Training Contracts & Vacation scheme opportunites for students with Disabilites.

Employability have joined forces with Herbert Smith to provide training contract & work experience opportunities for disabled & dyslexic students. More information & to apply.

Administrative Officer - Long Lartin Prison

An Administration Officer is required to ensure the prison administration is maintained at target levels to allow the prison to deliver the Prison Service aims, objectives and principles. More information and to apply.

Research Assistant - Law Commission

Research Assistants carry a considerable responsibility for analysing the law on given topics with a view to identifying problems and their implications, and developing a range of solutions. They work closely with the Commissioners and qualified lawyers, and take part in meetings and discussions with Government officials, the judiciary, expert practitioners, industry bodies and other interested parties. Research Assistants are encouraged to put forward their own ideas to assist in the development of proposals for reform. Their direct policy contribution, and their support of the general policy work of the team, enables Research Assistants to influence the development of the law. The posts are on a fixed term basis, for approximately 51 Weeks. The start date will be 3 September 2012.
Essential Academic Skills
Our minimum criteria are that by August 2012 you should have completed two years’ full-time substantive legal studies (or the equivalent in part-time study). The results must be at, or at the equivalent of, first class or good 2.1 standard, with at least some elements of first class work. More information & to apply

Tribunal & Administration Clerk - Employment Tribunal Service Nottingham

Administrative Officers are assigned to sections to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within the MoJ family. There will be some opportunity to exercise discretion and initiative, within a framework of well-established systems and processes. Problem solving is carried out by reference to comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. More information/apply

Junior Cost Draftsman

Our client a modern fast growing South Manchester based law firm require a Junior Costs Draftsman to join their expanding team:
The Junior Costs Draftsman will be responsible for drafting bills of costs to the defendants. Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to negotiating costs by correspondence and telephone. You must be able to confidently liaise with Defendants and Courts by way of post, email and fax. Progressing cases promptly and efficiently is of up most importance. More information & to apply

RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCER - TRAINEE POSITIONS

Residential conveyancing services company is currently looking for candidates for ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS in their LEGAL CONVEYANCING TEAMS.
NO PREVIOUS LEGAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AS THEY PROVIDE A FULL TRAINING PROGRAMME. HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD HAVE EITHER WORKED IN A HIGH VOLUME PHONE BASED CUSTOMER SERVICE ROLE OR HAD LEGAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED
More information & to apply

Careers Event for Disabled students

Open to you is a careers event that aims to connect recruiters from top firms with talented, disabled students.
The one day event will cover how to request adjustments in the workplace and how to approach the recruitment process. There will also be the chance to practise your networking skills over drinks and nibbles. Some of the firms that are involved include Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Eversheds, Hogan Lovells and Linklaters.
More information and to apply

Legal Assistant - East Sussex County Council

You will join the Litigation and Advocacy Section in Legal Services and will assist the Legal Officer (Debts) to pursue and recover debts outstanding to the County Council and its contracted bodies. You will deal with the legal process up to and including proceedings, obtain judgements and undertake enforcement actions and be willing to take a flexible approach to your work. More information & to apply

Health & Wellbeing Day

Thursday 1st December 2011,
10am - 3pm Atrium, Kedleston Road
As part of Health and Wellbeing Day, in addition to giving support for living a healthly lifestyle, organisations will be offering a range of voluteering opportunities. More information

Placement Year at Vauxhall Motors

Vauxhall Motors recruit undergraduates from a large variety of disciplines such as engineering, business, marketing, sales and public relations for the placement year. Their graduate intake is recruited largely from the pool of placement students, therefore if you wish to work for this employer when you graduate it is crucial that you attend this information session
Placement Year at Vauxhall Motors
Wednesday 7th December 2011
12.00-13.00, Room N614
More info and to apply

Career Opportunities in the Government Finance Profession Workshop

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)(Making a difference)
Thursday 24th November 2011, 11.00-12.00, Room N109
If you're looking for variety and responsibility, we wrote the book. The Government Finance Profession is a community of 10,000 qualified and trainee accountants. We recruit talented individuals who want to make a difference, supporting them to study for a professional accountancy qualification, and providing management and leadership development. Our recruits have a series of placements in different areas of the business, delivering in jobs with real responsibility. They have a personal mentor to guide and support them. Once you're qualified, you can continue to work in a finance role, though 20% of our members choose to take their qualification into other parts of central government, for example developing policy, or managing operational functions. Come along to this session to learn more about the opportunities in the Government Finance Profession. Register here



We recruit from all disciplines. You do not need any previous finance experience. You do need drive, great communication skills, and the potential to be a leader of the future.

What do you know about commercial awareness?

Many law firms will ask about your commercial awareness and experience during the application process to get a training contract. Target Jobs asked trainees at a selection of law firms for their advice on how to respond
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Flint's trainees prove worth in shopping task

A DERBY law firm has taken on four trainee solicitors after coming up with a novel selection process.
More than 400 graduates applied for the vacancies at Flint Bishop.
Given the fierce competition between applicants, Flint Bishop whittled down the final dozen shortlisted by giving each one £2 and sending them to the nearest pound shop.
The were charged with finding two products – one that represented them and one that represented Flint Bishop.
They were then required to present the reasons for their choice to the interview panel.
Those that made the cut were Edward Sanderson, Alexander Parkes, Nathan Gray and Beth Bearder, all of whom passed a legal practice course following graduation.
They will now join Flint Bishop for a two-year placement and will work alongside industry experts in a variety of fields.
Managing partner Ken Dixon said: "Flint Bishop is committed to providing meaningful training opportunities to graduates.
"This year's candidates were of an exceptionally high standard and I would like to welcome Edward, Alex, Beth and Nathan to the team."
Derby Telegraph 16/11/11

Applications now open for JUSTICE Winter Internship Programme 2012

Winter interns undertake legal research in one of JUSTICE's main areas of policy work: either human rights, criminal justice or EU justice and home affairs. For this reason we are now seeking applications from law graduates only. The winter internship programme will take place during January and February 2012. The internship is part-time and ideally applicants should be able to commit to working in our central London office 4 days per week, from 10am-5pm, for a 6 week block at some point in January and February, however this is flexible. Internships are unpaid but interns are reimbursed for travel and lunch expenses incurred while working at JUSTICE. More information & to apply

NEW FOR 2012! The College of Law GDL & LPC Scholarship Scheme

If you accept your place on a full-time Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the College by 31 January 2012, you have the chance to secure one of the following scholarship awards:
Graduate Diploma in Law Scholarships:
1 full scholarship for a full GDL course fee for the full-time course in the centre of your choice commencing in autumn 2012.
2 runners-up will receive will a £2,000 scholarship towards the cost of a full-time GDL in the centre of your choice commencing in autumn 2012.
Legal Practice Course Scholarships:
1 full scholarship for a full LPC course fee for the full-time course in the centre of your choice commencing in autumn 2012.
2 runners-up will receive will a £2,000 scholarship towards the cost of a full-time LPC in the centre of your choice commencing in autumn 2012.
To be considered for these scholarship awards, you should submit an essay, a short-video or another form of digital presentation on the following subject:
My vision of the modern lawyer in the 21st century.
After accepting an offer of a place with us on a full-time course by 31 January 2012, you will have until 14 February 2012 to submit your entry. MORE INFORMATION

Put your law degree to work in Procurement with Babcock International

The job is located at Whetstone near Leicester - but you can expect secondments to Warrington, Harwell and Bristol as part of the Graduate Programme which includes a personal development programme during the first year.
You will report to the Head of Procurement and be responsible for the execution of procurement operational activities in support of company nuclear projects and related activities and provide procurement support and expertise to the other business functions and the point of contact for all communications and dealings with external suppliers. Start date September 2012. More information & to apply

Human Rights Internship

Fair Trials International works for fair trials according to internationally recognised standards of justice and defends the rights of those facing charges in a country other than their own.
FTI is seeking a Legal Casework Intern to:-
•To contribute to FTI's mission to work for fair trials based on international standards of justice
•To support the casework team in managing all the initial requests for assistance from the public
•To conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more generally to both the casework and policy teams, where extra help in needed. More Information and to apply.

Interested in working for the Ministry of Justice?

Administrator/Tribunal Clerk - Ministry of Justice, Nottingham
Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). Most of the staff within MoJ are employed in administrative roles.
Administrative Officers are assigned to sections to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within the MoJ family. More information & to apply

Trainee Solicitor-x-2 Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council

The Council is now seeking two trainee solictors to work within Shared Services and undertake a wide variety of legal work across its two teams, the public law team and the common law team
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Legal Assistant - Stafford Borough Council

Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council have established a new shared legal service, providing a comprehensive range of legal services to both councils.
The Service requires a capable and motivated individual to assist in conveyancing and property related legal matters. More information & to apply

Nottingham Law School Notes - Autumn Edition

Newsletter designed to help you to plan your career in the legal profession. This edition includes details of scholarships Nottingham Law School are offering for GDL, LPC & BPTC courses. More info

Administrative opportunities - Courts

Administrative vacancies currently available in Manchester & Birmingham. More information & to apply.

Vacancy - Office of the Public Guardian

Administrative Officer (Band E) (Customer Services Advisor) Justice Policy Group.
This is a Fixed Term appointment for a period of 6 months with the possibility to extend or convert to permanent,in line with business needs.

Good administration staff with excellent telephone and customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Customer Contact Centre and other departments within the Office of the Public Guardian and Ministry of Justice.
Administration Officers are assigned to the Customer Contact Centre to answer and support customers with their queries about Powers of Attorney and Deputyships. There will be some opportunity to exercise discretion and initiative within a framework of well-established systems and processes. Problem solving is carried out by reference to comprehensive guidelines and instructions – complex or difficult issues are normally referred to a team leader or duty manager. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others.
More information & to apply

Guardian Careers - Live Q&A: Friday 4th November

Assessing the competition - is it worth pursuing a career in law?
Mulling over a career in the competitive legal industry? Guardian Careers team of experts experts are on hand to offer their advice and insights into the profession in a live Q&A on Friday 4 November 13.13 BST. Read more and participate

How does your personality affect the way you work?

Workshop - Personalities in the workplace (MBTI)
Room N613, Kedleston Road
01/11/2011, 12:30PM - 2:30pm

Have you thought about how your personality preferences might affect your choice of careers, the kind of organisation you want to work for and how you work with others?
This is an interactive workshop and it is essential that you have completed the online Profiling for Success – Type Dynamics Indicator (TDI) questionnaire and that you bring your report with you to the workshop. The questionnaire can be found at www.derby.ac.uk/careers/pfs.
More information and to book your place

How confident are you?

Communicating with others is not just about the words we speak. In fact the words we use account for significantly less than 25% of how we communicate. Understanding how we communicate will help you to build rapport with others, improve your communication skills and help you to manage those difficult conversations that don’t seem to be going anywhere. Come along to this fun and interactive workshop to find out more
Advanced Communication Skills Workshop
Wed. 26th October 2011
5-7pm
Room B122
More information and to apply

Making the most of Careers Fairs workshops

26th October 2011, 12-1pm,
Room T114, Kedleston Road
And
3rd November 2011, 1-2pm
Room N109, Kedleston Road
The Career Development Centre has organised a Careers Fair in the Kedleston Road atrium on 8th November 2011. This is your opportunity to have meaningful dialogue with global and regional employers who are recruiting work experience students and graduates.
This is your chance to make an impression – don’t miss out
More information & to book a place on the workshops

BT Legal Graduate Programme

Here's an opportunity you don't see very often.
BT will give you the chance to study part-time for your Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification whilst also gaining experience of real legal work in your training contract.
Not only will all your study be paid for - you'll also be earning a full salary from start to finish (and beyond). Read more & to apply

Graduate Jobs

Tinking of applying for a Graduate Training Scheme? Timetoast provides a Timeline for popular grad schemes with direct links to the relevant websites. Link

First Year Lawyers - All you need to know about the legal profession.

Upto date information and advice from Target Jobs Law.... More

Interested in working for Nottinghamshire Probation Trust?

They require a Case Administrator to work in Mansfield. This is a fixed term post until October 2012.
The post holder will provide administrative support to the offender managers. You will be expected to establish and maintain administrative systems, set up and take minutes for MAPPA Level 2 meetings, set up and format reports for Court, input data, produce statistics and provide general admin support, including reception cover when required. More details and to apply

The rules of social recruiting

With more employers using LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to hire staff, in a recent Guardian article, Graham Snowdon explains the tactics and how jobseekers can use them to their advantage. Read more

Graduate Trainee Prison Officer - summer 2012.

Could you work effectively with people from all walks of life, stay calm under intense pressure, juggle priorities and make critical decisions? Then there's a good chance you could be a successful prison leader.
The NOMS graduate programme offers you the chance to make a difference to society, rather than just the bottom line. In just three years, you'll develop the leadership qualities and operational expertise to manage one of the most complex and challenging environments around a HMPS prison.
Salary range : £24,501-£27,000. For more information and to apply

Derbyshire Probation Service - Volunteer Mentors

Interested in working in Probation? Derbyshire Probation Service is currently seeking volunteers to train as mentors to offenders being assisted by the REACH employability project. If you feel this may be of interest, please contact the ETE team at our Willow Row offices, Derby, for more information (tel. 01332 361 200).

What has the Prison Service got to offer?

Prison Leader recruitment process for 2011 opens on Sept 26th.
Could you work effectively with people from all walks of life, stay calm under intense pressure, meet targets, manage budgets, and make sure hundreds of people get their meals, can access education, and are kept safe? Then perhaps you have what it takes to become one of our future prison leaders. Read more and test your suitability

All About Careers - Guide to Training Contracts

Training Contract Deadlines 2011
The stuff you need to know...
Over the week things are going to really hectic and getting a job has to be at the top of your list of priorities. After Sunday you are going to have to wait 12 months to apply again!
So whether you are in your second year, your final year or if you are a graduate it is time to get in the chase for a training contract. Read More

Probation officers urged to raise offender contact time

MPs have called for probation staff in England and Wales to spend more time dealing directly with offenders.
In a report, the Commons justice committee said it was "staggering" that probation officers could spend up to 75% of their time on paperwork. Read More

Property and Support Assistant – Legal and Estates

Punch Taverns Plc - Burton Upon Trent.
An ideal role for those individuals who have a relevant degree in Law/Property/Estates.
Role Purpose:
To provide administration services and project support to managers, activities and projects across the property team. More info and to apply

Disabled Students - Herbert Smith EmployAbility Training Contracts

EmployAbility is delighted to be working with Herbert Smith to offer disabled students and graduates opportunities to apply to their Training Contract. Offering a first class training and development programme, Herbert Smith will provide trainees with an unparalleled opportunity to develop skills across a range of practice areas. 2011 training Contracts Intake 2013. More information and to apply.

Beachcroft - Paralegal (Costs)

Beachcroft LLP is one of the largest national commercial law firms in the UK. With more than 1,500 employees, including over 800 lawyers and 151 partners, they provide commercial legal advice and litigation services from eight locations in the UK, as well as in Auckland, New Zealand and Singapore. The Birmingham office is looking for two bright and confident individuals with good communication skills to join the defendant costs team, focussing on pre-litigated and litigated cases, most of which will involve costs up to £30,000. More information and to apply.

Government Legal Service Trainee Scheme Opens.

The GLS Legal Trainee Scheme offers you the chance to conduct your training contract or pupillage in one of the participating Government legal teams. There are 20 training opportunities being offered in this year‘s competition to commence training in SEPTEMBER 2013. Closing date 10am 1st August. More information and to apply

Solution driven? Have you considered working for MI5

As an Intelligence Officer at MI5, your role could involve assessing or investigating threats to national security, working in our digital intelligence team, or working in one of our core policy or corporate departments. Rest assured, however, that wherever you begin your career you will play an important part in helping to safeguard our nation’s security. Every day you will be making informed decisions that help protect the country. Decision making will be part of your daily life. We expect all staff to be able to identify problems and suggest solutions. Whilst senior managers will provide guidance and support at all times, it goes without saying that you will need to demonstrate an exceptional range of abilities. More and to apply

Solicitors Work Based Learning Pilot

The SRA publishes report on the results of a two-year pilot to look at different ways of assessing competence in qualifying as a solicitor at the training contract stage. Read more

Graduate Placement Programme - Shropshire County Council

Shropshire County Council has 6 graduate placements available. They are looking for the right people, who can help drive their Transformation Programme, which is primarily concerned with putting customers and communities at the heart of everything they do. For more information and to apply

Will & Estate Planner

The role of a Will & Estate Planner is field based and is to work alongside our established Wealth Managers discussing with their clients the financial consequences of not having professionally prepared legal documents. All of our legal work is completed by our specialist legal team at Head Office. You must have a LLB(Hons) as minimum and have excellent communication skills, be very self motivated, self confident and bring flair to the business. More information and to apply

Research Analyst - CIFAS (Fraud Prevention)

CIFAS is a not-for-profit membership organisation dedicated to fighting financial crime. CIFAS operates both National Fraud and Staff Fraud Databases, with over 250 Member organisations being drawn from a wide range of sectors including financial services, telecommunications, insurance and the public sector.
You may be a recent graduate with a relevant degree, looking to build a career in this area or may be an analyst or statistician, already having gained relevant experience. Either way, you will have a proven interest in data analysis and statistics, backed up with IT skills that enable you to extract and present data sets and produce written reports based on the output. To be successful in this role, an underlying interest in fraud detection and prevention is essential. More information & to apply

Legal Assitant Keating Chambers - £25K

Keating Chambers is a leading commercial set specialising in high-profile construction, engineering, IT, telecommunications and energy related disputes which typically involve issues relating to the law of contract, tort and restitution. They are looking for a Paralegal Assisstant on a twelve month contract. For more information & to apply

Paralegal Intern - 1 Year Contract

Lewes District Council, are offering a one year internship is available for a Paralegal looking for the opportunity to undertake legal work across a wide range of local authority functions in a small but busy team.

There will be an emphasis on commercial landlord and tenant law, contract and procurement matters, but there will be scope to gain litigation & advocacy experience too. For more information and to apply

Have you thought of using your skills in enforcement?

Broxbourne Council is looking to appoint a Planning Compliance Officer to identify and regulate unauthorised developments within the Borough. The work will include investigating complaints, ensuring compliance with planning permissions and the enforcement of planning control for land use, buildings and advertisements. For more information and to apply

Start Your Career in Probation -Trainee Probation Officers

Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust are seeking to recruit graduates with a relevant degree to commence employment as a Probation Service Officer in October 2011 and to commence Probation Officer training on the Graduate Diploma in April 2012, with a view to qualifying by July 2013. Employment is offered on a fixed-term basis and those successfully completing the training will be offered the opportunity to apply for a permanent post as a Probation Officer
Those holding a relevant degree undertaken in the last 5 years can apply for the Graduate Diploma in Community Justice with a level 5 vocational qualification in Probation Practice. Applications for the Graduate Diploma are invited from those holding a good Honours degree in one of the following: Criminology; Community Justice; Criminal Justice; Police Studies; or alternatively a combined Honours degree where at least 50% of the degree is in one of the four identified titles above, and the combined element is in Social Science or Law, will also be accepted as relevant. For more information & to apply

Civil Nuclear Constabulary currently seeking Police Officer recruits.

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary, provides armed protection and security for nuclear materials, both on site and in transit. This makes it a very different police force. The constabulary is currently recruiting for the position of Police Constable. This recrutiment campaign is predominantly looking for officers to be based at Sellafield Operational Unit in Cumbria, North West of England. Closing date 30/08/11
For more information and to apply.

Building your personal brand from scratch: a guide for graduates.

When it comes to job seeking, a lot can be learnt from strong brands such as Apple, Nike and even Richard Branson about the power of positive associations and clear messages. In this Guardian article Simon Middleton author of 'Build a Brand in 30 days' explains how job seeking graduates can learn from strong brands. Read more

If you are ready to prove yourself in a fast paced, exciting and dynamic environment, READ ON!

Peugeot Citroën Retail Head Office Graduate Scheme – Coventry (£20,000 plus company car)
A three year scheme where you spend the first year in head office gaining an understanding of the strategy and processes for the group, year two working in a group of dealerships to build a broad
understanding of each of the main departments, and in your third year you will take up a suitable permanent position in one of the dealerships across the network. The closing date for applications for applicants to the Graduate scheme is 29th July
More information & to apply
International Opportunities (Salary dependant upon role and location)
For anyone with a foreign language and a desire to work in your chosen location in Europe and beyond, we also have many opportunities for individuals who may wish to join us in one of our international Group dealerships. If you are interested in anything from selling cars in France to working as a Customer Services representative in Germany, then simply upload your CV and covering letter letting us know your country of choice. More information

Clerk to Her Majesty's Judges Royal Courts of Justice HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Salary £24007 to £28000 Closing date: 5th July 2011 at 23:59
The purpose of the Judge’s Clerk is to provide first line support for an Appeal Court or High Court Judge, in London and on Circuit, by identifying ways of ensuring best use of the judge's time to enable the judge to concentrate on the delivery of justice. The Judge’s Clerk will advise and guide the judge and other members of the judiciary on aspects of court and ceremonial procedure both in London and on Circuit (obtaining information from other sources as necessary), and ensure that the judge is in the right place, at the right time, wearing the appropriate dress and with the appropriate papers (this includes court sittings and other business events/meetings).
Using your organisational skills you will be expected to efficiently manage all aspects of your Judge’s day. You will be required to make decisions regarding changing priorities as they occur, often without reference to the Judge, and to work on your own initiative. In many instances you will be the first point of contact between your Judge and others. The need for confidentiality, tact, courtesy and diplomacy is therefore paramount. More information & to apply

Interested in the Government Legal Service?

Each year, the GLS recruits approximately 20 - 30 legal trainees who wish to train and qualify as solicitors and barristers. This year the application process for the GLS Legal Trainee Scheme will open on Friday 1 July 2011. There will be approximately 20 Trainee Solicitor/Pupil Barrister posts available. Watch this space for further news

Bakewells - Graduate Recruitment

At Bakewells graduate recruitment is an ongoing process, dependent on the needs of the firm.

All graduates at Bakewells begin their career as a Legal Clerk. After working as a Legal Clerk for a minimum of 12 months and subject to satisfactory performance Legal Clerks will be offered a Training Contract.

If you are interested in applying for a graduate position follow this link, link attached.

Caseworker - Leicester Community Legal Advice Centre

The Community Legal Advice Centre in Leicester is seeking a Legal caseworker. Applications are invited from individuals interested in providing a legal advice and assistance service to the local community in Leicester, with a commitment to excellent client care.

The successful candidates can expect to assist clients with legal problems including debt, employment, family issues, housing, welfare benefits, community care and matters related to community issues.

Legal experience and completion of a qualifying law degree and Legal Practice Course are desirable but not essential.

Salary: £17,000

Closing date: 4pm on Friday 17 June 2011.

For a job description and person specification please visit the website www.howellsllp.com

Applications should be made by completing an application form. Please visit the website www.howellsllp.com.

For further information, please contact the HR Department on 0114 249 6666.

Times Student Law Supplement

The summer 12-page Student Law Supplement is free with The Times today. Alternatively use this link to view the digital version

Training Contracts - Warwickshire County Council

Do you want a training contract that offers:

•A breadth of public sector and commercial legal work;
•The ability to contribute to local public services;
•Responsibility but also expert training and supervision;
•An excellent foundation for your future legal career?
The County Council’s Law & Governance Division has 2 vacancies for trainee solicitors, one to start in the September 2011 and the second in September 2012.
Applications are invited from people who have a minimum qualification of an upper 2nd class honours degree or a distinction for their Legal Practice Course and who will have successfully completed the Legal Practice Course prior to taking up the appointment More details & to apply

Graduate Opportunity - Policy & Project Officer Borough of Broxbourne

Reporting to the Housing Policy and Project Manager, the post holder will assist in the delivery of performance monitoring, affordable housing development programme, and housing policy and initiatives. You will need to be flexible to deal with a wide variety of tasks to tight deadlines. As well as good communications skills, a high level of IT literacy with the ability to interrogate databases and produce reports is required.

This is a high profile job, which will entail working with senior managers as well as front line staff. Experience of local authority housing strategy and development would be helpful. However if you are a recent graduate, or about to graduate, and are interested in a career in housing policy/ development, we would still like to hear from you, as we are able to provide on the job training for the right candidate. More information & to apply

Democratic And Policy Officer - Graduate Wanted

The Democratic Services and Policy and Performance Teams of Mole Valley District Council are enthusiastic, exciting teams working at the corporate centre of this ambitious council.

The Democratic Services Team is responsible for all aspects of managing the democratic process, from running elections, to Council, Executive and Committee meetings to working with Councillors – supporting them to make and challenge and review decisions.

We are looking for a talented individual to work across both teams. You will have the confidence to work with senior managers and councillors. You will be hungry to succeed, and able to deliver results across both teams, demonstrating an aptitude to lead and shape your areas of responsibility. You won’t be afraid to share your great ideas. Interested and to apply.

Guardian Careers Podcast

Five steps to interview sucess. The latest Guardain careers podcast looks at the key points for interview sucess. Listen here

Law Graduates wanted

Crawford is a world-leading company in the claims management and loss adjusting sectors.

As well as offering roles to school-leavers and second-jobbers, they have just made available graduate positions to those holding a Law degree (or equivalent).

Working in their Leeds and Newcastle offices, you will develop your expertise and experience in a number of ways, including working with experienced Loss Adjusters.

Naturally, you would be supported through your professional qualifications and the other benefits (apart from the company car) include private healthcare and pension scheme. More information and to apply
Application is by CV - need help with yours - book an appointment with a careers adviser or contact us online

14 toughest interview questions

Forbes magazine looked at the toughest interview questions - here are their examples, with suggestions on how to answer them. What are your experiences/views?

1. Tell me about yourself? Explain your education, work history, experience & personality highlighting how this meets the job.
2. What do you know about us? Discuss products, services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and culture.
3. Why do you want to work for us? Be specific about an interest you have that matches what the company does or the role entails.
4. What can you do for us that someone else can't? Don’t be afraid to boast, be a person that gets things done and has a positive, enthusiastic outlook.
5. Why should we hire you? Think how to match your skills, experience and attitude to the role and company.
6. What do you look for in a job? Focus on what the company has to offer and the opportunity it provides – not job security.
7. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm? Be realistic – dependent upon role and only fair to take time to get to know the task and company well, but you will always be working hard from day one.
8. How long would you stay with us? Interested in developing a career, so long as there is opportunity.
9. Your CV suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position? You will contribute quickly and good teams can never have too much experience.
10. What is your management style? Think of when you have lead projects Task or results oriented? Caring or directing? Make sure you can discuss your style.
11. Are you a good manager? Think of your team leading roles. Focus on achievements, skills and attitude.
12. What important trends do you see in our industry? Discuss 2 or 3 technology, economic, competitive or regulatory challenges affecting the business.
13. What do you feel this position should pay? Avoid giving a figure, suggest the range you understand to be the market rate for the role and skills you have.
14. What are your long-range goals? Relate to the company you are interviewing for, and how they can help you achieve your goals.

Want a career with a prestigious employer? a Masters? a Gap Year?

Visit the biggest graduate fair of the summer, The Summer Graduate Fair.

Happening on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 June at ExCeL London, the Summer Graduate Fair has over 50 organisations booked waiting to meet top graduates and undergrads.

REGISTER NOW for information and fast track entry

Guardian Careers - Live Q&A: Thinking of going into law?

Find out the options and tips to beat the competition in a live Q&A on Thursday 19 May between 1pm to 4pm MORE

Co-Op reopening Graduate Managment Training Programme on 30th May

The Co-Op will be re-opening the application process for Business Management programme applications for the 2011 programme (starting September 2011) on 30th May 2011. The deadline for applications will be Sunday 19th June 2011 at 5pm. The programme lasts for 18 months and there are all kinds of areas to get involved in: from marketing and buying, to human resources and strategic planning. Crucially too, rather than being passed from function to function, you’ll be able to choose the projects that you work on. Read more

Hogan Lovells to launch vac scheme for freshers

Eager freshers will have the opportunity to experience life at Hogan Lovells after the firm confirmed plans to launch a vacation scheme for first year law undergraduates next Spring.

The top ten law firm intends to pay aspiring lawyers who take part in the week-long placement, with further details set to be finalised later this year. Read More

Interest on new HSBC bar loan soars by 6 per cent

HSBC has hiked the interest rate on its much-anticipated bar loan by a whopping six per cent. Read More

Top firms take action on social mobility

As The Lawyer revealed last month (4 April), a group of senior magic circle partners ­recently convened a summit meeting at the offices of Allen & Overy (A&O) to explore ways their firms could ­collaborate to level the playing field for ­candidates from less well-off backgrounds.

It is believed that items on the agenda included the introduction of a work experience programme aimed specifically at A-level students, as most firms’ vacation schemes are ­currently only open to penultimate-year and final-year undergraduates or those who have completed their degrees. Read More

Workshop - Tuesday 10th May -Creating a competitive CV

An hour workshop at Kedleston road site, giving you tips and advice on how to prepare a competitive CV for whatever graduate level career path you are wanting to follow. For more information and to book a place

Calling all third years - job opportunity

A dynamic Law firm specialising in Conveyancing, Matrimonial law, the Care Sector, Wills and Probate, based in Derby City, Ashbourne and Ashby De La Zouch, is looking to expand and has a number of opportunities in its Wills and Probate department which is headed up by Solicitor Sara Desforges.

'We would like to invite final year and LPC students to a recruitment day on the 6th May at Jury’s Inn located in Derby City Centre from 1pm onwards.

At the recruitment day, solicitors from each area of law will be giving mini presentations about the work that they do and will be available to answer any questions that the students may have. The students will get the opportunity to talk to all members of the team, learn about the business and find out more about the opportunities available. If they are successful, they will be invited back for a formal interview.

We would like to know how many people we can expect to attend, so if the students are interested in coming along to the recruitment day, can they please confirm their attendance by e-mail to carriec@fybnetwork.com or call 01332 200 200.' note THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO FINAL YEAR STUDENTS

Pupillage blog

Simon Myerson, a Leeds based barrister writes the excellent blog, Pupillage and How to Get It - a must-read for anyone interested in life at the Bar. See link under Publications and Information

CSET Summer School

Applications for this years CSET summer school will close on 31 March 2011 so if you are interested please apply now.

The CSET Summer School is an expenses paid residential event for first-year law students and second-year non-law students that gives the opportunity to:
Take part in skills sessions on practical law, commercial awareness, teamwork and how to succeed at applications and interviews.
Work with solicitors from top law firms.
Work on hands-on case studies and debating exercises.
Be inspired by representatives from alternative training contact providers and the self-employed bar.
The 100 place Summer School runs from Monday 11 July until Thursday 14 July and will be held at Queen Mary, University of London. Apply

Labour claims police officers will be forced to retire

More than 2,000 of the country's most experienced police officers could be forced to retire by 2015 as forces try to cut costs, according to Labour.

Although police officers cannot be made redundant, officers with 30 or more years' experience can be made to retire under existing regulations. Read More

Apply your skills to working in Logistics

Transport & Logistics with Eddie Stobart and CILT
Thursday 31st March
12-2pm
Room B228

Are you interested in a career in transport and logistics or do you just want to know how it works? Representatives from Eddie Stobart and CILT (Chartered Institute of Transport & Logistics) will deliver an interactive workshop looking at the supply chain for a bottle of wine from field to the shopping bag and look at key roles along the way. More information and to book

Is that all there is? Alternatives to Private Practice and more. Lawyers with Disabilities Division half-day conference

The Lawyers with Disabilities Division (LDD) has developed this half day mini-conference aimed at law students and trainee solicitors with disabilities who want to know more about a career as a solicitor and options available.

The programme will consist of two panel sessions addressing a career in local government; commerce & industry; life as a sole practitioner, as well as information on Access to Work; a presentation from Law Works on pro bono work. There will also be a useful session giving advice on declaring a disability
This is a free event. 05-04-2011, London
The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL
Region: Greater London United Kingdom
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GTP - SECOND ROUND OF APPLICATIONS.

The TDA have awarded a substantial increase to EM Directs GTP allocations for 2011, resulting in a second round of applications. See latest news for further details and closing dates. Read More

International Women's Day

EU Parliament marked the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day (Tuesday 8 March) with a debate and vote on two resolutions tabled by the Women's Rights Committee: one on gender equality and the other on female poverty. A third resolution, on reducing health inequalities, was also adopted.  Read More

Police pay review calls for end to special payments

An independent review of police pay and conditions in England and Wales has called for the abolition of a series of allowances and special payments.
Tom Winsor's report recommends making savings of £60m a year in overtime.  Mr Winsor says his recommendations will produce overall savings of £485m in three years - and reinvestment in the "most important police jobs" would mean fewer posts would be lost than Acpo forecasts.  Read more

Law Students Network Birmingham

Forum about the Legal Profession - 60 spaces
Date 14th March 2011
Time 6-8pm (arrive 5.45pm prompt)
Venue  Eversheds Birmingham
For more information and to book

Interested in a career in TV production

The BBC Production Trainee scheme opens 1st March, closing date 14th March.  For More information and to apply

Have you considered participating in the Mentoring Scheme?

We currently have mentors available in the following sectors/companies:- Funding & bid management, Environment Agency, HR, Engineering, Design & built environment, Transport, Physiotherapy, Dementia care, Business start up, Training and Accountancy.  If you are interested, come along to the information session 12-1pm on Friday 4th March in N401.

Internships at JUSTICE

Internships at JUSTICE
Justice are now inviting applications for their Summer Internship Programme 2011
Summer interns undertake legal research in one of JUSTICE's main areas of policy work: human rights, criminal justice or EU justice and home affairs. For this reason they are seeking applications from law graduates only. This includes people who expect to have completed a law degree or conversion course by the time they start their internship. Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate familiarity with relevant UK law and institutions.  More information

TAKE PART IN FLUX 2011

What are you doing on 11-12^th April 2011?  Want to boost your employability skills and potentially win £500 cash?  Join our team and represent the University of Derby at FLUX 2011.

What is FLUX?  In a nutshell, teams of six spend 36 hours solving real business problems with help from experts from some of the UK’s most dynamic companies, in an Apprentice meets Dragon’s Den-style competition. FLUX is open to all who would like to challenge themselves and boost their employability skills. More than 60% of the 30,000 students who have taken part over the last 4 years were from non-business related subjects.

What do you win? The title of FLUX National Champions 2011 and £500 cash each. Plus you boost your employability skills, meet top-class recruiters, enhance your CV, improve interview skills, meet new people and have a great time!

Where and when? FLUX 2011 takes place on 11-12th April 2011 in the historic city of Bristol.

If you are interested in taking part and you would like to register for our information event which will be held on Thursday 3rd March 12-1pm, room to be confirmed, you can also contact the University of Derby Career Development Centre at: careers@derby.ac.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

Realise your potential with the City Solicitors' Educational Trust (CSET) Summer School

A unique opportunity for first-year law students and second year non-law students to explore a career in law, build their skills and access personalised careers advice.
In November 2007, a group of the City's leading law firms joined together to launch the CSET Summer School, a unique initiative designed to identify and encourage university students from a diverse range of backgrounds to consider a career in the law. The objective of the CSET Summer School is to unlock the potential in students in higher education who might not have excelled in their A levels and/or are not studying at one of the top UK universities.

The Summer School is an intense residential skills-training event to be held at Queen Mary University of London. It will use the law as its context and include group and individual structured sessions while providing business and social networking opportunities. Students will meet senior representatives and graduates from leading law firms as well as visiting the firms' offices. More info and how to apply

Target Jobs - National Pupillage Fair

The TARGETjobs National Pupillage Fair is open from 10.30am to 3.00pm on Saturday 5 March 2011 at Lincoln’s Inn and is a great opportunity for students looking for pupillage to meet representatives from chambers, course providers and other organisations essential to a successful career at the Bar.  More info

Army Careers Day - for everyone! Tuesday 8th March 2011

The Army Careers Day is packed with fun activities aimed at everyone, not just students wishing to join the armed forces. Try their food, test your stamina and learn about leadership!  More information

Vacancy - Bhatt Murphy

Bhatt Murphy seeks to appoint a paralegal to start in September 2011 for a one
year fixed term contract. There may be an opportunity for the successful
candidate to progress to a training contract with the firm.  Bhatt Murphy is a specialist human rights solicitors, and welcomes applications from all sectors of society.  They are particularly keen to
receive applications from minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under represented within the qualified solicitors in the firm.  More information and to apply

Giving you the tools to reach the Graduate Destination of your choice

The new service offered by the Career Development Centre to final year students and recent University of Derby graduates aims to give you the tools to tackle the job market, whatever you are looking to do.
The service will offer workshops designed to give you hints, tips and advice in all areas of gaining employment after graduating.
In addition to the workshops you will have access to a careers adviser for individual careers advice appointments and a range of online tools.
The workshops will go live in mid February, but keep up to date with progress here

Volunteering opportunities with the Probation Service

The Probation Service in the East Midlands is looking for volunteers to become mentors for its new REACH Project which aims to increase employability of offenders whose multiple needs and risks de-motivate them in the current job market.  The project will target higher need offenders including those who are serving less than twelve months in custody who are often released without support and who face additional barriers to employment.  Identified groups include women, BME offenders, over 50's, lone parents, NEET's and people with learning disabilities.
Project Volunteer Mentors will provide additional support & guidance including assistance in completing forms, attending appointments & job interviews.
Training will be provided and all volunteers will require an enhanced CRB check.

For more information or to apply please contact Hannah Williams - 01332 361 200 or email hannah.williams@derbyshire.probation.gsi.gov.uk

Derbyshire Police now recruiting for Special Constabulary

Do you want to make a difference in your local community? Do you like a challenge? If the answer is yes, why not volunteer with the Special Constabulary.
· Specials are volunteer police officers with the same powers as regular officers
· Specials are required to volunteer for a minimum of four hours a week
· Specials work in partnership with regular officers and the wider policing family.

If you would like further information or an application pack please ring the number below for dates of future familiarisation events. At these events there are staff from training, HR and existing specials to answer any questions you may have.
For more information please contact T: 0300 330 1330 E: recruitment@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk or visit the website www.derbyshire.police.uk
for further info contact:
tel: 0300 330 1330
http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/
recruitment@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk  .

New Trainee Solicitors Website

FREE LISTINGS FOR ALL DERBY STUDENTS on Traineesolicitors.co.uk. 

This is a site which gives Law students the opportunity to upload their details onto a site for prospective Law firms to search for their next trainee.
 It  usually costs any student to upload a basic profile but you can currently do this for free  just follow the instructions below and quote Derby university in your email.  Tick the ‘pay by cheque’ option and then drop  an email to support@traineesolicitors.co.uk who will approve the listing, absolutely free.  View the site here.

Getting on to graduate schemes: Law

 Want to get your foot in the door at a magic circle firm? From training contracts to vacation schemes, The Guardians Careers experts let you know what recruiters are looking for. Here are the best bits from their Q&A  [more]

URGENT Flux-Careers - EXPERIAN graduate recruitment event

Calling all finalists on a engineering, computer science or business related course - the following graduate recruitment is being held by Experian in Nottingham on the 21st February.
“Want a career with a £Billion Global Company? A company that is dynamic, innovative and HQ’d in Nottingham!

Tired of filling out application forms? Or can’t face starting.

What are you doing on 21st February 2011?


What is FLUX-Careers?


In a nutshell, it’s a high energy event that simulates a real work environment; where students get to solve real business problems with help from experts from some of the UK’s most dynamic companies.


Think Apprentice meets Dragon’s Den.

FLUX-Careers is open to all who would like to challenge themselves, boost their employability skills and get a job without first filling in a long application form.

A job?

Yes! This FLUX-Careers event is being run for Experian who are looking to recruit local grad and undergrad talent NOW!

Who are Experian?


Experian are the second biggest processor of data on the planet with clients in more than 90 countries.


They are also one of the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.


Why are Experian using FLUX-Careers to recruit?


Experian is different. They are not after the 'normal' grad. Experian want people who are willing to put themselves forward, who have something about them which frankly an application form could never illustrate. Essentially they are after bright, intelligent people that work well in a team and would be comfortable in front of clients from day one.

Where and when?


FLUX-Careers takes place from 9am till 7pm on 21st February 2011 in Nottingham.


How do I get involved?

You register your interest (see link below) 

You are invited to the event

You get yourself to Nottingham

You work in a team

If you impress you will get a job

If not you will valuable skills to succeed at your next job opportunity.


Interested - Send an email expressing your interest by the close of business, Friday 11th February, to: flux@twkg.net

You have nothing to lose!”

If you are interested then you need to email Flux-Careers (see below) by the 11th February, which is of course this coming Friday.  If you are selected for the event in Nottingham then please let Simon Thompson know asap (s.thompson@derby.ac.uk).so that he can arrange a briefing for you

For those who are successful in getting invited to the event on the 21st , we will be running a practice session using the Xing business game – which is what you will be using at the event in Nottingham.

If you have any other queries relating to this event  and for help in what to put in your application please come down to the Career Development Centre before Friday for quick chat about what Experian will be looking for.

WikiJob

WikiJob is a website that helps students and graduates make more informed choices about careers and further education. On WikiJob students can access in-depth information about graduate careers in every industry and discuss jobs, interviews and assessment centres in ‘forums’.  See link under 'useful links and blogs'

Graduate job outlook 'recovering'

University leavers face a jobs market that is showing signs of improvement for the first time since the recession, research suggests.
A survey of more than 200 employers in the UK reveals an 8.9% annual increase in graduate jobs.  More

Virtual job-hunting: using social networking technology

New tools, many of them related to the explosion in use of social media, are transforming the recruitment world.  BBC News Technology correspondent, Rory Cellan-Jones explores how you can use new technology to acess the job market.  More...

Inside Buzz

Inside Buzz gives an inside look at law firms, salaries, recruitment practices etc. See link under useful Links and Blogs

Graham Ruston Award - Funding for blind and partially sighted law students

Anyone who is studying English law in the United Kingdom, whether for a degree, a post-degree conversion qualification or a post-degree training course and who will be doing so in the next academic year. Priority will, however be given to applicants who have reached a stage in their studies where local authority grants and other funding sources are not available, such as a Legal Practice Course (LCP) or Bar Vocational Course (BVC). And to those who have not previously benefited from a Graham Rushton Award.  MORE....

Blind in Business – Law day

Date: Wednesday 4th May 2011, Times: 10am to 1.30pm,
Venue: Blind in Business, 4th Floor, 1 London Wall Buildings, London, EC2M 5PG

Nearest tube stations are Moorgate and Liverpool Street.

For blind and visually impaired A-level students, undergraduates and graduates:

Learn more about what law firms offer, the routes into law and meet some blind and visually impaired lawyers.
You can also learn more about Blind in Business and how we can support you throughout education and finding work.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Please confirm your attendance e-mail: info@blindinbusiness.org.uk

Tel: 0207 588 1885

Or contact Dan, Robin or Justin from Blind in Business

Labour predicts Police to lose '10,000 officers by 2013'

More than 10,000 uniformed police officer posts are set to disappear by the end of next year in England and Wales, Labour Party research suggests.

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the loss would be "brutal" and called the level of cuts "crazy".  [More...]

Bar Council of Northern Ireland modifies its rules to address OFT concerns

The OFT has welcomed voluntary steps taken by the Bar Council of Northern Ireland (BCNI) to encourage price competition among barristers and improve choice for consumers. However, it continues to be concerned that regulation of legal services in Northern Ireland appears to lack the independence and accountability recently introduced in England and Wales...More