Showing posts with label Alternative Careers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alternative Careers. Show all posts

Monday, 17 March 2014

Interested in a career with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office?

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office are hosting a conference on 'Careers in the EU' in London on 21st March 2014.

The event will feature:

  • David Bearfield, Director of the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO): Presentation on EU Careers
  •   Presentations and speeches from a number of British EU civil servants working in different EU institutions in Brussels
  • A session on how to ace the application process for those of you interested in the next EU recruitment round (AD05 concours) which opens on 13 March.
  • A networking lunch giving you the opportunity to mingle with EU and other Whitehall officials interested in sharing EU careers perspectives.


For more details please see the invitation http://www.agcas.org.uk/assets/1725-EU-careers-downloads  you will also find a pack of three articles:

·        General info on EU careers
·        The EU careers application process
·        A ‘day in the life of an EU official’

If you are interested in attending this event please email lynn.finn@northampton.ac.uk by 5pm on Tuesday 18th March 2014.

Did you missed the Licensed Conveyancer talk on Tuesday 25th February?


Please see below for a synopsis of the talk that was delivered by Simply Conveyancing Property Lawyers.

Introduction to Simply. Simply Conveyancing has been providing residential conveyancing services since 2000. Today Simply Conveyancing Property Lawyers  is among the top 25 conveyancing companies by volume in England and Wales (source: HM Land Registry). 

Market outlook. Since the residential property market crash in 2008, Simply Conveyancing has ‘outperformed the market’ and grown in strength and size from year on year.

Simply Performance. Simply Conveyancing prides itself on providing the highest quality residential conveyancing services. To achieve these standards the company recognises the importance of staff training and so we set up our Training Academy. The Training Academy is accredited by both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to provide Continuing Professional Development Training (CPD)  to lawyers. Our Training Academy is also accredited as a training college and examination centre by the CLC, providing training to anyone who wishes to obtain the professional lawyer qualification of Licensed Conveyancer.

Simply Values and Benefits. The company is growing, with offices in Daventry and Birmingham. Simply Conveyancing offers a career path to those with the necessary drive and ambition, which can take them from  trainee lawyer to a fully qualified licensed conveyancer, and onwards into management. Simply provides a range of benefits to its employees as you would expect from a modern, forward-looking employer.

Benefits to students from attending. An alternative route to qualifying as a professional property lawyer will be presented. The additional cost of the Legal Practice Course and the vagaries of obtaining a Training Contract can be avoided by qualifying as a licensed conveyancer whilst earning an income with a local Residential Conveyancing Lawyer company, in a sector of the legal market where there is unsatisfied demand for legal trainees.
For further information please email  Lisa Lembergs llembergs@simplypropertylawyers.co.uk




Monday, 18 November 2013

Alternative Careers: Ever considered a legal career in the Army?


Whoever you are, whatever your ambitions, you can achieve them in the Army.
The Army Legal Services (ALS) is a specialist branch which deals with the ever increasing need to deliver military legal support to the British Army. From prosecuting in military court martials and giving legal advice on international, civil and military law to advising and training on operational law, the law of armed conflict and the rules of engagement.

What makes this job different?
Being a lawyer in the Army is no ordinary job. You could find yourself advising the chain of command on the finer points of international law in the middle of a law zone, while another assignment could see you in charge of the decision to prosecute at court martial. You’ll also benefit from the Army package of travel, pension, sports and adventurous training.
You’ll receive the training and support you need to succeed in your role (including being able to obtain CPD points as required by your professional body), develop your management and leadership skills, and enjoy a unique team spirit.

What’s on Offer?
  • Competitive Salary and Pension
  • Overseas Travel
  • Challenge and Adventure
  • Excellent Training and Prospects
  • 30 days’ leave plus bank holidays
  • Free health and dental care
  • Comprehensive sports and gym facilities
  • No billing or timesheets to worry about

Entry Requirements
You must be a British or Commonwealth citizen or citizen of the Republic or Ireland and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
You must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or advocate, qualified in England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Barristers must have completed pupillage and solicitors and must have completed a training contract (ALS do not offer pupillage or training contracts).
You should be physically fit and aged between 23 and 32.

To apply: Call: 0845 600 8080

Monday, 11 November 2013

Careers Fair – this week!

The University of Northampton’s annual Careers Fair is taking place on Thursday 14th November from 11am – 3pm in the Library at Park Campus.

Come along and speak to a range of employers about their graduate opportunities.

Exhibitors attending are:

Abercombie & Fitch – promoting their Manager in Training scheme
Anglian Water
Army
Aryzta
Avon Cosmetics
Barclaycard
Capita IT Professional Services
CIMA
CIPFA
Coco Careers
CPA Australia
Colchester Zoo
Decathlon
Dynamic Business Intelligence
Enterprise-Rent-A-Car
Elite Care Recruitment
Evidence Talks
Experience Teaching Abroad
FDM
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Fuel Recruitment
Hays
HMRC
Medacs Healthcare
Nationwide Building Society
Network Rail
NextiraOne
University of Northampton Business School
Northamptonshire County Council
Oracle Care Ltd
Pulse
RAF
REED
Shi International UK
Start Smarter
Source DPM
The Challenge Network
The Graduate
University of Northampton ( Postgraduate Courses)
Yusen Logistics

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Considering an alternative career to the legal sector?

Are considering a career in the financial sector, take advantage of the FREE opportunity to sit the Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT) here at The University of Northampton on the following dates:

Monday 18th November 10am – 1pm
Monday 25th November 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 4th December 10am – 1pm
Wednesday 11th December 10am – 1pm

The BAT provides an opportunity to showcase your knowledge and skills to thousands of employers who have access to the talent database. No preparation is required for the test

To register for a place on the BAT test day, please email: ucee_careers@northampton.ac.uk or telephone 01604 892727.

For further information see: http://about.bloomberginstitute.com/