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Mayer Brown is a global legal services organisation comprising legal practices that are separate entities (the "Mayer Brown Practices"). The Mayer Brown Practices are: Mayer Brown LLP, a limited liability partnership established in the United States; Mayer Brown International LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in England and Wales; Mayer Brown JSM, a Hong Kong partnership, and its associated entities in Asia; and Tauil & Chequer Advogados, a Brazilian law partnership with which Mayer Brown is associated . “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of the Mayer Brown Practices in their respective jurisdictions.
2010 UK Career Talk
Mark Stevens & Ellen TsaoPartner
Mayer Brown JSM
November 2010
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• Introduction to Mayer Brown
• Knowledge management
• Training & development
• Mayer Brown JSM traineeship & internship programme
• Experience sharing
Programme rundown
Mayer Brown is a global legal services organisation comprising legal practices that are separate entities (the "Mayer Brown Practices"). The Mayer Brown Practices are: Mayer Brown LLP, a limited liability partnership established in the United States; Mayer Brown International LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in England and Wales; Mayer Brown JSM, a Hong Kong partnership, and its associated entities in Asia; and Tauil & Chequer Advogados, a Brazilian law partnership with which Mayer Brown is associated . “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of the Mayer Brown Practices in their respective jurisdictions.
Introduction to Mayer Brown
Mark StevensPartner
Mayer Brown JSM
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Global solutions Local strengths
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A full service international law firm with more than 1,600 lawyers in 21 locations throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas
Mayer Brown at a Glance
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Asia
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Guangzhou
Beijing
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City
Bangkok
Nearly 1000 employeesNearly 300 lawyers
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We are massive in Hong Kong
Nearly 700 staff in Hong Kong
Trainee Solictors, 30
Associates, 127
Consultants, 12Partners, 59
Directors, 2Support Staff, 460
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We are multi-cultural
Australia, PRC, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Brazil and Germany
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Hong Kong office
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We are a global law firm
4,000 employees worldwide with 1,600 lawyers
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Improve our stature among the world's leading law firms by building and integrating our global network of lawyers to better serve our clients, while maintaining and enhancing our local strengths
Our Key Goal
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Awards
Real Estate Law Firm of the Year
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006
Employment Law Firm of the Year
2008
Insolvency Law Firm of the Year
2002, 2003, 2005 & 2006
M&A Deal of the Year
2007Champion REIT
Restructuring Deal of the Year 2000
Guangdong Enterprises (GDE)
restructuring
Distressed Asset Deal of the Year
2003Bank of China's divestment of
US$1.8 billion NPLs
Infrastructure Deal of the Year
2006Suzhou Industrial Park water project
Hong Kong Tax Controversy Firm of the Year 2006
IFLR Asian Awards
Hong Kong Law Firm of the
Year2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
, 2007 & 2008
Asian LegalBusiness AwardsHong Kong Law Firm of the Year
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 & 2008
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Representative Clientele
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Social events
Spring OutingDragon Boat Race
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Corporate Social Responsibility
We believe that....
•Corporate social responsibility is core to our business - it reflects who we are as people, and as a modern, international organisation
Elaine Lo
Asia Chair & Senior Partner
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Our commitment to...
Community Chest Hong Kong Student Aid Society
Mayer Brown is a global legal services organisation comprising legal practices that are separate entities (the "Mayer Brown Practices"). The Mayer Brown Practices are: Mayer Brown LLP, a limited liability partnership established in the United States; Mayer Brown International LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in England and Wales; Mayer Brown JSM, a Hong Kong partnership, and its associated entities in Asia; and Tauil & Chequer Advogados, a Brazilian law partnership with which Mayer Brown is associated . “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of the Mayer Brown Practices in their respective jurisdictions.
Knowledge Management
Mark StevensPartner
Mayer Brown JSM
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Knowledge Management
• Our Collective Knowledge - one of our most important assets
• Our Knowledge is what we sell
• Harnessing Knowledge
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Legal Knowledge?
Familiar:
• Books and journals
• Electronic resources
In practice:
• Precedents/standard forms
• Corporate knowhow
• Industry knowledge
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Professional Support
• Create and maintain precedents/standard forms
• Collect and make available knowhow
• Current awareness
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Using Technology
• Global intranet
• Client alerts
• Extranets
• Document assembly
Mayer Brown is a global legal services organisation comprising legal practices that are separate entities (the "Mayer Brown Practices"). The Mayer Brown Practices are: Mayer Brown LLP, a limited liability partnership established in the United States; Mayer Brown International LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in England and Wales; Mayer Brown JSM, a Hong Kong partnership, and its associated entities in Asia; and Tauil & Chequer Advogados, a Brazilian law partnership with which Mayer Brown is associated . “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of the Mayer Brown Practices in their respective jurisdictions.
Training & Development
Ellen TsaoPartner
Mayer Brown JSM
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The Training Edge
Dedicated to growing our own professionals
•Trainees
•Qualified Solicitors
•Future Partners
•Industry Leaders
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Mayer Brown JSM Training Map Risk ManagementTraining(RMT)To ensure best practices are adopted
[e.g. Handling Potential Client Complaints, Conflicts and Confidentiality,Anti - Money Laundering]
Tools of the Trade
Training(TTT)
To equip ourselves with
the skills to provide client satisfaction
[e.g. Presentation Skills, Client Service Skills]
IT Training(ITT)
To improve efficiency via the effective use of
modern technology
[e.g. Document Management System
training, Outlook training]
General Management Training (GMT)To develop management and leadership skills so that we run our business better
[e.g. Project Management Skills, Fundamental Management Skills]
Firm Induction Training (FIT)To help newcomers understand our systems and values[e.g. Induction Programme for New Joiners, Induction Programme for Summer Interns]
Legal/Technical Training (LTT)To improve and maintain technical legal skills
Real Estate School- Workshop on Structuring Condo Hotel Transactions in Asia- Project Training for Conveyancing Clerks- Sundry conveyancing
Litigation School- Costs and Taxation- Introduction to Insolvency- Mediation Advocacy
Commercial School- Charity Law Reform- Private Equity - M&A Transaction
Risk Management School- Conflicts and confidentiality- Harassment & Discrimination
Mayer Brown is a global legal services organisation comprising legal practices that are separate entities (the "Mayer Brown Practices"). The Mayer Brown Practices are: Mayer Brown LLP, a limited liability partnership established in the United States; Mayer Brown International LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in England and Wales; Mayer Brown JSM, a Hong Kong partnership, and its associated entities in Asia; and Tauil & Chequer Advogados, a Brazilian law partnership with which Mayer Brown is associated . “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of the Mayer Brown Practices in their respective jurisdictions.
Mayer Brown JSM Traineeship Programme
Ellen TsaoPartner
Mayer Brown JSM
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Structured programme
Induction Courses
– First 3 days; and
– 1-2 days at the beginning of each posting
4 Postings of 6 months each
– Commercial
– Litigation
– Re-visit / Secondment
– Real estate
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The 4 postings
• Postings in the Commercial Department– Asset and Structured Finance– Banking & Finance – Company / Commercial– Corporate Finance– Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency– China Practice– Financial Services– Project Finance
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• Postings in the Litigation Department– Commercial Litigation– Construction Litigation– Employment and Employee Benefits– Insolvency Litigation– Insurance Litigation– Intellectual Property / Information Technology– Marine Litigation– Matrimonial Litigation
The 4 postings
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The 4 postings
• Postings in the Real Estate Department– Property Financing– Project Conveyancing– General Conveyancing– Acquisition Development and Redevelopment– Compulsory Acquisition and Compensation– Land Use Planning and Environmental Law
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The 4 postings
•Secondment opportunities in– PRC– London
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Guidance
•Training Principal
– Advice and guidance throughout the 2 years
•Supervising Partner
– Appraisal and feedback
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Advice and support• Solicitors and fellow trainees
– Teamwork
– Mutual support
• Support specialists
– Professional Support
– Business Development & Marketing
– Finance
– Training & Development
– Human Resources
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Selection & Application
Mayer Brown JSM Traineeship Programme
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• Outstanding academic achievements• Communication & interpersonal skills• Business acumen• Analytical & innovative thinking• Team & leadership skills• Passion for service excellence
“The Best”
Our trainees
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UK
Law Degree
UK
Non-Law Degree
HK
PCLLHK
CPE / LLB
UK
GDL
IELTS
&
HK Conversion Examinations
Qualification
HK
LLB / JD
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Entry Requirements for PCLL
• Hong Kong Conversion Examinations
• Application for Evaluation for the purpose of exemption from Conversion Examinations
• 11 Core Subjects:
– Category 1: Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Commercial Law, Evidence, Business Associations
– Category 2: Contract, Tort, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity
• 3 Top-up Subjects: HK Constitutional law, HK Legal System, HK Land Law
• Twice a year e.g. January & June 2011
Please visit www.pcea.com.hk for more information
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•HKU 1 year Full-time / 2 years Part-time
•City U 1 year Full-time
•Chinese U 1 year Full-time
Postgraduate Certificate in Laws Course (PCLL)
Qualification
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•Stage I : Online Application
• Stage II : Written Test & Group Discussion
• Stage III : Panel Interview
Process for applying Mayer Brown JSM Hong Kong
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Format: - An essay in English
- A drafting assignment
- Translation from English to Chinese
- Short essay in Chinese
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Written Test
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Format : A group of 6 to 8
Duration : 20 Minutes
Group Discussion
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• For us to understand you more• For you to ask us questions & to know more about the Firm
Panel : 3 Recruitment Partners + Director of Human Resources
Duration : 15 - 20 Minutes
Objectives :
Panel Interview
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When to apply?
• 2 Years ahead
• 2013 Application Deadline: 31 May 2011
• Selection: June - August 2011
Deadlines
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How to apply?
•Trainee Recruitment Brochure
•Website: www.mayerbrownjsm.comCareers
Asia
Opportunities
Trainees / Interns
Application
On-line Application Form
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Mayer Brown JSM Internship Programme
We urge you to come
for an experience!
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• Duration
– Summer
June (flexible: 2 - 3 weeks)
July (one month)
August (one month)
Programme
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2 Aug Induction Programme
2 Aug Lunch with Buddies
10 Aug ICAC Talk
10 Aug Group Lunch -
Supervising Partners & Interns
12 Aug HKIAC Visit
16/17 Aug Rehearsal - Updates in the Law
26/27 Aug Presentation by Interns - Updates in the Law
30 Aug Debriefing - Updates in the Law
31 Aug Farewell Drinks
Typical intern calendar
August 2010Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Internship Programme
• 2011 Winter Internship Programme
Selection : Now
• 2011 Summer Internship Programme
Application Deadline : January 2011
Selection : February - March 2011
Deadlines
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How to apply?
Website: www.mayerbrownjsm.com
Careers
Asia
Opportunities
Online Application Form
Application
Trainees / Interns
Mayer Brown is a global legal services organisation comprising legal practices that are separate entities (the "Mayer Brown Practices"). The Mayer Brown Practices are: Mayer Brown LLP, a limited liability partnership established in the United States; Mayer Brown International LLP, a limited liability partnership incorporated in England and Wales; Mayer Brown JSM, a Hong Kong partnership, and its associated entities in Asia; and Tauil & Chequer Advogados, a Brazilian law partnership with which Mayer Brown is associated . “Mayer Brown” and the Mayer Brown logo are the trademarks of the Mayer Brown Practices in their respective jurisdictions.
Experience Sharing from a Trainee
Queenie ChanTrainee Solicitor
Mayer Brown JSM
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My Background
• Headington School Oxford, UK
• University College London (UCL) - BSc Chemistry
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Juris Doctor
- Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL)
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Working at JSM
• Summer Intern (June 2007)
– Corporate and Commercial – M&A transactions
• Trainee Solicitor (September 2009 to Present)
– Litigation- Matrimonial and criminal
– Corporate Finance
– Secondment to London office – Corporate & Securities
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Working at JSM
1st Seat – Litigation - Matrimonial and Criminal
• Drafting Orders, Summons, Letters
• Preparing court bundles for trials
• Liaising with clients/counsels
• Research / translation
• Attending 3-minute hearings
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Working at JSM
2nd Seat - Corporate Finance – IPO and Privatisations
• Conducting Due Diligence
• Attending clients meeting
• Drafting verification notes
• Drafting S&P agreements for listed companies
• Drafting board minutes
• Research for drafting announcements and circulars
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Working at JSM
3rd Seat - Secondment to Mayer Brown International LLP
London office – Corporate & Securities
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Outsourcing transactions
• Investment Funds Group
• Financial Services Practice
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Life at JSM
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Life at JSM
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