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    Technology and M&A Law

    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 round
    What 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

     

     

    Technology and M&A Law

    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!

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    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.
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    Technology and M&A Law

    Work with our expert team to advise clients in the field of mergers and acquisitions.

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    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to A&O Shearman. Show us you're a motivated candidate.