Interesting opportunity to do a training contract in-house at Balfour Beatty. 

Read more details here: http://www.totaljobs.com/JobSeeking/Trainee-Solicitor_job51671176

Trainee Solicitor - Sheffield/Derby

A fantastic opportunity to develop your in-house legal career. Developing a detailed knowledge of the business you will work within our company legal team to support on a variety of legal projects.

About the job

Working with our Company Lawyers you gain experience in: · contract/commercial · dispute management · health, safety and environment · ethics and compliance · company secretarial and governance · mergers and acquisitions, as opportunities arise

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The Black Lawyers Directory LLP Programme for 2012 has been announced and is now accepting applications. A great programme based on previous reports. 

http://www.onlinebld.com/the_legal_gateway/the_legal_launch_pad_LLP.html

Higher than average numbers of law students and graduates are from BME backgrounds and yet they are less likely to find training contracts, pupillages and tenancies. Some of the stumbling blocks are that BME students (due to their family backgrounds and other evident disadvantages) are more likely to be less-prepared and less-informed about the different routes into the profession, what is required and the recruitment process. By the time they become aware of these, it may be too late along their career path, resulting in a waste of their talent, resources and time.

The aim of this scheme is to help prepare participants for the legal profession by increasing the likelihood of success, improving skills, providing information and raising aspirations via training workshops, coaching, mentoring and work placements.

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Interesting paid legal work experience for anyone interested in IP Law. 

Bedfont are currently looking to appoint a law student to assist in day to day matters of a legal & IP nature

http://jobonline.thecareersgroup.co.uk/careersgroup/Student/DisplayVacancy.aspx?id=7057dac5-4fb0-464f-8d58-bd09a1891cad

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An interesting paid placement which offers great commercial as well as legal experience in Milford Haven, South West Wales. Not your run of the mill work experience!

http://www.glm.prospects.ac.uk/casa/servlets/casa.jobseeker.JSVacServlet?mode=showVac&vacancy_class=W&rss=1&CASA_object_id=PVSUB-DRA5797-VACY-07092011-1780651&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Job description Working as part of Dragon LNG's Commercial Team on Contract Law, Procurement, Buying, Tenders, Commercial Contracts etc. Person requirements Dragon LNG is a joint venture company (BG Group & Petronas), world leaders in the global liquified natural gas business Degree requirements Will have completed, or part completed a Law Degree and is looking for some commercial and industrial exposure to enhance their future employability.

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Interesting in-house paralegal role at a property development company:

http://sofiahouse.com/welcome/jobs.php

We currently have a vacancy for a paralegal to join our growing property development company based in Central London, W1. Our company, Sofia House is looking to take advantage of the current economic climate and has big plans to expand its property portfolio. The role will be part of our in legal house team based in our office in London. The company offers excellent opportunities for individuals who have just completed their LPC degree or just finished a law degree that are looking to progress their career within a prestigious London property company.

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http://www.jobsgopublic.com/jobs/trainee-solicitor-03-2342?cf=rss

Local Government offers great career opportunities with varied, challenging legal work plus an introduction to advising in a political environment.

Joining our forward thinking legal team, having attained a distinction or commendation in the Legal Practice Course, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive grounding in all aspects of the work of a local authority enabling you to develop your career in the public or private sector.

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New training contract position at Slough Borough Council. Closing date for applications 5 September. 

http://www.lawcareers.net/ImmediateVacancies.aspx

we are looking to appoint up to 10 trainee solicitors to support our legal team. You will have achieved your initial legal qualifications and have at least three years experience in the construction and/or energy sector. The roles will be based from London, Dubai, Qatar, Houston, Perth, Hong Kong, Singapore and Yokohama however you will need be mobile and have the flexibility to undertake appointments at locations other than your base as well as on project sites.

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Unusual training contracts with plenty of overseas opportunity.