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The Maples Group: Professional Internship Programme
By Kevin Harnett
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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:
Intern to ask a friend or family member to double check it).
Be concise and direct: answer the question that is being asked. Keep your responses clear, to the point, and avoid repetition.
Be original: Use the extra-curricular section to convey your personality and make your application interesting and individual to you.
How to Stand Out from the Crowd!
Each applicant will have their own life experiences, whether it’s work experience, active participation in clubs and societies or an interest in travel. If you have completed any work experience, legal or otherwise, you should outline this. We ask that you consider your experience and think about how you might apply the skills you’ve already learned to working in a law firm.
Extra-curricular activities, such as membership of university clubs and societies, can really add to your application. If you have an interest in a particular club or society, it can be advantageous to get involved and highlight this on your application form and in your interview.
At the Maples Group, we are interested in you as a person and not just your academic ability, so it is important to highlight your interests and personality throughout your application form, differentiating yourself from other candidates.
Who Can Apply?
We are an open-minded organisation, so there are no specific degrees or subjects required to apply for our Professional Internship Programme. We welcome applications from anyone who has completed at least two years of an undergraduate or graduate degree in any discipline by June 2021. Postgraduate students or those who have completed their studies are also encouraged to apply, including those who have work experience or who have already completed FE1 exams, or both.
Applications for our 2021 Professional Internship Programme in Dublin are now open and will close at midnight on Monday 8 February 2021. For more information. For more information, please visit: https://brand. maples.com/graduates/
If you have any queries, or if you are interested in pursuing a career with the Maples Group but are not in a position to complete an internship, please get in touch by emailing dublin.trainee@maples.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
About us The Maples Group is a leading service provider offering clients a comprehensive range of legal services on the laws of Ireland, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Jersey and Luxembourg, and is an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management services. The Maples Group distinguishes itself with a client-focused approach, providing solutions tailored to their specific needs. Its global network of lawyers and industry professionals are strategically located in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East to ensure that clients gain immediate access to expert advice and bespoke support, within convenient time zones. For more information, please visit: www.maples.com.
