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Your career in law
Introducing your legal career..........2
Areas of work
Areas of work: solicitors....................4
Areas of work: barristers ..................6
Alternative careers ..............................8
Who does what ....................................9
Starting out in law
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Introducing your
legal career
Law is a dynamic and stimulating profession with a varied
range of career possibilities. After all, the law influences
every aspect of our lives: business, finance, property, family
and employment.
While law is one of the most exciting career fields to be
part of, it can be competitive: law degrees and follow-on
professional qualification routes require high academic
standards in order to secure a place. But for those
interested in pursuing this career, the rewards are many if
you enjoy challenges and are prepared to work hard.
The legal profession is divided into two professional
practice areas: solicitor and barrister. There are also many
opportunities for law graduates who do not wish to practise,
as a law degree is well regarded by non-legal employers.
What is law?
The legal profession in Northern Ireland is divided into two
distinct branches, the Bar (which comprises barristers) and
the Law Society of Northern Ireland (which comprises
solicitors). There are currently around 580 barristers in
independent practice in Northern Ireland and more than
2,400 solicitors currently practising.
Most solicitors will work in small to medium-sized
private firms. There are around 550 firms of solicitors
located across Northern Ireland, the majority of which
provide general legal advice across all areas. Most
opportunities arise in small practices: almost 50 per cent of
firms are single partner and less than 30 per cent of firms
have over five partners. Belfast has the largest number of
firms of all sizes. Large practices comprising several
specialised departments are few in number but are on the
increase as the demand for corporate legal services grows.
In the last few years there has been significant growth
in the number of solicitors firms in Northern Ireland. The
number of practising barristers has doubled in the last
fifteen years.
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There are currently 12,000 solicitors in the ROI and almost a
third of those have qualified since 2000.
The numbers qualifying as solicitors and barristers in the
Republic of Ireland has undergone a significant increase in
recent years. This trend is now levelling off, as the current
changes in economic growth point to a corresponding
adjustment in the legal sector. But despite recent economic
setbacks, the legal profession remains strong, and the
continued development of an increasingly complex economy
means the legal system is evolving to meet its needs.
New specialist areas in law are emerging: intellectual
property law is developing in response to the massive
investment in research and development in science and
technology, and continued breakthroughs in medicine and
health have created a need for legal expertise in bioethics.
Other growth areas include immigration law and human
rights, EU law, family law and environmental law.
The Irish-Language Bill 2007 has led to the establishment
of a register of Irish-speaking legal practitioners in Ireland.
There are increased and significant opportunities for
competent bilingual graduates across a wide range of
professional services in Ireland.
Legal careers in the Republic of Ireland
Once you have a legal qualification, it is possible to work in
other jurisdictions, most easily in countries with a similar
legal system such as Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand
and Canada.
Each year a small but significant number of graduates
opt to gain their professional practice qualification through
the New York Bar Association or the California Bar
Association. They are then qualified to practise in that state;
in order to practise in Ireland graduates must first practise
for at least a year in that state. They also must obtain a
Certificate of Eligibility and sit the Qualified Lawyers
Transfer Test.
The EU Legal Services Directives allow legal
practitioners qualified in one jurisdiction to practise in
another EU state. Under one of the directives, lawyers can
gain access to the local legal profession of an EU member
country after three years post-qualification practice
experience. They will need to apply to have their
qualifications recognised in another member state; most
member states also have aptitude tests to allow for the
mobility of lawyers.
There are also opportunities for law graduates to work
within one of the EU institutions, although proficiency in at
least a second EU working language is a must. Law
graduates without a practice qualification can apply
through EPSO, the European Personnel and Selection Office,
for jobs in one of the EU institutions in areas such as
administration, management, law, finance and economics.
There are also opportunities for qualified legal practitioners
with two to three years post-qualifying experience.
An international career
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It is also possible for graduates from non-law disciplines
to successfully pursue a professional practice
qualification as a solicitor or barrister see page 13 for
details of how to convert your degree.
Graduates without a law degree can work in
administrative roles in legal practices as legal executives,
paralegals and clerical, administrative or executive
officers. There are similar jobs available in the public
sector, with the main employers including the Attorney
Generals Office, the Office of the Director of Public
Prosecution and the Department of Justice, Equality &
Law Reform.
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S
olicitors could accurately be described as general
practitioners of the law. Their role is to provide a broad
service to individuals, families, businesses, large
companies, corporations, and organisations and
establishments of every nature. As consultants to their
clients, they dispense legal advice and information; as
executors and administrators, they process and implement
legal procedures and transactions. The work is generally very
varied. Some solicitors firms will specialise in a few areas,
while other practices will deal with every conceivable legal
issue.
Solicitors firms can range hugely in size, from one sole
practitioner (rare) to very large international firms employing
hundreds of legal practitioners. Larger firms are more likely
to specialise, either in legal areas such as corporate mergers,
acquisitions or tax, or in certain industry sectors such as IT,
construction or banking. Smaller firms often work very much
as general practitioners, dealing with family members, small
business owners, farmers, property owners and so on.
Core activities
Undertake consultations with clients.
Advise clients on the law and how it may affect their case.
Research and apply relevant points of law to solve clients
legal problems and needs.
Draft legal documents to protect clients interests.
Brief barristers to represent clients in court or appear in
court on behalf of clients.
Key areas of work
Advising private clients: dealing with all aspects of their
needs (marital break-up, consumer complaints, personal
injury, planning inquiries, etc).
Business and corporate: advising clients on company law,
partnerships, mergers, arbitration, insolvency, intellectual
property, e-commerce, etc.
Litigation: initiating or defending proceedings in court or
settling claims or disputes out of court.
Conveyancing: buying and selling property, preparation of
title deeds, leases and other legal documents associated
with the buying and leasing of private or commercial
properties.
Wills, probates and administration of estates: advising on
and preparing assets for tax; administration and distribution
of estates through death or contained in a trust.
Specialisms
Big firms with larger staff resources have departments
dedicated to specialist areas, and the requirement for
specialised legal services is on the increase. Typical examples
of groups of legal teams and departments include banking
and financial services, planning and environment,
intellectual property, corporate, regulatory, risk management
and compliance. All large firms engage extensively in work
for corporate and commercial clients, and solicitors providing
these services need to be fully attuned to the latest
developments in the legal and business world.
Key specialisms include corporate law, property law,
family law and criminal law.
As a solicitor, you could enjoy varied work, the opportunity to specialise, a good starting
salary and excellent long-term prospects.
Areas of work: solicitors
Starting out
Most newly qualified solicitors remain with the firm they
have trained with for the first year. Recent changes in the
economy suggest that in the short term, the demand for
new solicitors will decrease and competition to secure a
permanent position with firms will be high.
Young solicitors can expect to work very hard, ideally
gaining a broad range of practice experience while
beginning to professionally define themselves, taking
opportunities to gain more in-depth experience in law fields
they are particularly interested in. Adapting to the changing
market for legal services involves acquiring experience in
new growth areas within law, and commitment to
continuing professional development opportunities.
Salaries
Less than one year after qualifying, solicitors can expect to earn
around 30,000 outside Dublin and over 40,000 in Dublin.
Partners in large firms can earn over 100,000. Solicitors in
large firms can earn approximately 20 per cent more than
those in small firms. Bonuses vary: broadly speaking, solicitors
receive between 10 and 30 per cent of fees generated.
In Northern Ireland, newly quaIified solicitors can earn
between 20,000 and 27,000 while partners can earn up to
80,000.
Who would it suit?
The essential qualities and skills for a fulfilling and
successful career as a solicitor include:
well developed communication and interpersonal skills
the ability to work effectively as part of a team
research, analytical and evaluative skills
initiative
willingness to work hard
the ability to work well under pressure
common sense.
Qualified solicitors can find work in a variety of
environments. The two fundamental choices are
public/state sector or private/commercial sector.
In the Republic of Ireland, public sector employers
include the Office of the Attorney General, which is made
up of different offices: the Advisory Counsel, responsible
for legal advice and consultation to all government
departments and offices; the Office of Parliamentary
Counsel to the Government, responsible for drafting
legislation and statute law revision; and the Chief State
Solicitors Office, where solicitors who represent the
Attorney and the State work. The Office of the Director of
Public Prosecution also employs a team of solicitors.
Occasional opportunities also arise with the Law Reform
Commission and the Courts Service. Qualified solicitors
can also work with the Legal Aid Board, which has law
centres all over Ireland providing civil legal aid and a
refugee legal service.
In Northern Ireland, the Public Prosecution Service
employs approximately 165 solicitors as both Public
Prosecutors and Senior Prosecutors, whose role it is to
consider all files and cases submitted by the Police and
government departments and decide and advise as to
prosecution. Recruitment is via the local press and the
Northern Ireland Civil Service Recruitment website.
There are also opportunities for solicitors in the
Attorney General's Office, the Northern Ireland Courts
Service and the Northern Ireland Legal Services
Commission. Other organisations such as the Human
Rights Commission employ legal officers.
Employment opportunities in the private sector are
far more plentiful. The choices range from large to
medium city-based firms to small firms in rural towns.
Larger firms with a strong corporate/commercial focus
mostly Dublin-based employ large numbers of
solicitors. There are also jobs available working as in-
house company solicitors, mainly for multinational
corporations.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
The Law Society of Ireland www.lawsociety.ie
The Law Society of Northern Ireland www.lawsoc-ni.org
Chief State Solicitors Office www.csso.ie
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
www.dppireland.ie
Office of the Attorney General
www.attorneygeneral.ie
Legal Aid Board www.legalaidboard.ie
Public Prosecution Service (Northern Ireland)
www.ppsni.gov.uk
Northern Ireland Civil Service Recruitment website
www.nicsrecruitment.gov.uk
Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission
www.nilsc.org.uk Public body responsible for the
provision of publicly funded services in Northern
Ireland
British and Irish Legal Information Institute
www.bailii.org Provides freely available public legal
information
www.legal.ie Directory of solicitors firms and practice
areas for all 32 counties
The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe
www.ccbe.org.
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If you enjoy research and debate, are a confident communicator and
are able to think on your feet, this could be the career for you.
Areas of work: barristers
B
arristers are professional advocates who deal with
court work at all levels. They are sole practitioners,
which means they depend entirely on themselves for
work and income. They largely rely on solicitors for work.
A barristers role is to specialise in providing an advisory
and/or advocacy service for which they are briefed by a
solicitor (or professional body etc). Barristers therefore can
be seen as consultants to solicitors. A lot of the work involves
conducting research. Some barristers specialise in specific
areas of law. Criminal, commercial and family law are the
most common, while other specialisms can include
employment or labour law and human rights law, personal
injury and litigation.
Many legal cases are settled out of court. However, when
a case is brought to court, a barrister will then appear to
argue the case on behalf of the client, defending or
prosecuting. In the Irish and UK legal system, court hearings
in contested cases are conducted in an adversarial manner.
Each side presents its case and seeks to challenge that of its
opponents through the evidence of its own witnesses, cross-
examination and legal argument. This forms the core work
of the barrister.
Hours
The working hours can vary greatly for a barrister, depending
on how many cases they juggle in any given week. The hours
spent in court reflect a very small portion of the number of
hours actually worked. Long numbers of hours are spent
researching and preparing cases, in addition to conducting
briefs with solicitors.
Location
Barristers in the Republic of Ireland are based at the Law
Library in Dublin. The Irish legal jurisdiction is divided into
circuits (the geographical areas where a circuit court judge
resides). Barristers are attached to certain circuits, although
they are not confined to practising in their circuit. Newly
qualified barristers will attach themselves to one circuit and
will generally remain based there for the duration of their
professional career.
In Northern Ireland, barristers are based at the Bar Library
in Belfast, which provides office and library facilities. They
also work at a number of other courts and tribunals around
Northern Ireland. Like all barristers, they will also do much
preparation work at home.
Core activities
Pleading cases in courts.
Representing individuals and organisations who appear
before public enquiries and tribunals.
Giving advice on legal matters, drafting legal documents
and giving expert legal opinions on particular issues.
Starting out
Qualification as a barrister takes place in three stages: the
academic stage, the vocational stage and the trainee stage
(see page 14).
Life as a newly qualified barrister is guaranteed to be
precarious and insecure for the first four to five years. It can
be difficult to become established, and financial support
from family or another source of income may be essential in
those first years.
The costs of getting started are considerable. In the Republic
of Ireland all barristers must pay an annual subscription to the
Law Library; in Northern Ireland, new barristers pay an annual
practising certificate fee to the Bar Library.
The first briefs that a new barrister takes on are vitally
important. Solicitors and more experienced colleagues will
closely watch the way they are handled and presented in
court. If they are impressed by what they see, more briefs
may be offered.
Career development
When a newly qualified barrister is called to the Bar, they are
known as a Junior Counsel. A Junior Counsel can apply to
become a Senior Counsel after 15 years experience as a
Junior. Senior Counsel will generally practise only in the High
Court and Supreme Court. It is most common for Senior
Counsel to specialise in a particular area of law. High Court
work involves giving more time to preparation and
presentation of cases and provision of specialised legal
opinions. The more specialised nature of the work of a Senior
Counsel is reflected in the fees charged.
In Northern Ireland, the most senior barristers are known
as Queens Counsel. Other barristers (who may also be very
experienced) are known as Junior Counsel.
Barristers have a long tradition of public service; in the
Republic of Ireland many have become members of the Dil
and the Seanad, and the Attorney General is always a
member of the Bar. Senior judges are selected from the ranks
of members of the Bar.
Who would it suit?
A barrister needs to display evidence of thorough, organised
and well researched preparation and, most importantly, the
ability to think and act on his or her feet. Since barristers
The choices largely fall into two categories: go into
practice and work in what is essentially a self-employed
capacity or work in the public sector.
Practising barristers in the Republic of Ireland can
work in one of seven circuits (geographically defined
legal practice areas): Munster circuit which in practice
can be divided into the Cork circuit and the South
Western circuit Northern circuit, Western circuit,
Midlands circuit, Eastern circuit and Dublin circuit.
Barristers will normally practise in one circuit.
In Northern Ireland, barristers are based at the Bar
Library in Belfast, which provides office and library
facilities. Barristers work from a new library building in
Chichester Street and the old library at the Royal Courts
of Justice. They also work at a number of other courts
and tribunals around Northern Ireland.
In the public sector, barristers in ROI can find work in the
Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Director of
Public Prosecution, the Law Reform Commission, the Courts
Service, and the Legal Aid Board (see page 5). They may also
take on prosecution work on behalf of the state.
The Civil Service has been a traditional career path for
many qualified barristers, who can enter at
Administrative Officer level or higher, working in any
government department. Some in-house legal counsel
positions arise with corporations and large organisations,
and are usually open to barristers or solicitors.
In Northern Ireland, there are a limited number of
opportunities for barristers in the public sector. In most
cases, they will need to have between three and five
years experience to be eligible to apply. The Attorney
General's Office and the Public Prosecution Service
provide the main opportunities for barristers.
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depend almost entirely on solicitors for work, they need to be
able to network effectively and build on any contacts they
already have. Successful networking requires confidence,
initiative and a willingness to push oneself beyond ones
personal boundaries of shyness. Life as a barrister is most
definitely not for the meek. Some of the most successful
barristers are those who enjoyed and excelled at debating
during second and third-level education.
Essential qualities for a successful career at the Bar are:
articulate communication
excellent research skills
confidence
resilience
the ability to work under pressure
initiative.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Law Library www.lawlibrary.ie
The Bar Council www.lawlibrary.ie
Irish Courts Service www.courts.ie
The Bar Council and Bar Library of Northern Ireland.
www.barlibrary.com
The Northern Ireland Court Service
www.courtsni.gov.uk
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Not all law graduates choose to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, but there are many other
careers which can make use of their degree.
Alternative careers
N
ot all law graduates choose to
practise, but the knowledge
and skills gained through a law
degree make them highly employable
in other areas. Law graduates emerge
from university with an ability to
analyse, interpret, evaluate, assimilate
and synthesise large amounts of
information. They are usually good
communicators and have well
developed problem-solving ability.
These are all valuable skills that
transfer well.
Some of the most popular
alternative career destinations for law
graduates are in finance, accountancy
and tax. The sector career guide
gradireland Finance will help you find
out more about some of these careers.
Banking
Most banks recruit from all disciplines.
Graduate opportunities extend across
different areas. Typical training options
include retail banking, capital markets,
commercial and corporate banking,
and accountancy (chartered or
management). Banks start their
recruitment process early in the year,
so getting organised in the first few
weeks of your final year is essential.
You need to have an impressive CV and
effective online application skills. Be
prepared for assessment centres and
interviews before Christmas.
Accountancy
Accountancy is one of the most
popular change of direction routes
for graduates from all disciplines. A
qualification in accountancy offers a
future full of career development
opportunities across all areas of
finance, business and industry. There
are four main qualification routes
within accountancy. Many employers
also opt to add a taxation
qualification while training or on
completion of final accountancy
exams. It is possible to gain a
qualification while training in a
business environment or practice.
Tax consultancy
The core work of the tax consultant is to
ensure that their clients pay their tax
and comply with all tax regulations. The
work involves combining technical
knowledge, business acumen and legal
knowledge to inform and advise clients.
The work is very varied: clients can
include individuals making decisions
about pensions, investments, buying or
selling a property, or setting up or
restructuring a business. Corporate
clients could be large multinational
firms, banks or even government
departments. Tax consultancy can have
a strong European and international
element, given the continuing
development of European Union
legislation and the large international
investment in Ireland. There is a
considerable overlap between law and
tax consultancy, much of the work
requiring legal expertise.
Tax consultants can find work with a
range of employers: accountancy firms,
large financial institutions, big law firms,
multinational organisations and the Civil
Service. The Irish Taxation Institute (ITI)
is the training and qualifying body in
Ireland (www.taxireland.ie). Law
graduates apply for an exemption from
certain parts of the ITI qualification.
ITI-qualified tax consultants can also
work in all other EU member states.
The professional body for the UK is
the Chartered Institute of Taxation,
which has a Northern Ireland branch
(www.tax.org.uk).
Management training programmes
Many employers recruit new graduates
each year, providing intensive training
and mentoring designed to equip
trainees with the skills for
management. Many organisations
offer specific graduate management
programmes in areas such as
marketing, HR, IT and general
management. Many recruiters visit
campus during the autumn milkround
season and will also attend
recruitment fairs on campus. It's an
effective and informal way of finding
out what life might be like working for
them. While some application
deadlines are open, most employers
have fixed application deadline dates.
The gradireland directory and the
website gradireland.cominclude
details of many employers offering
graduate training programmes.
Postgraduate conversion courses
A postgraduate conversion course can
help you to move in a different
direction. There is increased
mobility across disciplines. The
postgradireland.comwebsite has a
database of available courses.
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Whether you want to be a barrister or a
solicitor, you need to research
employers when applying for your first
position. No two organisations are alike
and you need to make sure that you
choose somewhere that suits you if
you are to get your career off to a flying
start. To make an informed choice, you
need to know about the kinds of law
they practise in, the support they offer
their new joiners and the types of tasks
youd be doing. There are three ways
you can do your research:
1. This publication
Turn to the AZ of employers, course
providers and professional bodies
from page 21 to compare top
recruiters and find out what they
have to say for themselves.
Follow the advice over the next few
pages on how to qualify in your
chosen profession.
2. gradireland.com/law
Search for training contracts and
compare employer profiles.
Browse postgraduate courses.
Get top tips on how to apply for and
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25 Deloitte www.deloitte.com/ie/graduate
31 Matheson Ormsby Prentice www.mop.ie
32 William Fry www.williamfry.ie
23 Arthur Cox www.arthurcox.com
29 Maples and Calder www.maplesandcalder.com/careers
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Callaghan Kennedy
Trainee Solicitor
Maples and Calder,
Dublin
BA History,
Princeton University (2005); AITI
Part 2, Irish Taxation Institute
(2010)
EDUCATION
EMPLOYER
JOB
NAME
WERE THE PEOPLE WHO INTERPRET THE LAW
Trevor Lyle
Trainee Solicitor
Arthur Cox, Belfast
BA History/Politics
(2006); MSc Management
(2007); Master of Legal Science
(2009), Queens University
Belfast
EDUCATION
EMPLOYER
JOB
NAME
I became interested in law during my time as an advisor
with the Citizens Advice Bureau. Some aspects of the job
are similar to those of a solicitor and as I explored the
possibilities of becoming a practitioner I felt the role
suited my abilities. I focused on commercial law as I
believed it to be a dynamic area within the sector.
I applied to a range of commercial law firms in Belfast
after sitting the entrance exams for the Institute of
Professional Legal Studies. I was accepted for an initial
group interview with Arthur Cox, and consequently was
asked to attend a second individual interview with two
of the partners. Much to my delight, shortly afterwards
they offered me a training contract.
My two year contract combines studying at the
Institute of Professional Legal Studies with practical
learning at the firm. Im based in the Belfast office, where
Im rotated through different departments; I started out
in Corporate and have recently moved to Property.
On a typical day I identify and prioritise issues to be
dealt with depending on my caseload and anything
urgent coming through from an associate or partner: I
chase up any third parties as needed to progress a case,
and conduct research and report findings to associates or
partners who require information or clarification on a
particular issue. If I have any difficulties or queries I
revert to one of the associates and the partner who has
delegated the work.
A definite highlight for me so far was working on a
litigation case which was at the time the largest
commercial litigation case in the UK. Its sheer size and
complexity took some getting used to, but was well worth
the effort; to gain such exposure at this formative stage in
my career is something trainees rarely encounter so early.
Best bits
The best thing about my traineeship is working
alongside and learning from a team of renowned and
dedicated professionals. Hours are somewhat
unpredictable, but its all part of the trainee experience.
Top tips
Think carefully about how you can distinguish yourself
from others in your applications: what is unique about
you that would stand you in good stead as a trainee?
GAINING EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE
My legal career
My father and brother are both barristers so I grew up
with law around the dinner table. Solicitors are
sometimes seen as administrators while barristers are
the rock stars of the profession. Actually its the solicitors
who do the first analysis of legislation were the people
who interpret the law.
Having spent two years working overseas after
college I returned to Ireland and studied for my FE1
exams. Like most recent graduates I applied to a wide
range of firms, but my primary interest was in the
commercial practices in Dublin.
Interviewing the interviewers
After submitting an application to Maples, I was called
for interview. The first interview, with senior associates,
felt like an informal discussion but the second was quite
different. I was encouraged to thoroughly question the
interviewers who were both senior partners. It threw me
a little to begin with, but it quickly developed into a
natural flowing conversation and I was impressed by the
way the partners spoke about the firm, in particular its
open and collegiate culture.
I am now two thirds of the way through my training
contract and am currently working with our tax group.
It's a big change from my last rotation with the funds
team in our Cayman Islands office.
As the practice groups at my firm are structured in
smaller, efficient teams I have quickly become part of the
tax team. Ive discovered that when you work very closely
with senior people, issues with seniority or deference
abate. At the moment were advising on the tax side of a
corporate acquisition. Ill attend conference calls, draft
minutes and corporate documents, and review the tax
implications for the buyer. On top of this Im researching
a number of issues for different members of the team.
The variety here is exciting and Im learning all the time.
Top tips
It can be hard to differentiate between firms from the
outside, so talk to people who work at the practices
youre interested in. A large part of getting a job will
depend on the impression the interviewers form of you,
so if you can demonstrate natural enthusiasm for the
role it should serve you well.
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Laura Kennedy
Trainee Solicitor
A&L Goodbody,
Dublin
BBLS Business and
Legal Studies, University College
Dublin (2007); MBS Project
Management, UCD Michael
Smurfit Graduate Business School (2008)
EDUCATION
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SHAPING MY OWN TRAINING
Andrew Harding
Assistant Solicitor
William Fry, Dublin
Business and Legal
Studies, UCD (2007)
EDUCATION
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NAME
I was fascinated by law before going to college, but I
wasnt 100 per cent sure that I wanted to pursue a career
as a legal professional so I did a combined Business and
Law degree. I became very interested in the commercially
based legal subjects I studied their practical base
appealed to me and this confirmed for me that I
wanted to be a Solicitor.
In my final year I was offered a place with William Fry.
It was a huge relief to secure a contract before
graduating, meaning I could fully concentrate on my
final exams and FE1s. Three years later I am now a
qualified Solicitor working in the Banking & Financial
Services Department of William Fry.
My role is incredibly varied: on a typical day I could be
taking instructions from a client alongside a Partner,
drafting documents and reviewing previous transactions,
helping to organise loan arrangements, attending client
meetings or meetings with colleagues, or undertaking
background research.
Deadline-driven
The work we do is very deadline oriented. Ongoing cases
could take from a couple of days to several weeks and we
also have ad-hoc queries coming in from clients on a
regular basis. Big transactions are part and parcel of the
job and, while challenging, are ultimately very satisfying.
My job is genuinely interesting and the variety is
exciting. In the past six months Ive worked on the Irish
aspect of two large multinational transactions where
weve taken direct instructions from US and UK law
firms. Its been fascinating to witness how different firms
from different jurisdictions operate.
Top tips
I interned for a couple of months in my penultimate year.
Internships are fantastic for your CV, as is any other
relevant experience. When applying for traineeships, take
a real interest in the firm for which youre interviewing:
research how they operate, who their clients are; get a
feel for them. I would also advise always bringing your
references to an interview, even if you havent been asked
to do so. It shows that you really want the job.
BIG TRANSACTIONS ARE PART OF THE JOB
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Following advice from friends and family, I put lots of
effort into securing different internships each summer;
I travelled to Canada to work with a law firm and also
gained experience within banking and finance in New
York and Dublin. During my final year of college I got a
place on A&L Goodbodys Summer Intern Programme;
as an intern there I had the opportunity to interview for a
trainee position and was really pleased to be offered a
training contract.
An open-door policy
Trainees are rotated to a different department every six
months. Im currently in Aircraft Leasing within Banking
and Financial Services and I never imagined I would be
working in such an area! Its a lovely, supportive team
with a genuine open-door policy. Each day Ill be drafting
transaction documents, working on trust formation and
security filings, and liaising with a range of international
clients based in places such as California and Miami.
I love the build-up and excitement of closing a case.
At the moment Im also involved in work around the
National Asset Management Agency (NAMA); its very
interesting to work on an area you read so much about in
the news and to see whats going on at an operational
level.
Shaping my own training
One of the best things about my placement is that I can
very much shape my own training: Im able to pursue my
interests, the level of autonomy I have is great, and in
addition to the structured learning and development
programmes in place at the firm were encouraged to
facilitate our own trainee workshops.
Top tips
Dont just stick to law firm internships demonstrate
commercial awareness by taking placements in banks
and businesses too. It speaks volumes if you can be
proactive and demonstrate interests in more than just
the legal side of things.
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hether you choose to
become a solicitor or a
barrister and whichever
jurisdiction you choose to do this in
you will need to study for exams and to
complete a training contract before you
qualify. See pages 1416 for details on
how to become a barrister and pages
1719 on how to become a solicitor.
The information on this page applies
whichever route you take.
Getting a training contract
You will need to be proactive and flexible
in securing the traineeship you want.
Relevant summer work experience puts
you at a real advantage. Networking and
building on contacts are a must.
It might be worth considering
taking a gap year to work as a legal
assistant. The experience you gain and
network you develop should ensure
that you get the traineeship you want.
What if I dont have a law degree?
There are a number of preparatory and
conversion courses available for both
law and non-law graduates. These
include the Postgraduate Diploma in
Law at the Dublin Institute of
Technology, the Conversion to Law
Preparatory course at Holy Trinity College
Cork Law School, the Law Society of
Ireland FE1 part-time/online Preparatory
course at Griffith College Professional
Law School, Dublin, and Masters in Legal
Science at Queens University Belfast.
Postgraduate courses for
law graduates
Although this is not specifically an
entry requirement, many people
preparing for a career in law decide to
undertake a postgraduate course
before seeking entry into a law firm.
For some, a higher qualification may
help to enhance career prospects but
there is no hard and fast rule, as you
may also gain similar specialist
expertise over the course of your
career. If you have a genuinely deep
interest in a particular area, however, a
postgraduate qualification may prove
valuable.
Those involved in recruitment,
especially in the medium to larger
firms, have differing views on the value
of postgraduate degrees. Some feel
that the quality of your undergraduate
degree is the most important thing,
and what matters most are the reasons
why you wanted to study law in the
first place. But gaining a postgraduate
degree is often seen as demonstrating
initiative and an extra year of maturity
is also viewed favourably by recruiters.
Taking a postgraduate degree in a non-
legal subject such as business can also
be valuable, as it allows you to see
learning from a different perspective.
There is a wide range of taught
courses available and you should check
the course database on
postgradireland.comfor an up-to-date
list. Master of Laws courses are offered
in a number of universities both in the
Republic of Ireland and in Northern
Ireland. These include subjects such as
European and comparative law, human
rights law and commercial law.
MSc courses may be chosen in
subjects such as human rights,
criminal justice management and
corporate governance.
There is a wide range of
postgraduate diplomas to choose from
at a number of institutions. These range
from criminology to environmental law.
The Law Society of Ireland provides a
number of diploma courses in Dublin
and Cork which you can undertake after
graduation. These currently include:
Employment law
Corporate law
Finance law
Trust and estate planning
Commercial litigation
Intellectual property and
information technology
Family law
Environmental law and planning
Insolvency
Legal French
Legal German
Human rights
European Union law
In-house practice.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Republic of Ireland
The Honorable Society of Kings
Inns www.kingsinns.ie
The Law Society of Ireland
www.lawsociety.ie
The Law Library
www.lawlibrary.ie
The Bar Council
www.lawlibrary.ie
Northern Ireland
The Institute of Professional Legal
Studies www.qub.ac.uk/ipls
The Law Society of Northern
Ireland (regulates the solicitors
profession in Northern Ireland)
www.lawsoc-ni.org
The Honorable Society of the Inn
of Court of Northern Ireland
www.barlibrary.com
Entry and training
Whichever route you choose to your legal career, it will involve
exams, more exams, and formal training.
Republic of Ireland
Qualification as a barrister takes place
in three stages: the academic stage,
the vocational stage and the training
contract stage.
The academic stage
This refers to the primary degree that
the barrister holds.
The vocational stage
The Honorable Society of the Kings
Inns is the body that provides
education and training for barristers. It
runs the Barrister-at-Law degree course
in Dublin. Law graduates with an
approved degree must apply by early
July.
In order to secure a place, students
must sit an entrance examination in
five subjects: Contract Law, Criminal
Law, Irish Constitutional Law, Law of
Torts, and Law of Evidence.
The Kings Inns now provides the
course in two ways, to help those
students who may have work
commitments or are unable to move to
Dublin.
The full-time course runs from
October to the end of May with classes
running all day Monday to Friday. The
new modular course lasts for two years
and runs every third weekend, all day
Saturday and Sunday, plus additional
attendance of ten compulsory
weekdays during term time. This
course runs every two years, the next
starting in September 2011.
Law graduates with an approved
degree are entitled to apply for a place
on the Barrister-at-Law degree course.
Law graduates must have studied
several compulsory subjects. If they do
not have this experience, they must
pass an examination in the omitted
subjects in the Societys Diploma in
Legal Studies course.
Law graduates must also sit an
entrance examination, which covers
various aspects of law. More
information is available from the Kings
Inns office or at www.kingsinns.ie/
website/prospective_students/
prospective.htm.
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The steps you must take before you are called to the Bar.
Entry and training: barristers
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Non-law graduates with an
approved third-level degree are eligible
to apply for a place on the Diploma in
Legal Studies (two years part time).
Graduates of the Diploma can then
apply to sit the entrance examination
for the Barrister-at-Law degree.
Some places are allocated to
mature applicants (over 25 years old)
who have a level of experience and/or
education which is deemed acceptable
to Kings Inns. They first need to sit an
examination.
To be eligible to be called to the Bar,
students need to:
pass the Barrister-at-Law degree
comply with the provisions of the
Legal Qualifications Act (1929)
pass a specified examination in the
Irish language
submit a declaration to the
benchers.
Training contract
Newly qualified barristers have to train
with an experienced Dublin-based
barrister (Master) for a minimum of
one year following their call to the Bar.
This is commonly known as devilling.
The work is unpaid and forms the
essential learning period where they
have an opportunity to apply their
knowledge in a practical setting.
Masters usually allocate a lot of
background research and much of the
training period is spent drafting
documents. The barrister accompanies
their Master to court and observes the
skills applied in the courtroom.
Many newly qualified barristers
train with a different Master for a
second year. If they plan to attach
themselves to a circuit outside Dublin,
a second year of devilling in their
chosen circuit is essential. A longer
traineeship not only enables them to
consolidate their learning but it also
expands their network of solicitors.
Northern Ireland
Qualification in Northern Ireland also
takes the structure of the academic,
professional/vocational and
traineeship stages.
Vocational stage
The Honorable Society of the Inn of
Court of Northern Ireland is the
professional body which governs the
education, training and admittance of
barristers in NI. This responsibility is
partly delegated to the Institute of
Professional Legal Studies, a part of
Queens University Belfast.
The Institute of Professional Legal
Studies is responsible for training
barristers and solicitors in Northern
Ireland. The Institute offers a one-year,
full-time postgraduate vocational
training course for trainee barristers.
Bar trainees must spend four weeks
working in a citizens advice bureau or
law centre and one week shadowing a
barrister prior to starting their
certificate course.
The Institute admits 30 Bar trainees
each year. Pressure for places is intense
and competitive. Unsuccessful
applicants often successfully re-apply
the following year.
Applicants must hold a recognised
law degree. Core subjects must
include: constitutional law, criminal
law, contract, tort, land law, equity,
evidence and European law. Applicants
must sit a written admissions test in
mid-December, which is the same
admissions test as solicitor applicants.
The application deadline is mid-
November in the previous year.
Students may apply for the Bar and
solicitor trainee courses at the same
time but must indicate their order of
preference. Bar and solicitor trainees
largely receive the same training, with
some small modifications.
It is essential for Bar trainees to
apply for admittance to the Inn of
Court before starting the course.
To be called to the Bar students
must:
have a law degree of 2.1 honours
standard or higher, or equivalent
have graduated from a recognised
Bar vocational training course
complete and sign a Memorial and
Undertaking
submit two certificates of good
character.
Pupillage
All newly qualified barristers must
spend a minimum of 12 months
training with an experienced barrister.
The new barrister must complete at
least six months of pupillage before
taking a brief on their own. The
barrister assists and learns from their
Master in the same way as in the ROI.

Bar trainees must spend

four weeks working in a
citizens advice bureau or law
centre and one week
shadowing a barrister prior
to starting their certificate
course.

Masters usually allocate

a lot of background research
and much of the training
period is spent drafting
documents.
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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND NORTHERN IRELAND
Approved law degree
Kings Inns Diploma
in Legal Studies
(two years part time)
www.kingsinns.ie
Entrance examination www.kingsinns.ie
Routes in: barristers
Approved non-law
degree
Barrister-at-Law degree course (one year full time
or two year modular)
Called to the Bar
Training contract (12 months)
Approved law degree
Approved non-law
degree
Master in Legal Science,
Queens University
Belfast
Apply to Institute of Professional Legal
Studies (IPLS) (apply by mid-November,
entrance exam December)
Admitted to Inns of Court (mid-August)
Find a Master
Five weeks work experience (AugustSeptember)
Attend IPLS (SeptemberJune)
Called to the Bar
Pupillage (12 months)
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Republic of Ireland
Training to be a solicitor in the Republic of Ireland takes
almost three years from start to finish.
The Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin is
responsible for the education and training of solicitors.
Blackhall Place runs the Professional Practice Course, parts I
and II, which forms the solicitors essential training.
Completion of the Professional Practice Courses plus a
traineeship with an approved solicitor leads to qualification
as a solicitor.
Steps to qualification
The entire training period from start to finish involves a nine-
step process.
Step one
Sit and pass the Law Society entrance examination, the Final
Examination First Part ( FE-1). Exams are held twice a year,
in autumn and summer, and there are eight papers.
Step two
Secure a two-year training contract (Indentures of
Apprenticeship) with an eligible solicitor who has been
practising for at least four years. An eligible solicitor must be
a partner within a firm or a sole practitioner. Lodge
application to the Law Society for consent to ensure
eligibility.
Step three
Apply to start Professional Practice Course I. Courses run in
Dublin and Cork and start between AugustNovember,
running through to AprilJune when examinations are held.
Step four
Return to training solicitor for in-office training period of 11
months.
Entry and training: solicitors
Becoming a solicitor involves studying for exams and
completing a training contract.

Training to be a solicitor in the Republic of

Ireland takes almost three years from start to
finish. Training to be a solicitor in Northern
Ireland takes two years.
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Step five
Return to Law Society for Professional Practice Course II.
Courses start in April and last for 12 weeks, with final
examinations in June.
Step six
Return to training solicitor to complete in-office training,
usually ten months. It is possible to gain a time credit of four
months maximum if in-office training started before
Professional Practice Course I.
Step seven
Apply for admission to the Roll of Solicitors. Securing a
training contract can be challenging and competitive. The
Law Society has a trainee recruitment register on their
website where students can upload their CVs and firms
looking for trainees can register online. The Law Society also
provides support by holding seminars on securing your
training contract at least once a year.
Northern Ireland
Training to be a solicitor in Northern Ireland takes two years
and differs slightly from the process in the Republic. There
are now two training options. The Institute of Professional
Legal Studies at Queens University Belfast is responsible for
the training and education of both solicitors and barristers.
The Graduate School of Professional Legal Education at the
University of Ulster now also provides vocational training for
solicitors only, through their Postgraduate Diploma in Legal
Practice. Eligibility requirements for admittance to both
courses are the same.
Steps to qualification
There are nine steps to qualification:
Step one
Submit application for Certificate in Professional Legal
Studies by mid-November.
Step two
Secure a traineeship with an approved solicitor. It is never
too early to start.
Step three
Sit a written admissions test, just before Christmas. This
comprises two papers: a numeracy test and a second paper
to test students ability to apply knowledge of law in a
practical way, problem-solving skills, communication and
organisational skills.
Step four
Acceptance of offer of place. First round offers are made mid-
March, second round offers from July through the summer.
Step five
Register with the Law Society of Northern Ireland. The closing
deadline is mid-August and early registration is advisable.
Step six
Begin apprenticeship: three months in-office training from
first Monday of September to end of December.
Step seven
January to end of December: 12 months of attendance and
examinations for Certificate of Professional Legal Studies
(TuesdayFriday). Mondays and holiday periods are spent in-
office with a Master.
Step eight
January to August, year two: eight months of further in-
office training.
Step nine
Awarded a Restricted Practice Certificate, enabling newly
qualified solicitors to practise. However, they cannot do so
on their own or in partnership for three years (this can be
reduced to two years by attending a continuing legal
education programme run by the Law Faculty). The situation
regarding securing a Master is similar to that in the Republic:
the demand is greater than the supply so it is advisable to
make as many applications as possible at an early stage.
The best thing about my job, apart from the
people, is the training Ive had. Ive been on
courses on professional skills, business and
finance, and Ill be spending the last six
months of my contract in Paris.
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The Law Society of Ireland www.lawsociety.ie
The Institute of Professional Legal Studies
www.qub.ac.uk/ipls
University of Ulster School of Law
www.socsci.ulster.ac.uk/law.
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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND NORTHERN IRELAND
Eligibility for training contract. Training contract
executed and lodged with Law Society
Professional Practice Course (PPC I)
Apprenticeship term (24 months)
Admitted to Roll of Solicitors
Approved law degree
Approved non-law
degree
Master in Legal Science,
Queens University
Belfast
Apply to Institute of Professional Legal Studies
(IPLS) or UU Graduate School of Professional Legal
Education (apply by mid-November, entrance exam
December)
Arrange trainee solicitor post with Master
Register with Law Society (mid-August)
Pre-Institute in-office training with Master
(SeptemberDecember)
Attend IPLS/UU (JanuaryDecember)
Further in-office training (JanuaryAugust)
Admitted as a solicitor
Graduate
First Irish Examination
Final Examination First Part FE-1
(entrance examination)
Professional Practice Course (PPC II)
Complete remainder of in-office training
Second Irish Examination
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And for further help with searching for jobs, go to gradireland.com/law
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A-Zof employers
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A&L Goodbody ..................................22
Arthur Cox............................................23
BPP College of Professional
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ByrneWallace..............................24, IBC
Deloitte..................................................25
Hibernia College ................................27
Maples & Calder ................................29
Matheson Ormsby Prentice ..31, OBC
William Fry ..........................................32
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Key to AZ section
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NI = Northern Ireland
ROW = Rest of the world
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A&L Goodbody is one of Irelands leading corporate law firms, with an extensive
and first-class client list that includes both domestic and international blue chip
corporations.
Employing 575 people with 70 Partners and 350 qualified legal personnel, A&L
Goodbody offers a unique breadth and depth of knowledge and experience
across every facet of corporate law, providing a full range of specialist services
for the island of Ireland. We have an international outlook, with offices in
Belfast, London and the US. Excellence, commercial savvy and a client focused,
practical approach are hallmarks of our service. Teamwork is at the heart of our
approach and our legal departments are supported by extensive and dedicated
support teams, with first class information technology, knowledge systems and
a dedicated knowledge centre.
The Firm has a superb working environment. Our purpose built offices are filled
with the very best of Irelands top legal talent. Facilities include a state of the art
conference centre, an excellent restaurant and coffee bar and a fully fitted gym.
A&L Goodbody has been ranked as the No. 1 Irish law firm by many
international publications and directories, such as IFLR, Whos Who Legal,
Chambers Global, and Legal 500.
Trainee Programme
Life doesnt stop just because you are working. Good work is challenging,
interesting and enjoyable. As a Trainee, you will spend time in all of our main
departments: Corporate, Banking & Financial Services, Litigation & Dispute
Resolution, Commercial Property, Taxation, and Employment, Pensions &
Benefits. In each department you will work as part of a team, with all the
support, facilities and guidance you need to learn about that area of law. We
also have a number of Specialist Practice Groups, which focus on particular
areas of law, e.g. M&A, IP & Technology, Energy & Natural Resources,
Environment & Planning, and EU & Competition, amongst others. Our Trainee
Education Programme is designed to encourage and develop every persons
unique qualities to the maximum.
We run an ongoing Training and Education Programme, with in-house
workshops, seminars and full access to our award winning knowledge offering.
We encourage people to take on new challenges, to acquire new skills and push
themselves to realise their true potential. Our commitment to training has been
recognised at the IITD National Training Awards, where we were awarded the
Outstanding Achievement Award for our strategic approach, linking training and
development to organisational goals.
A&L Goodbody
Clodagh Collier
Trainee & Intern Programme
Manager
www.algoodbody.com
Tel 0035316492273
E-mail ccollier@algoodbody.com
Web www.algoodbody.com
Type of work
banking and finance commercial
law corporate law dispute
resolution employment and
pensions EU and competition
insolvency/recovery insurance
intellectual property litigation
real estate/property tax
Salary
Benefits
bonus (discretionary) gym
membership/subsidy life assurance
pension scheme with company
contributions private healthcare
days holiday: 20 top of the range
salary PPC1 & PPC2 Law Society
fees paid full salary paid whilst at
Blackhall Place exam bonuses
extra holidays after completing each
Law Society course medical
insurance assistance excellent
working conditions social activities
Number of vacancies TBA
Work experience Yes
Duration Four weeks
ROI NI GB ROW
CV & letter EAF
online e-mail
Closing date 28 October 2011
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Arthur Cox is one of the largest and most successful Irish law firms, and is
Irelands most innovative law firm, according to the Financial Times. Since our
inception in 1920, we have been at the forefront of Irish corporate and
commercial law. We have developed a global reputation as a leading advisor to
an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks
and financial institutions and established global leaders to government
departments, state entities, and new players in emerging industry sectors.
Our reputation is based on proven professional skills, a thorough understanding
of client requirements, sound judgment and a practical approach to resolving
commercial problems. We have offices in Dublin, Belfast, London and New York.
At Arthur Cox, our aim is to provide each client with advice that adds value to its
business. Our approach demands the highest levels of knowledge, technical skill
and service delivery, allowing us to provide accurate, reliable, timely and cost-
effective advice across a range of industry groups and sectors. A strong
teamwork ethic and practical can do approach to solving problems ensures a
seamless, effective service. By developing real understanding of each clients
business and building a strong working relationship with them, we can play an
effective role in shaping their strategic and financial plans.
Arthur Cox is structured as a series of interlinked specialised practice groups.
These practice groups include corporate finance, banking, funds, capital markets
and financial services, project finance, private equity and venture capital, tax,
corporate governance and compliance, media and entertainment, competition,
environmental, construction, intellectual property, commercial and general
litigation, arbitration, commercial property, corporate recovery and insolvency,
pensions, employment and industrial relations, telecommunications, and energy
and natural resources.
Training at Arthur Cox
The Arthur Cox Trainee Development Programme combines ongoing formal
education in current Irish and international law with daily hands-on exposure to
solving practical legal issues. We rotate our trainees through a series of
departments and practice specialties during the course of the Development
Programme in accordance with a plan that we develop individually with each
trainee. Each trainee works as an involved member of the team and is
encouraged to learn the business of being a lawyer by working closely with
associates and partners.
Arthur Cox
Jane Babb, Director, Trainee
Programme
Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace,
Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel +353 (0)1 618 0000
E-mail jane.babb@arthurcox.com
Web www.arthurcox.com
Type of work
banking and finance commercial
law corporate law dispute
resolution employment and
pensions EU and competition
insolvency/recovery insurance
intellectual property litigation
real estate/property tax
Salary
Benefits
bonus (discretionary) life
assurance private healthcare days
holiday: 25 educational bursary
study leave exam leave travel
card many other benefits
Number of vacancies Up to 25
Work experience yes Summer
Intern Programme
Duration two weeks
ROI NI GB ROW
CV & letter EAF
online e-mail
Closing date 28 October 2011
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About ByrneWallace
ByrneWallace is one of Irelands largest law firms, providing a full range of legal
business services to our clients. Over the years we have earned a reputation
within Ireland and internationally as a leading business law firm with an award-
winning approach to client service. We achieve the highest standards of client
service excellence in everything we do because of our greatest asset our staff.
Training opportunities
Successfully making the move from college to traineeship is a big step, and at
ByrneWallace we have specific training and development programmes designed
to make this move easier. Our training is provided on a rotation basis and you
will have an opportunity to work and learn in the core areas of our practice over
the two-year training period. This ensures that you get a broad range of
experience in a range of disciplines. We provide a varied traineeship consisting of
practical experience, informal mentoring and a structured programme for your
professional development.
Traineeship support
You will be assigned to a partner in each of the departments that you work in
over the course of your Traineeship. You will have the opportunity to gain direct,
hands-on experience working on client cases, under appropriate supervision and
guidance. The partner assigned to you will meet with you regularly to discuss
your progress and there will be a formal review at the end of each rotation.
Learning and development
You will be able to attend regular in-house training seminars to keep you up to
date on key legal topics and procedures. As well as enhancing your legal
knowledge and experience, we also encourage you to work as a team. We aim to
afford you the opportunity to reach your true potential and develop both at a
professional and personal level.
Remuneration and other benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits throughout your traineeship, which
currently includes:
Salary rates above Law Society recommendations.
Salary paid during PPCI and PPCII courses in Blackhall Place.
All Law Society registration and course fees paid by the firm.
Social activities
The excellent working atmosphere at ByrneWallace is enhanced further through
the sports and social activities organised regularly by our social committee.
These events are well attended by staff at all levels and provide a great
opportunity to meet and get to know others.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates of
varying degrees. If you are in the process of completing or have successfully
completed your FE1s, we would be delighted to hear from you also. Details on
how to apply, including closing dates, are available from
www.ByrneWallace.com
ByrneWallace
Crona McLoughlin
Tel +353 (0)1 691 5229
Web www.byrnewallace.com
Type of work
banking and finance commercial
law corporate law dispute
resolution employment and
pensions EU and competition
family law insolvency/recovery
insurance intellectual property
litigation real estate/property
tax green economy
Salary
Benefits
gym membership/subsidy life
assurance private healthcare
days holiday: 20 membership
of our vhi group scheme and firm
pension scheme after 6 months
tax saver travel scheme bike to
work scheme study & exam leave
Number of vacancies ten
Work experience Yes
Duration four weeks (summer intern
programme)
ROI NI GB ROW
CV & letter EAF
online e-mail
Closing date 28 October 2011
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Its your future. How far will you take it?
Globally, Deloitte is the largest private professional services firm with over
170,000 people, and generating revenue of more than $US27 billion in more
than 140 countries. Through our offices in Dublin, Cork & Limerick with over
1,100 business advisory professionals we provide audit, tax, consulting, and
corporate finance advisory services to public and private clients across multiple
industries. At Deloitte, we are proud of creating a diverse and collaborative
culture in which innovation flourishes, values are shared and upheld, and
aspirations honoured.
Is Deloitte a great firm in which to launch your career? Dont just take our word
for it... Deloitte was voted:
Irelands most popular graduate recruiter at the 2011 gradireland awards
Irelands most popular graduate recruiter in the accountancy/professional
services sector at the 2011 gradireland awards
One of the best workplaces in Ireland in 2011 the only professional services
firm to win this award for 9 consecutive years.
One of the best workplaces in Europe in 2006, 2008 and 2009
Youve come this far. Why stop growing now?
Throughout your career at Deloitte you can expect to advance your personal
development and professional competence by undertaking challenging work
supported by world-class training programmes and initiatives, ensuring you
have the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Additionally, our client
service teams help create powerful business solutions for organizations. This
multi-disciplinary approach combines insight and innovation with business
knowledge and industry expertise to help our clients meet their business
challenges.
Graduate opportunitiesits your potential. Are you ready to realise it?
Deloitte have 200 graduate opportunities available nationally this year. We have
opportunities in Audit, Tax, Consulting, Corporate Finance, Enterprise Risk
Services and Small to Medium Enterprise Services. Graduates can commence in
2012 or, alternatively, can complete an accountancy masters (or conversion
course for non-accounting graduates) under sponsorship and start in 2013.
Applications are welcome from all academic disciplines.
Undergraduate optionsits your time. Are you ready to make your mark?
Deloitte International Student Business Forum
Summer Internship Programme
Co-operative Work Placement Programme
Inside Deloitte Interactive Case Study Events
Want to find out more about working at Deloitte Ireland?
Website: www.deloitte.com/ie/graduate
Application procedure
Apply online through our graduate website: www.deloitte.com/ie/graduate
Closing dates for the 2011 milkround:
NUI Galway: 5pm, Thursday 13 October 2011
All other colleges: 5pm, Wednesday 19 October 2011
Deloitte
Graduate Recruitment Team
Human Resources & Learning,
Deloitte & Touche, Earlsfort Terrace,
Dublin 2
Tel + 353 (0) 1 417 8578
E-mail gradrecruitmentie@deloitte.ie
Web www.deloitte.com/ie/graduate
Type of work
Business Advisory, Professional
Services, Consultancy, Tax, Corporate
Finance
Salary
Benefits
life assurance overtime days
holiday: 21 study leave, sponsorship
of professional qualification
Number of vacancies 200 graduate
opportunities
Work experience Yes
Duration 39 months
ROI NI GB ROW
CV & letter EAF
online e-mail
Closing date NUI Galway: 5pm,
Thursday 13 October 2011.
All other colleges: 5pm,
Wednesday 19 October 2011
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Online LLM in International Business Law
This online LLM is designed for professionals from legal and other backgrounds
who wish to advance their careers through a greater understanding of corporate
and business law and practice from an international perspective. Its flexible
online delivery allows students to fit their study around personal and work
commitments. The dissertation allows students to apply their new-found
knowledge and to become experts in their area of choice.
The programme is delivered through a partnership between Birmingham City
University and Hibernia College Dublin, two award-winning institutions that
bring together expertise in the areas of international legal education and the
online delivery of postgraduate programmes to a professional audience
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It meets the current demand for specialist knowledge and skills in the rapidly
expanding fields of corporate and business law and practice both from the
International and European perspectives. It provides you with the opportunity to
explore in depth relevant and topical issues relating to the international
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National governments and the industrial community have over recent years
placed great emphasis on entrepreneurship and success in business. Such
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applications for both the LLM and pre-LLM should be made directly to Hibernia
College. For more information see www.hiberniacollege.com/law
About Hibernia College
Hibernia College is an international, third level, online college offering
accredited, niche-focused educational programmes designed to address the
growing demand for flexible, cost-effective, lifelong learning which is not
restricted by location or time.
Hibernia College offers a blended learning format that combines the many
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designed, developed and implemented a system, which is at the leading edge of
international educational delivery. This technology infrastructure allows for
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learning in a way that is not possible using conventional modes of delivery.
About Birmingham City University
The School of Law at Birmingham City University has been at the forefront of
innovative law teaching for more than 40 years and has outstanding graduate
employability with 93% of 2009 graduates securing a job or further study. Its
unique USA internship programme gives students the chance to work on Death
Row cases, while LLB students have the opportunity to work in the offices of
local Citizens Advice Bureaux or other legal service providers, handling real legal
cases under supervision. Excellent facilities include two replica court rooms and
a virtual solicitors office to give students the opportunity to experience real-
world situations as part of their studies.
Hibernia College
Hibernia College, 2 Clare Street,
Dublin 2.
Email: law@hiberniacollege.net
Tel +353 (0)1 661 0168
Web www.hiberniacollege.com/law
E-mail law@hiberniacollege.net
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About Maples
Maples and Calder is Irelands leading international law firm. We have offices in
six locations around the world - the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dubai,
Dublin, London and Hong Kong.
Our Dublin office seeks graduates for trainee and summer intern positions.
Both trainees and interns rotate through our practice groups which include
Corporate, Finance, Funds, Litigation, Property and Tax. Each year two of our
trainees complete an overseas rotation in our Cayman and Hong Kong office as
part of their training programme with us.
Students who join us for our Summer Vacation Scheme are eligible to
participate in the Maples Young Business Lawyer of the Year Award. Further
details of our trainee programme and Summer Vacation Scheme are available
from our website.
Summer Vacation Scheme
Hayley Purcell
In 2009 I took part in the Summer Vacation Scheme where I
was fortunate enough to experience the Maples culture
first-hand, spending a week in each of the Funds, Litigation
and Corporate groups. Immediately I was welcomed into the
respective teams and given an opportunity to be involved in
some of the deals the team was working on at the time.
Following my internship Maples offered me a training contract which I was
delighted to accept. Two years on and what is remarkable is the continuous and
accelerating growth in Maples. I am currently in the first seat of my traineeship
with the Litigation team and have already been involved in many high profile
cases while learning from the best in the profession.
A traineeship with Maples is tailored to develop you in all aspects of your legal
career, from the professional and personal, to the social as well. The dynamic
nature of the firm makes it an exciting place to be and speaks volumes about
where the firm is going.
Maples Young Business Lawyer of the Year Award
In 2010 Maples launched the Maples Young Business Lawyer of the Year Award to
recognise and reward a student who has demonstrated the skills and abilities
required to be a leading lawyer in a business context. The award is open to law
students and will run in conjunction with our Summer Vacation Scheme.
The successful student will receive a commemorative medal, a monetary award
and a further vacation scheme in one of Maples international offices.
Renumeration
It is our policy to pay trainees top of market salaries, in addition to paying your
Law Society fees (including PPC1 and PPC2 fees). Those participating in our
Summer Vacation Scheme are paid a bursary.
For more information on our firm, how to apply for a training contact, the
Maples Young Business Lawyer of the Year Award or Summer Vacation Scheme
please visit www.maplesandcalder.com/careers
Maples and Calder
Aoife Stokes
75 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2
Tel +353 1 619 2186
E-mail
aoife.stokes@maplesandcalder.com
Web
www.maplesandcalder.com/careers
Type of work
banking and finance commercial
law corporate law dispute
resolution employment and
pensions EU and competition
insolvency/recovery insurance
intellectual property litigation
real estate/property tax
investment funds
Salary
Benefits
life assurance private healthcare
days holiday: 20 PPC1 & PPPC2
fees paid
Number of vacancies ten
Work experience Summer Vacation
Scheme
Duration three weeks
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online e-mail
Closing date 28 October 2011
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Matheson Ormsby Prentice is consistently recognised as one of Irelands leading
law firms. Established in 1825, the firm is Irelands largest law firm, with 78
partners and tax principals, 350+ legal and tax professionals and more than 550
people. Our headquarters are in Dublin and we also have offices in London, New
York and Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, we have recently expanded our London and
New York offices. We provide a comprehensive range of legal services to our
global client base who include many of the Fortune 500, FT Global 500 and FT
Euro 500 companies doing business in and through Ireland, as well as some of
the largest public, private and State owned companies in Ireland.
While proud of our position as one of Irelands oldest and most established firms,
we are dedicated to remaining a progressive and innovative law firm. Our state-of-
the-art offices in Dublin create a world-class working environment to ensure we
meet our business needs, our employees needs and the needs of our clients. We
are the only Irish law firm with offices on both the East and West coasts of the US.
This allows us to maintain direct and frequent contact with our US clients further
augmenting our pre-eminent Irish legal and tax offering in the US market.
We are regarded as one of Irelands most dynamic and innovative law firms as
highlighted by our client list, awards and achievements. We were awarded Irish
Law firm of the Year at the Lawyer European Awards 2010 and the International
Law Office Client Choice award for Ireland 2011, for the fifth time proving us
to be the number one choice for multinationals doing business in and through
Ireland. Our legal training programme is unrivalled in the Irish market. We won
the overall training award at the National Training Awards 2011, held by the Irish
Institute of Training and Development (IITD). In addition, we have also won
awards for Best Graduate Workplace Programme and Best Legal and Financial
Firm.
Trainee Solicitor Programme
Our expert Graduate Recruitment Programme is designed to help you make the
transition from law student to qualified solicitor and to provide you with the
knowledge, skills and expertise that our clients demand. As a trainee solicitor in
Matheson Ormsby Prentice, you will have the opportunity to develop your
expertise working alongside some of Irelands top lawyers. We will help you
develop the skills required to provide our clients with exemplary service,
enhance your knowledge of the law and introduce you to new and innovative
areas of practice through continuous learning and development.
What makes our approach to your training unique is the focus we bring to the
development of your skills. Our comprehensive approach to training ensures
that you develop these skills through a combination of in-office partner
mentoring, project work, rotating through various departments, formal training
sessions and regular feedback. In addition, many trainees decide to pursue fully
funded post graduate opportunities. At the conclusion of each rotation, we meet
with you to evaluate your progress, identify rotations of interest and discuss
your career plans. This approach ensures that our trainees have the best possible
chance of success on qualification which is reflected by retaining 85 per cent of
our trainees over the past four years.
Who are we looking for?
Each year we recruit a diverse group of hard working and enthusiastic trainee
solicitors who enjoy a challenge. We welcome applications from
graduates and undergraduates of varying degree disciplines.
Application procedure
For further information on our trainee solicitor programme and the online
application form please visit the careers section of our website.
www.mop.ie/careers
Matheson Ormsby
Prentice
Bernadette Coleman
70 Sir John Rogersons Quay,
Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel +353 (0)1 232 2093
E-mail graduates@mop.ie
Web www.mop.ie/careers
Type of work
banking and finance commercial
law corporate law dispute
resolution employment and
pensions EU and competition
family law insolvency/recovery
insurance intellectual property
litigation real estate/property
tax other
Salary
Benefits
bonus (discretionary) gym
membership/subsidy life assurance
private healthcare days holiday:
25 further eduction assistance
cycle to work scheme tax saver
travel scheme trainee social
committee FE1 reimbursement
Work experience summer internship
application forms will be available
from our website from February
2012
Duration four weeks
ROI NI GB ROW
CV & letter EAF
online e-mail
Closing date 29 October 2011
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Who we are
With a long-standing reputation for innovative advice and superior client
service, William Fry is a leader in the legal profession in Ireland. As a top-tier firm
whose clients are pace-setters across a wide range of industry sectors at home
and internationally, William Fry is uniquely placed to provide you with the
hands-on legal experience and training that will get your career off to the best
possible start.
What we do
William Fry is one of Irelands premier law firms, ranked in the top tier by legal
market commentators such as Chambers Global and the Legal 500. We currently
have approx 380 people working in our main office in Dublin, and we have an
office in New York as well as a formal association with Tughans
(www.tughans.com), Northern Irelands largest commercial law firm.
William Fry is an exciting, challenging environment which continually provides
our people with opportunities to demonstrate our shared commitment to
delivering practical legal solutions for clients who demand the very best.
Working as a team, we demand a lot of ourselves and never settle for second
best. Our open-door approach fosters learning and encourages and rewards
initiative. Drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds and academic disciplines,
William Fry people welcome new ideas and want to make a difference both in
their work for clients and through their involvement in charitable, community
and environmental initiatives.
The Trainee experience
Our success depends on our ability to attract, nurture and retain talented people
who understand client requirements and can provide a high-quality legal
service. We are looking for graduates who are bright and academically able, who
can both see the big picture and pay attention to detail, who have excellent
communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, and who will thrive in a fast-
paced, dynamic and challenging team environment.
As a William Fry Trainee, you will benefit from a structured programme which
provides opportunities to:
Build technical legal knowledge and gain hands-on work experience as part of
a professional team working on real cases.
Work in a variety of practice areas to help you decide which area of the law
suits you best before qualification.
Contribute to high-profile cases which shape the business and legal landscape.
Gain first-hand commercial insight through secondments to client
organisations.
Acquire the additional non-legal skills you need to become a leading lawyer.
William Fry
Gillian Ellard, Human Resources
www.williamfry.ie/trainees
Tel 353 (0) 1 489 6451
E-mail trainee@williamfry.ie
Web www.williamfry.ie
Type of work
banking and finance commercial
law corporate law dispute
resolution employment and
pensions EU and competition
insolvency/recovery insurance
intellectual property litigation
real estate/property tax asset
management & investment funds
life sciences projects &
construction technology media
IP energy company secretarial
Salary
Benefits
Attractive range of benefits
Number of vacancies
Work experience Yes
Duration 18 months
ROI NI GB ROW
CV & letter EAF
online e-mail
Closing date 1 November 2011
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Fostering your talent. Supporting your ambition.
In everything we do we are driven by excellence.
The law demands it and we deliver it to our clients in a
practical yet personable manner that separates us from
our competitors. If you want to stand out from the crowd
we will help you along that road by providing you with
one of the best Trainee Solicitor Programmes in
the country. You will be based around a friendly work
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