Law Firm Milkrounds/Apps 2012

Ownleme

Not sure if anyone on here has applied for any summer internships but if you have could you post when you hear back from the firms so I can stop waiting! thanks

Hokey poke

PFO from Matheson!

Ownleme

me too. thanks4posting though

Jojogaya

Yep, me too. Where else did you guys apply?

Hokey poke

Jojogaya wrote: »

Yep, me too. Where else did you guys apply?

Just heard there a&l pfos were sent by post today... Don't live at home so must wait a while for response!

Does anyone know whether they do pfos by post and invitation to interview by email, or do they do it all by post?

Ashashi

Hokey poke wrote: »

Just heard there a&l pfos were sent by post today... Don't live at home so must wait a while for response!

Does anyone know whether they do pfos by post and invitation to interview by email, or do they do it all by post?

Pretty sure it is all by post.

Just got an e mail from maples saying they aren't running a programme this year.... So I that still a pfo :P

WinterSong

Just got a PFO from Fry's, got one from Matheson earlier in the week too. Such a pity about Maples not running internships this year! All my hopes now rest on A&L Goodbody, I have my fingers firmly crossed.

Hokey poke

PFOs from McCanns, A&L and William Fry in one day! Ouch!

johnjoesim

Does anyone know if it was just pfo's sent out from A+L today or were interviews sent out aswell? Didn't get any letter today so hoping there might still be a chance!

randomchild

Just got called for an interview with kod lyons, anyone have any experience being interviewed by them?

Gunslinger92

Hokey poke wrote: »

PFOs from McCanns, A&L and William Fry in one day! Ouch!

Same.. Got one from Matheson earlier in the week too.

At least I got to the group interview stage with Arthur Cox :P (but not to individuals)

Think I'll do a j1 next year.. the thoughts of doing all those applications again :eek::P

Ownleme

what?! maples were my last hope. well along with kod lyons but obvo didn't get that either. nobody loves me! except maybe byrne wallace (please!). getting them all together is soul destroying. if it's the same as traineeships a+l seem to do good news by post and email and bad news just by mail. i feel like most firms let the "yes" ppl know before the "no" people tho.

Hogzy

Ownleme wrote: »

i feel like most firms let the "yes" ppl know before the "no" people tho.

That is always the way. It wouldnt make much sense to do it the other way around.

WinterSong

PFO from A&L arrived this morning.

Ownleme

WinterSong wrote: »

PFO from A&L arrived this morning.

hard luck man

WinterSong

Ownleme wrote: »

hard luck man

Woman :P Ah, I was expecting it anyway! Thanks though I've heard of so many PFOs and very few interviews...

Ownleme

hard luck woman sounds weird!

UberStressed

randomchild wrote: »

Just got called for an interview with kod lyons, anyone have any experience being interviewed by them?

I got the same call.. initially scared by the format, 1st and 2nd round interviews in the one day, but prob best just getting it done and over with and no waiting around for weeks waiting to hear!

Anyone interviewed here before?

Gunslinger92

^ Is that for an internship or a traineeship?
Good luck anyway

UberStressed

Gunslinger92 wrote: »

^ Is that for an internship or a traineeship?
Good luck anyway

Traineeship... thanks, fingers crossed!

sunshine and showers

PFOs from Arthur Cox, McCann, Matheson and William Fry. Letter arrived this morning from A&L, though, offering me an interview - delighted! Now if only I could remember what was on that really long and detailed application form!!

PeterTwo

Anyone have advise for Matheson/McCann interviews?

Ms.Cat

Mccanns Internship email just came.

C2012

Does anyone know where you can get the FE-1 revision books or can ye recommend a good course:)

johnjoesim

You can buy them second hand on adverts.ie for around €50, from what ive heard independent colleges offer the best revision courses, also they have had most of the top achievers in the last few years. Does anyone know if Byrne Wallace sent out pfo's yet or if they're even still doing an internship this year?

Ashashi

Anyone hear back from ByrneWallace?

Ownleme

no. i think they were last to get back to ppl about the traineeships as well. They rang with interview offers and then email pfos but i think that was just cuz it was christmas cuz they posted them aswell.

dinemo6

Recently had an interview for some work experience at a firm which pretty much specialise in one area of law and no other....

They said if things went well a traineeship may be on the cards later down the line - just wondering how this works??

Do you not have to train in a variety / broad areas of law??

Would I have to do secondments to other firms to get experience?


(Not sure if I should post this here or in the FE1 thread)

Blackrockcomet

There are a number of blocks which you must complete http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/Public-Becoming-a-Solicitor-CMS/Irish-Applicants-Solicitor/Training-Programme/

There is a feeling that the required blocks are out of touch with the modern corporate solicitor and many trainees just specialise in one area. There are obvious risks and benefits. You should know the area inside out and better than someone who did a 4 month rotation. However, if it turns out that you aren't suited to it, it'll make things difficult for you. However, the work experience should give you a fair idea of whether this area is for you. If not, any experience in a law office gives you an edge so it will be beneficial.

In any case, most firms that specialise in a particular area, also have a couple of Solicitors who do other things within the firm so even if you join a specialist IT law firm for example, they would help to negotiate contracts with a lot of companies at home or abroad and some of those contacts may incorporate in Ireland or expand and need help with premises, houses for the directors etc. In that sense, most specialist law firms try to keep their clients business so even if this firm aren't big into conveyancing for example, there may still be opportunities to learn at the firm.

UberStressed

Has anyone any experience in applying for Philip Lee? They require a 1,000 word submission on one of three topics, along with cv and cover letter. (The positions are for paid work experience, which may lead to a traineeship.)