Mallesons Introduction to Commercial Law

Why complete this Job Simulation

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

Self-paced

3-4 hours

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

Mallesons have designed this program to help you start exploring the world of commercial law. The work you will do in this online program will help you understand what a commercial lawyer does on a day to day basis, you will have plenty of guidance and support as you work your way through each of the modules.

Do this program if you are:

Just starting out in a law degree or are thinking about doing a law degree
Interested in finding out what basic skills you need in law
Not sure what a commercial lawyer does

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Mallesons. 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:

Business Development

Civil Litigation

Civil Procedure

Client Communication

Client Research

Contract Drafting

Contract Management

Contracts

Corporate Structure

Due Diligence

Information Requests

Information Synthesis

International Arbitration

Litigation

Power of Attorney

Tasks

Task One: Drafting Contract Clauses

30-60 minsIntroductory

Draft a Power of Attorney (“POA”) to ensure the transaction is completed smoothly.

What you'll learn

Key commercial law terms
What a Power of Attorney (POA) is and how to update one

What you'll do

Read an email from an associate
Review the POA and update it for the current deal

Reviews

4.6

I really liked how practical and realistic the simulation is. Working through the complex corporate structure diagram and drafting the Power of Attorney gave me great hands-on experience. The focus on specific legal rules and commercial strategies like arbitration vs. litigation perfectly bridged the gap between school and real-world legal practice

Student, University of Turin

What stood out most was how practical and realistic the tasks felt. The simulation made it easier to understand how lawyers at KWM approach client problems, break down complex legal issues, and communicate advice clearly and commercially. I also liked the exposure to different practice areas and how the exercises showed the connection between legal analysis and real business outcomes.

Student

The simulation was well structured and realistic — working through a real transaction from due diligence to dispute resolution gave great insight into how a commercial law firm operates. The tasks built on each other logically and the variety of work (drafting, research, analysis, client-facing materials) reflected what a junior lawyer actually does.

Student, Macquarie University

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