M&A

Support a leading M&A team at Morrison Foerster by identifying key deal risks and helping drive a transaction toward closing

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 30-40 mins and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to Morrison Foerster. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this Job Simulation

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

Self-paced

30-40 mins

No grades

No assessments

Introductory

Welcome to Morrison Foerster's M&A Job Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

Our M&A practice advises clients on complex, high-value transactions across industries, including technology, life sciences, and digital assets. The team supports clients through every stage of a deal, from due diligence and structuring to negotiation and closing. Known for its collaborative approach and global reach, Morrison Foerster works closely with clients to manage risk, navigate regulatory requirements, and execute transactions efficiently.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an M&A team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our M&A team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in risk identification and prioritization, analytical thinking, and problem solving.

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

How it works

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

Skills you will learn and practice:

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Ownership Mindset

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Risk Identification

Risk Prioritization

Strategic Thinking

Written Communication

Introduction from Morrison Foerster

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are a junior associate in Morrison Foerster’s M&A practice.
You are part of a deal team that includes partners, senior associates, and specialists across corporate, tax, and regulatory functions.
Your team is advising a U.S.-based technology company on its acquisition of a digital assets platform with international operations.
You support senior lawyers by analyzing information, tracking progress, and helping manage key aspects of the transaction under tight timelines.

Your goal

You will support the deal team through critical stages of the transaction, from identifying key risks to helping prepare for signing and closing.
You will analyze deal information, prioritize issues, and communicate updates clearly to the deal team.
You will help keep the transaction on track by identifying next steps, monitoring progress, and ensuring important items are addressed.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

You are a junior associate in Morrison Foerster’s M&A practice.
You are part of a deal team that includes partners, senior associates, and specialists across corporate, tax, and regulatory functions.
Your team is advising a U.S.-based technology company on its acquisition of a digital assets platform with international operations.
You support senior lawyers by analyzing information, tracking progress, and helping manage key aspects of the transaction under tight timelines.

Your goal

You will support the deal team through critical stages of the transaction, from identifying key risks to helping prepare for signing and closing.
You will analyze deal information, prioritize issues, and communicate updates clearly to the deal team.
You will help keep the transaction on track by identifying next steps, monitoring progress, and ensuring important items are addressed.

Reviews

4.6

I liked that the simulation was realistic and practical. It provided hands-on experience with client communication, due diligence, risk assessment, and deal execution, helping me understand how legal teams collaborate and prioritize issues during transactions. The tasks were engaging and improved my analytical and professional communication skills.

Student

I really liked how realistic and practical the tasks were. Working through due diligence, identifying risks, and drafting action plans gave me a genuine understanding of M&A work at Morrison Foerster. The feedback after each task was super helpful and made me feel more confident about corporate law.

Student, Dibrugarh University

I liked how the simulation provided a realistic, hands-on experience that allowed me to apply my problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills in practical business scenarios. It was engaging, interactive, and helped me better understand how to analyze situations and make informed decisions in a professional environment.

Student, B V Raju Institute of Technology

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