Mar042010

Welcome to the TSS Blog!

Trainee Solicitor Surgery TeamA dynamic resource for all those looking for legal work experience and/or a training contract.

What this blog can offer you:

  • Latest Training Contract & Paralegal Job Vacancies

For more information about our job search and alert system please take a look at the job vacancy page by clicking here: Latest Job Vacancies

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Latest news about the legal profession, legal recruitment and anything else relevant to aspiring lawyers

  • Advice & Tips on Making Successful Applications

Regular tips and suggestions on how you can improve your applications for training contracts and/or legal work experience

  • Guest Writers

Guest writers from the legal profession and beyond will contribute their articles relevant to law students and/or job hunters

  • Interviews & Case Studies

Other people’s stories and advice, from law students to law firm partners to legal graduate recruiters.  Please get in touch if you would like to have an interview of you posted on this site.

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Relevant videos and podcasts produced by TSS, our partners and any other videos/podcasts we feel are relevant to you

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Aug192010

Newly Qualified Solicitor Jobs

It is coming to that time of year when those who were lucky enough to get a training contract commencing two years ago are now approaching qualification.  For some it will mean having to enter the job market again as they find that their current firm does not have a role for them.

If anyone is in this situation then it is vitally important that you work hard on your application documents and don’t just recycle those used for training contract applications.

For some useful guidance on newly qualified applications take a look at the website www.newlyqualifiedsolicitorjobs.co.uk

Jul142010

Paralegal Job in the Cayman Islands Anyone?

An unusual and glamour filled paralegal role is being advertised in the Cayman Islands to do Asset/Aircraft Finance.

This could be the perfect tonic for anyone who needs a break from the usual job hunting and who also wants to get some great experience with a lifestyle to match.

The closing date for applications is 16 August.

For more details about this job and how to apply click here:  Cayman Islands Paralegal

Jul142010

Training Contract Vacancy, Castle Point Borough Council, Essex

A training contract is on offer at Castle Point Borough Council in Essex.  The advert for this vacancy specifically mentions that those with a 2:2 will be considered.

The closing date for applications is Monday 19th July.

For more details on this job and how to apply please click here: Castle Point Vacancy

Jun252010

Training Contract Vacancies Announced at Government Legal Service

The Government Legal Service has recently announced that it has been given permission to continue with its trainee solicitor recruitment programme.

There will be a short window for applications between 1 July and 30 July and they will be taking on between 20 and 30 people across 8 government departments.  These positions will be split between training contracts and pupillages.

The vacancies are for a 2012 start and full details plus the application form are to be published shortly on the Graduate Recruitment section of the GLS website which you can find by clicking here: Government Legal Service