UCD Careers Network

The Internship Fair edition of our LinkedIn newsletter is now live! 🙌 The Internship Fair is taking place next Tuesday 28 Jan from 12 - 5 PM in O’Reilly Hall. The fair offers you the opportunity to connect with top employers and learn about the internships they have on offer 🤝 Find out more about the fair in this special edition, which includes upcoming opportunities from our fair sponsor KPMG Ireland, as well as a host of graduate programmes and internships that are currently accepting applications. #ucdcareers #graduate #opportunities #careerdevelopment

The Internship Fair edition of our newsletter comes out tomorrow but in the meantime, we have a brilliant blog post from Alison Rae, who is a fourth-year tax associate at KPMG Ireland, this year's Internship Fair sponsor👏 In the blog, Alison offers important advice to students and details her journey from intern to becoming a full-time tax associate. If you have ever wondered what it takes to be a tax associate at KPMG or are considering applying for their summer internships, be sure to read this! #careers #blog #internship #careerfair

The final day of our Corporate and Commercial London Law trip brought us to DLA Piper, where we wrapped up a fantastic week in the capital! A huge thank you to Kathleen Ross for organising the day and to Sana Butt for looking after us so well. It was a privilege to meet UCD alumnus Vincent Keaveny CBE who shared his experiences and spent time connecting with the group. The day also featured a fantastic panel discussion with trainees from DLA Piper’s Irish office who gave us valuable insights into their career journeys and experiences. This was followed by a lively networking session that allowed our students to ask questions and build connections. A heartfelt thank you to all the firms, alumni, and professionals who made this week so impactful. We look forward to seeing how the insights gained on this trip inspire our students as they embark on their own legal careers. #ucdcareers #law #careerdevelopment #recruitment #london

It's time for a recap on day 3️⃣ of the Corporate and Commercial London Law trip 🎡 The group began the day at Hogan Lovells where the students participated in an engaging schedule that included a trainee Q&A panel and a negotiation skills workshop. Many thanks to Jasmine Uppal for organising such a valuable experience! In the afternoon, we visited Goodwin Law where students learned about the firm, their available opportunities, the application process and heard tips on how to make a move to London. It was particularly special to connect with Aisling Billington (UCD alumna) who shared her own career journey. It was a rewarding day of networking and learning as the trip continues to inspire the group to explore opportunities in commercial law. UCD Alumni UCD Sutherland School of Law #ucdcareers #careerdevelopment #recruitment #law

Calling all UCD students 📣 Registration is now open for our 2025 Future Skills Programme! 🧑💻 Running from 29 January – 2 April 2025, this 8-week series will connect you with top employers like Coca-Cola HBC, Deloitte, Irish Distillers, Vodafone, KPMG, and more. Learn key skills such as creative thinking, leadership, technological literacy, and analytical thinking—all directly from industry leaders. This programme is your chance to meet employers face-to-face and build the in-demand skills they value in the workplace. 📅 When? Wednesdays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Where? SCI E 1.17/1.18 ALE Spaces are limited, so don’t wait - register now on MyCareer! ▶️ Students will need to attend a minimum of six sessions (& complete the related reflective assignment) to be eligible for the certificate in Future Skills. Following completion of the programme, students can also use this certificate toward the UCD Advantage Award. https://lnkd.in/eNmNFBHd #ucdcareers

Day 2️⃣ of our Corporate and Commercial London Law trip was another incredible day of learning, networking, and inspiration! 🌟 We started the day at Kirkland & Ellis, where we met Vincent Bergin and Ed Mort, who shared fascinating insights into the private equity industry. The session was followed by a trainee networking lunch, where students had the chance to connect with current trainees and gain valuable career advice. A huge thank you to Kate Bowyer and Anna Boe for looking after us! In the afternoon, we visited Clifford Chance, where we were warmly welcomed by UCD alumni Louise Murray, Nicole Jones, and Síofra Brady. The visit included a networking lunch, an engaging presentation, and a panel discussion covering their career journeys and tips for breaking into commercial law. We ended the day with a fantastic UCD Alumni Networking Event, where students connected with UCD graduates now thriving in various legal and commercial roles across the city. Stay tuned for further updates throughout the week as our students get the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field! #ucdcareers #law #recruitment #careerdevelopment #london #ucd #ucdalumni

The UCD Internship Fair is back, and it's time to book your spot!🚀 🌟 When? Tuesday, 28th January, 12:00–5:00 PM 📍 Where? O’Reilly Hall 🎯 Why Register? ✔️ Connect with top employers such as our proud sponsor, @KPMG_ireland. ✔️ Explore summer internships, graduate roles, and academic internships. ✔️ Gain insights into the employment landscape. PLUS, we’re offering a limited number of free professional headshots for attendees! 🖱️ Register now via MyCareer or the link in our bio to secure your place. Follow us for further updates over the coming weeks 💼✨ #ucdcareers #recruitmentfair #internships #careerdevelopment

Day 1 of the Corporate and Commercial London Law trip was packed with brilliant insights and experiences! 🌟 We kicked off the day with a visit to Pinsent Masons, where we had the privilege of hearing from Joanne Ault (International Recruitment & Devlopment Advisor) and Alan Davis (Partner, Head of Competition EU & Trade, and a proud UCD alumni). They shared valuable advice on application processes and early careers. Next, the students had the opportunity to explore the Royal Courts of Justice during a fascinating tour, immersing themselves in the history of one of London’s most iconic legal institutions. To round off the day, the group met UCD alumni Robert Lee and James Fagan at Radcliffe Chambers, where they offered a behind-the-scenes look at life as a barrister. Robert Lee also gave an exclusive tour of Lincoln’s Inn, one of the historic Inns of Court. 20 students are taking part in this year’s trip, accompanied by UCD Careers Network’s Leona Barry and Isobel Tynan and Professor Laurent Pech Dean of the UCD Sutherland School of Law. Stay tuned for more highlights from the trip across the week! #ucdcareers #law #careerdevelopment

As we close for the festive season today, we wanted to take a moment to revisit some highlights from the first trimester🤩 📈 1,320 students met with us 1:1 for tailored career advice 🤝 4,444 students attended our recruitment fairs, featuring 197 companies over 3 days 👩🏫 444 students were welcomed to the Career Mentoring Programme with 245 alumni offering mentoring support ⭐ We hit a new a record with 1,762 sign-ups for the Advantage Award Programme 🌍 24 students joined us on the Business and Finance trip to London 🍩 1,000 donuts were consumed on Open Day! 💼 20 employer-led workshops delivered real-world insights to students 🎓 9 alumni panels were hosted in collaboration with UCD Alumni We’re so grateful to all the students, employers, colleagues and alumni who made this trimester such a success and we look forward to doing it all again in January🙌 As we head into the festive season, we’d like to wish you all a wonderful break. We can’t wait to see you again in 2025📆 💬 Please let us know in the comments or DM us—what would you like to see more of from the UCD Careers Network next year? #ucdcareers

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