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The China Law Council (a joint committee of the Bar Council and Law Society) is seeking barristers’ chambers willing to offer placements for 15 young Chinese Lawyer for nine weeks from February 16th to May 8th 2009 (excluding the Easter break).
The lawyers are participants in the Lord Chancellor’s Training Scheme. Before starting their barrister placements they study English legal language, English law and also complete a placement with a solicitors’ firm. The lawyers are aged between 26 and 35, have completed at least two years of legal practice in China (and are often partners in their firms) and have excellent English language skills.
Interested chambers must be commercial (in the wider sense), have demonstrable interest in China, and should be able to offer one or preferably two mentors to guide the Chinese lawyer through their placement. Placements typically consist of:
However, the programme is flexible and should be negotiated between the Chambers, mentor and Chinese Lawyer at the beginning of the placement to ensure that all parties have their interests addressed.
If you wish to express your interest in participating in the programme, or would like to learn more about the programme or the role of the mentor please contact: Sarah Richardson, International Projects Officer, SRichardson@BarCouncil.org.uk or tel: 020 7611 1316
The lawyers are participants in the Lord Chancellor’s Training Scheme. Before starting their barrister placements they study English legal language, English law and also complete a placement with a solicitors’ firm. The lawyers are aged between 26 and 35, have completed at least two years of legal practice in China (and are often partners in their firms) and have excellent English language skills.
Interested chambers must be commercial (in the wider sense), have demonstrable interest in China, and should be able to offer one or preferably two mentors to guide the Chinese lawyer through their placement. Placements typically consist of:
However, the programme is flexible and should be negotiated between the Chambers, mentor and Chinese Lawyer at the beginning of the placement to ensure that all parties have their interests addressed.
If you wish to express your interest in participating in the programme, or would like to learn more about the programme or the role of the mentor please contact: Sarah Richardson, International Projects Officer, SRichardson@BarCouncil.org.uk or tel: 020 7611 1316
The China Law Council (a joint committee of the Bar Council and Law Society) is seeking barristers’ chambers willing to offer placements for 15 young Chinese Lawyer for nine weeks from February 16th to May 8th 2009 (excluding the Easter break).
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