UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN LAW FAIR 2009

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1 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 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.

2 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 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.

3 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 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 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.

4 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. We are able to advise on all areas of the law in Scotland and England as well as possessing a strong track record in advising on all types of cross-border matters. McGrigors McGrigors are now a fully national firm and in fact the only firm to practice in all three jurisdictions within the UK. The firm boasts a truly impressive client base and has acted for some 70 per cent of the FTSE 250 companies. We are a full service law firm with a standout reputation in a number of key industry sectors including energy, infrastructure and utilities, regeneration and housebuilding and financial services. Internally, what sets us apart is our genuine recognition that our people are key to our success. We manage to be a dynamic firm but without the hot house culture that afflicts many large corporate law firms. We have a flat structure where effort and good performance is recognised and through our 'valuing people' programme we continually consult staff to ensure that every member of staff gets everything that they can from their job and their workplace. Paull & Williamsons Our traineeship programme is designed to give you as wide an overview of all the key practice areas within the firm whilst enough time within each division to familiarise yourself with, and make a worthwhile contribution to, the team in which you are placed. Generally your traineeship at Paull & Williamsons will comprise an eight month seat within each of our three main groups: Business Services including corporate, banking, oil and gas, intellectual property and pensions. Property Services including commercial property, construction, planning and environment. Dispute Resolution including commercial litigation, health and safety and employment. Many of our partners are cited as leading lawyers in their field, and independent legal directories describe us as being dominant in the market, commanding the elite deals and solution-oriented with an unparalleled understanding of the real issues.

5 Pinsent Masons Pinsent Masons is a top 15 UK law firm and top 100 law firm internationally, that focuses on delivering practical business solutions to an impressive portfolio of clients. Joining us means becoming part of a remarkable team - creative, independent, commercial minds who understand their clients' businesses and who use legal expertise and entrepreneurial vision to help them resolve business challenges. The firm offers depth, scope and opportunity for it's trainees in a culture of early responsibility and high quality work. Trainees sit in four seats of six months across the practice areas with supervision from partners and associates. There are also opportunities for trainees to be seconded to clients. There is a supportive team culture which derives from the firms values of; respect & co-operation, ambition & excellence and open & approachable. For more information on the opportunities we offer please visit Scottish Law Commission The Scottish Law Commission is a key player in reforming the laws of Scotland and offers an exciting challenge to those with an interest in research and law reform. We are an independent statutory body headed by Commissioners drawn from the ranks of those holding judicial office, advocates, solicitors or academic lawyers. The remaining legal staff are seconded from the Government Legal Service for Scotland (GLSS) or are law graduates. Each year we look for a number of outstanding law graduates to join us on a fixed term one-year contract. We offer a unique opportunity to become involved in reforming the laws of Scotland and to work among some of the most highly acclaimed legal professionals in Scots law. We also offer a small number of summer placements. For more information, please visit our website at Semple Fraser We are a multi-national practice advising clients throughout the UK from our offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. We offer market-leading advice in the areas of banking, commercial property, construction, corporate, corporate recovery & insolvency, employment, environment & pollution, IT/IP, litigation, property finance, planning and tax. Our success has been built on the simple principle of sticking to what we do best. In other words, we concentrate solely on providing specialist advice in the key areas of most importance to our clients, based on a thorough understanding of the unique issues and pressures affecting the business environments and industries in which they operate. Over the years, this has resulted in the development of particular expertise in certain industry sectors - Commercial Property, Construction & Engineering, Finance and Waste. Shepherd & Wedderburn WS You want to work for a firm that is dynamic and successful. A firm that offers you support at every stage of your career. And gives you some fun along the way. That firm is Shepherd and Wedderburn. We're one of the UK's leading law firms, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and Aberdeen. Our success is due to the quality of the people we employ. That's why, if you've got the ability, and the determination to prove it, we'll offer you one of the best learning environments in the profession. We're serious when we say the opportunities with Shepherd and Wedderburn are impressive. After all, of our current partners, about one third joined the firm as trainees. Every year we recruit about 25 trainees. We are now open to accepting applications for traineeships for 2011.

6 Stronachs LLP Stronachs is one of the largest law firms in the north east of Scotland, with offices in Aberdeen and Inverness. The commercial team focuses on corporate and commercial law including mergers, funding and employment, and has one of the strongest oil and gas teams in the country. At Stronachs, we create strong, personal, long-term relationships with our clients. We have an excellent reputation for service, operate to the very highest standards of discretion and the majority of our work comes from client recommendation and repeat business. The Scottish Legal Aid Board Legal aid allows people who would not otherwise be able to afford it to get help for their legal problems. The Scottish Legal Aid Board is responsible for managing legal aid in Scotland. Tods Murray LLP Tods Murray LLP is a leading independent Scottish law firm, dedicated to providing first rate, innovative and commercially aware specialist advice to companies, institutions and organisations, within both the private and public sectors, and to families, individuals and charities. We offer students the chance to participate in the Tods Murray Summer Law School, a unique opportunity to sample life as a solicitor whilst studying for your law degree. Our 8 week programme enables you to obtain valuable exposure to various transactions, well beyond that which can be achieved during shorter placements. We recommend that applicants are at least in their 3rd year of an Undergraduate LLB or in their 1st year of the Accelerated LLB. Deadline for Summer School 2010: 8th January 2010 at 12 noon. All applications must be made via our website Turcan Connell Solicitors and Asset Managers Turcan Connell is one of Scotland s leading private client firms with offices in Edinburgh, London and Guernsey. We are ranked within the UK s top 100 legal firms and act exclusively for private individuals, charities and the owners and managers of land. We provide services from trust and tax to land and property, charity law, family law and employment law. Our Asset Management team also offer a full financial planning and wealth management service including pensions and tax advice*. Described by Chambers UK 2008 as one of the UK's premier private client firms and as the market leader in private client matters by the recent edition of Legal 500, we have enjoyed continued growth and success over the past 11 years. Turcan Connell now has 18 partners and a staff of approximately 300 offering a unique combination of skills and expertise. We are based in modern offices in Edinburgh s city centre. * Turcan Connell is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for these services.