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    Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions
    "I liked how a lot of the things mentioned were defined so I could understand them better without having to search the internet."-- Student from Oklahoma State University
    "I really enjoyed the range of tasks included within this virtual programme, all of which pushed me to develop new practical skills, which I found very rewarding."-- Student from University of Cambridge
    "I liked how there was a very practical approach to work - I enjoyed filling out the MR01 and engaging in work with Companies House."-- Student from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
    "it was a very useful programme to really understand what it the day-to-day tasks at Ashurst would really be like. also the remote programme gave me flexibility to complete it in my own time when i could.,"-- Student from University of Birmingham
    "This program has improved my understanding of how deals are negotiated with both parties being happy to sign the agreement. It has improved of a lot terms from Survival Periods to No-Shop Clauses to Exclusivity and a host of other terms I had to research while attempting the task. The internship is a great addition to my finance background and I'm..."-- Student from University of Ilorin

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    Why complete our Job Simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Ashurst. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

    This job simulation will give you an insight into the type of work done by Ashurst's Fund, Finance and Restructuring and M&A teams.  As a trainee at Ashurst you will have the opportunity to interact with clients and will learn to engage with their commercial objectives.  These exercises will simulate the range of tasks that you will be responsible for as a trainee working as part of a deal team and will develop both your technical abilities and commercial awareness.

    In particular, you will be help with the signing and completion process of a proposed loan to a company in the restaurant industry looking to expand into the UK. You will also gain an understanding of the negotiation process behind key transaction documents and will be asked to concisely convey the outcome of the discussions to your team, as great communication is a valued skill for Ashurst lawyers. In both cases you will need to consider the commercial objectives of the client and apply them in a legal context to help the client achieve their business goals.
     

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    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Attention to Detail
    Commercial Awareness
    Loan Documentation
    Legal Filing
    Note Taking
    Negotiation
    Workplace Communication
    Legal Drafting
    Professional Networking
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    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Ashurst. 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. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Ashurst. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Ashurst. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    We think differently. Be part of the changing business world.

    Consider the commercial objectives of the client and apply them in a legal context for Ashurst's Fund, Finance and Restructuring and M&A teams.

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