Task 5 didn’t ask a hypothetical “discuss e-signatures” question. It gave me a voicemail from an associate, a specific SPA, and an actual Law Society note to work from. Having to apply Companies Act 2006 s.44 and case law like Golden Ocean to a client question is exactly what trainees do. It bridged the gap between textbooks and practice.
Introduction from Linklaters
Tasks
Task One: Business Development
30-60 minsIntroductory
Help our team pitch to a consortium of banks as they look to engage legal advisors for a complex fintech acquisition. Aim to spend approx. 1.5 hours on this task.
What you'll learn
- How to create persuasive ‘Request for Proposal’ (RfP) presentation slides.
- How to gather and synthesise key information.
What you'll do
- Prepare three slides for Linklaters' ‘Request for Proposal’ (RfP) response.
Reviews
4.6
Student, University of Kashmir
The Simulation has improved my confidence by guiding me on how to handle professional communication and making me do things that I might have to do if I ever join a law firm like Linklaters. I have learnt to make sophisticated PowerPoint slides and write emails professionally in a concise manner. I have enjoyed the simulation.
It made the role of a trainee lawyer feel very realistic and helped me understand how different tasks fit together across a transaction. I particularly liked how it combined technical legal work with client communication, as it showed the importance of explaining complex issues clearly and practically. The progression of tasks also gave a good insight into the lifecycle of a deal.
