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<blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 229593" data-attributes="member: 42112"><p>No worries at all!</p><p></p><p>I'd say that the technical knowledge for a first-stage interview like this is usually fairly foundational, rather than anything too niche or advanced. I'd say that revising CPR and basic Business or Contract law principles is a really sensible idea.</p><p></p><p>My knowledge of disputes is relatively limited to the SQE spec, but I'd perhaps focus on:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The overriding objective and general case management principles</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Basic familiarity with the litigation process (e.g. pre-action protocols, statements of case, disclosure, witness statements)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">An understanding of ADR and why courts encourage it</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Core contract principles (e.g. formation, breach, remedies) rather than detailed case law.</li> </ul><p></p><p>As you mentioned that they will also want to discuss your experience, I'd try to link your experiences to dispute work, such as:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Any drafting, research, or document review you have done</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Exposure to litigation or contentious matters (even if this is only at a basic level)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">How you stay organised and manage deadlines - this is super important in disputes teams!</li> </ul><p></p><p>I wouldn't worry about trying to memorise rules - I would just focus on understanding the purpose behind them and make sure that you are able to talk confidently about what you do know.</p><p></p><p>Best of luck!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbie Whitlock, post: 229593, member: 42112"] No worries at all! I'd say that the technical knowledge for a first-stage interview like this is usually fairly foundational, rather than anything too niche or advanced. I'd say that revising CPR and basic Business or Contract law principles is a really sensible idea. My knowledge of disputes is relatively limited to the SQE spec, but I'd perhaps focus on: [LIST] [*]The overriding objective and general case management principles [*]Basic familiarity with the litigation process (e.g. pre-action protocols, statements of case, disclosure, witness statements) [*]An understanding of ADR and why courts encourage it [*]Core contract principles (e.g. formation, breach, remedies) rather than detailed case law. [/LIST] As you mentioned that they will also want to discuss your experience, I'd try to link your experiences to dispute work, such as: [LIST] [*]Any drafting, research, or document review you have done [*]Exposure to litigation or contentious matters (even if this is only at a basic level) [*]How you stay organised and manage deadlines - this is super important in disputes teams! [/LIST] I wouldn't worry about trying to memorise rules - I would just focus on understanding the purpose behind them and make sure that you are able to talk confidently about what you do know. Best of luck!! :) [/QUOTE]
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