Opportunities at Matrix

Opportunities

Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and its members. We therefore encourage and welcome applications from women, people of minority ethnic origin and people with disabilities, as well as candidates from other groups which are under represented in the legal sector. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable disabled candidates to demonstrate their suitability for the job.
RecruitmentPublic Law Silk Recruitment
The Matrix Public Law team includes some of the Bar's leading Public Law practitioners and has a formidable market presence in the UK and abroad. To complement the team, we now wish to recruit a leading Public Law Silk. All applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to Matrix's core values
 
How to apply: please follow the instructions in the 'Note to Applicants' document below. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 17 February, 2012. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. 
 
Potential applicants who wish to discuss their application may contact, in confidence, the Public Law team co-ordinator, Sam Grodzinski QC (samgrodzinski@matrixlaw.co.uk).
Note to ApplicantsEqual Opportunities Form
Research PanelThe research panel supplements the in-house research support provided by our Legal Information Team. New members of the panel are recruited through an open advertisement process. All enquiries about the research panel should be directed to our Legal Information Officer, Daniel Rudd: danielrudd@matrixlaw.co.uk.Find out more.
Student Open DayThis is run once a year in April. Booking form and further details will be posted on here around Feburary 2012.
TraineeshipsWe currently offer up to two 12-month traineeships a year for those keen to practise at the Bar.
 
Applications for 2012 traineeships are now closed. All interviewees have been contacted.    
 
Please note Matrix does not offer mini pupillages.
Traineeship Brochure
Work ExperienceWe have run a successful programme of work experience placements since spring 2001. We aim to give students a taste of work in a modern legal practice and busy office environment.
 
Our work experience programme is open to students currently undertaking GCSE's and A levels or the equivalent. We regret that we are unable to accept applications from university students. 
 
If you would like to apply for a one week placement at Matrix please complete the application form and return to Amy Crittenden (details at the bottom of the application form.)
 
PLEASE NOTE: we do not offer work experience during the months of August and September due to court vacations. Please do not apply for these dates. Please also note we only have availability in May, October, November and December 2012.
 
Work Experience Application formDescription of Work Experience