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Virtual Experience Programme

Job description

Applications open 1 October.

Take this free virtual opportunity to upskill yourself get a true feel of what it’s like to work at RPC.

Why join this Virtual Experience Programme?

Do you want a career in a firm that values personality as much as professionalism? At RPC, we thrive in an environment that’s collaborative, forward-thinking and where you’re free to express your personality.

Our lawyers are market leaders. Our clients are often household names. And together we achieve award-winning results. Whether it’s a complex insurance claim, large-scale global dispute, business-critical commercial advice or transactional support, our clients really trust us.

Explore life at RPC and the work we do by completing our virtual experience programme.

No prior legal knowledge or work experience is required to participate in this experience. Please note your work will not be used for recruitment and assessment purposes.

Benefits of this Virtual Experience Programme

Earn a Certificate

When you complete the RPC Virtual Programme, you’ll earn a personalised completion certificate to share with prospective employers and your professional network.

Do it in your own time

Fit the RPC Virtual Programme in with your busy schedule. Learn at your own pace and reach your personal goals.

Make your CV and LinkedIn stand out

You’ll be able to include this experience on your CV and Linkedin profile. Demonstrate that you’re ambitious, hardworking and have developed valuable practical skills.

Learn direct from RPC

This RPC Virtual Programme has been created by leaders at RPC. You’ll receive instructions from the RPC team and compare your work with real model solutions from RPC.

Gain real work experience

Throughout the RPC Virtual Programme, you’ll develop deep insights into what it is actually like to work at RPC.

Set yourself up for success

No more applying for jobs without knowing what the role involves. Build the confidence and practical skills that employers are looking for.

What will you do in this Virtual Experience Programme?

  • Draft a letter responding to a potential claim relating to a collapsed bridge.
  • Protect our client's position with a robust letter, denying the allegations made against it.
  • Leave a voicemail for a client.
  • Communicating your message quickly and clearly.
  • Produce a research note on a potential client for a Partner briefing.
  • Identifying relevant commercial information quickly and detailing it clearly.
  • Review a celebrity publicity agreement relating to the launch of a champagne brand.
  • Protect our client's interests with a contract review and proof read, flagging 3 key areas to negotiate.

This programme is self-paced. It takes 4-5 hours to complete this Virtual Experience Programme.

About RPC

At RPC, you can be you. In an environment that’s real. Strikingly real.

If you value character over conformity, the unique over the uniform, and ambition over apathy, let’s talk.

For us, success comes from building real-life relationships. Real-life relationships with our clients as much as our people. And it comes from thinking creatively to achieve the best commercial solutions. We thrive in an environment that’s collaborative, forward-thinking and where you’re free to express your personality. An environment that allows you to make the most of your strengths.

What we are looking for

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
UK wide
Salary
Unpaid

Contract, dates and working times
Fixed term

Full-time

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 22 December 2023

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Closing date:  Continuous recruitment

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