Introduction to Commercial Law

Work on our commercial law team to provide Allens expertise to a hypothetical client

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-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

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!

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Allens. 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.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Active Listening

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Issue Identification

Problem Identification

Problem Solving

Writing and Drafting

Introduction from Allens

Tasks

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

30-60 minsIntroductory

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

4.6

I found the simulation particularly valuable in demonstrating how commercial legal work operates in practice, especially across transactions, disputes, and regulatory issues. The tasks were realistic and required both legal reasoning and commercial awareness, which helped bridge the gap between academic study and practical application.

Student, University of Westminster

Quite honestly I felt very lost in my understanding of what day-to-day tasks of lawyers and those in legal fields really were, and I felt the hypothetical scenarios gave me a lot of information about what these tasks actually look like, as well as what tasks I could expect at different stages of my career in companies like Allens.

Student, Macquarie University

I really liked how the program mirrored real-life legal work, with tasks that built logically on each other across M&A, banking & finance, disputes, and pro bono. The scenarios felt realistic, client-focused, and practical, giving a genuine sense of what it would be like to work in a commercial law firm.

Student, University of London