BLM Graduate Recruitment Brochure

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ABOUT USBLM is an insurance risk and commercial law firmwith both a domestic and international focus.We now work with an increasing number Our transparency of purpose, flexibleof customers, across more lines of business, approach and teamwork has allowedin more locations throughout the UK and BLM to grow, whilst keeping ourIreland as well as across the world, than customers at the heart of what we do.ever before. Our philosophy is to deliverpositive outcomes for our customers and We have established a deep-rootedhelp them make their businesses more presence in the general insurance sector,successful. Fundamentally we are helping the London Market and amongst brokers.them to reduce the time and money spent We also have a significant presence amongon managing risk and resolving disputes, corporate businesses many of whom arewhilst offering a practical, commercial multi-national, the public sector and theand solutions driven approach to health and care industry.non-contentious business law. BLM is widely recognised in customer surveys and legal directories as a firm with “its finger on the pulse of the market” and as a “technical powerhouse”.2 Press Play

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working with us An extensive learning and development programme ensures that colleagues in all areas at BLM have the capabilities, skills and knowledge to excel in their work and provide the highest standards of service to our customers. We offer opportunities ranging from Technical/ Legal, Business Skill, Customer Development and Leadership and Management that all align with our three key values: teamwork We are in it together to support, implement and achieve. COURAGE We have the strength to challenge the conventional, be confident in our actions and inspire along the way. FOCUS We ensure clarity of purpose, total commitment, delivering a positive impact. 4 Press Play

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ABOUT you Trainees represent a significant investment for BLM and so we need to ensure that you are up for the challenge. We look for a blend of high academic ability and people who fit with our dynamic, ideas led and ambitious culture. However, we do not screen any candidates out of the process based purely on academic results; we consider your entire application. You should be confident and resilient in your approach and demonstrate exemplary interpersonal written and verbal communication skills; you should look forward to assuming real responsibility in a supportive environment right from the start. Working with BLM’s prestigious customers, you should have strong commercial awareness and will need to develop your expertise to understand the context of our customers’ industries.

You will have strong commercial awarenessbe confidentand resilient

TRAINING BLM stood out because of its pragmatic approach8 Press Play

contractsAs trainees are the partners of TRAINING CONTRACTSthe future, we believe that your IN SCOTLAND & IRELANDdevelopment is essential for thefirm’s growth. BLM supports its We also recruit trainees into our offices across Scotlandtrainees and future joiners and Ireland. Trainee numbers and recruitment processesthrough the LPC and PSC, working can vary between these offices, based on business need.with external providers to offer If you are interested in applying to a location in theseyou the best possible training. regions please, check our vacancies page or email [email protected] two-year trainee solicitor programme has beendesigned to maximise your potential. You’ll complete SCOTTISH TRAINEESHIPSfour six-month seats, giving you exposure to a varietyof teams across the business. You’ll also gain the You can consider this option if you have completed a lawexperience and develop the skills required as a degree in Scots law. You should also have completed yourqualified solicitor. Diploma in Legal Practice (PEAT 1). Once you join us you will undertake a two-year training contract and your PEATYou may also have the opportunity to spend time on 2 records, allowing you to qualify as a solicitor. We recruitsecondment with one of our customers or with the trainees into both our Glasgow and Edinburgh offices.Association of British Insurers. Throughout yourprogramme you will work with our partners and TRAINING CONTRACTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELANDassociates on a variety of cases from low to high-valueclaims, from initial investigation through to trial. You Applications are welcome from candidates who havewill have all of the support you need from your assigned completed the eight FE1 exams. However, considerationsupervisor and our in-house emerging talent team. would also be given to those who are close to completion of their exams. Following one year at BLM, you will studyPartners encourage early responsibility and expect your PPC1 for six months before returning to the office.trainees to manage workloads autonomously and as You will spend a further year onsite at BLM beforepart of a team. We will provide a supportive and friendly resuming your studies for PPC2 which is for a periodworking environment and you can expect clear of three months.opportunities for career progression and a broadscope of challenging and interesting work. TRAINING CONTRACTS IN NORTHERN IRELANDWe recruit a small number of high-quality trainees each Applicants must have obtained a law degree and haveyear to ensure that we can provide the best possible been offered a place in the Institute of Professional Legaltraining and development opportunities – you can be Studies to be eligible to apply for a traineeship. Once youa big fish in a big pond. join us you will commence a four month period of office based training. This will then be followed by one year studying for the Certificate of Professional Studies, before finally completing a further eight months of office-based work with BLM. We recruit into our Belfast & Derry offices. Press Play 9

vacation scheme The best way to understand BLM’s unique culture, and the wide variety of work that we do, is to gain first-hand experience by joining us on a vacation scheme! BLM’s vacation scheme gives you the opportunity to spend two weeks in one of our offices. You’ll be paired up with our current trainees and will have the opportunity to really get to grips with what we do ‘day to day’. You’ll work with our partners and associates too, contributing to live cases and be given real responsibility. During your vacation scheme you will also have the opportunity to network with colleagues outside of your team so you can start building relationships and get to know our people. We will provide you with a blend of practice group presentations, training and other development opportunities too. It’s not all work though – we will also arrange a number of social events. The vacation scheme isn’t just about you impressing us… it’s also about you deciding if we’re the right firm for you. BLM aims to recruit a high proportion of our trainee solicitors from the vacation schemes. As you will have already been through the recruitment process our graduate recruitment team will use the feedback from you and your supervisor’s feedback to make this decision. Last year over 75% of participants secured a training contract with BLM. 10 Press Play

My trainee buddy was a fantastic source of support and advice, and he even took me out for lunch! I emailed him several times before the vac scheme and he answered all my emails quickly and thoroughly, and he checked in on me throughout the week. It was great to have someoneto answer questions if I was unsure about anything, it was also good to start the vac scheme feeling like I already knew someone in the team.He also sent me a congratulations messagewhen I received the training contract offer. All members of the teamwere friendly and gave me a lot of different perspectives of life in law. IZY NEWTON, FUTURE TRAINEE Press Play 11

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OFFER FROM BLM COMPLETE VACATON SCHEME (IF APPLICABLE)ASSESSMENT CENTRE blm stood out to me because of its ambitious vision

the benefitsHere are just some of the the benefits reallybenefits to joining the attracted me to joining BLM!BLM team.• B LM will fund the LPC for future trainees who have not already completed this• T rainees automatically receive a £1,000 salary increase in their second year• Trainees receive 25 days holidayIn addition you will receivethese extra benefits:PENsION social Health events cash plans Income chance to buy retailprotection more holiday vouchers

the deadlinesWe are currently recruiting for our 2020 intake. However,we have some outstanding vacancies for training contractscommencing in 2019, please click ‘apply now’ on our websitefor more details.VACATION SCHEME BLM stood outSunday 21st January 2018 to me becauseTRAINING CONTRACTS oafnitinsdruespturtyatleioandearsSunday 24th June 2018 Year ONE REGIONAL OFFICES £22,000 LONDON £31,000 SCOTLAND £18,000 Year TwoREGIONAL OFFICES £23,000 LONDON £32,000 SCOTLAND £21,500 Press Play 15

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