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Why complete our Job Simulation
A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Shepherd and Wedderburn. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate
Welcome to the Shepherd and Wedderburn Law Virtual Job Simulation! We are so excited to have you here!
In the highly competitive business world, ideas, innovation and branding provide significant opportunities to set one company apart from another. At Shepherd and Wedderburn, our specialist team helps clients protect, manage and commercialise this vital intellectual property (IP). From semi-conductors to historical novels, drinks branding to confidential formulae, our clients constantly present us with original ideas and interesting problems.
During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a lawyer at Shepherd and Wedderburn and complete tasks that replicate the work that our specialist teams do every day. We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Shepherd and Wedderburn!
Skills you will learn and practice:
Commercial Awareness
Issue-Spotting
Attention to Detail
Client Communication
Issue Spotting
Critical Analysis
Issue Identification
Verbal Communication Skills
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Shepherd and Wedderburn. 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 Shepherd and Wedderburn
Tasks in this program
Task One: Trade Mark Dispute
1-2 hoursIntermediate
Advise your client on a possible trade mark infringement and their best course of action.What you'll learn
- How to evaluate a trade mark infringement claim.
- Understand the steps to take in a trade mark dispute and the solutions.
What you'll do
- Analyze a trade mark infringement claim and suggest an action plan with solutions, based on your analysis.
- Write an email to the client using a provided template, summarizing your analysis and suggestions about the trade mark dispute.
Reviews
Over 6505 Star Reviews
"Very interactive program, incorporating videos and tasks making you feel part of the team working on a project!"-- Student from Kingston University
"The interesting part was the analysis of the two logos, which involved the comparison and contrasting of the logos. This provided a more fundamental understanding of how trademark litigation works and a more practical approach to understanding trademark law."-- Student from Maharashtra National Law University
"I'm glad that I was able to partake in this program. Some of the things I have learnt from working on my first task is issue spotting and attention to details."-- Student from University Of Nigeria Nsukka
"The task was well detailed and provided and enabled me to be able to assess and determine instances of trade mark infringement."-- Student from University of Nairobi
"The virtual trademark program was great and helpful to enhance knowledge in the field of trademark. It was a real hand experience of the work that a trade mark lawyer need to do in day to day work."-- Student from Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University
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