From the day I submitted my application to study law at Victoria University, my goal was to work in a commercial law firm.
Particularly, I am drawn to the problem solving element required in any legal position. Commercial law adds an additional element of solving these legal problems in a manner which helps the client achieve a competitive edge in the market. I like this competition aspect of commercial law, and the challenge it offers to any commercial lawyer.
Throughout my studies and life in general, I have found that I work most effectively under pressure. I like the fact that commercial law is a challenging industry, with a high workload and expectations of responsibility. The reputation Chapman Tripp has gained in the legal profession,
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This is one of the reasons I am interested in Chapman Tripp in particular; as a large firm, with an impressive range of clients, Chapman Tripp offers this variety. Further, Chapman Tripp values the importance of community contribution which is important to me. I have strived to contribute to the community throughout my schooling and university life, through various charity and volunteer work. The fact that Chapman Tripp uses its resources as a commercial law firm to benefit the community adds a further element of …show more content…
I like the fact that working in commercial law requires ongoing learning and adaptation to the commercial environment. I think success lies in the ability to respond to changing challenges, and I think Chapman Tripp 's values of dynamism and collaboration provide an environment that would best allow me to sharpen this ability.
Ultimately, I want a career in a profession that challenges me to both work harder and smarter. Commercial law provides this challenge. When I graduate in 2019 I would like to work in a commercial law firm, and Chapman Tripp stands out in particular for its size, reputation and values. Question 2: Please highlight the skills and strengths you would bring to the Chapman Tripp winter clerk programme? Please use examples from positions of responsibility, achievements, awards and extracurricular involvement.
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This is a complex case, involving multiple parties and several variables that need to be examined thoroughly. The parties mentioned include Knarles operator of the facility maintenance company, his son Barkley, their employee, a licensed plumber, and Mr. Chetum. Although in the end Chetum is suing the facilities maintenance firm for a breach of contract, all factors must be examined to determine proper fault.
Nearly every aspect of law enforcement has a court decision that governs criteria. Most court rulings are the result of civil lawsuit towards a police officer and agency. However, currently, there is no law that mandates law enforcement driver training. When it comes to firearms, negligence by officers has resulted in a multitude of court rulings. Popow v. City of Margate, 1979, is a particularly interesting case that outlines failed firearms training by an agency. In this case, an officer chasing a suspect during a foot pursuit fired at the suspect, striking and killing an innocent bystander (Justia.com, 2017). The court ruled that the agency was “grossly negligent” of “failure to train” (Justia.com, 2017). As a result, nearly every agency requires annual firearms training and has written policy concerning the same. Officers must show proficiency in firearms use every year to maintain their certification. Many states even impose fines on officers for
Given the situation, as manager of the office, Sara must talk to Nell and tell her that she can not allow her to stay doing her work because she is not fit to comply with them due to her drunken state. However, you must ask her to leave the office and return the next day when she is already sober to talk about the particular situation.
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Paralegals have become an essential part of today's legal system, and as the profession becomes one of the leading and fastest growing occupations in the U.S. economy; these individuals perform delegated tasks under the supervision of attorneys. Education has played an important part on this matter; it has facilitated this development by allowing lawyers to use these skills professionals as agents to delegate specific tasks such as legal research, gathering of information and the drafting of specific legal documents under the supervision and final approval of their principals. This has been very significant because now; we can enjoy a speedy process in a cumbersome legal system. From en economic standpoint, it has also been beneficial by decreasing the substantial amount of the legal cost a firm could incur if only lawyers were allowed to perform this kind work.
Throughout my four years in high school I have been fortunate enough to fulfill many of my aspirations and my thirst for knowledge. One goal that I would like to achieve is to become an international attorney. I have aligned my involvement in specific academic and extra-curricular activities to aid me preparing for the long road between my present situation and the day I pass the bar exam. Through my high school activities I have learned three virtues that I have deemed necessary to achieve my goal, passion, self-discipline, and perseverance.
Personal Statement Throughout my career, I have acquired an understanding and a passion for the law and the entertainment industry. The excitement of this opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge of law through the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, an online certificate program in Entertainment and Law, I am thrilled. Consistently being a part of dynamic, diverse of teams I have gained knowledge from judges to musicians and graduate students. Understanding the process of the law is a continuous learning endeavor.
In Mr. Collin’s speech on Thursday, April 3, 2014, he highlighted a few of the most imperative principles of the thirty-five principles outlined in his “Creative Followership”. Collins suggested that through application of these principles, any individual has the potential to be passionately committed and deeply involved in their organization or project - and even in their personal life. All of this without having fashion his or her self into the next Andrew Carnegie. His or her contribution does not have to be as leader to be immeasurabl...
Thank you for making it possible for more future lawyers to consider Public Interest Law as a viable career option by relieving a great financial burden. I am confident that if I were selected I would be an advocate for public service, active in the community as I have been and always will be, and represent University of Denver well and be a leader in Public Interest Law.
Although the legal profession is a single discourse community, it is made up of many smaller discourse communities. This is so because while all lawyers share the same broad goals of the legal profession and have a general knowledge and expertise in all areas of the law, most lawyers after graduating from law school and passing the bar exam specialize in a particular area of law. This specialization requires the lawyer to go beyond the broad concepts of law as a whole and to become knowledgeable and proficient in the sometimes minute details of a more specific area of law. Even then, some lawyers will go even further to focus on one aspect or another of that particular area of law. This results in most lawyers being members of many even smal...
The offence Harry would be charged with is William’s murder. The area of Law that this case is concerned with is criminal law (homicide). The two offences that constitute homicide are murder and manslaughter. The classic definition of murder was set by Sir Edward Coke (Institutes of the Laws of England, 1797). Murder is defined by the Law as causing the death of a human being within the Queen’s peace with the intention to kill or cause grievous bodily harm. It comprises of 2 elements. These are the actus reus (guilty act) and the mens rea (intention).
During my first year of law school, I was particularly challenged by the workload and my concerns about my ability to do as well as my peers. Jerome and I had many personal conversations where he encouraged me and told me to keep working hard. He assured me my performance would ultimately be reflective of how hard I worked.
I was ten, and when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, Princess and Rock Star were still in the running. However, when I responded with the answer lawyer, I remember feeling a resonating heaviness with that response; as if I’d chosen correctly. Now, nearly eight years later--even after brief stints in engineering and culinary-- I’ve still found my way back to law; albeit an entirely different law than I’d ever imagined
The issue in this case is whether there is a legally binding contract between Roland and Bernie. The things that needs to be considered is whether there is an agreement between Roland and Bernie. If there is an offer and acceptance, then there is an existence of agreement. According to Section 2(a) of the Contract Act 1950, offer can be defines as when one person implies his/her willingness to another in order to acquire their consent. (Abdullah et al, 2011) The person who make the offer is known as ‘offeror’ or ‘promisor’. (Lee and Detta, 2009) An offer can be made in the method of orally, by conduct, writing or by the mixture of these forms. An offer must require an effective communication with offeree. The formation of contract when offeree accepted the proposal. (Dass, 2005)
I enjoy it’s challenge especially criminal and family law. In achieving a law degree, I understand that it will be challenging. However, I feel that my personality, skills and qualities prove that I am a student capable of meeting that challenge. I am a determined and passionate individual with my sights set on succeeding.