Jobbridge

saltyjack silverblade

Curious as to what people in the legal profession think about jobbridges advertising internships for fully qualified solicitors.

john.han

It's a complete abuse of the scheme in my opinion, I emailed both Alan Shatter and Joan Burton about it quite a while ago but got no response. The ad had particularly irked me as it was a state agency that was looking for a fully qualified solicitor to work for them under the scheme. The Law Society should, in my opinion, be more vocal on the matter.

LowKeyReturn

State agencies are using jobsbridge left, right and centre as they can't replace workers when they leave. Don't expect anything to happen anytime soon. Until state agencies/civil service is properly investigated and the layers upon layers of redundant management removed, the only way to keep these services functioning is through people working for them for free. It's the only way to for some people to build work experience in the current climate.

saltyjack silverblade

LowKeyReturn wrote: »

State agencies are using jobsbridge left, right and centre as they can't replace workers when they leave. Don't expect anything to happen anytime soon. Until state agencies/civil service is properly investigated and the layers upon layers of redundant management removed, the only way to keep these services functioning is through people working for them for free. It's the only way to for some people to build work experience in the current climate.

I think there is a difference between working for free and doing an internship when you are fully qualified. Internships are meant to be a training and learning period. Some jobs actually advertise more than one year post qualified experience needed for an internship. I see that as abuse of a system and nothing else.

Sala

No doubt they are just looking for a free solicitor as they can't and/or won't pay them but that said, I know a NQ solicitor who was out I work and did one and then got a job in another firm on the back of the experience, and another NQ who did one and the firm she interned in created a position for her. It can work for the individual trying to get into employment

gozunda

saltyjack silverblade wrote: »

Curious as to what people in the legal profession think about jobbridges advertising internships for fully qualified solicitors.

An interesting point with regard to the states Jobsbridge scheme in that it allows interns just €50 on top of welfare allowance

In the UK such interns must receive at least the legal minimun wage

I would consider that the Jobsridge Scheme as I understand it to provide too few safeguards for such 'employees' and a potential open pit of unpaid employment outside the stated criteria

See

http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/apr/12/unpaid-interns-100-firms-investigated

flowers345

Environmental Strategy Assistant, An Taisce - Dublin

20/03/2014

Closing Date: 21st March 2014
Employer: An Taisce
Location: Dublin
Salary: Job Bridge National Internship Scheme
Contract: 40 hours/ week, 9 months
Source: Job Bridge (www.jobbridge.ie). Search for above title. Ref. INTE-833025

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Description:
The intern will gain practical experience in seeking out, researching and developing strategic opportunities to further environmental policy goals in Ireland and the EU, including by way of litigation. The intern will receive formal/informal training in the following: the Irish and EU environmental policy scenes, heritage conservation, and environmental law. On completion the intern will have attained skills in environmental policy, strategising, research, analysis and report writing, and will have learnt to communicate work effectively. The intern will have developed administrative skills, prioritisation skills, and will have learnt to work as part of a team.

Selected Requirements:
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a commitment to environmental and heritage issues. They will show good initiative and will have an ability to quickly grasp new and complex concepts. They will be willing to work as part of a team for some projects, and must be willing and able to multi-task on projects. Third Level - The successful applicant will have an undergraduate or masters degree in any discipline.

Please mention Green Careers Ireland when applying for this position

Carawaystick

Where is the consideration from the employer?
is it the "training"


Suppose it's like deviling....

William F

Carawaystick wrote: »

Where is the consideration from the employer?
is it the "training"


Suppose it's like deviling....

The ''experience''.