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Legal knowledge vs Commercial acumen
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<blockquote data-quote="George Maxwell" data-source="post: 115920" data-attributes="member: 17165"><p>Hey [USER=3660]@Casual[/USER],</p><p></p><p>I am so pleased to hear that you found my post helpful. This sort of comment makes the job worth it ☺️ </p><p></p><p>In terms of specifics, I would concentrate on the really core areas that you covered in the GDL (contract, for example). I think that it is unlikely that you would be directly tested on something in the abstract, purely to see whether or not you remember something. If I were in your position, I would not be looking at tort. Instead, I would focus on contract and then depending on the seat I was given, land, trusts and potentially public. This really does depend on the firm though. </p><p></p><p>The biggest thing to remember is to nail the tasks you are given. Firms will want to see your ability to produce high quality work where you demonstrate key aptitudes, such as high attention to detail. Firms (generally) will place far less weight on your ability to recall and memorise legal factoids(!). For this reason, I agree with you: I would be very conscious about the amount of time that you are spending preparing ahead of your vacation scheme. </p><p></p><p>It goes without saying, but you also need to have a break too. So make sure that you do make time for yourself in the lead up to the scheme. Being burnt out will only hinder your chances(!). </p><p></p><p>How else can I help?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="George Maxwell, post: 115920, member: 17165"] Hey [USER=3660]@Casual[/USER], I am so pleased to hear that you found my post helpful. This sort of comment makes the job worth it ☺️ In terms of specifics, I would concentrate on the really core areas that you covered in the GDL (contract, for example). I think that it is unlikely that you would be directly tested on something in the abstract, purely to see whether or not you remember something. If I were in your position, I would not be looking at tort. Instead, I would focus on contract and then depending on the seat I was given, land, trusts and potentially public. This really does depend on the firm though. The biggest thing to remember is to nail the tasks you are given. Firms will want to see your ability to produce high quality work where you demonstrate key aptitudes, such as high attention to detail. Firms (generally) will place far less weight on your ability to recall and memorise legal factoids(!). For this reason, I agree with you: I would be very conscious about the amount of time that you are spending preparing ahead of your vacation scheme. It goes without saying, but you also need to have a break too. So make sure that you do make time for yourself in the lead up to the scheme. Being burnt out will only hinder your chances(!). How else can I help? [/QUOTE]
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