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A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Mayer Brown. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate
Welcome to the Mayer Brown: Introduction to Finance programme! We are thrilled to have you here.
Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in major financial centres around the world. Our firm is renowned for its expertise in a wide range of legal disciplines, including banking and finance, corporate law, real estate, and litigation. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on client service, Mayer Brown provides innovative legal solutions to some of the world's largest and most influential organisations.
During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a trainee solicitor and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Banking and Finance team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:
- Financial analysis and due diligence
- Legal drafting and documentation
- Regulatory compliance and risk assessment
We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Mayer Brown.
Skills you will learn and practice:
Financial Analysis
Legal Analysis
Drafting and Documentation
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Attention to Detail
Legal Drafting
Regulatory Compliance
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Mayer Brown. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
Introduction from Mayer Brown
Hear Rachel Speight, Partner at Mayer Brown, introduce the data.Explore Our Job SimsTasks in this program
Task One: Acquisition finance
30-60 minsIntermediate
Secure the success of a major corporate acquisition through thorough financial analysis, meticulous legal due diligence, and strategic risk mitigationWhat you'll learn
- Key components and structure of acquisition finance transactions
- Methods for conducting thorough due diligence in acquisition finance transactions
- Approaches to drafting and reviewing loan agreements and related security documents
What you'll do
- Review and analyse the financial statements and due diligence reports related to a major corporate acquisition
- Draft a preliminary acquisition finance loan agreement based on the template and guidelines provided
- Identify potential legal and financial risks in the acquisition and suggest mitigation strategies
Introduction to Finance
