Advise a hypothetical German client working on a project to decommission a crude oil pipeline in the UK as a lawyer with Pinsent Masons
As an innovative law firm, we are looking for candidates with ideas and opinions; with confidence and intellectual curiosity. Candidates, who can form relationships, build networks and drive the success of the business. Does this sound like you?
If the answer is yes, our job simulation could be part of your journey to becoming a commercial solicitor at Pinsent Masons.
In this programme, you will get a chance to work with Pinsent Masons’ lawyers across three teams as you get involved in advising our clients on a variety of commercial matters. Our job simulation will enhance your skills through practical training and feedback via model examples, and give you a flavour of what working at Pinsent Masons is like.
Get ready to take the law into your own hands.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
- Foreign company carrying on business in the UK
Outline the advantages and disadvantages of registering as an overseas company and incorporating a new company in the UK.- Legal research
- Memo drafting
- Client communication
- Incorporation of a company
Provide the client with the information they require to incorporate a new entity in the UK.- Written communication
- Legal research
- Giving practical advice
- Execution of a contract
Assist the client in executing the subcontract.- Legal research
- Structuring answers
- Oral communication
- Advice about the effect of a “time-bar”
Inform the client about any restrictions on raising a claim within the Extension of Time clause. Aim to spend approx. 1 to 1.5 hours on this task.- Legal analysis
- Research summary
- Client communication
- Nomination of Arbitrator
Communicate your analysis on the suggested nominated arbitrator for the case.- Email communication
- Legal research
- Research summary
- Draft Witness Statement
Help draft and request further evidence for a witness statement.- Reviewing
- Identifying
- Drafting