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The HSM Group is proud to once again offer a legal internship for the 2022/23 academic year in partnership with the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC).
The team at HSM has welcomed 15 interns: Tarek Figueroa, Briana Rodriquez, Jamari Samuda, Jelissa Bush, Elijah Lawrence, Jamila Andrade, Nathaniel Scott, Joel Watler, Antjuan Lawrence, Janely Reeves, Mahalia Archer, Phyliss Brown, Kayleigh Bush, Jenae Whittaker and Courtney Reid.
HSM is a full-service law firm and corporate services provider, which offers students the ability to gain experiences across a wide-range of practices including immigration, debt collection, intellectual property, corporate services and even areas outside of law, such as finance and marketing.
These students were interviewed at the CIFEC Careers Fair on 23 September 2022. HSM participated at this fair with a booth, which gave students an opportunity to learn about HSM as well as make a formal application.
Each of these students have been carefully paired with a lawyer or expert at HSM. These personnel will monitor the student’s work and provide mentoring.
While some students are still figuring out what they want to do with their career, CIFEC student Jamila Andrade asipires to become a lawyer and shares, “I am grateful for this experience and was over the moon when I found out I got a placement. I am learning a lot so far.”
As part of the CIFEC curriculum, the internship runs from October 2022 until April 2023 and each student attends work twice a week during school hours. When the programme ends, there may be opportunities for some students to attain a summer work placement at HSM.
HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE shares: “We look forward to this programme each year and are impressed by this year’s group of students. They are eager to learn and contribute. We are proud to be a part of their career foundation.”
HSM has supported the CIFEC Internship Programme since 2012 and also offers sponsorship opportunities for further education. HSM employs several CIFEC graduates fulltime.
Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner) sits with CIFEC interns standing around him.
Photo (L-R) Front Row: Jelissa Bush, Jenae Whittaker, Jamila Andrade, Joel Watler, Janely Reeves and Briana Rodriquez. Photo (L-R) Back Row: Tarek Figueroa, Elijah Lawrence, Antjuan Lawrence, Mahalia Archer, Kayleigh Bush, Courtney Reid, Phyliss Brown, Jamari Samuda and Nathaniel Scott
The HSM Group is delighted to once again offer their summer internship programme and has welcomed five students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC).
Jaysie Allen, Destiny Russell, Shyanne Stewart, Paris Jackson and Jahzarah Bush have joined the HSM team for the summer. As a full-service law firm in the Cayman Islands, HSM provides interns with a variety of practice areas including Corporate Services, Debt Collection, Immigration and Intellectual Property.
The summer internship falls shortly after an 8-month long work experience scheme with the CIFEC programme. HSM’s summer internship will enable these students to gain valuable experience and develop the necessary skills required to evolve onward with their future careers while making meaningful contributions to the firm.
“Seeing students so eager to apply and advance themselves is truly refreshing to witness,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “The arrival of the summer interns is highly anticipated each year and our team aims to instill lifelong skills and valuable work experience into each intern to help shape them into young working professionals.”
HSM is an avid supporter of the CIFEC programme and will be participating at CIFEC’s annual career fair in September. HSM has supported the CIFEC programme since they opened their doors in 2012 and employs seven CIFEC graduates full-time.
(L-R): Shyanne Stewart, Jaysie Allen, Paris Jackson, Jahzarah Bush and Destiny Russell.
HSM participated in the Layman E. Scott Sr. High School Career Fair which was held on Friday, 19 March.
This fair is organised by the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) and helps to give students first-hand experience at applying for jobs and learning what career opportunities exists in the Cayman Islands.
HSM is a full-service law firm based in Grand Cayman and offers several internship positions each year. Natasha Whitelocke (Head IP Paralegal) attended on behalf of the firm and spoke with students about a career in the legal profession. She also spoke about the different areas of expertise, including Intellectual Property, Litigation, Immigration, Finance, Corporate Services, Marketing and more.
“I left the fair feeling proud,” shares Whitelocke. “These students are well positioned to begin their careers and I look forward to seeing them make their mark in our community.”
HSM has worked with the CIFEC progamme since the firm’s inception in 2012.
Natasha Whitelocke (HSM IP Head Paralegal) behind HSM’s Career Fair Booth.
The HSM Group is proud to once again offer a legal internship for the 2019/20 academic year in partnership with the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC).
Eleven interns have been recruited from the CIFEC Career Fair that was held in September 2019. The team at HSM has welcomed: Joshua Bent, Nahomy Bonilla-Zelaya, Derique Powery, Sheyla Scott, Rickhams Zuniga, Aaliyah Morris, Toshonna Kelly, Zara Hydes, Chrissy Stewart-Brown, Nyanza Henry and Amaya Jackson.
Since HSM is a full-service law firm, these students are able to gain experiences across a wide-range of practices including immigration, debt collection, intellectual property and even areas outside of law, such as finance.
Natasha Whitelocke coordinates the CIFEC Internship Programme on behalf of HSM and is also the Head IP Paralegal. Whitelocke along with HSM’s Managing Partner, Huw Moses, carefully select and pair an intern with a lawyer or expert at HSM. These personnel will monitor the student’s work and mentor their professionalism.
As part of the CIFEC curriculum, the internship runs until April 2019 and each student attends work twice a week during school hours. When the programme ends, HSM offers a select amount of summer jobs that will provide some students a deeper look into the working world. HSM currently employs six CIFEC graduates fulltime.
“We remain committed and passionate about developing Cayman’s next generation of professionals,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “Whether they become lawyers or not, our team will also teach them the basic skills needed to excel in any industry they choose.”
HSM has worked with the CIFEC progamme since the firm’s inception in 2012.
Photo (L-R): Natasha Whitelocke (HSM IP Head Paralegal) and Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner) seated in front of HSM Interns: Aaliyah Morris, Amaya Jackson, Nyanza Henry, Joshua Bent, Nahomy Bonilla-Zelaya, Sheyla Scott, Chrissy Stewart-Brown, Derique Powery and Toshonna Kelly. Missing from photo: Rickhams Zuniga and Zara Hydes.
The HSM Group has once again opened its doors for their summer internship programme and has welcomed four students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC).
Paula Brown, Amelia Lamie, Xylina Ritch and Yanina Montero have joined HSM’s team. As a full-service law firm in the Cayman Islands, HSM is able to offer them a wide-range of experiences including Corporate Services, Debt Collection, Immigration and Finance.
This internship comes off the heels of a 10-month work experience stint with the CIFEC programme, where these students along with 12 others came to work at HSM twice a week during school hours. HSM’s summer internship will allow them to hone in on the skills they have learned thus far and make meaningful contributions as regular members of the team.
“Their ambition and willingness to learn inspires us,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “Our team looks forward to this experience each year and we are proud to be able to help mold Cayman’s next generation of leaders.”
HSM is an avid supporter of the CIFEC programme and will be participating at CIFEC’s annual career fair in September. At this time, they plan to take on at least 10 students who are looking for a dynamic experience in the legal field. HSM has supported the CIFEC programme since they opened their doors in 2012 and employs six CIFEC graduates full-time.
(L-R): Paula Brown, Amelia Lamie, Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner), Xylina Ritch and Yanina Montero.
Corey Neysmith and Gabriel Morla of HSM IP Ltd. presented International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Unreal Campaign to over 40 students at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) on Thursday, 29 November 2018.
INTA’s Unreal Campaign is a consumer awareness programme aimed at educating teenagers about the importance of trade marks, intellectual property and the dangers of counterfeit products.
Corey, a Senior IP Assistant, started the presentation by explaining the role and importance of registering a trade mark. Corey explains, “A trade mark can be a word, design, service mark and can even be the shape of a building. If a company doesn’t register their distinct features, then a competitor can rightfully take ownership of their ideas and with it, their customer base.”
Since 1 August 2017, it has become possible to register a trade mark in the Cayman Islands without having to go through the United Kingdom or European Union first, thanks to the implementation of The Trade Marks Law, 2016.
Gabriel, an IP Assistant and past CIFEC student, delivered the second part of the presentation which focused on counterfeiting. Gabriel shares, “We stressed the economic impact created when people purchase knockoffs. Counterfeits not only pose a threat to your health and safety, but they directly hurt businesses in the form of job losses and their reputation.”
The students then enjoyed a game of “spot a fake”, where they had to guess between two similar looking products and identify the reasons as to why one of them was the fake. Afterwards, there was a lively discussion for Q&A.
This is the fourth time that HSM IP has presented to students in the Cayman Islands as part of the Unreal Campaign initiative and encourages all consumers to be vigilant when shopping.
Studies show that counterfeiting is rising at an alarming rate. It is estimated that by 2022, the global total value of counterfeit goods could reach US $2.8 trillion, according to a 2017 impact study, The Economic Impacts of Counterfeiting and Piracy, released by Frontier Economics and commissioned by INTA and the International Chamber of Commerce’s Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy.
“It is rewarding for our team to be able to share their expertise with our local community and to bring awareness of the negative impacts caused by purchasing counterfeit products,” shares HSM IP Managing Partner, Huw Moses. “Consumers of all ages need to be alert to the risks of purchasing counterfeits, which may expose them not just to financial loss but physical harm.”
Gabriel Morla (left) and Corey Neysmith (right) Share the Importance of Trade Marks
HSM is thrilled to have once again participated in the annual Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) Career Fair, which took place on 21 September 2018.
The fair allows the opportunity for students to present their résumé and learn more about the different industries in the Cayman Islands. Over 200 students attended this year’s fair.
HSM set up a booth at the CIFEC Library to introduce themselves as Cayman’s fastest growing law firm and seeks to recruit at least 13 students to their 2018/19 internship programme.
Managing Partner, Huw Moses and IP Head Paralegal, Natasha Whitelocke were on hand to speak with students about a career in the legal profession, especially in the fields of Intellectual Property, Immigration, Debt Collection and Corporate Services.
Gabriel Morla and Shantel Ritch, two HSM IP staff members and prior CIFEC students were also there to speak with the potential student recruits. They shared their experiences in the programme and what it is like to be employed full-time.
HSM has worked with the CIFEC progamme since 2012. The firm’s continued involvement in the CIFEC internship showcases their unwavering commitment to the local community by providing work experience opportunities to ambitious young professionals.
The HSM Group is excited to welcome four summer interns from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC).
Over the next several months, Jada Smith, Vai’Ann Hamilton, Sashana Wilson and Saira Palacios will be treated like core members of the team and gain experiences in areas such intellectual property, debt collection and corporate services.
They are no strangers to HSM, having just completed a 10-month work experience stint as part of the CIFEC programme.
Their outstanding performance has earned them a paid placement over the summer, which will allow them to hone in on the skills they have learnt as well as make meaningful contributions to the company.
As part of HSM’s coaching culture, they along with other young professionals will benefit from regular lunch and learn sessions led by senior members of the team.
These sessions will delve into different areas of the firm and allow opportunities for brainstorming and questions.
“It’s an exciting time for us as we get the chance to impart our knowledge and passion for law to Cayman’s next generation,” shares HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses OBE. “After all, experience is the best teacher and we look forward to strengthening their professional skills.”
HSM is currently gearing up for CIFEC’s annual career fair in September and plans to onboard at least 14 students who are looking for a dynamic experience in the legal field. HSM has supported the CIFEC programme since they opened their doors in 2012 and currently employs six CIFEC graduates fulltime.
Photo (L-R): Jada Smith, Vai’Ann Hamilton, Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner), Sashana Wilson and Saira Palacios
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