Trainee Solicitor/Pupil Barrister Government Legal Department Closing Date: 28 July 2020, 12:00
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Trainee Solicitor/Pupil Barrister Government Legal Department Closing date: 28 July 2020, 12:00 Reference number 59518 Salary ~£28,000 Grade Other Legal Trainee Contract type Fixed Term Length of employment 2 years Business area Other Type of role Legal Services Working pattern Full-time Hours 37 Number of posts ~75 Location London; Leeds About the job Job description The Government Legal Profession (GLP) Legal Trainee Scheme offers successful applicants the chance to start their legal careers with a training contract or pupillage in National Crime Agency (NCA), Government Legal Department (GLD), including GLD's Commercial Law Group, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The majority of the training contracts and pupillages will commence in September 2022. A small number will, however, be available for those looking to start in September 2021 The majority of the places are based in London. However, two Trainee Solicitor places being offered by GLD (to start in 2022) are based in Leeds. Over a two year training contract, trainee solicitors will spend six months each in four seats. Pupil barristers will divide their pupillage year between the recruiting department and a set of chambers and complete their second year of the two year training contract in the recruiting department. The GLP otherwise treats trainee solicitors and pupil barristers (collectively called legal trainees) the same. Work and on-the-job training depends upon the GLP department in which trainees are placed, but will cover the basic essentials of research, drafting, interviewing and advising negotiating, advocacy and advisory services. Legal Trainees can expect to gain experience in public and private law, human rights law, EU law and other areas of practice such as commercial law and employment law. They’ll have an active role to play in their department’s casework. They will liaise with senior policy makers, Government Ministers and counsel and they’ll have the opportunity to participate in the legislative process itself. Please note that successful candidates will be expected to undergo Security Check (SC) clearance. Further information and details on how to apply can be found at the below link: www.gov.uk/glp Qualifications Applicants must have, or be predicted to obtain, a minimum of a 2:2 in an undergraduate degree. This does not have to be in law. Alternatively, we will accept applications from those who hold a Certificate of Academic Standing from the Bar Standards Board (BSB) or the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and from Fellows and graduates of CILEx who have satisfied the SRA’s academic stage of training. Please note that applicants will need to have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (if applicable), the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) before starting their training contract or pupillage. Selection process details Selection process will include an initial application, online tests, and an assessment centre. At the assessment centre, you will be assessed on your performance of the essential criteria alongside strength-based questions. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an assessment centre. Benefits There are a range of benefits available to Legal Trainees. Civil Service pension schemes will be available for successful candidates. Please visit the link below for more information. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service- government-legal-profession/about/recruitment#eligibility Things you need to know Security Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and will be required to undergo basic security checks. Please note that successful candidates will be expected to undergo Security Check (SC) clearance. Some departments may require additional checks. Nationality statement Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK. In addition to meeting the nationality requirements, you must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Please note that recruiting departments are unlikely to be able to assist with sponsoring a visa. There are likely to be considerable changes to immigration law depending on the agreement that the UK reaches with the EU. Recruiting departments have to comply with the law on working status at the time employment will start. Nationality requirements Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Apply and further information Contact point for applicants GLP Recruitment Team at [email protected] Sift/interview dates and location Information can be found at www.gov.uk/glp .