Written answers

Tuesday, 21 June 2011

Department of Social Protection

Employment Support Services

9:00 pm

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 158: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his views on the predicament of law graduates in the context of the graduate placement scheme, details of which are to be announced shortly; if private law firms will be eligible to take on law graduates under this scheme, thereby facilitating their access to legal apprenticeships; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16135/11]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The National Internship Scheme will provide eligible participants with an internship opportunity of either 6 or 9 months in an organisation in the private, public or community and voluntary sectors. It should be noted that only individuals who are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance/Benefit or signing onto the Live Register for at least 3 months will be eligible to participate in the National Internship Scheme. Private law firms can avail of the scheme provided that they meet the eligibility criteria for organisations and that they offer individuals a quality internship opportunity. However, it is not intended that the National Internship Scheme will provide individuals access to a legal apprenticeship. That is a matter for private law firms and the Law Society of Ireland.

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