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Exciting Opportunity in Brussels for Trainee Solicitors The Brussels Office of the three Law Societies (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) acts as the voice of the Solicitors’ profession in Europe. Situated in the heart of the EU district we are well placed to represent the interests and views of the legal profession to key decision makers and legislators. We are currently offering trainee solicitors a unique opportunity to undertake a six-month secondment in the Brussels Office commencing in March or September 2009. You will assist the Brussels team in actively monitoring EU legal developments that range from competition law to criminal justice, public procurement to private international law. Specific tasks will include: preparing and writing the Brussels Agenda and the European Court of Justice case reports as well as drafting legislative updates highlighting developments in the corporate client and private client areas. You will also regularly attend European Parliament committees and high level conferences offering the opportunity to develop contacts with MEPs, key Commission officials, the Scottish Government and UK Government departments. The closing date for applications is 21st November 2008 with interviews scheduled to take place in Edinburgh the week beginning 8th December. For further details of how to apply and an information note see www.lawscot.org.uk or contact Katie Hay at katiehay@lawscot.org.uk or on 0131 476 8351.