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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jessica Booker" data-source="post: 212360" data-attributes="member: 2672">Unfortunately there is not an "ideal" structure or level of analysis. This will vary from firm to firm, even supervisor to supervisor, and even task to task.It is really important to get clarity on the expectations from the person who is giving the task to you so that apply the circumstances you face rather than applying broad expectations. It is important you tailor your approach to the individual requirements you face.<h4>In terms of tips, my advice would be:</h4>The following questions are reasonable questions to ask when being given legal research:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Are there any resources you recommend I utilise?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is there a particular template you would like the research note presented in/specific length of note you would recommend?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Are there any elements you want the research to focus on?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Clarity on how much time should be spent on the task/any deadlines for it</li> </ul>Setting these expectations early on will help you be more efficient and is likely to help yu produce a higher standard of work.Also factor in the following:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Time to gather some initial feedback, and then time to revise the document based on the feedback. Your first draft you show to someone should not be the final version of the document.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It will probably take you at least 25% more time than you expect - its better to over anticipate the time needed and get time back than underestimate it and then have to decline other tasks</li> </ul>Other thoughts:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ensure the research is appropriate to your audience - this will be different if they are lawyers vs a specific client vs general marketing/business development research.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Many firms have knowledge management lawyers, professional support lawyers or library staff who might be able to help guide you if your supervisor/person who allocated the task is not available.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Trainees will also be a good resource to bounce ideas off of on how to approach the task or to get some initial feedback.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There might be internal resources, including similar or previous examples of research notes on the firm's filing systems. For instance, if the research is for a particular client, try to see if there have been similar notes created for the same client on similar topics. If they were sent to the client, this gives you a very strong indication of the format/length to most likely aim for.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">If your task is effectively a simulation that has been allocated by Graduate Recruitment rather than a "live" task given to you by the department, even though it is assessed, you cannot put the majority of your time towards it or allow the work your department gives you to becomes a lesser priority. I have lost count how many vacation scheme students have put their all into a research task at the cost of engaging with their department's work, and have not converted to a TC because of it. Such tasks should be things you can balance with other tasks/commitments built into the scheme, whether this is other tasks (like group exercises) or work given to you by your department.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There is no such thing as perfect, so you can't aim for this! </li> </ul></blockquote>

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