Allens Introduction to Commercial Law

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Allens. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Allens. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Allens. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

In this Allens Introduction to Commercial Law job simulation, you'll learn a wide variety of new skills important to any lawyer.

From identifying client issues with the M&A team to assisting in pro-bono work with a not-for-profit organisation, this program aims to give you insight into the day-to-day of a commercial lawyer.

Work through the four tasks at your own pace and compare your submissions to the model work provided by the Allens team.

If you're curious about what a career with Allens could look like, then this program is for you. Kickstart your learning today!

Skills you will learn and practice:

Issue Identification

Active Listening

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Problem Identification

Attention to Detail

Writing and Drafting

How it works

Introduction from Allens

Tasks in this program

Task One: Assist our M&A Team with Identifying Client Issues

30-60 mins

Introductory

Assist our Mergers & Acquisition team in the due diligence process for the purchase of a leading tech app in the food delivery sector.

What you'll learn

How the initial acquisition process works
How to identify issues for a client

What you'll do

Read the transcript of an internal call
Brainstorm a list of issues for a client

Reviews

Over 600

5 Star Reviews

"I liked that I could experience the daily work activities of different teams within the firm. Completing the activities allowed me to gain insight into what I may be doing on the job, also helping me identify areas in which I can improve on."-- Student from University of Sydney

"I liked how it provides a model answer after you attempt the task yourself as you can compare how you approached the answer to how professionals would of done it."-- Student from University of Western Australia

"The Allens virtual commercial law internship provided me with a comprehensive and engaging experience that truly reflected the realities of working in a commercial law firm. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to work on real-life transactions, such as the acquisition of Eat Directly by MangerEase, which allowed me to apply my legal knowledg..."-- Student from Monash University

"It was very informative and provided skills that improved my understanding and knowledge about Allens and Commercial Law"-- Student from Queensland University of Technology

"This program was highly informative and gave me a thorough understanding of Commercial Law deals dealt with in a commercial law firm."-- Student from Wits University

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