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.