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Why complete our Job Simulation
A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Linklaters Middle East. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced8-9 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsadvanced
In our rapidly changing world, our clients, and our own people, expect us to keep evolving to stay a step ahead. So we're innovative and entrepreneurial, and it's this mindset that's led us to set legal precedents. We seek out ways to do things differently, and we embrace new ideas, tools and technology.
With this mindset, we are proud to share insight on what it's like to work at Linklaters in the Middle East through the Linklaters Middle East Virtual Job Simulation - the first of its kind in the region.
In this programme, you will get to sample the cutting-edge work our trainees and lawyers do every day. You will get to build legal skills, better understand what a career at Linklaters offers, and experience the realities of cross-border law.
This programme is:
• Open access and free for school students, undergraduates/graduates from any degree discipline, and career changers
• No application required and can be accessed online from anywhere in the world
• Self-paced with no deadlines - takes 8 to 10 hours to complete
Great change is here, and we can help you to make sure you're ready.
Please note: to complete this programme and earn your programme certificate you will need to complete Tasks 1 to 6. Task 7 is a bonus task and whilst recommended, is not required to earn your certificate.
Skills you will learn and practice:
Legal Analysis
Critical Thinking
Issue-Spotting
Risk Assessment
Email Drafting
Drafting
Attention to Detail
Communication
Attention to Detail
Legal Research
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Linklaters Middle East. 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 and negotiate an NDA
30-60 minsAdvanced
Review the vendor's draft Non-Disclosure Agreement and comment from the perspective of the receiving party. What you'll learn
- How to understand the purpose and key considerations of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in a business transaction.
- How to review and amend an NDA document.
What you'll do
- Review and complete the draft NDA document.
- Analyze the NDA from the client's perspective.
- Edit and amend provisions to protect the client's interests.
- Provide revised NDA in clean and mark-up versions for review.
Reviews
Over 1005 Star Reviews
"The program was very well structured and it genuinely helped me to understand what is required of me. I liked the fact that the model answers were available only after submission as that allowed me to actually critically think and attempt the task on my own. Since it is online, I had a strong urge to just download the model answers to see what is a..."-- Student from University Of Dubai
"I enjoyed the experience and it opened my eyes to what corporate law in international countries look like"-- Student from University of South Africa
"I was amused during my participation, I extended My knowledge with new information and research, it's a fruitful experience and now I can say that yes I know aside from Linklater's work . Thank you for this opportunity."-- Student from Lebanese University
"It was super interesting to learn about the different documents and tasks I could be given if I were to work with Linklaters or in the Middle East in corporate and commercial law."-- Student from IE Law School
"Excellent internship. Really feel it has enhanced my skills. Thank you for putting the content together."-- Student from Liverpool John Moores University
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