Investing in the future of governance
DMJ Insight Days was created in 2016 to support the future of the governance profession by plugging the talent gap at the junior level. Insight Days invites the governance teams from some of the UK’s most recognisable organisations to educate, inform and inspire students and recent graduates to join this challenging and rewarding profession.
DMJ Insight Days are sponsored by Deloitte Legal and to date we have held over 60 successful events with over 1500 attendees many of whom have secured a role in governance.
Our experienced governance team speaks with every attendee after each event and selects the best and brightest to be considered for entry level roles in the governance profession.
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 profile should you be recruiting at this level.
The profiles are anonymised with only key information highlighted however, we are happy to share the candidate CVs 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: Yes
- 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: Yes
- 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: Yes
- 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: Yes
- 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: Yes
- 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."
CANDIDATE REF - 89387
Insight Days attended: FTSE and BP
- EDUCATION LEVEL: MPhil; BA Oxon
- AVAILABILITY: Immediately Available
- LOCATION: Midlands; London
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: Yes
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Variety of Professional Experience
“Detail-oriented and precise, I can cut to the heart of complex issues, and am seeking an intellectually challenging career with momentum. My academic background motivates and informs my interest in doing business ethically and with integrity, and in visualising new ways of achieving these aims. The diverse role of the CoSec offers boundless opportunities for professional development and a strong sense of purpose. Good corporate governance and rigorous compliance are increasingly important considerations in a world where sound business ethics, integrity, and ESG strategies are becoming paramount to commercial success.”
CANDIDATE REF - 89235
Insight Day Attended: FTSE
- EDUCATION LEVEL: LLB Law and LLM International Economic Law
- AVAILABILITY: Immediately Available
- LOCATION: Northampton
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: Yes
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Cosec Experience gained working in a legal firm in Nigeria, alongside transferable skills gained from various contracts in administrative roles in the UK
"I am looking to start my career as a Company Secretary as I want to work in a challenging role that will provide me with various responsibilities within an organisation."
CANDIDATE REF - 88320
Insight Day Attended: BP
- EDUCATION LEVEL: Degree Level
- AVAILABILITY: 3 month notice
- LOCATION: London
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: Yes
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Experience working within the Financial Services sector as a Marketing Executive
"As an aspiring company secretary, I’m inspired by how Board decisions are made, how the Board and its various Committees make those decisions and how these decisions are communicated across various business units."
CANDIDATE REF - 89020
Insight Day attended: FTSE
- EDUCATION LEVEL: LLM International Business and Commercial Law
- AVAILABILITY: Immediately Available
- LOCATION: London
- WILLING TO RELOCATE: Yes
- RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of Commercial Law
"My goal to form organisational excellence by seamlessly fusing careful monitoring and strategic direction is embodied through governance and company secretarial work. I have the chance to promote ethical behaviour, promote transparent decision-making processes, and guarantee adherence to legal requirements in the area of governance."