A slightly unusual training contract vacancy has been announced by the College of Law in Bloomsbury. The vacancy is only open to College of Law students and graduates and is for a training contract in legal aid work. Work will be split between the College of Law’s legal advice centre at the London Bloomsbury Centre and Hodge Jones & Allen LLP solicitors in North London.
The closing date for applications is 30 June 2010.
For more details about this vacancy and how to apply click here: Legal Aid Training Contract
We are well and truly into the peak season for training contract applications. June and July are the two months in which most firms accept training contract applications.
Deadlines do vary however and can be subject to change so always ensure you check the deadlines on LawCareers.Net first and then phone each firm before you apply just to double check their deadline. Whilst you’re at it you can also check the name of the person to address your application to (if applicable) as the names published on the internet and in other publications are sometimes out of date. You do not want to give the firm an easy reason to reject you by writing to the wrong person!
My one to one mentoring service has become increasingly busy over the last week or two as exams start to finish and more and more people turn their attentions to their applications.
Given the increased competition for training contracts since the recession you need to work hard to ensure that your applications make you stand out from the crowd. In the current climate there are at least 2 applicants for every training contract so be sure to put the hours in on your applications.
I still have the last few places available for my application mentoring service for June and July. If you think that working on a 1-2-1 basis to get my specialist advice on improving your applications would benefit you please get in touch.
I offer an initial free 15 minute telephone consultation to discuss your circumstances, your applications and how the mentoring service can benefit you.
Book your free consultation now by submitting your details via the Training Contract Success website at www.trainingcontractsuccess.co.uk
A rare training contract position with a local council is currently being advertised by Hackney Council.
The position is in the Legal Services Division of the council and would involve working on the varied legal matters of the council.
Please note that you will need to be quick if you are to meet the deadline for this vacancy as applications need to be in by 7 June 2010.
For more details about this position and how to apply please click the following link: Local Council Training Contract Vacancy
Community Law Clinic (CLC) Solicitors have announced vacancies for training contracts to start by 7 July 2010.
The firm is a one partner general practice which has a specialism for social welfare law. Areas of work include immigration, housing, debt, welfare benefits, employment, consumer, family, community care, public law. As part of this it does legal aid work also.
Previous experience in legal aid work and a 2nd language desirable but not essential.
Applications are by CV and covering letter to be sent by email to Ms Currie at law@clcsolicitors.co.uk or by post to Ms Currie at CLC Solicitors 101 Chamberlayne Road, London NW10 3NP.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 19th May 2010.
