2025

The application only consisted of grades and work history. I was then invited to an online assessment which included a Situational Judgement test, Verbal Intellect test, and video interview. 

Grades

iGCSEs

• Chinese Mandarin: A*
• English Literature: A*
• English First Language: A
• Business Studies: A
• Psychology: 6
• Science: 6
• Mathematics: 6 

International Baccalaureate

• HL Business Management: 7
• HL History: 6
• HL English A Language & Literature: 6
• SL Environmental Systems & Society: 7
• SL Mathematics Analysis & Approaches: 6
• SL Spanish: 5
• IB Core Points: 2
• Total: 39/45

University

Law LLB: Predicted 2:1

Work History (250 words per experience)

Summer Intern, Local Law Firm

One of the most significant experiences during my internship was my involvement in drafting a without-prejudice letter for settlement discussions. I was responsible for identifying critical points from the Opposition Counsel's responses and aligning them with the claim’s facts. This task demanded precise written communication and problem-solving skills, as I had to propose effective ways to counter opposing contentions. The Partner revised my suggestions and sent the without-prejudice letter, underscoring the trust in my abilities. 

Additionally, one of the Partners was scheduled to meet in Singapore to discuss the potential of investing in music assets in Asia. My task was to find examples of successful non-traditional music copyright acquisitions in Asia and find investors interested in the market. In doing this, I researched recent trends in music-based IP acquisitions. Since start-up companies made most non-traditional acquisitions, I found investors focused on seed stage and series A investing. My work has resulted in a full table of investors to which the Partner will pitch, a testament to the success of my research. 

I was involved in the final stages of a licensing agreement. My task was to review the agreement for errors, ensuring its accuracy. I meticulously identified and marked up errors in grammar and wording, which the Senior Associate then reviewed. Following my thorough review, the agreement was later finalised and signed by both parties. 

Summer Intern, Global Offshore Law Firm

One of the most challenging tasks was my work with the Litigation department, where I supported a significant high-value property dispute on the liquidation of a strata corporation. I was tasked with researching precedents that could be applied. However, a complication arose because the case was novel in the jurisdiction. To mitigate this, I researched Commonwealth precedents that could be used. The overall project resulted in applicable precedents that supported our case in winding up the present corporation.

Working with the Regulatory team, I created a one-pager for clients on the requirements to satisfy the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong anti-money laundering laws. This task required me to analyse the current legislation and summarise it digestibly for clients. My research primarily involved reading the legislation and guidance created by the relevant authorities. An associate reviewed and amended my draft one-pagers and later distributed them to clients. 

One of my collaborative experiences was when I and three other interns presented to Partners and Associates legislative changes in Cayman and what [Redacted] would have to do to support its clients. This not only required summarising existing legislation but also reviewing market trends and possible changes in the law. This involved extensive research and application and led to commendation from attendees and supportive feedback to the group on our research project. 

Summer Intern, Global Law Firm

I was made aware of a share transfer between a private and public company that was going to take place. I was tasked with creating the draft of the share purchase agreements and board resolutions necessary to facilitate the deal. To do this, I was required to read and understand the context of the deal, read through the due diligence and construct a unique transfer agreement for the client using [Redacted]’s basic template. This was new to me and required a quick, steep learning curve. The draft was later reviewed by the Partner, and I was commended for my quality work.

Partners at the firm often authored analytical articles on emerging issues in offshore commercial law. My role was identifying and researching these issues, including new market trends, legislation, and cases. Once the topic was chosen, I would find and summarise relevant articles, providing the Partners with a comprehensive understanding of the subject. This process resulted in well-written and substantiated analytical pieces that served as marketing and valuable client information.

When a client expressed a desire to change the number of issued shares without altering the authorised share capital, I was tasked with finding a solution. This was a new challenge for me, and I approached it with a research-driven mindset. After research, I proposed that the company split shares and adjust its par value. The Partner appreciated the approach and continued on that basis.

Marketing Intern, Global Media Company

As part of the marketing for events hosted by the company, the department sends out direct electronic mail marketing emails to clients and notable individuals in the industry. My task was to create the EDMs for a specific event the company was hosting in Singapore. This required research into people who may be interested in the event and information on the event itself. It also required me to code the display of the EDM, which could not be written but instead coded. This task resulted in quality EDMs being sent out to promote the event.

I was responsible for updating the event websites to reflect changes in judges and award nominees. This was a substantial task involving graphic design changes to the website's layout, including new colours, pictures, and descriptions. Researching and creating biographies for over one hundred nominees and judges required meticulous attention to detail. The result was a comprehensive and visually appealing website representing the upcoming awards season. 

As part of our marketing strategy, we sent out online surveys to key industry individuals to gauge their interest in the event. My role was not just to analyse the data but to distil it into a comprehensive summary that would guide the department's future marketing. By identifying trends between non-attendance and reasons, I was able to provide valuable insights that influenced a more mail-targeted marketing approach for the next event.

Sports Coach, Football Club

I designed and conducted various drills and practice sessions tailored to enhance the players' technical abilities and understanding of football. These sessions were crafted with a focus on the young players understanding the game and why they were doing the drills so that they could apply the skills to competitive games. 

One of the significant highlights of my experience was leading the team to a tournament where I took on the responsibility of overseeing tactics and strategy. This involved planning and clear communication, ensuring the team had the right approach for each match. The role also included communicating strategy and motivation during the game. We ended the tournament as runners-up, losing the final to one of the top national teams.

Conflict resolution was an interesting and completely new experience for me at the time. Following the loss in the final, one player lashed out at another, criticising their poor goalkeeping performance. This escalated into a fight where it was my job as the only coach to end it. I mediated a coming together between the players through constructive dialogue. The two players were made up and in perfect shape by the next training session. This incident resolved the immediate conflict and strengthened the team's bond and understanding of each other's roles.

Situational judgment and verbal intellect questions

The SJT posed various circumstances such as a group project with a new team or a new urgent deadline and provided five options which you had to rank from most likely to least likely. 

For the verbal intellect test, there were around four different segments. For one, you were given a paragraph of an email or something of the like and had to find grammatical and spelling errors. For another, you had to allocate the right response (from four options) to a corresponding email based on the tone of the email. 

Video interview questions (paraphrased)

I believe I had one minute to prepare each question then two minutes to deliver a response, with no option to re-record. Questions included:

• How would you overcome cross-border communication difficulties?
• Situation: you enter a new department of the firm where you are working on a client matter with a senior lawyer. How would you build a rapport with your new colleague and client?
• How would you catch up on a deal being worked on in your new department?