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    "As someone really interested in Mergers & Acquisition, I was really pleased with the level of detail required of students during this program. Attention to detail is a key skill to perfect and the consistent feedback from Ashurst helped me to review my work and assess how detailed I need to be."-- Student from Calvin College
    "The instructions for each task were very clear. I found the commercial scenarios interesting. Also, it was fascinating to get a feel for the typical tasks done by trainees at Ashurst."-- Student from University of Durham
    "I felt the programme was excellent. The work was very interesting and reflective of real scenarios. It built my confidence and taught me a lot."-- Student from De Montfort University Leicester
    "I thoroughly enjoyed the programme. I thought it was challenging, however, if I want to go into the legal field I must constantly challenge and improve myself. Thus, I felt satisfied with the course."-- Student from King's College London, University of London
    "This programme was an excellent opportunity to sharpen my communication, attention to detail, and legal drafting skills! The explanation of the tasks was straightforward, and the material provided very helpful. Module 1, with three separate tasks related to the same transaction made me feel engaged in an actual Project and gave me a greater insight..."-- Student from University College London, University of London
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    Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions
    Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions

    Why complete our Job Simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Ashurst UK. 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.
     

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Attention to Detail
    Commercial Awareness
    Structuring of Loan Agreement
    Filing and Registration
    Note-taking
    Negotiation
    Communicating with Colleagues
    Legal Drafting
    Networking
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    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Ashurst UK. 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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    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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    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Ashurst UK. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Ashurst UK. Show us you're a motivated candidate.