trainee lawyers

Summary

The requester asked for a summary of trainee legal roles by division and year for the current and previous two financial years. The Attorney General's Chambers disclosed that only one trainee advocate was appointed during the 2020/21 financial year, with no other positions filled within the requested timeframe.

Key Facts

• Only one trainee advocate position was appointed within the scope of the request.
• The appointment occurred during the 2020/21 financial year.
• The role was supervised by Her Majesty's Solicitor General.
• The position required meeting Isle of Man Law Society guidance and degree requirements.
• No trainee legal roles were appointed in the other financial years covered by the request.

Data Disclosed

• 2020/21
• 2022-09-05
• 2022-09-29
• 2610689
• 1769557
• 2 February 2020
• 5 pages
• 2 documents

Original Request

To supplement a previous request #1769557, please summarise the trainee legal roles by role and by division in the present financial year to date and in the previous 2 financial years.

Data Tables (2)

Full Response Text

Attorney General's Chambers 2nd floor Belgravia House Circular Road, Douglas Isle of Man, IM1 1AE Telephone: (01624) 685452 E-mail: attgen@gov.im

Our ref: 2610689 29 September 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 5 September 2022 and which states:

"To supplement a previous request #1769557, please summarise the trainee legal roles by role and by division in the present financial year to date and in the previous 2 financial years."

Our response to your request is as follows: A trainee advocate was appointed during 2020/21, the role description for which is attached and which was drafted cognisant of the guidance provided by the Isle of Man Law Society https://iomlawsociety.co.im/member-of-the-public/advocate-careers/how- to-become-an-advocate/
This was the only position appointed within the timeframes included within the scope of the request.

Please quote the reference number 2610689 in any future communications.

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Working Together for the Isle of Man

What will you do? As the Trainee Advocate in Attorney General’s Chambers, you will be provided with a broad variety of opportunities to support the structured training and experience that you will need in preparation for sitting and passing the examinations of the IOM Law Society.

What does that involve? You will be working as a Trainee Advocate in the Attorney General’s Chambers under the supervision of Her Majesty’s Solicitor General. You will spend time in each of Chambers’ principal practice areas, having exposure to a wide range of areas in law, policy and legislation. Our legal team contributes to many reforming developments in Government and you will have an opportunity to really make a difference in an ever more challenging environment, by honing your legal skills to provide focussed and robust legal advice to all Government organisations, helping to prosecute crime, helping to represent client organisations in litigation, preparing commercial documentation and drafting new legislation.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be motivated, adaptable and able to demonstrate a proactive approach and a positive attitude, with outstanding analytical, communication and team working skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity please refer to the Isle of Man Law Society guidance and rules to ensure that you meet the requirements for acceptance as a student. Further details of the job role are described in the attached Job Description. If you have any questions about the role, which closes at midnight on 2 February 2020, please contact Alice Martin, Chief Operating Officer by email to alice.martin@attgen.gov.im or by telephoning 01624 685327.

Role Description & Person Specification/Advertising Profile Trainee Advocate Attorney General’s Chambers Working Together for the Isle of Man

What do you need to be successful in this role?

Essential or Desirable Method of Assessment Credibility

Applicant must meet the Isle of Man Law Society’s requirements of a second class honours degree in:- either –

A qualifying law degree,
or

A non-law degree and

a Conversion Course

(Graduate Diploma in Law) And either hold or be in the process of

attaining

The Legal Practice Certificate
or

The Bar Vocational Training Course

E

CV

Have relevant experience of providing administrative support in an office environment D CV/Interview Have open conversations E Interview Build supportive relationships E Interview Customer focus E CV/Interview Be professional and credible E Interview Working Together for the Isle of Man Experience of working as a part of a multi- disciplinary team D CV/Interview Present legal propositions confidently and clearly E CV/Assessment/Interview Capability

Future focused E CV/Interview Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS packages E CV/Interview Be an effective communicator both orally and in writing E CV/Interview/Assessment Ability to make considered decisions E Assessment/Interview Supports continuous improvement E Interview Character

Good organisational and prioritisation skills E Assessment/Interview Produce work that is accurate and relevant with attention to detail E Assessment/Interview Be a self-motivated learner who is eager to learn E CV/Interview Have the ability to quickly assimilate information of a technical nature E Assessment/Interview Trust and is trusted E Interview Have positive outlook, energy and drive E Interview Other requirements

Isle of Man Worker D Application/Checks Satisfactory Police Check E Application/Checks