Lawyers in smaller firms often advise clients on general legal issues, contacting colleagues for assistance when necessary. Lawyers in larger firms tend to specialise in specific areas, such as advising on tax matters, dealing with commercial transactions or registering patents. Which areas of law do you find most interesting and why?
Read the advertisement for the Barker Rose Graduate Recruitment Programme
GRADUATE RECRUITMENT PROGRAMME
For the ambitious graduate wishing to train as a commercial lawyer, we offer trainees first-rate work in an informative, challenging and busy atmosphere, where your contribution counts from day one.
We require approximately 15 exceptional trainee solicitors each year to contribute to our future growth, in both our London and Manchester offices.
We handle only commercial matters, offering training in company, commercial and finance, commercial litigation, employment, media, energy, trade and commodities, shipping and property law, and in the business skills essential to success as a solicitor.
Strong academic qualifications, including a 2.1 degree (any discipline). We take a flexible approach and are willing to progress candidates whose application otherwise demonstrates first-rate personal qualities and experience.
Apply by 31st July two years before the start of the training contract.
To apply online, please click on this link: http://www.barkerrose.co.uk
We will pay your full course fees for both the GDL and LPC, plus maintenance of £6,000 during your GDL and £7,000 through your LPC study year.
If you would like further information, please contact Graham Matthews, our Graduate Recruitment and Trainee Manager, on 0650 581 8967 or by email at graduate.recruitment@barkerrose.co.uk.
Barker Rose will be presenting its Graduate Recruitment Programme at the University of London Law Fair on 15 May at 2.30 p.m. in the John Adams lecture theatre.