UK Law 101

Experience the role of a trainee solicitor rotating through the commercial law seat

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

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at BCLP. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

4-5 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Welcome to the BCLP Job Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is an international law firm with 30 offices worldwide, purposely structured in a way few other law firms are: as a fully integrated international team that provides clients with clear, connected legal advice wherever and whenever they need it.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a BCLP team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our legal team does every day.

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

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 extracurricular 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:

Attention to Detail

Business Terminology

Drafting Skills

Legal Analysis

Legal Drafting

Logical Reasoning

Negotiation

Planning

Problem Identification

Introduction from BCLP

Hear Isabel Elsey, Emerging Talent Manager at BCLP, introduce the simulation.

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are working as a trainee solicitor at the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner London office.
You work in the commercial law team, where each trainee solicitor works with a team of lawyers under the supervision of a managing partner.
The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:
- Reviewing and preparing legal documents
- Identifying legal issues
- Preparing verbal and written legal arguments
Your team has been assigned a new project, advising Fermon Hotel Group, who are gearing up to launch a fresh branch of operations.

Your goal

Assist the commercial law team at BCLP to advise the Fermon Hotel Group on the launch of their new business.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are working as a trainee solicitor at the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner London office.
You work in the commercial law team, where each trainee solicitor works with a team of lawyers under the supervision of a managing partner.
The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:
- Reviewing and preparing legal documents
- Identifying legal issues
- Preparing verbal and written legal arguments
Your team has been assigned a new project, advising Fermon Hotel Group, who are gearing up to launch a fresh branch of operations.

Your goal

Assist the commercial law team at BCLP to advise the Fermon Hotel Group on the launch of their new business.

Reviews

4.6

I liked that the simulation provided a realistic insight into commercial law work. The tasks allowed me to develop practical skills such as legal analysis, drafting, negotiation and problem-solving. I also liked that the simulation was self-paced and gave me an opportunity to apply my learning to practical scenarios.

Student, University of Lucknow

I really liked how practical and realistic the simulation was. The tasks felt like real work a commercial lawyer would do, such as drafting documents and analyzing contracts. It helped me understand how legal theory is applied in practice and gave me confidence in my skills. Overall, it was engaging, well-structured, and very informative.

Student, University of the Punjab

What I really appreciated about the BCLP Commercial Law Virtual Experience Program was how it gave me a genuine sense of what it’s like to work as a commercial lawyer. The tasks were practical and immersive and I felt like I was truly part of the legal team, making critical decisions that would impact a client’s business.

Student