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A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Jones Day. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced6-7 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsadvanced
Jones Day is a truly global Firm, with a distinctive non-rotational training contract and a formidable reputation in disputes and transactions… but what is it actually like working here?
We understand how difficult it can be to really understand the role of a corporate lawyer and whether it might be the career for you.
This programme will allow you to step into the shoes of a Jones Day, London trainee and try your hand at realistic work, all through the lens of our non-rotational training contract. You’ll work through a transaction which is typical for our London lawyers - a dynamic, international client, buying a joint venture. You will be able to appreciate the interconnectivity of our practices and the level of responsibility our trainees are afforded, picking up crucial legal skills along the way, including legal drafting and commercial awareness.
So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll discover if Jones Day is a good fit for you.
- You’ll learn essential legal skills for free, completely at your own pace.
- You’ll receive a certificate of completion from Jones Day and experience to enhance future applications
To complete this programme and earn a completion certificate, please finish any 3 of the 5 tasks.
Skills you will learn and practice:
Drafting
Commercial Awareness
Attention to Detail
Legal Analysis
Client Awareness
Working Effectively
Legal Drafting
Legal Research
Email Drafting
Critical Thinking
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Jones Day. 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 Jones Day
Tasks in this program
Task One: Complete a Suite of Corporate Authorisations
1-2 hoursAdvanced
Draft a set of corporate authorisations for the Borrower approving their entry into the transaction.What you'll learn
- How to draft corporate authorisations for a borrower's entry into a facility agreement.
- Applying commercial judgment to include relevant information that promotes the client's interests.
What you'll do
- Draft corporate authorisations.
- Exercise commercial judgment to make decisions that benefit the client.
Reviews
Over 5505 Star Reviews
"This experience was extremely insightful, through a vast range of activities that accurately paralleled the work of a trainee solicitor."-- Student from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
"Thank you Jones Day for designing an insightful program that gives us a sneak peek in the day to day responsibilities of a commercial lawyer. Each task taught me how to continually work and hone in my practical skills that I know will be extremely important in becoming a successful lawyer. Furthermore, by completing this program, I am wholly lookin..."-- Student from University of Sussex
"Super clear instructions along with a video intro for those who prefer a more personal approach. I thought the work was super straightforward and easy."-- Student from University of Dundee
"I enjoyed being exposed to practical tasks that Trainees would be expected to do.
This has given great insight into the day-to-day activities that I could expect whilst on a training contract. I particularly liked the fact that the tasks were challenging and intellectually stimulating. It required me to think critically and has, therefore, helped..."-- Student from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
"I was able to learn about new aspects of commercial law, including board minutes or tag-along and drag-along clauses."-- Student from University of Durham
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