DLA Piper Mergers and Acquisitions for AI Innovation

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-paced

5-6 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

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.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at DLA Piper. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your CV and LinkedIn profile
Stand out in applications. Showcase your potential and personal qualities that will contribute to the success of our firm.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Business Writing

Communication and Collaboration

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Legal Business Analysis

Organizational Skills

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Risk Assessment

Strategic Alignment

Strategic Communication

Time Management

Introduction from DLA Piper

Hear Heng Loong Cheong, a Partner in the Hong Kong office at DLA Piper, introduce the simulation.

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

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.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

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.

Reviews

4.6

The simulation provided a realistic and practical understanding of M&A due diligence. I particularly enjoyed comparing disclosure schedules with acquisition agreements to spot material risks like IP co-ownership, undisclosed liabilities, and compliance issues, which mirrored real-world corporate legal practice.

Student, University of Calcutta

I really appreciated how the simulation forces you to look past the surface-level "everything is fine" statements in a legal contract. It’s a great exercise in attention to detail because it highlights that the real story of a company usually hides in the Disclosure Schedules rather than the main agreement.

Student

I enjoyed how the simulation reflected a realistic M&A transaction. It provided practical experience in drafting legal documents, conducting due diligence, reviewing disclosure schedules, and identifying legal risks. The tasks improved my understanding of corporate transactions and strengthened my legal drafting, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.

Student, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

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