First Steps to Law Virtual Job Simulation

Work with our E&I and IPMT teams to deliver Hogan Lovells expertise to our clients.

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.

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

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.

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

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Hogan Lovells. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced6-7 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

At Hogan Lovells, our one constant has always been that we embrace change. It is what has moulded the firm we are today and what shapes the firm will be tomorrow. The one that finds strength in breadth, makes good on promises to society and champions our people, all the way through to partnership. Established, but never static. Elite, but never elitist. Global, but still personal. We are a firm who are building on our heritage to drive, decide and define the future. In all kinds of unexpected ways.

Defined by Difference is our shared belief across our firm, our teams bring together a diversity of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds, and support each other to be our best. We believe that everyone should have access to the legal sector, regardless of their background. That is why we are delighted to introduce the very first virtual job simulation that provides both an insight into working at a commercial law firm, how we work with our clients, and the work you would do as an in-house lawyer.

The programme is open to everyone but aimed at students at school or in their first year of university. You will gain both technical and soft skills which are essential to a career in commercial law as well as a deeper understanding of two key practice areas: Energy and Infrastructure (E&I), and Intellectual Property, Media and Technology (IPMT). E&I tasks include pitching to a hypothetical multinational client, reviewing a draft loan agreement, and executing a document. For IPMT tasks, Hogan Lovells is partnering with and showcasing a real client, Vodafone. In a hypothetical scenario, students will advise Vodafone on potential grounds for making a trademark infringement claim and explain trademark registrations to Vodafone’s in-house counsel.

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London Training Contract 2028 | UK

Skills you will learn and practice:

Commercial Awareness

Client Focus

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Drafting

Issue Spotting

Legal Research

Email Drafting

Verbal Communication

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Hogan Lovells. 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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Tasks in this program

Task One: Pitch to a multinational energy client

1-2 hours

Help the Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects team pitch to a multinational energy company who are looking for legal advisors for a major new development.

What you'll learn

Identify and prioritize key legal issues related to a major energy project.
Understand the process of pitching legal services to a multinational energy client.
Develop the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a concise and client-friendly manner.

What you'll do

Prepare a PowerPoint slide highlighting five critical legal issues for client's hydrogen production facility project.
Ensure slide effectively conveys legal considerations to a potential client.

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Over 550

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"I am delighted to express my heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional opportunity I had to intern at your esteemed firm on commercial law. My experience at Hogan Lovells has been nothing short of outstanding, and I am truly grateful for the invaluable insights and knowledge gained during my time with your team. Throughout the duration of my virt..."-- Student

"I enjoyed the program for the practical approach it offered to the simulated tasks. This mirrors the daily experience of a lawyer and I find that valuable."-- Student from University of Ibadan

"Gave really good insight into the type of work done at Hogan Lovells and a great breadth of areas covered in the virtual internship - I also gained greater knowledge in the process."-- Student from University of Durham

"It was a very fun and effective way of participating in the virtual internship. The cases and the tasks were very engaging."-- Student from University of London

"I like the way it can give me a first hand experience of what it is like to be working in a legal firms and also it is a way to develop my commercial awareness"-- Student from University College Dublin

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