Walkers Ireland Traineeship Programme Application Form 2015/2016 B R I T I S H V I R G I N I S L A N D S | C AY M A N I S L A N D S | D U B A I | H O N G KO N G | I R E L A N D | J E R S E Y | LO N D O N | S I N G A P O R E Global Legal Solutions About Walkers Walkers is a pre-eminent international law firm. We are a full service firm but we specialise in financial services law with leading financial institutions, hedge funds, corporations and private equity groups comprising our core client base. Walkers employs over 400 staff globally including lawyers drawn mainly from top tier legal and accountancy firms in London and Dublin. From our 8 international offices in the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Dubai, Hong Kong, Jersey, London, Singapore and Ireland, we offer a range of specialist legal and tax services to financial institutions, private equity houses, hedge fund managers and corporate clients worldwide. Our clients are spread around the globe. They are at the cutting edge of capital markets, aviation finance, investment funds and cross-border finance. They are a demanding bunch but we like them! Trainee Programme Due to the rapid expansion and success of the Irish office, we are pleased to announce the commencement of our new Walkers Ireland Traineeship Programme for graduates seeking a career in law with an international focus. We are looking for ambitious individuals with a strong work ethic to join our thriving and dynamic firm in Ireland as trainee solicitors – we offer a career in an open, challenging and rewarding environment. We also offer top end remuneration and partner led, hands on training. We are currently looking to recruit candidates for our 2015 and 2016 trainee programmes. Our continued growth and success as a firm is aligned to the talent of the people that we recruit and their development into successful lawyers. We are looking for trainees with the following attributes: have successfully >> Working with international clients on interesting transactions and cases >> Excellent academic and personal achievements >> Increased responsibility as you progress combined with adequate support and resources >> Team players >> Innovative thinkers >> Leadership Benefits of a Traineeship with Walkers Ireland >> Motivation/ambition >> Excellent training and development >> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills >> Prominent international clients and challenging work >> Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and challenging environment >> Top of the market salary >> Commercial awareness >> Global outlook Your Development During your traineeship with Walkers Ireland you will be offered the following: What We Look For >> Must a third level degree qualification and preferably some of the FE-1 subjects completed >> Mentorship and guidance throughout your traineeship >> In-house training programmes for the firm generally and specific to each rotation >> Continual assessment and feedback throughout your career with us >> Full salary while you complete the PPC 1 and PPC 2 courses at the Law Society >> Payment of all Law Society fees Key Dates >> Closing date for receipt of applications: 5:30pm, Friday 14 November 2014 >> Interviews will take place between 27 - 29 November 2014 >> Offers will be made soon thereafter Application Form Name: Telephone: Address: Email: Leaving Certificate or Equivalent (please specify): Total Points: Subject Grade Subject Grade University: Grade: Degree Course(s): Postgraduate Studies: When do you plan to sit the Law Society’s Final Exam – Part 1 (FE1)? How many FE1 subjects have you passed? When would you prefer to attend PPC 1? Previous Employment History: September 2015 September 2016 What non-academic achievement are you most proud of and why? (350 words max) If you did not pursue a career in law, what would you be doing? (350 words max) Other relevant information (350 words max): Please submit the completed form by email to: [email protected] by Friday 14 November 2014 B R I T I S H V I R G I N I S L A N D S | C AY M A N I S L A N D S | D U B A I | H O N G KO N G | I R E L A N D | J E R S E Y | LO N D O N | S I N G A P O R E Global Legal Solutions