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    "This programme is excellent! The virtual task of giving verbal advice is one of a kind. The tasks are so practical and I believe they have hugely enhanced my skills and understanding of the work a lawyer does at Allen & Overy."-- Student from My institution is not listed
    "I particularly enjoyed the verbal advice task, as this is the first Forage programme that has allowed me to work on my presentation skills and it gave me an even deeper insight into work as a trainee."-- High School Student
    "I enjoyed the analytical thinking behind every problem. It felt like solving a puzzle, but in real life, with a real client, with real problems. Each task had a reward system of being slightly difficult, but greatly rewarding in terms of stretching one's capabilities. This was very exciting to me because this means that at a place like A&O I can ne..."-- Student from Wits University
    "I liked the fact that, while being a challenging simulation, it made me learn new things and really put me in the position of a trainee at A&O Shearman."-- Student from University of Bristol
    "The model answers were helpful for me to identify areas of improvement, and also to affirm my progress and abilities. They were also useful to help me understand better what exactly a lawyer looks out for when reading through the various documents."-- Student from University of Oxford

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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 analyse 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 this 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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    2026/27 Perth Summer Clerkship | AU
    2026/27 Sydney Summer Clerkship | AU
    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Legal Reasoning
    Contract Analysis
    Written Communication
    Analytical Thinking
    Problem Identification
    Data Analysis
    Critical Thinking
    Creative Thinking
    Organizational Skills
    Legal Application

    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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    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.
    Hiring Now

    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.
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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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