Thursday, 26 May 2011
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
•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
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
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
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.
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
Friday, 20 May 2011
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
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
Thursday, 19 May 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
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
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
Thursday, 12 May 2011
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
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
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
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
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
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