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The Maples Group: Professional Internship Programme By Kevin Harnett My name is Kevin Harnett. I am a TCD Graduate and Partner in the Maples Group’s Litigation department and I am proud to be a member of our Graduate Recruitment Committee over the last number of years. The aim of our Graduate Recruitment Committee is to engage with and recruit the most talented and ambitious individuals who are interested in working in a truly global law firm. Each year we hire up to 30 interns to take part in our Professional Internship Programme. The internship programme is our primary recruitment method for future trainees, as it provides an excellent platform for people who are interested in securing a training contract with us. The internship programme gives you the opportunity to see if a traineeship with the Maples Group is right for you, and is the first step in your career with the Maples Group. Our internship programme offers you an insight into life at the Maples Group, and helps you to learn and grow while discovering the endless opportunities available to you in Dublin, and at other global offices in our network. We really do make every effort to ensure that you are exposed to an interesting and diverse range of work. The internship programme has two intakes of four weeks each, during June and July every year. And despite Covid-19, it was no different in 2020, as we adapted the Professional Internship Programme to take place on a fully virtual basis. The internship programme includes a mix of hands-on experience, remote training, talks and presentations from across the Group globally; various workshops, Q&A sessions and a number of social activities. All participants on our internship programme are paid and offered the opportunity to work alongside Partners, Associates and Trainees in one of our core practice areas (Corporate, Commercial Property, Data, Commercial & Technology, Employment, Finance, Funds & Investment Management, Litigation, Tax, Projects & Construction and) for the duration of your internship. The Application Process The selection process involves completing an online application, followed by an interview with two of our Dublin based Graduate Recruitment Committee Partners. Interviews will take place on a video conferencing call or onsite in our Dublin office, depending on national Covid-19 guidelines at the time. Shortlisting candidates for interview can be the hardest part of the process, as the standard and number of applications increases each year!
Important things to be aware of are: Attention to detail: this is a key skill for every lawyer, so please pay attention to spelling and grammar when
completing your online application form. Make sure to read over your application carefully (it may also be wise
