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

"It was a great virtual experience. As a student especially, this simulation gave an overall view for me about commercial law works. I found it really interesting and became confident in choosing commercial law as my career."-- Student from Shiv Nadar University

"I thoroughly enjoyed the program's immersive and interactive nature, as it provided a hands-on experience that allied an application of my theoretical knowledge in a practical, real-life setting. The diverse range of tasks presented were valuable in enhancing my understanding of commercial law at Allens"-- Student from Queensland University of Technology

"I really enjoyed being able to partake in such an immersive experience that reflects elements of the work done at Allens. I appreciated the diversity of tasks, and the opportunity that this provides students to develop legal skills."-- Student from Monash University

"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

"I liked the variety of the questions and the experience gained. It offered a real insight into what a day of work at Allen's would look like and highlighted the firm's focus on offering pro bono work."-- Student from Monash University

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