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    "I appreciated how the simulation realistically mirrored the high-pressure environment of an M&A sprint, especially the need to catch AI oversights while balancing specialist workstreams. It effectively demonstrated that a junior associate's value lies in professional judgment and "market" awareness rather than just administrative task completion."-- Student from Indiana University
    "The simulation did a great job replicating the actual workflow of a junior associate on a live PE deal — diligence, checklist management, and negotiation support flowed naturally into each other. The AlphaBank thread running through all three tasks felt realistic: one contract issue cascading across every stage of the deal. The AI verification comp..."-- Student from Lovely Professional University
    "I appreciated the realistic, hands-on experience of reviewing contracts, building a closing checklist, and seeing how diligence ties directly into negotiation strategy. The step-by-step guidance and interactive Slack-style messages made it feel very close to an actual M&A deal. It helped me connect legal concepts with practical business impact and..."-- Student from My institution is not listed
    "I really enjoyed the simulation and found it highly engaging and practical. I immersed myself in each task and genuinely felt as though I was working as a junior associate supporting the Goodwin PE team on a live transaction. I particularly liked how the exercises connected different stages of a deal process — from diligence and issue spotting, to..."-- Student from The University of Law
    "I liked that the simulation was interactive, realistic, and hands-on, helping me practice decision-making, clear communication, and prioritizing risks in a negotiation."-- Student from University of East London
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    Tasks in this program

    Intro & Scenario
    Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.
    Your role
    • A junior associate on the Private Equity M&A deal team.
    Your goal
    • To support your team across diligence, structuring, checklist management, and closing readiness, all while demonstrating commercial awareness, legal judgment, and professionalism.

     

    Private Equity M&A
    Private Equity M&A

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Goodwin. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    Welcome to Goodwin’s Private Equity M&A Program! We are thrilled to have you here.

    We are a firm of insiders relentlessly focused on understanding the pulse within six industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. This means that we deliver unprecedented client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise – all powered by our high-performance culture.

    With a strong focus on private equity, M&A, technology, and life sciences, Goodwin partners with clients on some of the most complex and dynamic transactions in the market. Our lawyers are known not only for technical excellence but also for commercial judgment and responsiveness.

    During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Junior Associate and complete tasks that replicate the work our Private Equity M&A team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:

    • Conducting and summarizing contract diligence
    • Building and managing a closing checklist
    • Supporting negotiations and framing commercial trade-offs
    • Communicating clearly and professionally with clients

    We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore your options, including a potential career at Goodwin.

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Due Diligence
    Risk Analysis
    Clear Communication
    Legal Project Management
    Project Coordination
    Escalation Management
    Team Communication
    Negotiation
    Commercial Awareness
    Client Communication

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Goodwin. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extracurricular 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. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goodwin. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Goodwin. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Private Equity M&A

    Step into the deal: diligence, checklist mastery, and negotiation the Goodwin Way.

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