There is no better way to understand what due diligence is and its purpose, than to have a go yourself. Ample guidance in drafting spreadsheets and emails has made it a great entry level simulation and provides you with the confidence to complete a simulation at the next level. Each exercise included a model answer which is a perfect learning tool to assess how you can improve your work.

i enjoyed the practical, hands-on experience of reviewing virtual data room documents and updating a due diligence Q&A tracker. The simulation helped me understand that working accurately and concise is of higher importance, due to the pressure of meeting deadlines. Overall it was beneficial and i would recommend this programme to other students.

It gave me a clearer understanding of how trainees contribute to a private equity transaction by reviewing VDR documents, spotting legal and commercial risks, coordinating specialist input, and communicating findings clearly to senior lawyers. I especially liked that the tasks required both attention to detail and commercial judgment, rather than simply identifying legal issues in isolation.