mayer brown is a global legal services organisation comprising legal practices that are separate...

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


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

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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


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


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 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

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GDL

IELTS

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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

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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


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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