Shoosmiths Link Scheme

University of Northampton – Law Division

and

Shoosmiths Solicitors (Northampton)

STUDENT LINK SCHEME 2016/17

·        Are you a LLB or Joint Honours Law student?

·        Are you interested in a legal career?

·        Are you undecided about whether a legal career is for you?

If so, the Shoosmiths /University of Northampton Student Link Scheme could be for you.

The objectives of the scheme are to link a law student with an employee of Shoosmiths.  The Shoosmiths employee could be a solicitor, paralegal, trainee solicitor or indeed any employee of Shoosmiths who knows how a large firm works and who has chosen a career in law.

A student will be ‘linked’ to a Shoosmiths employee and this will:

·         Enable a student to gain an insight into and understanding of the structure, workings and variety of positions and jobs within a large law firm and how they ‘fit together’

·         Enable a student to assess their ambition to enter the legal profession against the reality of the world of work within a law firm

·         Enable the Shoosmiths employee to provide advice and guidance to the student in respect of future career options in the legal profession.

Please see the ‘Note for Students’ for further details.  Look under the ‘Shoosmiths Link Scheme’ button on the Law Field NILE site.

There are 20 places available on the Link Scheme.  If the scheme is oversubscribed preference may be given to final year students and 2-year intensive students.  If you wish to apply please email Mick Sumpter no later than 5pm on Monday 21^st November

mick.sumpter@northampton.ac.uk

You must explain in your email why you believe that you should be chosen to take part in the Link Scheme and how the scheme will be of benefit to you. You must also confirm that you are available to attend an Open Evening at Shoosmiths offices at The Lakes, Northampton NN4 7SH on Tuesday 17^th January 2017 from 5.15pm-7pm  when you will meet your Shoosmiths Link employee for the first time.

You will be notified by email on or before Thursday 1^st December 2016 if your application has been successful.  

Closing date this week for paid part time opportunities at Shoosmiths!

We are excited to announce that the University of Northampton has been chosen to partner the national law firm, Shoosmiths LLP in its pilot resourcing project at its offices at The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton.

The Recovery Services Practice Group is exploring alternative ways to resource its legal work and supporting functions that are uploaded and processed through its VisualFiles case management system.

An oversight of the Group can be found at http://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/services/debt-recovery-95.aspx. Shoosmiths has a number of part-time roles on offer with fixed hours each week specifically designed to fit around your studies. Shoosmiths are looking for students to commit initially for one year (including the availability to work in the holidays). The firm hopes to extend the project to two years if successful.

What are Shoosmiths looking for:

1. No previous work experience is required.
2. Successful candidates will be friendly and approachable.
3. Be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
4. Be organised and have an eye for detail.
5. You will need to be a second year student from September 2014.

In return, Shoosmiths will offer full regulatory and compliance training together with an opportunity to experience law being delivered in a modern firm.

If you are interested in taking part in the pilot project please send your CV and covering letter by email to Laura Swallow- laura.swallow@northampton.ac.uk in the first instance before 31st July 2014.

Remember UCEE can support you with writing an effective CV and covering letter. Either email your CV and covering letter to be checked or book an appointment before submitting this to Laura.

• employability@northampton.ac.uk
• telephone 01604 892727

Don't forget to apply for the paid part time positions at Shoosmiths?

We are excited to announce that the University of Northampton has been chosen to partner the national law firm, Shoosmiths LLP in its pilot resourcing project at its offices at The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton.

The Recovery Services Practice Group is exploring alternative ways to resource its legal work and supporting functions that are uploaded and processed through its VisualFiles case management system.

An oversight of the Group can be found at http://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/services/debt-recovery-95.aspx. Shoosmiths has a number of part-time roles on offer with fixed hours each week specifically designed to fit around your studies. Shoosmiths are looking for students to commit initially for one year (including the availability to work in the holidays). The firm hopes to extend the project to two years if successful.

What are Shoosmiths looking for:

1. No previous work experience is required.
2. Successful candidates will be friendly and approachable.
3. Be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
4. Be organised and have an eye for detail.
5. You will need to be a second year student from September 2014.

In return, Shoosmiths will offer full regulatory and compliance training together with an opportunity to experience law being delivered in a modern firm.

If you are interested in taking part in the pilot project please send your CV and covering letter by email to Laura Swallow- laura.swallow@northampton.ac.uk in the first instance before 31st July 2014.

Remember UCEE can support you with writing an effective CV and covering letter. Either email your CV and covering letter to be checked or book an appointment before submitting this to Laura.

• employability@northampton.ac.uk
• telephone 01604 892727 

Paid opportunities at Shoosmiths, Northampton

We are excited to announce that the University of Northampton has been chosen to partner the national law firm, Shoosmiths LLP in its pilot resourcing project at its offices at The Lakes, Bedford Road, Northampton.

 

The Recovery Services Practice Group is exploring alternative ways to resource its legal work and supporting functions that are uploaded and processed through its VisualFiles case management system.

 

An oversight of the Group can be found at http://www.shoosmiths.co.uk/services/debt-recovery-95.aspx.  Shoosmiths has a number of part-time roles on offer with fixed hours each week specifically designed to fit around your studies.  Shoosmiths are looking for students to commit initially for one year (including the availability to work in the holidays).  The firm hopes to extend the project to two years if successful.

 

What are Shoosmiths looking for:

1. No previous work experience is required.
2. Successful candidates will be friendly and approachable.
3. Be able to demonstrate good communication skills.
4. Be organised and have an eye for detail.
5. You will need to be a second year student from September 2014.  

In return, Shoosmiths will offer full regulatory and compliance training together with an opportunity to experience law being delivered in a modern firm. 

If you are interested in taking part in the pilot project please send your CV and covering letter by email to Laura Swallow- laura.swallow@northampton.ac.uk  in the first instance before 31st July 2014.

Remember UCEE can support you with writing an effective CV and covering letter. Either email your CV and covering letter to be checked or book an appointment before submitting this to Laura.

• employability@northampton.ac.uk
• telephone 01604 892727