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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jacob Miller" data-source="post: 73707" data-attributes="member: 5063">Hey, This is a great question and definitely a good place to ask! I'll be totally honest and admit that I was an appalling example of prepping for a VS because I basically did no prep for either of mine! I had uni submissions in the lead up to one and a house move in the lead up to the other, so I barely did anything! It sounds like you're very much on the right track and are doing the right things. The biggest thing to remember, in my opinion, is just to be natural. Be yourself, don't try and come over as a corporate robot because 'you think that's what the firm wants' - it isn't! It shows a greater degree of emotional intellect to be able to present yourself in a natural way than putting up a clear facade which leaves others wondering as to your actual personality. Obviously, there are caveats to that but it's basically a common sense thing. In terms of assessed tasks specifically, I've been in your position loads of times where I go straight in trying to show all the 'advanced' things off and in so doing neglect the real foundations. Always focus on doing the basics to a really high standard and, if you've got that nailed, feel free to add a little flair. In terms of prep for assessments, it's quite hard to say for sure as this will depend a lot on the type of assessment. A few very general pointers: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For transactional assessments, having a fair understanding of boilerplate clauses in sales contracts, the anatomy and timeline of a deal, and corporate finance is always a good shout</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For litigious assessments, refresh yourself with some of the basics of contractual and tortious disputes (foundations of a contract, requirements for torts in negligence etc</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">As with everything I've already mentioned, make sure the basics are tied down and that you're thinking of everything from a practical/ commercial angle rather than a purely theoretical/ academic standpoint</li> </ul>Hope this is some help! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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