
1ST PLACE
A place on summer vacation scheme at any one of three UK offices in 2023 (Birmingham, London or Manchester)
An invitation to meet with trainees for a Q&A session
A personalised CV review, mock interview and assessment centre training with the early careers team

2ND PLACE
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Two weeks' work experience
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Lunch with a partner or firm representative
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A BCLP mentor
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered

3RD PLACE
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One week's work experience
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Three meetings or discussions with members of the graduate recruitment team, trainees and associates

4TH PLACE
A place on a vacation scheme or training contract assessment centre
An application and interview advice session from a member of the early careers team
A discussion with a lawyer from a practice group of the finalist's choice
£100 amazon voucher

5TH PLACE
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A place on one of the firm's summer vacation schemes (June/July 2023)
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Lunch and networking with a couple of trainees and members of the graduate recruitment team (you can invite a guest to this event)
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A call with a lawyer from a practice group of your choice

6TH PLACE
A week's work experience shadowing a fee earner in one of the legal teams
Fast track vacation scheme application to assessment centre
An invitation to an open day in March 2023
A meeting with a member of the graduate recruitment team

7TH PLACE
A week's work experience in one of four UK offices (London, Manchester, Exeter or Birmingham)
A 1:1 application and assessment day coaching class with the graduate recruitment & development manager
Invite to any insight days or coffee mornings in the 2022/23 recruitment cycle

8TH PLACE
A place on a vacation scheme assessment day
A 30-minute call with a member of the graduate recruitment team prior to the assessment day
A 1:1 call with a partner from a practice area of your choice

9TH PLACE
A place on a summer scheme assessment day
A 30-minute coaching session with the early talent team
£100 Amazon voucher

10TH PLACE
A trainee mentor for a 12 month period
A meeting with a member of our emerging talent team, incorporating CV and general advice
A mock interview with an associate
A meeting with a partner
An invitation to an insight evening
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered (to a maximum of £75)

11TH PLACE
A guaranteed interview for a placement scheme at the firm (subject to eligibility)
A guaranteed place at an open day (incl. attendance at networking, workshops and panel events)
A trainee mentor
A 1:1 personal consultation and CV review session with a member of the graduate recruitment team

12TH PLACE
An invitation to an open day
A 1:1 session on application hints and tips with graduate recruitment
A 1:1 coffee with the graduate recruitment partner
A trainee mentor for a 6 month period

13TH PLACE
A qualified lawyer mentor from November with a mentor/mentee meetings once a month for five months
A 1:1 session with a graduate recruitment officer covering assessment day hints and tips and a how to prepare an application session with a focus on skills
An insight session with a trainee lawyer focusing on legal tech

14TH PLACE
An invitation to an open day with reasonable travel expenses covered
Application session with a member of the early talent team
A trainee mentor during applications season
A 1:1 call with a partner from a practice area of your interest

15TH PLACE
An invitation to an open day
A 1:1 application and assessment centre masterclass with the trainee recruitment & development manager
A 1:1 coffee chat with a partner
A 1:1 coaching session with a Linklaters L&D professional
Opportunity to speak to a trainee from a practice area of your choice

16TH PLACE
An invitation to an open day at a location of your choice
A 1:1 meeting with a member of the early careers team on the application and assessment centre
Opportunity to meet two trainees from two practice areas of your choice – either in person or virtually
Opportunity to meet an associate from a practice area of your choice – either in person or virtually

17TH PLACE
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An invitation to an open day
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Opportunity to have a meeting or call with a lawyers to discuss a topic of interest to you (e.g., practice area, pro bono, diversity objectives, etc)
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered (up to £100)

18TH PLACE
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A day of shadowing – either at the London or Bristol office
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A 1:1 meeting with the graduate recruitment team
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A coffee catch-up with a current trainee
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered

19TH PLACE
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A meeting with the graduate recruitment team – either in person or virtually
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A meeting with some of the firm's trainees – either in person or virtually
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Opportunity to meet with someone in a practice area of your choice – either in person or virtually
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered

20TH PLACE
An application coaching session with a member of the emerging talent team
A meeting with the training partner (or equivalent) at a location of your choice
An informal Q&A session with current trainee solicitors

21ST PLACE
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A meeting with the graduate recruitment
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A 1:1 call with a partner
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A 1:1 call with a trainee

22ND PLACE
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A 1:1 discussion with a member of the graduate recruitment team
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Access to three exclusive graduate recruitment events through the year

23RD PLACE
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A welcome coffee with the General Counsel
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An overview and Q&A sessions with key internal clients, which could, for example, include the Treasury, M&A and/or Ventures teams
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Shadowing of a trainee and a more senior lawyer in the corporate finance team
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Lunch with the legal team
Travel expenses to and from the London office will be covered

24TH PLACE
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A coffee chat with the Group General Counsel
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Interview practice and a CV clinic
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An opportunity to shadow an in-house lawyer for the day
SPECIAL PRIZES
Awarded to six finalists and BIUCAC committee members selected by Mr. Viskovich
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A day in the London headquarters
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A session with a group of lawyers at Shell from various departments
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A Shell buddy for the day
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Lunch with the legal director and senior legal leaders
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A joint session with external law firms
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A session with young lawyers on their experience
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An informal drinks session
Reasonable travel expenses will be covered