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    Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
    Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

    Tasks in this program

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    Your role
    • You are working as a newly qualified associate in BCLP’s corporate team in their London office.
    • You are working on an M&A transaction with a larger team consisting of a trainee solicitor, a senior associate, a partner, and BCLP lawyers in the U.S. and other departments.
    • Your team is working on Project Frontier, an M&A transaction involving Ascletus Ltd, an existing client of the firm.
    • As you are new to the team, you are hoping to make a good impression and showcase your skills so you can take on more responsibility. 
    Your goal
    • You need to help ensure the transaction is successful and that the client achieves their goals while being legally protected.
    • As the junior associate on the deal, you will be responsible for a lot of the project management as well as some technical legal drafting and queries. 

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    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at BCLP. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsAdvanced

    Welcome to our programme! We are so excited to have you here.

    During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a BCLP team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our M&A team does every day. You’ll learn how to draft transaction documents, deal with a client's commercial comments, and advise on technical points of law.

    We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at BCLP!

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    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Document Drafting
    Attention to Detail
    Commercial Awareness
    Legal Drafting
    Efficiency
    Communication
    Critical Thinking
    Legal Analysis
    Stress Management
    Email Communication

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at BCLP. 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. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to BCLP. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to BCLP. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

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