Fraser Hern
Partner, Walkers (CI) LP
Jersey
London
Students will once again be offered the chance to gain a real insight into the world of work whether in financial services, other important key local industries or as an entrepreneur. They will experience a mock board meeting, sessions with accountants, fiduciaries, regulators and bankers, a mock trial before a real judge, an overview of local law and a 'meet the entrepreneurs' session. There will also be voluntary behind the scenes tours of the hotel hosting (and also supporting) the event, being the Radisson in Jersey and the OGH in Guernsey and also the Court and States buildings.
Members of our own team, especially our younger lawyers, will be available throughout to share their own experiences in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Students based in London, where we deliver time zone sensitive Cayman, BVI and Bermuda law support to clients in the EMEA region, will also join WBSS for the first time this year.
Fraser Hern, head of Walkers' Channel Islands business, said: "We are thrilled to be able to continue and expand this initiative, offering support and advice to talented and entrepreneurial individuals during their studies and beyond".
"Many participants in this and our other schemes have progressed their careers with us, while others have pursued different paths. Regardless of the path chosen, we have strengthened our relationship within the communities we work in and are committed to supporting."
Head of Walkers' Guernsey Insolvency & Dispute Resolution team, Alison Ozanne, who runs the programme, added: "There are some amazing career opportunities for young people, but they need to be given the chance to understand and discuss the options and to increase their professional network as they enter the world of work. That is what we aim to achieve with the Walkers Business Summer School."
The Jersey WBSS is already fully subscribed with over 60 students but anyone interested in applying for the Guernsey school, which has a few places left, should send a short paragraph explaining why they'd like to attend along with their name, school, year and contact address to rachel.gilliland@walkersglobal.com.
