I genuinely enjoyed the job simulation; it was challenging but i was still able to keep on top of other work commitments at the same time. I particularly enjoyed taking the opportunity to delve into IP and competition law, and the short guidance videos at the beginning of each task were hugely beneficial.
Why complete this Job Simulation
A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Ashurst Perkins Coie. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced
4-5 hours
No grades
Optional assessment
Intermediate
This job simulation will give you an insight into the type of work done by Ashurst Perkins Coie's Intellectual Property and Competition Law teams. In this job simulation you will be introduced to the concepts of patents and copyright in the context of a commercial joint venture, before focusing on a specific issue that arises regularly in the real world: when partners work together to produce new technology, who owns the resulting intellectual property?
You will also be introduced to the Competition Law practice and the concept of an unannounced dawn raid by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). In particular, it focuses on search warrants, shadowing CMA investigators during a raid and privilege claims available to the client in relation to the documents which are the subject of the CMA investigation.
Available Achievements
- Certificate
- Resume Snippet
- Interview Tips
- Skills
How it works
- Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Ashurst Perkins Coie. 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:
Adaptability
Advisory Services
Client Communication
Commercial Awareness
Critical Thinking
Elevator Pitch
Interpersonal Skills
Professional Networking
Research Methods
Time Management
Introduction from Ashurst Perkins Coie
Reviews
4.6
Student, University of Southampton
I really enjoyed the fast-paced challenging scenarios, like the CMA search warrant situation, which significantly improved my practical adaptability and seizing responsibility. These tasks were more exciting than simply visualising an in-office task as they provided me with skills to use beyond the legal world.
I liked that the simulation was highly practical and reflected real legal work, particularly in IP and competition law. The tasks required clear legal analysis, client communication, and quick decision-making, especially during the CMA dawn raid scenario. It was a useful way to understand how legal principles apply in real-time commercial situations.
