Commercial Law

Advise various clients on how to approach different legal issues such with our legal team.

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 7-8 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Matheson LLP (“Matheson”) Ireland. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 7-8 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Matheson LLP (“Matheson”) Ireland. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Matheson LLP (“Matheson”) Ireland. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced7-8 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

Matheson LLP (“Matheson”) is the law firm of choice for internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Our virtual job simulation allows students to experience what life in a law firm is really like, gaining an insight into our work, people and culture so you can decide if a career in law is for you. There is no application process for the programme so if you have a passion for law and a creative and innovative mind-set, join our programme today.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Document Review

Legal Analysis

Legal Drafting

Legal Research

Client Communication

Research

Analysis of information from different sources

Time management

Client communication

Transaction management

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Matheson LLP (“Matheson”) Ireland. 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.

Introduction from Matheson LLP (“Matheson”) Ireland

Tasks in this program

Task One: Project Jab: Non-disclosure Agreement

1-2 hours

Advise the owners of VaxxCo on a non-disclosure (confidentiality) agreement to manage the risks in handing over sensitive information to a potential buyer

What you'll learn

Understanding the purpose and importance of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in a business transaction.
Identifying potential risks and issues in NDAs.
Analyzing proposed amendments to an NDA and providing recommendations.

What you'll do

Analyze proposed amendments to an NDA between VaxxCo and Phipps & Sons.
Compile an issues list, comparing Matheson LLP's initial position, Phipps & Sons' redline changes, and providing recommendations for each issue.

Reviews

Over 650

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"The virtual internship programme offered valuable insight as to what the role and work of solicitors truly contains. In academic environments, it can sometimes be difficult to grasp how studies will be translated into a practical atmosphere."-- Student from University College Dublin

"This programme offered an excellent comprehensive and practical experience in commercial law. It is a useful insight into dailt tasks which may be required of you when working in a large commercial law firm. It improves your legal, analytical and client-based skills."-- Student from National University of Ireland, Galway

"Overall the experience was very valuable however some additional guidance would be of benefit for task 2"-- Student from University of Limerick

"I liked being able to try different types of documents and being able to see examples afterwards to help increase my future capabilities"-- Student from University of Leeds

"The virtual experience programme, created by Matheson, has helped me gain a better understand and insight into life as a lawyer in Ireland. Thank you for offering us a great opportunity and practical exposure!"-- Student from University College Dublin

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