You r career in law “There is a strong emphasis placed on learning and development throughout your traineeship.” Julian Yarr, Managing Partner EW YORK, , N SA N N O F D R A N N O C L , I S T C S O A , F P L A E L B , O N A I L L T B O U D 800+ 95+ 6 100% Consistently ranked at the Total number of employees Partners International offices top of the Irish market Work with the best Our student and graduate programmes At A&L Goodbody (ALG), we work with the world’s top multinationals, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and investors. Our client work is challenging, complex and often ground-breaking. We will train you to thrive in this environment − to be the next generation of top international lawyers. A selection of our clients include: Ronan Lyons & Keavy Ryan Partners with responsibility for Trainee Solicitor Programme “At ALG, we see our trainee solicitors as the next generation of the firm’s lawyers and LawStart Summer Intern Student Placement Trainee Solicitor partners. Our commitment is to provide you, as Programme Programme Programme Programme a trainee solicitor, with the legal and business grounding you need to become an excellent corporate lawyer. As an ALG trainee solicitor, you will be working alongside our top corporate 65 60 15 35 lawyers across a range of legal practice areas, Trainee solicitors Places Places Places all of whom are experts in their field. Your hired each year talent and ambition will be fully nurtured and developed so that you will become the best 1 day 1 month 1-7 months 2.5 years lawyer you can be and a top adviser to our clients”. At ALG we offer four programmes, all of which give you the opportunity to experience life in a corporate law firm - whether you’re curious to know if a career in corporate law is for you or you’ve made your mind up that it is! Our LawStart, Student Placement and Summer Intern Programmes help us to identify candidates for our Trainee Solicitor Programme and give undergraduates a realistic job preview before accepting a position on our Trainee Solicitor Programme. We see our trainee solicitors as key future members and leaders of the firm but also as valuable and much relied upon support for our legal teams during the trainee solicitor, summer intern or work placement period. Our trainee solicitors, summer interns and placement students assist us in successfully delivering for our clients, time and time again. €4m 100 35 8 years worth of pro bono legal Established 100 years ago by Trainees hired Voted best graduate advice since 2013 Alfred and Lewis Goodbody each year recruiter for 8 years Programme duration 2.5 years Developing your legal career The foundation of our success as a firm is attracting great people and developing them into brilliant lawyers. We place a strong emphasis on your development, throughout your career with the firm. We provide a programme of development for each career stage, enabling everyone at ALG to be the best at what they do. As a trainee solicitor with ALG you will have ALG School of Business & Law the best possible start to your career as a In 2017 we launched the ALG School of Business and Law. Our lawyer. As you progress, we work with you school provides an integrated development programme for every to develop your own personal career path. stage of your legal career at ALG – from trainee solicitor to partner. You can expect to receive excellent training Each programme builds technical legal skills alongside executive business skills. Experienced lawyers work alongside external in the practical application of the law, from experts to develop and deliver practical and business-focussed the moment you begin your career with us. training. Together we have developed a bespoke programme We invest in your ongoing development as which is fully accredited to masters level. All of our lawyers at associate level have the opportunity to participate in the masters a lawyer and as a trusted business advisor, programme. giving you the support and opportunity to Escalate is the firm’s three year programme for trainee solicitors develop your full potential. and is the first stage of your career development with the firm. Training contract structure Law Society In-office Law Society In-office Start date In-office for Professional training for Professional training training Qualification APRIL Practice Course Practice Course SEAT 1 SEATS 2&3 SEAT 4 DECEMBER (PPC I) (PPC II) 5 months 12 months 6 months 7 months 3 months Escalate programme As a trainee solicitor at ALG, you are Practice Core Programme encouraged to own your development and As a trainee solicitor you will complete four seats in our main In each seat you will also participate in training sessions designed maximise your opportunities. We know that departments – Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Corporate and specifically for trainee solicitors, in a formal training environment. being an excellent lawyer means more than M&A, Finance, Commercial Property, Taxation, and Pensions. These include department specific workshops, practice group insights, core legal development training, commercial awareness, just knowing the law. Our three year Escalate This gives you the opportunity to learn through practice, discover advocacy and other legal and business skills. This training is programme supports your development where your interests lie and what you are really good at. Our range delivered by partners and experienced lawyers in the firm, in of specialist practice areas enable us to provide you with a degree as a trainee solicitor and enables you to conjunction with our talent and knowledge teams. The focus is on of flexibility. The area of law you practice when you qualify will not practical, hands-on learning through a combination of workshops, develop the legal, business, people and be decided until you complete the Trainee Solicitor Programme. seminars and projects. communication skills you need to be a All of our trainee solicitors share offices with partners. This gives successful corporate lawyer. In each year of you the opportunity to develop your commercial awareness and Mentoring & Feedback learn from different working styles. your traineeship you will build and practice Feedback is an integral part of your development at ALG. Our your skills in these areas. approach is friendly, we are always ready to answer questions and we actively encourage you to ask them. Assessment is both formal and informal and is a valuable opportunity to discuss your progress Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 and areas of development you would like to focus on. In addition, you are paired with a guide throughout your SEAT 1 SEAT 2&3 traineeship. Guides are junior solicitors and act as a ‘go to’ person to help you get the most from your traineeship. They have Orientation and Application recently completed traineeship themselves and can help you with integration and practice both technical and non-technical questions, as you navigate the traineeship journey. PPC2 SEAT 4 Blackhall Client readiness Arrival programme PPC1 Blackhall CULTURE & COLLABORATION What we offer Financial benefits Professional development Colm Kelly Trainee Solicitor A&L Goodbody offers one of the most Top of the market salary Escalate programme Bachelor of Civil Law, UCC attractive salary and benefits packages Full salary paid while at PPC1 & PPC2 Education bursary available in the market place. Our package After studying law in college, I took a with the Law Society of Ireland Award-winning Knowledge provides you with a range of financial more colourful route to ALG, working Exam bonuses Department benefits, facilities and services to help you both as a multinational hedge fund develop a truly satisfying career with ALG. All Law Society fees paid during Assessment and feedback throughout administrator and as a Judicial Assistant traineeship your career with us to a Circuit Court Judge before starting my traineeship. Discretionary Christmas bonus Career development and mapping My first seat was in the Asset Contribution to Personal Retirement Management & Investment Funds Savings Account department. I was involved in a diverse Life assurance range of work including establishing funds and providing advice to asset Tax Saver Travel Scheme managers on the regulatory aspects of Conveyancing service their investment strategies. I worked with different members of the team; from assisting associates drafting Annual leave Health and wellbeing Lifestyle documents to attending client meetings with partners. The responsibility I was given and the interaction I had 20 days annual leave per annum, Contribution towards private health Flexible working policy (on with clients reassured me that I was a increasing with length of service, up insurance qualification) valuable member of the team and not just a small cog in a big machine. to and including 27 days per annum On-site gym with a fully qualified Unpaid leave after 7 years’ service The services we provide to our clients personal trainer Dry cleaning drop off and collect are multi-faceted and often involve Additional 5 days annual leave on Wellness and employee assistance facility completion of PPC1 & PPC2 with the collaboration with colleagues in the programme On-site shop and ATM service Tax, Commercial Property and Financial Law Society of Ireland Regulation departments. Working Long term sickness policy Subsidised restaurant, smoothie bar, Between 3-5 days per annum closely with other departments allowed Paid maternity and adoptive leave coffee dock additional holidays during Christmas me to gain a greater understanding of and Easter breaks VDU eye testing and contribution Dress down days not just our clients’ needs but also the work performed by other teams in the towards eye sight testing and glasses/ ‘Great Place to Work’ committee, firm.