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British-Russian Young Lawyers’ Exchange Scheme

Opportunity for young Russian advocates to gain international experience in London

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Justice of the United Kingdom, a young lawyer exchange scheme has just been launched, operated by the Federal Chamber of Advocates, the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Law Society of England and Wales.

This is an outstanding opportunity for young advocates seeking to develop an international career, to spend 6 weeks in legal London and gain experience of important aspects of international legal work.

The programme will consist of a 2 day induction programme, which will familiarise participants with the English legal system and key concepts of English law, followed by two placements of 3 weeks each with a leading solicitors’ firm and a barristers’ chambers.

During the placements participants will learn

-    how international disputes are resolved under English law
-    how the courts operate (including attendance at hearings)
-    how a law firm is managed
-    how the English legal profession works and how it is regulated

Throughout the placements, the hosts will organise in-house seminars which will focus on practical aspects of lawyering, such as advocacy skills, practice management, client care, etc.. The programme will also contain social elements (such as a welcome and closing reception, lunches in the Inns of Court) which will enable participants to widen their professional networks.

Each participant will have two mentors assigned to them, for the chambers and law firm placement, a relationship that will hopefully be continued beyond the end of the programme.

Application criteria
1. Graduate of law, having passed the national lawyers’ examination in Russia
2. 2-10 years post-qualification experience
3. Good command of English (equivalent to 6.5 IELTS score)
4. Currently working in a Russian law firm or in an in-house legal department
5. Some experience in one or more areas of significance in Anglo-Russian legal relations, such as international dispute resolution, international white-collar crime, international financial services law, etc.
6. Excellent communication skills, team-oriented attitude, flexibility, highly motivated to learn and work hard

How to apply

Candidates need to submit written applications which consist of a) a full CV and b) a statement setting out how the candidate meets the application criteria d how participation in the programme will benefit their career path.

Applications need to be received by the Federal Chamber of Advocates no later than 17:00 on 5 December 2011.

Contact details:
Федеральная палата адвокатов РФ
119002 Москва, пер. Сивцев Вражек, дом 43
Тел.  +7 495 7872835
Факс +7 495 7872836
pmaguta@advpalata.com
Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted by a panel consisting of representatives of the Federal Chamber of Advocates, senior advocates and a representative of the Russian Ministry of Justice.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed through a video-link by representatives of the Law Society of England & Wales and the Bar Council of England & Wales. This final interview will be conducted in English.

Practical information

-    The placements will take place between 20 February and 23 March 2012.
-    The participant or a sponsor (such as the applicant’s employer) will need to meet the costs of travel, accommodation and maintenance in London.
-    The hosts and organisers will deliver the programme free of charge.
-    The participant is responsible to find their own accommodation in London but the organisers will provide advice in writing on options.
-    The participant is responsible for meeting visa requirements but the organisers will assist with sponsorship requirements of the UK Border Agency.