest social events, including two grand balls, a trip to Thorpe Park Fright Night, Chemistry Cocktail Night, a bowling trip and unlimited pizza and prosecco night, amongst others. This year we will be expanding and pushing the boundaries even further to keep our title of most ambitious society by holding an even greater and diverse range of extracurricular activities to make your time at City even more enjoyable. We offer academic support to help you with your studies, with an array of notes alongside workshops, to make your law degree easier. To join, buy your standard membership now from www.citystudents.co.uk/cityprobono. We look forward to welcoming you. www.probonosociety.co.uk @cityprobono facebook.com/cityprobono instagram.com/cityprobono linkedin.com/company/cityprobono
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A mini-pupillage is an opportunity for those who are intent upon pursuing a career at the Commercial Bar to spend some time at Fountain Court Chambers to meet some of our members and gain an introduction to the type of work we do. It is also an essential part of our pupillage application process. The mini-pupillage will usually last for three days, during which you will learn about life at Fountain Court Chambers as well as completing a short piece of written work which will be assessed as part of any future application for pupillage. We will pay ÂŁ150 towards your expenses upon completion of your mini-pupillage. To apply, email the completed application form, which can be found on the website, to Sarah Alexander at sarah@fountaincourt.co.uk. www.fountaincourt.co.uk @fc_chambers
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Pupillage Open Evening
If you’ve ever thought about a career in law, come along to this open evening run by Fountain Court Chambers where you can learn more about pupillage and a career at the commercial bar and meet with barristers of dierent seniorities over drinks.
Wednesday 17th October 2018 5:30-7:30pm Fountain Court Chambers Temple, London EC4Y 9DH To reserve a space, please contact our recruitment coordinator
Sarah Alexander at sarah@fountaincourt.co.uk
Further information will be available on our website nearer the time.
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FTB is a long-established leading public law set, with particular expertise in planning, land valuation, infrastructure, environmental, public law, licensing, regulatory law, religious liberty and ecclesiastical law. We are consistently recognised as a leading set by the market and 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. www.ftbchambers.co.uk @FTB_Law @FTB_Pupillage
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Government lawyers provide legal advice to the government of the day and represent it in court proceedings. Whether the government is creating new laws, buying goods and services, employing people or defending its decisions in court, it needs significant levels of legal advice on a whole range of complex issues. To carry out this work, the government needs its own high-quality lawyers and legal trainees, who understand its business, to provide legal services to a wide client base including a range of central government departments and other government bodies. The legal trainee scheme (LTS) is the term used to describe the training contract and pupillage opportunities available within government departments. The departments which offer legal trainee places through the LTS are Government Legal Department, HM Revenue and Customs, National Crime Agency and the Competition & Markets Authority. All legal trainee places are expected to be based in London. www.gov.uk/gls
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Meet the Herbert Smith Freehills team and find out about who we are and the work we do. You will have the chance to talk to the graduate recruitment team and trainees and find out about our vacation schemes, training contracts and international opportunities. www.herbertsmithfreehills.com @HSFlegal youtube.com/user/HSFlegal
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ICSA: The Governance Institute is the chartered membership and qualifying body for people working in governance, risk and compliance, including company secretaries. With over 120 years’ experience, our mission is to champion good governance and to develop the value, skills and effectiveness of company secretaries and governance professionals in all sectors. www.icsa.org.uk @icsa_news facebook.com/ICSAglobal
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Successfully launching a legal career involves acquiring and acting upon high-quality information. lawcareers.net (online) and The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook (print) are comprehensive, independent and authoritative resources that cover every aspect of becoming a lawyer, including details of over 1,000 employers. A 2018 survey saw eight out of ten new lawyers reporting that they had used one or both of these guides. www.lawcareers.net @LawCareersNetUK facebook.com/lawcareers.net instagram.com/lawcareersnet linkedin.com/company/lawcareers-net youtube.com/user/LawCareersNet
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As 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, including solicitors, 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 seeks applications from current BPTC and LPC students to work as 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 intuitions, attending a large variety of civil hearings including mortgage possessions, bankruptcies, infant settlements, summary judgment applications and small claims trials. Manage your own caseload, formulate submissions, put them before district judges in chambers and develop the legal skills you have acquired during your professional studies. www.lpc-law.co.uk @LPC_law
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Osborne Clarke is an award-winning multinational law firm. The core sectors we work in all thrive on innovation (digital business, energy, financial services, life sciences, real estate, recruitment and transport) and our sector teams include lawyers from all legal disciplines.
In this new business age, Pinsent Masons is a new kind of law firm. Headquartered in London our offices stretch across the UK, we offer a full-service capability across five key sectors: advanced manufacturing and technology, energy, financial services, infrastructure and real estate.
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Employability Skills Programme Our Employability Skills Programme is designed in collaboration with employers. The sessions prepare students to make the transition from education to work, covering all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. They explore the skills that are most valued by employers, how students can reflect on these and how students can articulate their experiences clearly when talking to employers. Students who attend eight of the ten sessions and complete a reflective review will receive a certificate. The following sessions take place on Tuesdays in October 2018. Part 1: What skills are employers actually looking for: How to develop these through the Employability Skills Programme with the Institute of Student Employers – 2nd October, 1 – 2pm Part 2: Online applications: Tackling them and what happens next with KPMG – 2nd October, 6 – 7pm Part 3: Phone and video interviews: How best to prepare with Capgemini – 9th October, 1 – 2pm Part 4: In-person interviews: What do employers really want to hear with National Audit Office – 9th October, 6 – 7pm Part 5: Commercial awareness: What is this and how to develop it with Schroders – 16th October, 1 – 2pm Part 6: Recruitment tests: How to prepare for them with Civil Service Fast Stream – 16th October, 6 – 7pm Part 7: Assessment centres: How to get noticed by the recruiters with Experian – 23rd October, 1 – 2pm Part 8: Identifying your strengths: How to demonstrate them in the workplace with EY – 23rd October, 6 – 7pm Part 9: Personal branding: How to develop your network with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner – 30th October, 1 – 2pm Part 10: What to expect from the workplace: Your first year with Morgan Stanley – 30th October, 6 – 7pm
Your Careers Service At www.city.ac.uk/careers, you can: • Book online for CV, cover letter and application form checks (20-minute appointments), mock interviews and in-depth career guidance sessions (45-minute appointments) • View hundreds of graduate roles, placements and internships, part-time jobs and volunteering opportunities on and off campus • Register to attend a range of career events to gain first hand company information, network with employers and access the hidden job market • Access a comprehensive range of resources, including career videos, career guides, statistics on what recent graduates from your course are doing and hundreds of useful links to external resources.
Rare specialises in getting talented students and graduates into elite professions. We count among our clients leading commercial law firms, including Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Slaughter and May. We also work with investment banks such as Deutsche Bank and consultancy firms such as Boston Consulting Group. We believe excellence exists regardless of background, race or gender and we strive for excellence in our candidates and our support. We run coaching programmes starting from the first year of university, to give students the necessary skills for a successful career in commercial law, finance or consultancy. We equip students with the right level of commercial awareness and business skills that make our candidates so sought after by employers.
Russell-Cooke is a top 100 London law firm with an unusually diverse practice, ranging from high-value real estate and corporate law to charity, professional regulation, private client, family law and specialist litigation. Visit our stand to find out what it is like to work at Russell-Cooke. www.russell-cooke.co.uk @Russellcooke facebook.com/russellcookesolicitors
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We also support individual candidates by advising them on the right career path for them and guiding them through the application process of the various vacation schemes, training contracts, internships and other graduate roles on offer from our clients. www.rarerecruitment.co.uk @rare_london linkedin.com/company/rare-recruitment
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South Square is a leading set of commercial law barristers. Our members have acted in many of the most important restructuring, insolvency, banking, commercial, company and fraudrelated disputes of recent times. Our world-class reputation is built on our track record in restructuring and insolvency, expertise in banking and finance and ability to provide practical and commercial solutions. Our work extends beyond England and Wales, with members regularly appearing in courts and tribunals around the world, including the Caribbean, Bermuda, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. While our barristers are best known for their strong litigation-based practices, they also excel in non-contentious commercial, banking and restructuring issues. www.southsquare.com @South_Square
The City Law School is one of London’s major law schools offering an impressive range of academic and professional courses. Students can choose to pursue their legal careers with us by undertaking either the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), both taught at our Gray’s Inn Place campus. These programmes are also available as a masters option. Our Master of Laws (LLM) at The City Law School is a flexible programme enabling students to develop an understanding of specialist or linked areas of the law. Students are able to select from a range of different programmes that can be tailored according to their needs. www.city.ac.uk/law @CityLawSchool facebook.com/thecitylawschool
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Start thinking about your career now In a competitive employment market it is essential to engage with employers early to stand out from your peers, gain experience and make an informed decision about your future. First year students! It’s never too early to start thinking about your career – read on to find out why it is important to engage early...
“ Students should engage with employers early to prepare themselves for interviews and form a better understanding of the requirements of prospective employers, such as the need to concentrate on extra-curricular opportunities, which will assist in applications later in the process.” Blackstone Chambers “ We know from speaking to graduate recruitment branches at many many firms that introducing yourself at a Fair and showing interest in a particular firm can go a long way. Putting yourself out there at an early stage shows a firm that you have confidence.” Chambers Student “ The first year of university is a great time to do research and narrow down the firms that you want to apply to for vacation schemes in your second year. Many firms also offer insight days and placements for first year students, which is a fantastic way to gain valuable insight of life at a law firm.” Osborne Clarke “ It is important for first year law students to start thinking about their career and how they can gain the relative work experience. The Law Fair provides students with access to barristers within chambers who can offer a valuable insight into what life is like at the bar. They can also provide them with advice on what chambers is looking for in an application for pupillage.” South Square “ First year students should engage with employers to gain an understanding about the different career options available to them; careers in law vary enormously from in-house roles, private practice and the independent bar. Some individuals will be better suited to particular career paths, and understanding these options early on is critical to making the right choices later on.” Francis Taylor Building
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Now in its 14th year, The Lex100 is a market leading guide for students at every stage of their legal education. Based on the findings of a survey completed by over 3000 trainees, The Lex100 offers unique insight into the vast array of training contracts in the UK market. We are keen to meet with students, hear about their experiences and speak with them about why they are interested in a career in law and how they plan to pursue that career. We are also looking forward to distributing copies of the latest edition of The Lex100 guide. www.lex100.com @TheLex100 facebook.com/thelex100 linkedin.com/showcase/the-lex-100
Thomson Snell & Passmore is a leading regional legal practice with offices in Tunbridge Wells and the Thames Gateway (Dartford). The firm provides first rate services across a full range of legal practice areas to both local and national clients and is recognised as one of the premier regional law firms. Thirty nine partners (20 of whom are equity) are supported by well leveraged teams of solicitors, with a total headcount of approximately 235 individuals and a turnover of ÂŁ20 million per annum. www.ts-p.co.uk @pragmaticlawyer facebook.com/pragmaticlawyer linkedin.com/company/thomson-snell&-passmore
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Overcoming the fear of networking events “ Make sure to do your research beforehand on the firms that will be attending and write a hit list of those you would like to talk to. When talking to firms, speak confidently to the people on the stand and ask interesting and insightful questions. Remember this is an opportunity for you to find out about the firm from a first-hand source so make sure that you use it well.” LawCareers.net “ Be yourself and try not to worry too much what others think. The most important thing is to be friendly and natural. You should be confident in the person you are and try not to let your nerves undermine your own abilities. Keep your head up and put your best foot forward. All you can do is your best. Good luck!” BARBRI “ Have some questions prepared and try to do your research beforehand. The students that stand out are those that have clearly done some research into the firm as they ask relevant and specific questions.” Charles Russell Speechlys “ Make sure you do some research so you can ask plenty of questions, this is a great opportunity for you to chat and enjoy.” Blackstone Chambers “ Take as many opportunities as you can to practice your networking skills. Many clubs and societies put on networking events specifically to help students develop their networking skills.” Osborne Clarke “ Do your research ahead of the event. For example, some law firms will announce who is attending a particular Law Fair on their social media pages like we do. Have a browse through and pick out those names, research those people on the firm’s website to learn more about their history and plan your questions based on what you have learnt. Not only will this impress the firm’s representatives and show you are generally interested in the firm, it will also give you a sense of confidence as you will feel as though you already know the person.” Blake Morgan “ Students should pretend that they are at an interview when attending networking events. Introduce yourself and ask relevant questions. It is also important to be yourself.” South Square “ The more you go to the less daunting it will be. Firms often send their newly qualified associates to meet students at Fairs because they can still remember how nerve-racking it can be, so keep that in mind when you introduce yourself; they know you might be a bit nervous. The best thing to do if you are still feeling the nerves when you walk in the door is to come and speak to us first!” Chambers Student 26|27
Withers has been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. With more than 1,000 people across 16 offices, we offer a truly inclusive environment where 45 per cent of partners are female and a third trained with the firm. From our offices in Europe, Asia, the United States, Australia and the Caribbean we have acted for 51 per cent of the top 100 in The Sunday Times Rich List, 20 per cent of the top 100 in the Forbes Rich List and 30 per cent of the Top 20 Hong Kong Billionaires on the Forbes World’s Billionaires list. www.withersworldwide.com/en-gb @WithersRecruits instagram.com/withers_ recruitment linkedin.com/company/withersworldwide
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4 Pump Court is a leading set of commercial barristers’ chambers. We have particular expertise in the fields of construction and engineering, international arbitration, energy, insurance and reinsurance, technology and telecommunications, shipping, banking and professional negligence. We are ranked highly in the legal directories in all our areas of specialism. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on our reputation as an approachable, supportive and friendly place to work. We are looking to recruit bright, independentminded people, who are articulate, confident, perceptive and have the potential to become outstanding barristers and advocates. They will also have the ability to get on with people and to demonstrate common sense and sound judgment. For pupillage commencing October 2020 we are offering two twelve month pupillages each with a £70,000 award of which £15,000 can be advanced during the BPTC year plus earnings in the second six months. During pupillage you will have three different pupil supervisors to ensure you have the opportunity to experience as broad a range of our work as possible. In your second six months you will undertake a significant case load of your own. We place great emphasis on the development of advocacy skills and are committed to giving our pupils as much court experience as we can. We are not a member of the Pupillage Gateway system. Applications for pupillage must be made on our standard application form, which can be downloaded from our website. Applications must be submitted by 4pm on Friday, 11th January 2019 by email to pupillage@4pumpcourt.com or by post to Miss Claudia Dine at 4 Pump Court, Temple, London EC4Y 7AN. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. www.4pumpcourt.com/application-form @4PumpCourt linkedin.com/company/4-pump-court
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7KBW’s profile: 7KBW is a top commercial chambers with a reputation for excellence, intellectual rigour and providing practical, commercial advice. 7KBW is ranked as a leading chambers in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 in the fields of insurance, shipping, commodities, commercial dispute resolution, banking and finance, energy and natural resources, international arbitration and professional negligence. 7KBW won Commercial Litigation Set of the Year at the Legal 500 Awards 2017. Members practise across the full breadth of commercial law and appear regularly in the Commercial Court, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court, the Privy Council and in arbitrations. They also appear in court and arbitrations in other jurisdictions including Singapore, Bermuda, The Bahamas, The Cayman Islands, Dubai and Hong Kong. Pupillage: applications for pupillage are made through the Pupillage Gateway. Applicants should have a first or good upper secondclass degree. Up to four funded pupillages are available with an award of £65,000. Up to £25,000 can be drawn-down during the year prior to pupillage. Mini-pupillage: two day mini-pupillages are available. Mini-pupillages do not include any formal assessments and completion of a minipupillage is not a prerequisite for applying for pupillage, but it is strongly encouraged. 7KBW pays £100 towards the mini-pupil’s expenses. www.7kbw.co.uk/pupillage/mini-pupillage @7KingsBenchWalk linkedin.com/company/7-king’s-bench-walk
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Employer in residence During the term, employers will be offering one-to-one CV checks to students. Find out more about these sessions and how to register for them on City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students.
Do not miss out on the following events: Commercial awareness workshop by Osborne Clarke 1st November, 11.30 – 12.30pm Pupillage advisory clinics 29th January, 6 – 8pm 30th January, 6 – 8pm LGBT+ Workplace equality: Increasing inclusion 11th February, 6 – 8pm Law alumni networking event 21st February, 6 – 8pm International Women’s Day: Successful women in the workplace 8th March, 1 – 3pm Find out more and register at City CareersHub: careershub.city.ac.uk/students. 29|29
After the Fair • Send a ‘thank you’ email to any contacts you met on the day. It might just add to the positive impression you have made and set the stage for future correspondence • Take note of everything that you have learned and refer to this throughout the selection and recruitment process • Think about how well you would fit into the organisations that you have spoken with.
• Get your CV or application form reviewed by a careers consultant at the Careers Service • Practise interviews and assessment exercises • Check the Careers website regularly for upcoming campus events • Log on to the Careers website to view hundreds of opportunities and receive job email alerts.
Good luck with your job search! Careers Service City, University of London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB T: +44 (0)20 7040 8093 E: careers@city.ac.uk www.city.ac.uk/careers
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