Pro Bono

Increase access to justice by taking on a wide variety of pro bono matters.

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Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Latham & Watkins. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Talent Network Open

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Latham & Watkins. 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 Latham & Watkins. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

Welcome to our programme! We are so excited to have you here.

At Latham & Watkins, we make it a priority to offer quality mentorship and training to lawyers and those beginning their law careers. During this programme, you will get a glimpse into what a career at Latham & Watkins is like. As you complete the modules, you will take part in meaningful and relevant projects that showcase the compelling work done at our firm while also solidifying the key skills you will need to succeed as a lawyer.

During this programme, you will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Latham & Watkins team member and complete tasks that replicate the pro bono work that our lawyers do every day. You'll learn how to conduct legal research, apply the law, and engage in critical thinking.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Latham & Watkins!

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Skills you will learn and practice:

Legal Research

Logical Reasoning

Presenting Legal Analysis

Giving Practical Advice

Issue Spotting

Critical Thinking and Strategy

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Latham & Watkins. 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: Nonprofit Incorporation

1-2 hours

Research and prepare advice on company incorporation in England and Wales

What you'll learn

How Latham & Watkins handles pro bono cases
The impacts to consider when community organisations consider incorporating

What you'll do

Prepare a response for a client that is considering incorporating as a company, as opposed to remaining as an unincorporated association

Reviews

Over 300

5 Star Reviews

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"I thoroughly enjoyed the practical application of theoretical legal knowledge and having insight of the work as a commercial lawyer."-- Student from University of Durham

"I appreciate the program's user-friendly design, making it easy to comprehend without encountering challenging terminology or processes."-- Student from International Islamic University

"I liked how guided it was, and the nature of the tasks. They were very hands-on, and I appreciated the effort put into drafting the scenarios. The detail helped me envision what working at Latham & Watkins could potentially look like on a day-to-day basis."-- Student from University of Glasgow

"It was very relevant and insightful to the types of pro bono work that the company does. The tasks were engaging and it was very helpful that extra resources were provided."-- Student from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

"How it provided a sample answer after ever submission, ensuring that i can improve my understanding of the subject and how to approach client work in the future."-- Student from University of Leeds

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