Conscientia Law Associates Junior Legal Associate Interview Questions and Answers

Legal technical questions on basics of law

Q1. General question to gauge culture fit
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Q1. Difference between public and private company?
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Public companies are listed on stock exchanges and have shares available for public trading, while private companies are owned by a small group of individuals and do not have publicly traded shares.
• Public companies have shares that are traded on stock exchanges, allowing anyone to buy and sell them.

• Private companies are owned by a small group of individuals or a single entity, and their shares are not publicly traded.

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Q2. Difference between ROFR and ROFO
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ROFR gives the right to match an offer, while ROFO gives the right to make the first offer.
• ROFR (Right of First Refusal) allows the holder to match an offer before it is accepted by the seller.

• ROFO (Right of First Offer) gives the holder the right to make the first offer on a property or asset before it is offered to others.

• ROFR is reactive, triggered by an existing offer, while ROFO is proactive, allowing the holder t...read more
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Q1. Why do you want to join KCO
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Q1. What is difference between warranty and rep
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A warranty is a guarantee provided by a seller to a buyer regarding the quality and performance of a product, while a rep is a representation or statement made by a seller about a product or service.
• Warranty is a legally binding promise, while a rep is a statement of fact or opinion.

• Warranty provides assurance of product quality and performance, while a rep provides information about the product.

• Warranty is typically w...read more
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Drafting of contract clauses and emails.

Q1. Why do you want to switch.
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Q2. What all types of transactions have you worked on.
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I have worked on various types of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, debt financings, and private equity investments.
• Mergers and acquisitions

• Initial public offerings (IPOs)

• Debt financings

• Private equity investments
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Q1. Technical questions in relation to the team you are going to be part of.
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Q1. More of a personality assessment, general questions on goals, etc
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Q1. Enforcement of Equitable Mortgage and Registered Mortgage
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Enforcement of Equitable Mortgage and Registered Mortgage involves different legal processes and remedies.
• Equitable mortgage is created by deposit of title deeds while registered mortgage is created by registration with the land registry.

• Enforcement of equitable mortgage involves filing a suit for foreclosure or sale of the property.

• Enforcement of registered mortgage involves initiating foreclosure proceedings through ...read more
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Q2. Types of mortgage
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There are various types of mortgages, including fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, VA, and jumbo loans.
• Fixed-rate mortgages have a set interest rate for the entire term of the loan.

• Adjustable-rate mortgages have an interest rate that can change periodically.

• FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and often require a lower down payment.

• VA loans are guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs and ...read more
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