Training Contract Handbook

Published in 2024, this handbook is for: (a) students looking to learn more about what commercial lawyers do, whilst building next level commercial awareness; (b) individuals preparing for legal interviews, internships and work placements; and (c) paralegals and trainee solicitors looking to hit the ground running. With expert contributions from dozens of lawyers from market-leading City firms, plus comprehensive insights and insider tips from leading City trainers, this (170 page, 125,000+ word) unique training contract survival guide offers: Explanations of hundreds of key legal concepts and contractual clauses – A comprehensive insight into what trainees do, including practice area overviews and example trainee work-logs – Insider tips on managing your workload, interacting with supervisors, taking instructions, building a personal brand, networking and negotiating – An overview of common business development activities, insights into what clients look for when choosing law firms, and consideration of how law firms maintain a competitive advantage – Expert guidance on how to approach legal and business research, presentations, proofreading and written tasks – A summary of foundational commercial and contract law principles, including the allocation of risk, limitations of liability, restrictive covenants, boilerplate clauses, security and insolvency – Advice on how to project manage the M&A process, including an insight into auctions and bilateral sales and the role of key practice areas – A comprehensive insight into complex due diligence exercises, including an overview of the role of trainees and the key issues to look out for – A detailed explanation of key transaction documents, including egagement letters, NDAs, SPAs, SHAs and loan agreements – An insight into the work carried out by dispute resolution teams, including explanations of key litigation documents and processes. – ASIN: 099343648X | ISBN13: 9780993436482 | ISBN-13: 978-0993436482