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1 training contract 2013 application form

2 guidance notes You must complete all sections of the application form. The deadline for submission of your form is no later than Friday 23 September If you intend to send your application by post you must ensure you send it so that it is received by the closing date. completing the application form Please complete the form as fully as possible completing each section on each page. If you require further space for any question please continue on a separate sheet clearly stating which question you are completing. Please ensure any continuation sheets are securely fastened to the back of this form. You may complete your form in blue or black ink, or type. Electronic copies of this form are only available as Adobe PDF documents and therefore you should take this into account when considering how to complete your application form. equal opportunities monitoring The final sheet at the rear of this form will be detached on receipt of your application, and retained for monitoring purposes by the HR Department. This information is obtained to monitor our policies and procedures. Trainees are recruited and employed on their merits and abilities. -one will be less favourably treated on the grounds of their colour, race, ethnic/national origin, nationality, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, responsibility for children or dependants, age, political belief, trade union activities, any religion or religious belief or philosophical belief or other factor which could lead to the experience of discrimination. 2

3 personal details Surname: Home Address: First Name(s): Term Address From: Term Address: To: Postcode: Home Telephone: Address: Postcode: Mobile: referee details Referee One Surname: First Name(s): Referee Two Surname: First Name(s): Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Job Title: Job Title: Organisation: Address: Organisation: Address: Postcode: Telephone: How do you know this person? Postcode: Telephone: How do you know this person? Do you grant permission for the firm to contact this referee before an offer of employment is made? Do you grant permission for the firm to contact this referee before an offer of employment is made? 3

4 education Please list your academic qualifications in chronological order Degree type and subjects studied at A Level & GCSE Name of institution Class / grade Is the class / grade expected or obtained? 4

5 employment & work experience Please list any employment & work experience in chronological order Name of organisation Dates Position Provide brief details & From To responsibilities 5

6 Why do you want to join Taylor&Emmet as a trainee solicitor? What makes your application different and why should you be successful? How do you want your career to develop over the next 5 years? 6

7 At Taylor&Emmet we look to recruit professional individuals who will build a good client base. What do you think is important when building relationships with new clients and contacts? The legal market today is very competitive and lawyers have to be both technical and commercially aware. What business skills do you think are important to have? 7

8 technical questions You are acting for Client A in the purchase of a flat for 120k. Four days before the completion date Client A comes to see you with 90k in cash stating that they have just won the money at a local casino. What should you do next? Explain the phrase conflict of interest What is the difference between a fast track and a multi track claim? 8

9 seats At Taylor&Emmet our two year training contracts consist of four seats, one of the seats chosen has to be a noncontentious seat (non-litigation). Please tick four seats for your first choice in column one and four seats for your second choice in column two. First Choice Business Legal Services Commercial Property Corporate & Business Law Commercial Litigation Employment Personal Legal Services Conveyancing Family & Childcare Wills & Probate Personal Injury Second Choice Business Legal Services Commercial Property Corporate & Business Law Commercial Litigation Employment Personal Legal Services Conveyancing Family & Childcare Wills & Probate Personal Injury data protection monitoring & declaration By providing the information contained within this application form you are consenting to its use for the purpose of processing your application, assessing your performance in the future (should your application be successful) and monitoring the efficiency of our recruitment and other employment procedures. I declare that the information contained in this form is true and complete. I understand that if it is subsequently discovered that any statements are false or misleading I will be liable to have my application disqualified or subsequently will be liable to be dismissed from employment by the firm. Signed: Print Name: Date: 9

10 equal opportunities monitoring Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Surname: Gender: Male Female First Name(s): Date of Birth: Ethnic Origin: White - British White - Irish Other White Background Black or Black British - Caribbean Black or Black British - African Other Black Background Asian or Asian British - Indian Asian or Asian British - Pakistani Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi Chinese or Other Ethnic Background - Chinese Other Asian Background Mixed - White and Black Caribbean Mixed - White and Black African Mixed - White and Asian Other Mixed Background Other Ethnic Background Country of Nationality: Do you require a work permit on qualifying in the UK? Are you registered disabled? If yes, please provide details and information if you require any assistance with your application or during interview. Are you facing any criminal prosecutions? Have you received a caution in the last 5 years? Have you been convicted of any criminal offences which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? How did you hear about Training Contracts at Taylor&Emmet? Please tick all that apply. LawCareers.net Training Contract Book Taylor&Emmet Website Taylor&Emmet work placement University careers advisor Legal recruitment fair. Please state which: Taylor&Emmet contact. Please state name: Other. Please state: Signed: Print Name: Date: 10