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.
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.
Reviews
4.6
Student, University of Lucknow
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.
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.
