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