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    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence
    1-2 hours
    Intermediate
    Draft an email to your client outlining the key issues revealed at the outset of the due diligence process for a private Mergers & Acquisitions deal.
    What you'll learn
    • Understand Project Zebra, a private M&A transaction involving Herra Pay Inc.
    • How to gather background information on Herra Pay and Yio Coin Exchange.
    • Gain insights into the due diligence process and draft an initial assessment email for the client.
    What you'll do
    • Assist in due diligence by reviewing documents.
    • Summarize key issues and their implications.
    • Draft an initial assessment email for Darius, Herra Pay's General Counsel.
    Law and Fintech

    Why complete this job simulation

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

    We are offering you the opportunity to experience the day-to-day work our lawyers do and use some of the skills our teams need when advising the world’s biggest businesses.

    In this programme, adapted from real Freshfields work, our (fictitious) client wants to buy a crypto asset business. You will help them, working through five modules that cover a Freshfields junior lawyer’s typical responsibilities.

    The Freshfields virtual job simulation is uniquely comprehensive, offering multiple perspectives of a single interesting matter from different practice teams that reflect our full-service offering.

    What’s in it for you?

    There’s no application process, no cost and you can complete the programme in your own time.

    You’ll get a taste of a career in commercial law and experience what it’s like to work at a global law firm.

    The programme will test and develop your analytical, research, communication, and drafting skills.

    You’ll receive a certificate of completion from Freshfields in recognition of your work.

    If you’re ready to experience the challenge of corporate law, join our programme today!

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Commercial Awareness
    Problem Identification
    Email Communication
    Attention to Detail
    Legal Drafting
    Problem Solving
    Presentation Skills
    Legal Research
    Time Management
    Critical Thinking

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Freshfields. 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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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Freshfields. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Law and Fintech

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