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Commercial Law

At RPC, you can be you. In an environment that’s real. Strikingly real. Get a taste of what it's like to practice commercial law with RPC.

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to RPC. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at RPC. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

4-5 hours

No grades

Optional assessment

Intermediate

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.

Learn more about RPC here.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at RPC. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Attention to Detail

Brand Management

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Dispute Resolution

Legal Drafting

Legal Research

Research Skills

Introduction from RPC

Tasks

Task One: Draft a letter responding to a potential claim relating to a collapsed bridge.

1-2 hoursIntermediate

Protect our client's position with a robust letter, denying the allegations made against it.

What you'll learn

How to draft a letter in response to inter-partes correspondence, specifically addressing allegations of negligence and breach of duty.
How to structure a legal letter, including the use of proper headings and defined terms.
Potential legal arguments related to the choice of materials and limitation in a construction dispute.

What you'll do

Draft a letter on behalf of RPC (representing Joseph Tropic & Associates Architects Ltd) in response to Dwellingist Contractors Plc's allegations of negligence and breach of duty.
Summarise the background information of the case to provide context.
Address Dwellingist's allegations regarding the choice of material for the struts and provide a counterargument based on industry standards.
Research and incorporate information related to the Limitation Act 1980 to potentially assert that Dwellingist's claim may be time-barred.

Task One: Draft a letter responding to a potential claim relating to a collapsed bridge.

1-2 hoursIntermediate

Protect our client's position with a robust letter, denying the allegations made against it.

What you'll learn

How to draft a letter in response to inter-partes correspondence, specifically addressing allegations of negligence and breach of duty.
How to structure a legal letter, including the use of proper headings and defined terms.
Potential legal arguments related to the choice of materials and limitation in a construction dispute.

What you'll do

Draft a letter on behalf of RPC (representing Joseph Tropic & Associates Architects Ltd) in response to Dwellingist Contractors Plc's allegations of negligence and breach of duty.
Summarise the background information of the case to provide context.
Address Dwellingist's allegations regarding the choice of material for the struts and provide a counterargument based on industry standards.
Research and incorporate information related to the Limitation Act 1980 to potentially assert that Dwellingist's claim may be time-barred.

Reviews

4.6

As a student applying for RPC's apprenticeship, it was incredibly insightful to experience a variety of work across different legal teams. In particular, I found it captivating to envision myself as a lawyer at RPC. The experience has taught me a series of transferrable skills that I can learn and develop to enhance my professional development.

Student, Exeter College

I liked that the simulation was practical and realistic. It helped me understand how lawyers review contracts, identify mistakes, and think about negotiation points to protect their client's interests. I also enjoyed spotting the errors and thinking about how the agreement could be improved for the celebrity

Student, Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Really enjoyed the RPC Commercial Law simulation - especially Task 1 on drafting the denial of liability letter for the Linton Lillies Bridge dispute. It was a great insight into how RPC advises architects and insurers, and how to use both technical arguments (DMRB standard for S355 steel) and legal arguments (Limitation Act 1980 s.8 for deeds). Very practical and well structured.

Student, University of South Africa