Brazilian British Lawyers Exchange Programme Hosting Opportunity The Brazilian British Lawyers Exchange Programme for young lawyers, now in its third year, is jointly organised by the Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council in partnership with the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB) and Lex Anglo-Brasil. It began in November 2014 with a group of Brazilian lawyers participating in a four week programme in London, which included a short bespoke academic programme at BPP Law School, placement in solicitors' firm and barristers' chambers and a series of legal seminars. This was followed by a group of junior barristers and solicitors heading to Brazil for two weeks in May 2015 to undertake placements in law firms in Sao Paulo, a two-day trip to Brasilia and a social and networking programme. The incoming programme aims to raise the Brazilian and awareness of how the lawyers’ understanding English legal systems operates, how the legal profession in England and Wales functions and how to work most effectively with solicitors and barristers. The Law is seeking law firms willing to host these lawyers for one Society’s International Department week, from 8 to 12 February 2016. Interested firms should have experience in cross border, international work and be able to offer a mentor to assist the Brazilian lawyer throughout the duration of their placement. Placements should include, at the very least, the following elements: Discussion of ethics, code of conduct and some of the challenges of the practice; International strategy of the firm and areas of priority; An insight into client relationships, both domestically and internationally; The opportunity to read and research and contribute to casework; and Participation in meetings, conferences and firm social events If you are interested in hosting a lawyer, please complete the below form and send it to by Friday 4 December 2015. Firm profile and requirements for hosting a visiting lawyer General Firm name and address
Brazilian British Lawyers Exchange Programme Hosting Opportunity The Brazilian British Lawyers Exchange Programme for young lawyers, now in its third year, is jointly organised by the Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council in partnership with the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB) and Lex Anglo-Brasil. It began in November 2014 with a group of Brazilian lawyers participating in a four week programme in London, which included a short bespoke academic programme at BPP Law School, placement in solicitors' firm and barristers' chambers and a series of legal seminars. This was followed by a group of junior barristers and solicitors heading to Brazil for two weeks in May 2015 to undertake placements in law firms in Sao Paulo, a two-day trip to Brasilia and a social and networking programme. The incoming programme aims to raise the Brazilian lawyers’ understanding and awareness of how the English legal systems operates, how the legal profession in England and Wales functions and how to work most effectively with solicitors and barristers. The Law Society’s International Department is seeking law firms willing to host these lawyers for one week, from 8 to 12 February 2016. Interested firms should have experience in cross border, international work and be able to offer a mentor to assist the Brazilian lawyer throughout the duration of their placement. Placements should include, at the very least, the following elements: Discussion of ethics, code of conduct and some of the challenges of the practice; International strategy of the firm and areas of priority; An insight into client relationships, both domestically and internationally; The opportunity to read and research and contribute to casework; and Participation in meetings, conferences and firm social events If you are interested in hosting a lawyer, please complete the below form and send it to by Friday 4 December 2015. Firm profile and requirements for hosting a visiting lawyer General Firm name and address
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