DLA Piper | Mergers and Acquisitions for AI Innovation

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to DLA Piper. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to DLA Piper. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience working with us at DLA Piper. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Welcome to the M&A for AI Innovation programme! We are thrilled to have you here.

DLA Piper is a global law firm helping clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions, and high-stakes disputes.

Every day, we help trailblazing organisations seize business opportunities and successfully manage growth and change at speed. Through our pro bono work and community investment around the world, we help create a more just and sustainable future.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to experience working as a junior team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Corporate M&A team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:

Drafting critical legal documents, such as letters of intent (LOIs)
Conducting due diligence to identify and mitigate risks in acquisitions
Analysing disclosures and aligning them with representations and warranties
Providing actionable recommendations to support high-stakes transactions

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your knowledge and skills as you explore career options and a potential career at DLA Piper.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Business Writing

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Strategic Alignment

Time Management

Risk Assessment

Legal Business Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication and Collaboration

How it works

Introduction from DLA Piper

Hear Heng Loong Cheong, a Partner in the Hong Kong office at DLA Piper, introduce the program.Explore Our Job Sims

Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

You are a junior team member in the Corporate M&A team at DLA Piper, a global business law firm.
You are part of the team representing Catalyst Growth Partners, a private equity firm.
Your team has been engaged to assist Catalyst in acquiring NeuroVision AI, a cutting-edge health tech company specialising in diagnostic AI technology.
As an aspiring legal professional, this is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and gain insight into high-stakes health tech transactions.

Your goal

Support the Catalyst Growth Partners team by drafting, reviewing, and analysing critical documents such as the Letter of Intent (LOI), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and disclosure materials.
Conduct legal due diligence, focusing on high-risk areas such as intellectual property (IP) ownership, compliance, material contracts, and share ownership.
Identify potential issues and provide recommendations to help Catalyst make informed decisions during the acquisition process.

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