Investing in the future of governance
DMJ Insight Days was created in 2016 to support the future of the governance industry by plugging the talent gap at the junior level. Insight Days invites the governance teams from the UK’s biggest and best organisations to educated, inform and inspire students and recent graduates to join this challenging and rewarding industry.
Since our inaugural Insight Day with BP we’ve held over 50 successful events with over 1,200 attendees with nearly 35% of those going on to have successful governance careers!
Our experienced governance team speaks with each and every attendees after the events and selects only the best and brightest to be shared with our esteemed clients.
Standout Graduate Profiles
During each Insight Day event, our team keeps a close eye on attendees and take note of those who have the background, drive and temperament to become a successful governance professional. Post event, each attendee is contacted by our team to garner feedback from the session and discuss a potential future in the industry. From the initial impression during the event and the follow up call, we have selected the most suitable candidates to join your governance team in a junior role.
The profiles are anonymised with only crucial information shared however, we are happy to share specifics upon request.
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CANDIDATE REF - 85735
Insight Days Attended: Vodafone, BP and Evelyn Partners
- EDUCATION LEVEL: Law LLB, expecting minimum 2:1
- AVAILABILITY: May 1st 2023
- LOCATION: London
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: No
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Accountancy Firm, M&S Business Involvement Group
“The career as a company secretary stands out to me as no 2 days are the same. I am looking for a career where work on a variety of tasks whilst applying what I have learnt from my degree”
CANDIDATE REF - 86217
Insight Day Attended: BP
- EDUCATION LEVEL: Law LLB
- AVAILABILITY: Immediately Available
- LOCATION: Hampshire
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: No
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Variety of work experience placements
"I am most looking forward to having the opportunity to work with senior members of a business, and learn from experienced individuals"
CANDIDATE REF - 85995
Insight Days attended: Legal & General and Evelyn Partners
- EDUCATION LEVEL: LLM Corporate Governance and Law GradCG
- AVAILABILITY: Available from mid June
- LOCATION: Portsmouth
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: No
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Legal internships
"As a compass, corporate governance guides businesses towards ethical and responsible business practices that serve their shareholders as well as their employees, customers, and society at large. In the current era of unprecedented global challenges, corporate governance plays a critical role in fostering an inclusive and sustainable economy that benefits all stakeholders in the long run."
CANDIDATE REF - 86726
Insight Day attended: Vodafone
- EDUCATION LEVEL: Law LLB, expecting minimum 2:1
- AVAILABILITY: Available from August
- LOCATION: London
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: No
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Variety of jobs whilst at University
"As an aspiring Company Secretary, I am excited about the multifaceted nature of the role, which encompasses a wide range of legal, governance, and administrative responsibilities, including managing compliance, maintaining corporate records, and facilitating strategic decision-making at the highest levels of the organization."
CANDIDATE REF - 84643
Insight Day attended: BBC/Network Rail
- EDUCATION LEVEL: LPC with Law, Business and Management
- AVAILABILITY: Available from October
- LOCATION: London
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: No
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Various legal internships
"After attending insight days with DMJ, I discovered that pursuing a career as a company secretary would provide numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, as they facilitate effective communication and decision-making between the board of directors and other stakeholders in a dynamic and challenging work environment, making it a highly rewarding profession to consider."
CANDIDATE REF - 87780
Insight Day Attended: Evelyn Partners
- EDUCATION LEVEL: Law LLB
- AVAILABILITY: Immediately Available
- LOCATION: London
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: No
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Various legal work experience, including experience drafting contracts, liaising with clients and volunteering for the University legal clinic
"The thing that intrigues me most about becoming a company secretary is being able to have influence within a business, and having the opportunity to work closely with senior members such as the CEO."