Opportunities still available

• K&L Gates 2013 training contract
• Slaughter and May 2013 training contracts
• KPMG Graduate Scheme

2013 Training Contract with Top International Law Firms!
Slaughter and May is regarded as one of the most prestigious law firms in the world. A training contract with Slaughter & May offers a varied, demanding and rewarding opportunity.
(Hurry, all positions are expected to be filled by the end of May!)

K&L Gates is a cutting edge, complex and dynamic law firm that represents leading global corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group.

Are you looking for a graduate position within the Professional Services?
KPMG Graduate Programme
KPMG is a leading provider of professional services in the UK – these challenging graduate roles offer exposure to big-name clients from day one, the opportunity to work on demanding projects and support towards excellent professional qualifications.
For all 3 opportunities you will need to have an excellent academic record, 320+ UCAS points & be on course for/have achieved at least a good 2:1 in any academic subject.

Please get in touch with Shaw Trust ASAP if you’re interested in applying – roles are filling up fast!

Shaw Trust – graduate and internship opportunities

Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.

They believe everyone has the right to work and have campaigned for over 25 years to turn their vision into a reality.

Every year they work with over 75,000 clients who face barriers due to disability, ill health or social circumstance. Thousands of employers and public sector organisations also benefit from their range of services for business.

They are the UK’s largest third sector provider and one of the Government’s lead partners in the delivery of employment programmes for disabled and disadvantaged people.

Althought the main graduate recruitment for 2011is coming to  a close – the Shaw Trust are still brokering opportunities for graduate vacancies and internships with Ernst & Young and KPMG and for training contracts with 2 of the larger law firms – Slaughter & may and K & L Gates.

More information on these schemes and how to apply can be found on the  Shaw Trust website

http:\\www.shaw-trust.org.uk/students_graduates

Law Society Diversity Access Scheme

Talented students facing obstacles to a career in law are invited to apply for the Law Society Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). The application process is designed to recognise promising entrants who also face exceptional social, educational, financial or personal obstacles to qualification.

The Law Society aims to increase the number of awards every year thanks to the continued support of sponsors. Current members of the scheme also received an acknowledgment of their achievements at the 2010 Law Society Excellence Awards.

Law Society president Linda Lee praised the promising students and commended their dedication in following the often difficult career path in law:

‘These are very inspirational and gifted people who have triumphed against the odds to follow their dreams. The Law Society is delighted to be in a position to assist them on their way to life long success. It is important to the Society and the wider profession that becoming a solicitor is open to all those who can meet our high standards irrespective of financial means. The solicitors’ profession is a meritocracy where hard work and talent should be the keys to success.’

Applications: 1 – 31 March 2011 – see  http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/newsandevents/news/view=newsarticle.law?NEWSID=434833 for more details and how to apply.

Blind in Business – Law Day

Wednesday 4^th May 2011   Times: 10am to 1.30pm   Venue:Blind in Business 

Nearest tube stations are Moorgate and Liverpool Street.

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

You will have the opportunity to 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

LSB to force law firms to publish diversity stats

This was the subject of an article in Lawyer2B reporting on the The Legal Services Board (LSB) which  has just announced proposals that would see all law firms and barristers chambers in England and Wales gathering and publishing data about the diversity of their workforce – encompassing all personnel from partners to support staff and all levels between. Existing data and research illustrates that there are still significant barriers to progression and retention for practitioners, and diminishing representation for lawyers from non-traditional backgrounds at the highest levels of the profession. For example, just 25% of partners in solicitors firms are women and 3.5% of partners in the top 150 firms are black or minority ethnic.

City Law for Ethnic Minorities

Are you interested in a career in law?

Are you a first year law student or second year non-law student?

Are you from an ethnic minority background?

If you answered yes to the above questions,  you may be interested in attending the Target Chances City Law for Ethnic Minorities Event June 2010.

What does the event inlcude?

• Meet with employers and recruiters in a professional settting
• Develop skills that will help when applying for jobs
• Understand what it really means to enter the law profession
• Receive detailed feedback on performance
• Network with Peers from different unviersities

Who will be there?

Sponsors for the event include:

- Allen & Overy

- Baker & McKenzie

- Clifford Chance

- CMS Cameron McKenna

- DLA Piper

- Edwards Angel Palmers & Dodge

- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

- Herbert Smith

- Linklaters

- MacFarlanes

- Mayer Brown

- Norton Rose

- Reed Smith

- Slaughter & May

- Travers Smith

- Wragge & Co.

How do I apply?

Applications for the event are now open. For more information and to apply visit targetchancescitylaw.co.uk.

OPEN – A legal careers event for disabled undergraduates

Are you interested in a legal career but concerned that due to your disability, or other perceived barriers, it may not be for you? If so, welcome to OPEN – an event specially designed for students with disabilities who are interested in finding out more about a career in law. OPEN will give you the chance to discover what it’s really like to work in a law firm – and to ask any questions you have about working in this challenging and rewarding industry.

The event is being held by the biggest names in law, all of whom are currently recruiting for Summer Internships. These include: Allen & Overy, Freshfields, Linklaters and Hogan Lovells.

Date: Wednesday 3rd December, 2010

Time: 11.00am – 5.00pm

Location: Central London (travel expenses will be reimbursed)

For further information please visit our website:  www.open-to-you.co.uk

Law Society to expand diversity scheme

The Law Society is reacting to social mobility demands and is increasing the number of places for intending solicitors on its Diversity Access Scheme from 20 this year to an anticipated 40 in 2011, and 50 in 2012.  This shift in recruitment reflects modern society and widens the talent base from which students are drawn. Although the deadline passed on 31 March, they are reopening for applications from January 2011, when information on the application procedure will be made available.

Law Society Diversity Access Scheme

Are you an ethnic minority student interested in law?

Legal Launch Pad is a programme aimed at second and third year ethnic minority law and non-law students who wish to enter the legal profession. The Legal Launchpad programme aims to:

• Educate and inform about what the legal profession has to offer and the available wide-ranging opportunities
• Raise aspirations and empower participants
• Assist participants in making informed choices and being open to the many available options
• Provide inclusive recruitment and retention services
• Provide work experience

The 2010 application is now open. Applications are due on 30 November 2010. For more information visit the Legal Launchpad website.

Ethnic minorities perceive professions as closed off

Careers in professions including banking, politics, law and journalism are perceived to be closed off to ethnic minorities living and working in Britain, according to a report from Race for Opportunity, Business in the Community’s race diversity campaign.

The report, which surveyed of the attitudes of 1,500 people from all the main ethnic groups living in the UK, including white Britons, reveals that 60% of white respondents saw no barriers to careers in the professions.

See the full report