RPC UK | 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.

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to RPC UK. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to RPC UK. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete our Job Simulation

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

Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate

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.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Dispute Resolution

Drafting

Legal Research

Communication

Research

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Brand Protection

Commercial Awareness

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at RPC UK. 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.

Introduction from RPC UK

Tasks in this program

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

1-2 hours

Intermediate

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

Over 700

5 Star Reviews

"Definitely worth undertaking! I improved a lot of my skills including my writing and critical thinking skills. I look forward to seeing what more RPC has to offer"-- Student from Brunel University Uxbridge

"Virtual RPC programme has provided a deeper understanding of Rpc. Additionally; within the four tasks I was given many tips to improve my commercial awareness and analytical skill. Finally yet importantly, it helped me to deal with my mental and physical health during quarantine. The understanding of Rpc I gained will certainly help me in an applic..."-- Student from University of Westminster

"Introduce yourselfSpecify the date of the recordingPresent your morning meeting summary for the date of recordingHighlights of major events that happened overnight / yesterday: What were the major noteworthy news items that have impacted (or will impact) the global markets?Relevance/significance to the trading day: Why should Citi and our clients b..."-- Student from Helwan University

"Thanks for selecting me to test the RPC Virtual Experience Programme. I hope that my feedback will be of good use! I look forward to engaging with the firm in the near future."-- Student from The University of Liverpool

"I liked the fact I was able to complete the tasks in my own time, but still being able to achieve extra skills for my future career."-- Student from The University of Law

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