The program provided a realistic, hands-on simulation of cross-border IPO planning and M&A legal tasks. It was well-structured, used real-world documents, and helped build practical skills in corporate law, compliance, and client communication—especially valuable for students or early-career professionals.
Why complete this Job Simulation
A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Baker McKenzie. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced
8-9 hours
No grades
No assessments
Advanced
Are you interested in becoming a global lawyer? Are you eager to build your commercial acumen? Are you keen to gain practical legal skills to set yourself up for success as a junior lawyer?
Well, Baker McKenzie is excited to offer you the opportunity to experience all of these things, as well as life as a junior lawyer at our Firm!
At Baker McKenzie, we involve our clerks, graduates/trainees and junior lawyers in real work, and give them real responsibility from the outset. We expose them to our local and global clients at every opportunity. And with the Firm's strong focus on supporting its people to learn, grow and achieve better results, our junior employees are well led, well coached and well mentored.
As a Firm that is keen to invest in the future of the legal profession, we are delighted to give you the opportunity to develop your legal and technical skills, build your commercial awareness, and experience the exciting hands-on and global work we offer our junior lawyers!
NOTE: Our tasks are not part of our clerkship assessment or selection process.
Introductory video from Baker McKenzie:
Welcome to Baker McKenzie - Jay Connolly, Chief People Officer:
Welcome to our Virtual Experience Programs - Peter Lucarelli, Melbourne Staff Partner, and Karen Man, Hong Kong Junior Lawyer Committee Chair:
If you participate in this module, your use of this module will be subject to Baker McKenzie's supplementary terms of use. Additionally, if you choose to share personal information with Baker McKenzie, Baker McKenzie will collect and process your personal information as described in our Collection Notice.
How it works
- Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Baker McKenzie. 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:
Clear Communication
Communication
Document Drafting
Document Review
Legal Drafting
Legal Project Management
Plain English
Planning
Presentation Skills
Problem Solving
Research
