Wednesday, 18 May 2011

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

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

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