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Closing date for applications: &nbsp; 28 February 2025At HK Law, we recognise the importance and responsibility of nurturing the next generation of Solicitors by providing excellent training and support. As part of this commitment, we are offering two 30 or 40-week work placement opportunities in 2025.These are paid placements and are aimed at students undertaking a Law Degree where there is a requirement for a placement year as part of the course.To be considered, you should be on track to obtain a minimum of a 2:1 and be seeking to pursue a career as a qualified Lawyer in the future. &nbsp;You will also need effective communication skills, a pleasant disposition, and an excellent work&nbsp;ethic.Placements will commence in the summer 2025 after the end of your academic year.About the placement year You will enjoy working alongside and being mentored by our highly skilled Lawyers within one or more of our legal departments. You could be based in any one of our 8 offices across the region, but we will aim to place you in an office that is easily accessible to where you are living.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;You will be paid at least National Living Wage for the duration of your placement year with us and will enjoy all the usual perks and benefits of working at HK Law.Find out more about working at HK Law and our Employee Benefits by heading to: <a href="http://www.hklaw.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.hklaw.uk/careers</a>Why undertake a Placement Year The experience will equip you with a range of skills that are essential in the working world, no matter whether you decide to pursue a legal career or not.&nbsp; If you do continue the journey towards becoming a qualified Lawyer, then the placement may be counted towards Qualifying Work Experience which could shorten the time it takes to qualify following completion of your Law Degree.At the end of the Placement Year You could apply to extend your time with us until you return to University in the Autumn and/or apply for part time opportunities to further enhance your legal experience.&nbsp; Furthermore, we will guarantee an&nbsp; interview for our Trainee Solicitor opportunities to those students who undertake a 30/40 week placement with us, so overall it increases your chance of gaining a Training Contract.How to apply<ul><li>Please send a CV and brief covering letter to <a href="mailto:recruitment@hklaw.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@hklaw.uk</a></li><li>Please state ‘2025 placement year’ in the subject title</li><li>Please let us know your preferred areas of law</li><li>Please let us know your preferred office location and whether you drive and have access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Significant dates:<ul><li>Closing date for applications: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28 February 2025</li><li>Reviewing applications&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; March 2025</li><li>Interviews:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; March/ April 2025</li><li>Start date of placement year: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July/August 2025(exact dates to be agreed with successful candidates and we can also consider earlier or later start dates, as long as the 30 or 40 weeks can be met)</li></ul>

University sandwich year work placement - 2025 - HK Law

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 2nd March 2025Job summaryThe Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the upmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.We are looking for individuals who are committed to public service, making a difference in people’s lives and delivering justice. We are committed to delivering the highest standards in this complex and challenging field.Are you interested in developing a career with real purpose? Start your career in an integral supporting role as a casework assistant with the Crown Prosecution Service.As a casework assistant, you’re often the first point of contact dealing with enquiries and correspondence. You’re responsible for providing casework support within your team, gaining insight into the important work of the Crown Prosecution Service along the way.You deliver customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You build on your skills – including communication, quality checking and time management – to complete your work to a high standard and help achieve your team’s goals and objectives.You must have excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills including knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications.Job descriptionCasework assistants provide vital administrative support on the front line of our service. You support prosecutors by serving documents and preparing case files for hearings in the magistrates’ and Crown Court. You’re the first point of contact for your team, responding professionally to criminal justice partners, victims and witnesses to maintain public confidence in our work.Your roles and responsibilitiesYou prepare cases for court, supporting our legal teams to operate effectively and efficiently You ensure all work is produced to a high standard reflecting the values of the Crown Prosecution Service. You can read more about the Crown Prosecution Service and our values on our website You ensure information received is recorded accurately so that it can be easily retrieved and accessed by the team working on the case You provide excellent customer service when dealing with enquiries received by your team over the phone or in writing, so that the public and stakeholders can have confidence in the work of the Crown Prosecution Service You carry out related tasks as requested by prosecutors, in support of your team’s work.Our regional teamsThe Crown Prosecution Service works across England and Wales, with 14 regional teams prosecuting cases locally in magistrates' and Crown Courts.Each of these 14 regional teams are known as Crown Prosecution Service Areas – they are led by a chief crown prosecutor whose paralegal, casework and prosecution staff work closely with local police forces and other criminal justice partners to prepare and prosecute local cases.Our regional teams currently advertising for casework assistants are:East Midlands - Nottingham and LeicesterEast of England - Norwich and ChelmsfordLondon - London North and London SouthMersey Cheshire - LiverpoolNorth West - Manchester and PrestonSouth East - Brighton, Guildford and CanterburySouth West – Bristol, Exeter and TruroThames and Chiltern - St Albans and ReadingWales - Cardiff, Mold and SwanseaWessex - Eastleigh and PortsmouthYorkshire and Humberside - Leeds, Sheffield and HullOur central casework divisionsCentral casework divisions in the Crown Prosecution Service deal with some of the most complex criminal cases we prosecute. Working closely with specialist investigators across the criminal justice system, these divisions prosecute offences including organised crime, fraud, terrorism, corporate manslaughter and economic crime on an international scale.Our central casework divisions currently advertising for casework assistants are:Proceeds of Crime (POC) - Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, NottinghamSerious Economic Organised Crime and International Directorate (SEOCID) – Extradition - Westminster Magistrates or High Court (London)As a casework assistant, you’ll be based in either a regional team or a central casework division.Person specification To be eligible to apply for this opportunity, you must:<ul><li>be at least 18 years of age</li><li>have excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills - including knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications</li><li>have an interest in criminal law and public service</li></ul>You don't need qualifications or legal experience for this role, a structured induction training plan is provided. Customer service skills are desirable but not required.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Developing Self and Others Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Delivering at PaceWe only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:<ul><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture&nbsp;</li></ul>BenefitsAlongside your salary of £23,800, Crown Prosecution Service contributes £6,894 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.We’re passionate about ensuring that we're a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We're a committed equal opportunities employer, creating a culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and individuality is truly appreciated.We want to ensure our employees can thrive at work and home, and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment. We offer a hybrid working policy. You must spend at least 40% of your contracted hours over a four-week period at court, in an office or another official workplace depending on business need and the kind of work you're doing.This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks covering disability, faith and belief, LGBTQI+, race, social mobility alongside our mental health first aiders programme and wellbeing sessions.The Crown Prosecution Service commits to offer its employees the following experience.You can do impactful, purposeful work that’s making a difference to your local communities You can learn and grow, with access to the right opportunities and resources We care about your wellbeing We want you to feel valued, trusted and included We also offer the following benefits:Civil Service contributory pension of up to 28.9% 25 days’ leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years An extra privilege day to mark the King's birthday Flexible working including flexitime, and a family-friendly approach to work Maternity and shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay £350 each year to spend on personal development Access to season tickets, cycle to work loans and retail and leisure discounts Wellbeing support including trained mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme.Pay rangesBirmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester Mold, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Preston, Sheffield, Swansea and Truro: £23,800 starting pay, £25,700 maximum paySt Albans: £25,000 + £1,050 starting pay, £27,500 + £1,050 maximum payBrighton, Canterbury, Chelmsford, Eastleigh, Guildford, Portsmouth, and Reading: £25,000 starting pay, £27,500 maximum payLondon: £25,000 + £3,150 starting pay, £27,500 + £3,150 maximum pay

Casework assistant - Criminal law - Crown Prosecution Service

Deadline: Friday 21st February&nbsp;Who are we?Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.The Howden Legal Vacation Scheme is the most innovative in the market. You’ll get two weeks’ real-world legal experience based in our large in-house legal team, plus the chance to spend time with some of our partner law firmsAs a Legal Intern at Howden you will gain a unique insight into the issues in-house teams face. Working alongside senior lawyers in the Howden Legal team will give you the opportunity to do substantive work across a wide range of areas which will help prepare you for applications and interviews (and line you up nicely for your training contract!).&nbsp;Our scheme is, of course, paid and we’ll also provide accommodation for the duration of the scheme for anyone who isn’t within commuting distance of London, so our scheme is accessible to applicants from throughout the U.K.&nbsp;What you’ll do&nbsp;This internship entails, but is not limited to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Assisting in reviewing commercial agreements for key terms, compliance, or risk areas.&nbsp;</li><li>Conducting research on regulations, compliance requirements, or specific legal issues&nbsp;</li><li>Shadowing senior legal staff during contract negotiations or discussions with vendors and clients.&nbsp;</li><li>Gaining an understanding of how disputes are managed.&nbsp;</li><li>Receiving guidance on developing skills, such as contract interpretation or legal writing.&nbsp;</li></ul>By the end of the scheme, you’ll have gained:&nbsp;<ul><li>Insight into how in-house legal teams operate and their role in business decisions.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with practical legal tasks that impact a company's operations.&nbsp;</li><li>A clearer understanding of how your skills fit into the corporate legal environment.&nbsp;</li></ul>Who we’re looking for:&nbsp;The Howden Legal Vacation Scheme is aimed at enabling access into a legal career for great candidates who haven't been able to secure an internship or vacation scheme elsewhere. You will therefore:&nbsp;<ul><li>Be able to demonstrate a clear passion for a career in law;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Have completed at least the first year of a qualifying law degree (we also welcome applicants who have already graduated);&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Have not previously attended another vacation scheme or internship or obtained one for 2025.&nbsp;</li></ul>Recruitment and selection process&nbsp;<ul><li>Application Period: Monday 3rd – Friday 21st February&nbsp;</li><li>Online Assessment&nbsp;</li><li>Phone Screen&nbsp;</li><li>Interview: Monday 24th March – Friday 4th April&nbsp;</li><li>Internship Period(s):&nbsp;Monday 16th – Friday 27th June, Monday 30th June – Friday 11th July, or Monday 14th – Friday 24th July&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>What do we offer in return?A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:<ul><li>Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new</li><li>We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges</li><li>We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond</li></ul>Reasonable adjustmentsWe're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.&nbsp; Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Vacation scheme - 2025 - Howden

Application deadline: Sunday 23 February 2025 at 23:59 (UTC)How does the placement workOur placement years are designed to provide you with first-hand experience of working in a law firm, allowing you to enhance your knowledge and skills while engaging in genuine legal work. This experience will equip you with critical abilities that will benefit your future career.For 9-12 months you’ll work within one of our legal teams in a admin/paralegal role, having direct supervision, learning and development sessions, network with colleagues from around the business and have the opportunity to become involved in our ESG work if you are interested.The internship is non-rotational, giving you the chance to focus deeply on one area of the business and develop high-quality legal skills and knowledge. You’ll have plenty of support from senior lawyers within your team and also a buddy who is one of our current trainees there to help you on a day-to-day basis.This placement year opportunity is available at our Bristol or Exeter office, allowing you to choose your preferred location and indicate the team you would like to join.What other learning and development do I get?Throughout your placement, you'll have the chance to attend various learning and development sessions with colleagues from various departments, allowing you to enhance your skills, broaden your knowledge, and gain insight into different areas of the firm. This year will provide you with a solid foundation of both knowledge and practical skills to support you as you enter your final year of university.Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.Alongside building your understanding of the law, you’ll gain a real grasp of the commercial realities that affect our clients and how we help them make the most of their opportunities.You will be joining a firm that wants to make a positive difference to the world around them, for their people, their clients, the local communities we work in and the planet. Find out more by clicking here.Who are we looking for?Individuality The right values and behaviours A growth mindset Future leaders Candidates who are passionate about law and a career at Michelmores &nbsp;Next Steps To apply please click the Apply linkMichelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (<a href="mailto:gradrecruitment@michelmores.com" target="_blank">gradrecruitment@michelmores.com</a>)Do you sponsor visas for international candidates?All employees must have a legal right to work in the UK in order to undertake any UK based employment. British and Irish citizens currently have an automatic right to work in the UK. All other citizens must have a UK visa or settled status in the UK. Please provide us with full details of your immigration status and, where appropriate, how you intend to qualify for a UK visa so that we can consider whether or not it is possible for us to progress your application. We will look at each application on a case-by-case basis. Any offer will be conditional upon your right to work in the UK.There are minimum salary and skill requirements that need to be met to be eligible for a sponsored visa. Full details on restrictions including course completion requirements can be found on the Home Office website. UK Immigration Rules are subject to change with little or no notice.Potential sponsorship options are subject to UK immigration policies and any corresponding reviews. Michelmores cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship. Michelmores keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance, as it is published.Please also be aware that should any subsequent changes to the UK immigration rules affect the viability of your application before your start date, we reserve the right to change how we process applications, in line with the new regulations. Once we become aware of any changes we will let you know at the earliest possible opportunity.

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