Training Programme
Walkers BVI is focusing its efforts in further developing its training programme (the "Programme") and takes a special interest in its Programme as the practice of BVI law is in constant demand and the BVI office itself continues to experience positive growth. The Programme is a structured training process intended for newly qualified lawyers (“NQs”) and is meant to ensure that NQs are provided with a practical, basic training in all the main areas of legal work undertaken by the Firm. The Programme is for a duration of 18 months, 6 months in each of the major practice areas namely, Corporate/Finance/Funds Department, the Regulatory Department, and the Insolvency Dispute Resolution Department.
Other key features of the Programme include:
- the formal assignment of the NQ to a partner of the Firm;
- the assignment of senior lawyers within the Firm to act as supervisors to the NQ;
- the NQ is always physically seated in his/her Supervisor’s office in order that he/she can effectively shadow the supervisor; and
- the issuance to the NQ of a set of training checklists setting out both general and technical indicators that the NQ should cover during his/her seat.
NQs are often called on to assist with:
- drafting legal documents (such as Board resolutions and pleadings); research;
- drafting security documents;
- drafting legal opinions; and
- drafting various applications to the local regulator.
Requirements
- outstanding academics, including a minimum of LLB (with honours) at degree level, or equivalent;
- either of the following basic qualifications gained from a commonwealth institution, Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), preferably with honours or distinction;
- ‘commendation’ grade in one of the following professional qualifications: Professional Practice Course (PPC), Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Legal Education Certificate (LEC).
Applications for the Programme should include the following information:
- a cover letter which includes name of the institution you are currently attending as well as an indication of your anticipated final results;
- a recent CV;
- all results received to date (i.e. A Level LLB, LPC/PPC/LEC/Bar course results); and
- Belonger card as proof of Belonger status (passports are not accepted).
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