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Why complete our Job Simulation
A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at A&O Shearman. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced6-7 hoursNo gradesNo assessments
Welcome to our programme! We are so excited to have you here.
A&O Shearman is a global law firm that helps the world’s leading businesses to grow, innovate and thrive. For almost a century, we have built a reputation for our commitment to think ahead and bring original solutions to our clients’ most complex legal and commercial challenges.
During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an A&O Shearman team member and complete tasks that replicate the work our Technology and M&A Law team undertakes every day. You’ll learn about legal reasoning, contract interpretation, lateral thinking and applying legal principles.
We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at A&O Shearman!
Skills you will learn and practice:
Legal Reasoning
Contract Interpretation
Written Communication
Analytical Thinking
Issue Spotting
Analysis
Critical Thinking
Lateral Thinking
Organisation Skills
Applying Legal Principles
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at A&O Shearman. 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: Distributing Investor Funding
1-2 hours
Advise a fintech client on deploying capital raised from a Series D funding roundWhat you'll learn
- How to identify required consents in a corporate setting
- How to analyze the Series D Shareholders' Agreement for consent needs
What you'll do
- Review the agreement to find consents for £250,000 software tech purchase and up to £13 million acquisition
- Draft an email to advise Financr's General Counsel, Stephan Hill, on needed consents and obligations
Reviews
Over 14505 Star Reviews
"What I really loved about the programme was how interactive and detailed it was. It gets you really thinking and makes sure you pay attention to the key details in order to present them in the best way. Really engaging!"-- Student from University of East Anglia
"I appreciate the intensity of the tasks in the program, as they challenged me to think critically and manage my time effectively in order to fully understand the objectives and the correct way to complete them. Completing this task has boosted my confidence in tackling future legal assignments, as this experience has provided a strong foundation an..."-- Student from Leeds Trinity University
"The tasks felt genuinely practical and were challenging allowing for a thought provoking experience"-- Student from BPP University
"This was such an insightful programme which requires a candidate to really apply their minds to the curriculum. It has unlocked a new interest in this field of law."-- Student from University of Pretoria
"I thought that this programme was excellently planned and extremely interesting! The instructions were clear and concise, enabling myself, someone who hasn't yet studied law, to feel confident in my instructions and what the task entailed! With the help of theses instructions, and examples unlocked on completion, I felt that the opportunity boosted..."-- Student from University College London, University of London
Technology and M&A Law
