The Gazette 1991

GAZETTE

NOVEMBER 1991

Dublin and is linked to a London Recruitment Agency outlined the recruitment process. He said that in Dublin at present the scene is quiet. There is demand in urban centres around the country. He noticed that an increasing use is being made of a locum service in Dublin and of temporary placements. He felt that the recession was starting to lift and that there would be increased demand f r om both professional f i rms and f r om businesses for in-house lawyers in the near future. The Irish lawyers who had worked abroad felt that if people do travel they should aim for the top and be careful to ensure that they don't end up being stuck doing repetitive work in whatever firm they are working in. They generally found the experiences very stimulating exposing them to new areas of law and Ways of doing things which they wouldn't have been able to do at home at the period. However, when they subsequently came back to work in Ireland, it some- times proved difficult to convince a prospective employer of the benefits of having worked in a different jurisdiction. There was also a feeling that the standard of professional training here was very high and equipped people well for wor k i ng in different juris- dictions. There is now general mutual recognition of professional qualifi- cations throughout EC countries. However, if people do work in say, England, there would still tend to be a bias towards locally trained staff who are familiar with the local law. If people wish to travel further afield, it seems that if they intend staying for any lengthy period, it would be advantageous financially and careerwise to re-qualify in that jurisdiction; however, selection of a particular state or area can ensure a far shorter period for re- qualifi- cation.

centres. He felt it was a positive advantage to be Irish in the US but that you would need to re- qualify. Siobhan Lohan worked for a number of years in New York and did the New York Bar Exam. She mentioned that the Irish Lawyers Association in New York is very active and of great assistance 'in helping people to acclimatize. Brussels Ann Kelly outlined the oppor- tunities of working in Brussels in EC related areas. Normally, people who take this option will have gone through the stagaire process with a placement with the Commission or Parliament. The emphasis on the firms operating in Brussels is on competition policy intellectual pro- perty and there are also possibilities of working either for the Com- mission directly or on contract. There is a European Law Students Association. Australia - a year to re-qualify Fionnuala McGinley worked in Australia for a number of years. Initially, she worked as an assistant in a firm doing mainly litigation and subsequently re-qualified in New South Wales. She estimates that it would take approximately ten months to a year in terms of study and lectures to re-qualify. The bulk of the professional training done here is accepted in Australia and re- qualification is necessary only in limited areas. She mentioned that in the Sydney area recruitment is mainly organised through seven or eight legal agencies, who if they take a shine to you, will push hard to place you in a suitable firm. In the last year or so, things have become quite difficult in Australia in terms of seeking work so if people are going, they should be prepared to wait to get a job or should consider doing casual work in the interim.

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been honoured as the giants of law and equity. He adds that the law was not created by angels. This should not surprise any student, and may,increase the likelihood of the subject retaining his or her interest. The Background of The Common Law is intended for those who are starting their study of the legal system in one of those jurisdictions which have inherited the common law. Assuming no knowledge of history, law or legal vocabulary, the author provides the reader with the understanding of the history of the common law. The second edition contains two new chapters on the language and literature of the common law. The Background of the Common Law is an introductory volume and will be useful for students and others who require general understanding of the subject.

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