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A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Mayer Brown. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate
Welcome to the Mayer Brown Mergers & Acquisitions virtual experience program! We are thrilled to have you here.
- We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.
- Our clients recognize our diverse teams of lawyers as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.
- Our “one-firm” culture — seamless and integrated across all practices and regions — ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience.
During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Mayer Brown team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our M&A team does every day.
We hope this program 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:
Due Diligence
Legal Review
Critical Thinking
Legal Drafting
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 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: Due Diligence Questionnaire
<30 minsIntermediate
Polish off a due diligence questionnaire for a brand new deal.What you'll learn
- How to perform due diligence for business acquisitions.
- The role of due diligence questionnaires in acquisitions.
What you'll do
- Review the provided due diligence questionnaire and modify it to fit the proposed transaction.
Reviews
Over 1505 Star Reviews
"I like to learn new skills and get to know people from Taiul & Chequer Law firm in Brazil that are reasoning associated with Mayer Brown corporation."-- Student from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
"During the Mayer Brown's Virtual Experience, I particularly enjoyed gaining a deep understanding of the intricate Merger and Acquisition (M&A) process. The program's comprehensive insights, interactive approach, and real-world applications made learning about M&A highly engaging and practical. Additionally, learning about Mayer Brown's operational..."-- Student from Symbiosis International University
"I liked how I was able to learn quickly whilst absorbing a lot of new and foreign information to me, as i have never touched on this area of law."-- Student from City, University of London
"There was so much to learn, new insights, how to deal in a corporate law firm environment.
Thank you so much for exposure willing to be part of your team."-- Student from Maharashtra National Law University
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