The simulation provided a very realistic, practical insight into commercial legal practice. I particularly enjoyed drafting transaction completion agendas and analyzing certificates of title to produce a structured property red flag report. It was a great way to understand commercial risk management and cross-selling opportunities across specialized practice groups.
Why complete this Job Simulation
A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Gateley. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced
2-3 hours
No grades
Optional assessment
Intermediate
Welcome to the Gateley Introduction to Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Job Simulation. We are really excited to have you here. Gateley is a legal and professional services group that provides a full range of services to a broad client base. As well as being a leading UK law firm that provides highly commercial legal advice across sectors, it is also regarded as an innovative firm that pioneered the trend for firms to list on the London Stock Exchange and diversify their client offering to core non-legal business services, such as tax, property and consultancy.
During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a trainee solicitor in Gateley’s Corporate and Real Estate departments, working from their Manchester office on a high-profile corporate acquisition. Throughout the programme, you’ll complete tasks that accurately replicate the work that our trainee solicitors do every day!
You’ll learn key skills in legal drafting, critical thinking, time management and effective organisation. We hope that this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Gateley.
Available Achievements
- Certificate
- Resume Snippet
- Interview Tips
- Skills
How it works
- Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Gateley. 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.
Skills you will learn and practice:
Attention to Detail
Communication
Critical Thinking
Document Drafting
Problem Identification
Written Communication
Introduction from Gateley
Tasks
Task One: Prepare for completion
1-2 hoursIntroductory
Circulate a completion agenda for review and agreement
What you'll learn
- The tasks of a trainee solicitor participating in a corporate acquisition
- The importance of attention to detail
What you'll do
- Prepare a draft of the completion agenda for the transaction
- Draft a cover email to the seller’s solicitors
Reviews
4.7
Student, Madurai Kamaraj University
What I liked about the simulation was that it was practical and interactive. It helped me understand how to apply what I have learned in a real life situation. I also enjoyed making decisions, solving problems, and learning from my mistakes. It made learning more interesting and helped me build my confidence.
I really enjoyed the Commercial Real Estate side of the acquisition. Reviewing the material, spotting the legal and commercial risks, and proposing clear next steps felt like a great insight into practical solicitor work, which I loved. It was refreshing to do something completely new and analytical.
