Not a subject per se. But a list of dates. Is important. Also. Preparation of briefing notes. Make them well. Most Tier 1 litigation partners don't know litigation. They are folks who've learnt it from senior counsel views and opinions over a period of time. If the senior hasn't given a view then the partner wouldn't know what to do. A trial court lawyer is a hundred times more knowledgable than a tier 1 partner- even a 2-3 years PQE trial court lawyer. Just a sham- this tier 1 law firm disputes nonsense.