The Gazette 1995

GAZETTE

DECEMBER 1995

The Employment Register

The Law Society Employment Register comprises a list of qualified solicitors who are available for employment or interested in changing j ob s. The register is administered by the careers adviser who is also a solicitor and it caters for full-time, part-time and locum positions both within and outside private legal practice. There are at present 125 solicitors on the register, of whom 4 8 qualified in 1995, the remainder ranging in experience from one to 2 0 years. Those wishing to employ a solicitor simply telephone the careers adviser and give details o f their specific requirements. Selected CV s are then sent to the prospective employer who makes direct contact with the candidates to be interviewed. The clearer the specification given, the greater the likelihood of success; the highest success rate is achieved when the employer discusses the vacancy directly with the careers adviser at an early stage in the process. Solicitors who are seeking employment are asked to complete a standard form giving details of their qualifications and experience and their requirements in terms of location etc. This information is entered and held on a confidential databank; it is used only for the purpose of selecting suitable

six-month period ending 31 August 1995. During this period, the following placements were made through the register:

Full-time:

private practice: corporate sector:

19

6

Temporary/locum/part-time: private practice

10

corporate sector (including public service)

8

Total

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A considerable proportion of solicitor recruitment in this country is conducted through the Law Society register. Those employers who have used the system are aware of the benefit to them in terms of convenience as well as the considerable saving of time and money involved. Requests are dealt with on a same day basis as far as possible and the process can be completed in a very short time. There is no charge involved but those who use the service are asked to update the careers adviser on progress and outcome. Courtesy and cooperation in this respect are vital for the effective running of the system.

Geraldine Hynes

candidates for specific vacancies and matching them with employers' specifications. Applicants also supply a number of copies of their curriculum vitae which will be sent to employers as and when appropriate vacancies arise. In order to ensure that the information on file is up-to-date, all solicitors on the register are obliged to re-register by telephone every three months and must advise the careers adviser o f any change in their availability.

Geraldine

Hynes , Careers Adviser,

can be contacted at 671 0 2 0 0.

The latest available statistics on successful placements relate to the

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