UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN LAW FAIR 2009 Brodies LLP Brodies LLP is a progressive independent commercial law practice committed to being the law firm our clients want us to be, with offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Our prominence as a commercial law firm means that we work in all of the business areas important to the health and well being of the Scottish economy. We provide wide ranging legal services to many of the country’s best known corporate and financial institutions as well as to a range of government departments, public authorities and private business clients. Our clients single us out for our pro-activity, pragmatism and appetite to understand their business and its needs. Burness Burness is one of Scotland's premier law firms, operating in the commercial and public sectors and acting for major Scottish, UK and international clients. The firm's principal business areas are banking, corporate finance, property, employment and dispute resolution. It has among the largest teams in Scotland in each of these areas, led by recognised experts. The firm's strategic focus is on providing a partner driven service from its established bases in Edinburgh and Glasgow, where it has invested in developing a culture of excellence in every aspect of its service delivery, including its premises, training and IT. The success of this strategy is reflected in client surveys, which identify the distinguishing feature of Burness - the consistent delivery of a quality service, tailored to meet the client's agenda. Clifford Chance At Clifford Chance it is our people and our ability to work together and excel on behalf of our clients that enables us to attract challenging and stimulating work around the world. Clifford Chance is a leading international law firm delivering innovative and practical legal solutions to corporate, institutional, and government clients around the world. We have established an enviable reputation as a leader, meeting the needs of increasingly global markets, building top-tier practices in every key area of commercial law. From exposure to the highest quality work and headline-making deals to the breadth of our pro bono and community programmes we can help you to build a truly rewarding and long-term legal career. To discover more about our graduate and vacation placement opportunities visit www.cliffordchance.com/gradsuk At Clifford Chance we work together. Together we are Clifford Chance. Careers Service & Law Society of Scotland Careers Zone Visit the Careers Service stand who will be accompanied by the Law Society of Scotland. We will be there to answer any questions you may have about training to become a Solicitor in Scotland. We’ll also be giving advice on other career related areas and giving feedback on CV and application forms. CMS Cameron McKenna LLP At CMS Cameron McKenna LLP we work hard to be a truly client focused law firm. This means understanding the unique needs and challenges of each market sector, and providing a service that is tailored to the particular concerns and requirements of each client. The work we do is intellectually demanding and professionally stretching and you’ll find it an excellent grounding for a career in law. Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) is responsible for the prosecution of crime in Scotland, the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths and complaints against the police. We work closely with our partners in the criminal justice system to help make Scotland a safer place. Our strategic aim is to provide an independent, modern prosecution service for the 21st century - committed to professional excellence, pursuing cases fairly and consistently in the public interest and being responsive to the public's needs. Adverts for traineeships for 2011 are likely to be posted in December 2009 with a closing date for applications in February 2010. Davidson Chalmers LLP We are niche commercial lawyers and provide the whole spectrum of legal work with departments in corporate, commercial, litigation, commercial property and construction and projects. Digby Brown Solicitors We are a litigation firm with particular expertise in Personal Injury work. We have been top ranked in Chambers Directory for the last three years and our effective use of IT enables us to be extremely efficient in our case handling. The lawyers we have pursue compensation claims for those who have sustained personal injuries in a variety of circumstances, from road traffic accidents to workplace accidents. DLA Piper DLA Piper are one of the world's largest full service commercial law firms. They now have more than 8,000 employees working from over 60 offices across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US. Their current vision is to be the leading global business law firm. The impressive client base coupled with an emphasis on providing high quality service and teamwork, offers a challenging fast-paced working environment. DLA Piper offers its trainees the opportunity to apply for a range of secondments. The UK offices are; Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Sheffield. The main areas of work are; Corporate; Employment, Pensions & Benefits; Finance & Projects; Intellectual Property & Technology; Litigation & Regulatory; and Real Estate. Faculty of Advocates The legal profession in Scotland is divided into two branches – advocates and solicitors. Advocates are specialists in the art of advocacy, which is the expert presentation of a case in court and also involves advising clients on every aspect of litigation. The work of an advocate is, however, not confined to court cases. Advocates are often asked to provide opinions on a wide range of legal problems which do not involve a court dispute. Advocates are sole practitioners who all work independently of each other. Gillespie Macandrew LLP Gillespie Macandrew LLP is a growing full service law firm with 19 partners and 100 staff. We are an ambitious and forward thinking firm, with a culture that is family-friendly and sociable. Based in the beautiful heart of Edinburgh, we offer an excellent working environment and a wealth of modern, attractive facilities. The firm has recognised strengths in a range of niche expertise areas across the corporate, commercial, private, charity and property sectors together with litigation, employment, investment management and financial services. Government Legal Services For Scotland The Government Legal Service for Scotland (GLSS) is a professional community of lawyers in Scotland. Lawyers working with the GLSS and its related offices are engaged on a wide variety of interesting and intellectually challenging work, involving almost all aspects of government, ranging from development and implementation of new law, high profile litigation and dealing with novel devolution or other constitutional problems. European Union, human rights and devolution law form a constant background to government legal work. The GLSS currently offers summer placements and traineeships. Summer students are recruited in March each year for a four week paid placement during the summer. Five - six trainees are taken on each year, and we will be recruiting in September/October of this year for placements commencing in 2011. James and George Collie James & George Collie are one of the longest-established legal practices in the North East of Scotland dating back to 1841 with the current partnership being established in 1856. We are proud of being part of the fabric of the business community in our area of Scotland and believe our experience and solid foundations underpin the full range of legal services we offer from our base in Aberdeen, the energy capital of Europe. We comprise a dedicated staff of experts in all aspects of law and are a leading Aberdeen practice in private client and corporate. Ledingham Chalmers LLP Ledingham Chalmers LLP is a regional firm with a national reputation, offering a full range of legal services to both businesses and private clients. We offer cost-effective, straightforward advice to a wide client base - from individuals to start-ups and growing businesses to large organisations across a range of sectors including oil services, property, insurance and service organisations. Lindsays WS Lindsays is a medium sized firm with an excellent reputation and a great future. Our varied specialist teams offer a diverse range of services, allowing us to cater to the individual needs of a broad spectrum of clients and providing our trainees with real scope to learn in a dynamic legal environment. We have 27 Partners and 147 additional staff. We attribute our continuing success to delivering imaginative and innovative services and to our personalised and flexible working style. MacKinnons A small firm with a big reputation where our aim is to provide a highly professional service, a friendly and reassuring atmosphere and to inspire confidence, not awe. An Aberdeen based firm with marine, commercial, private client and property departments. Maclay Murray & Spens LLP Maclay Murray & Spens LLP is a full service, independent, commercial legal firm offering legal solutions and advice to clients throughout the UK and beyond. The firm has offices in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and Brussels and our objective is to provide a consistently excellent quality of service across our entire service range and from every UK office. MacRoberts LLP MacRoberts LLP offer a wide range of commercial law services throughout the UK. We specialise in commercial and corporate law but our highly qualified lawyers offer advice on a wide range of legal areas. As leading Scottish solicitors MacRoberts offer expert legal advice across a range of issues including banking & finance; construction law; corporate law and corporate tax; employment law; pensions law; technology media & communication law; commercial dispute resolution; private client; charities; environmental & planning; projects law and property law. McClure Naismith McClure Naismith is a leading Scottish, corporate law firm with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and London.