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A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Latham & Watkins. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsadvanced
Are you interested in corporate law and want to know the ins and outs of the field? In helping high-profile clients overcome special situations such as bankruptcy and restructuring? In joining a global, dynamic, and collaborative culture?
Our Restructuring and Special Situations Job Simulation gives you the chance to take a glimpse into our culture while gaining skills and work experience to boost your resume. You'll work on your legal analysis, client communication skills, and bankruptcy procedure all on your own time.
It begins with you!
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Skills you will learn and practice:
Legal Analysis
Fact Analysis
Written Communication
Interpreting Cases
Client Communication Skills
Critical Thinking and Strategy
Drafting
Attention to Detail
Communication
Commercial Awareness
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Latham & Watkins. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
Tasks in this program
Task One: Review of Key Terms
<30 minsAdvanced
Review factual background and understand the key players involved in a corporate restructuringWhat you'll learn
- Background information needed to advise a client on restructuring their company
- The key concepts and players in the world of restructuring
What you'll do
- Read and match definitions of important terms
Reviews
Over 1505 Star Reviews
"I thoroughly enjoyed the insight into the type of tasks I'd be undertaking as a junior lawyer, and the attention to detail I'd need to adopt. It also provided a way to develop skills that'd be essential in handling these tasks with the right mindset."-- High School Student
"I like the clarity of the tasks, and while they were not necessarily simple they were definitely doable."-- High School Student
"I enjoyed the level of detail provided in regards to the options available to a company in financial distress."-- Student from University of Edinburgh
"The program was extremely detailed and allowed me the opportunity to perform work and develop skills that an attorney practicing in this field would actually be engaged in."-- Student from Loyola Marymount University
"I like how this program can make people understand the life inside this law firm and how it can bring students closer to this world."-- Student from University of Verona
Restructuring & Special Situations
