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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

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

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

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

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience life as a Junior Associate with us at Freshfields. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Welcome to the Freshfields Life Sciences Virtual Job Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

Freshfields is one of the world’s leading international law firms, advising on complex, high-profile matters that shape industries and impact millions of lives. Our Life Sciences Transactions team works with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, helping them navigate critical transactions, protect valuable intellectual property, and bring life-changing treatments to patients worldwide. At Freshfields, we combine deep sector expertise with commercial insight to deliver solutions to our clients’ most important challenges.

During this simulation, you will step into the shoes of a Junior Associate and complete tasks that mirror the work our Life Sciences Transactions team undertakes every day. You will develop key skills in:

Contract review — extracting and understanding important legal provisions.
Risk assessment — identifying issues that could affect a client after a deal closes.
Professional communication — drafting clear, concise updates for senior lawyers.
Commercial awareness — linking legal points to the client’s strategic objectives.

We hope this simulation helps you build confidence, sharpen your practical skills, and strengthen your CV as you explore an exciting career at Freshfields.

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Skills you will learn and practice:

Contract Analysis

Risk Spotting

Legal Writing

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Professional Communication

Professional Judgment

How it works

Introduction from Freshfields

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Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

You are a Junior Associate in the Life Sciences Transactions team at Freshfields.
You are working on a cross-border transaction for a global pharmaceutical client.
The client is acquiring a clinical-stage biotech company, and you have been asked to support the legal due diligence process.
This is an opportunity to apply your analytical thinking, legal judgment, and communication skills in a real-world transactional context.

Your goal

You need to review selected provisions from one of the target company’s material agreements and identify any post-closing risks for your client.
You will present your findings in a structured internal memo and follow-up communication to the Senior Associate overseeing the matter.

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