Trainee Recruitment Programme set to create approximately 40 graduate positions
How can organisations become better corporate citizens? That is the challenge and question being put to university students as part of corporate law firm A&L Goodbody’s Bold Ideas Student Innovation Award competition, which launches today. At the launch, the Firm also announced its intention to recruit approximately 40 positions over the coming months as part of its Trainee Recruitment Programme.
Now in its third year, Bold Ideas encourages university students of all disciplines to develop new ways for the business community to have a more positive and meaningful impact on society. The theme of this year's competition asks students to develop better ways for businesses to adopt corporate responsibility (CR) within their organisations.
Speaking at the launch of the competition, Berni Hosty, Partner with responsibility for the firm's trainee solicitor programme commented: "Bold Ideas is designed to encourage the enthusiasm and creativity of the next generation of professionals, and give them a platform to identify and express their views on how the world of business should evolve in the future."
She continues: "The world of business has a significant impact on the global economy and society in general – and strategic corporate responsibility is critical to helping organisations meet their shared obligations across both areas. Great CR policies and ideas also help engage employees and makes businesses stronger, and more successful."
The first prize winner of the competition will receive €3,000 in cash and an internship at one of A&L Goodbody’s office locations (Dublin, Belfast, London, New York or San Francisco) including travel and accommodation. The Firm will also make a cash donation on the winner’s behalf to a charity of their choice. Runners up will receive an iPad mini.
This year, members of the public will also be invited to vote for their favourite Bold Ideas submission, by visiting A&L Goodbody's Trainee and Intern Facebook page.
Judges for the 2014 Bold Ideas Student Innovation Award include:
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Berni Hosty, Partner with responsibility for the firm's trainee solicitor programme
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John Whelan, Head of A&L Goodbody's International Technology Group
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Tina Roche, CEO of Business in the Community Ireland
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Sonya Lennon, TV Presenter, Designer and Founder of Dress for Success Dublin
The closing date for entries to Bold Ideas is Monday, 3rd November and the winner will be announced at a special awards ceremony on Thursday 20th November 2014. For more information or to apply simply log on to www.algoodbody.com/boldideasaward.
A&L Goodbody's Trainee Recruitment Programme offers graduates a paid traineeship, during which time they work across the firm’s practice areas. The majority of trainees who complete the programme are offered a full-time position with A&L Goodbody. For further information on the programme, log on to www.algoodbody.com/trainees.
Article Published: 10/09/2014