Loading Stars...

    Loading Reviews...

    Not the right career for you?

    We‘re on a mission to get motivated students into great jobs.
    For Students
    • Explore Jobs
    • All Job Simulations
    • Software Engineering Job Sims
    • Consulting Job Sims
    • Banking & Financial Services Job Sims
    • Law Job Sims
    • Data Job Sims
    • Security Job Sims
    • Student Blog
    For Enterprise
    • Sign In
    • Enterprise Resources
    • Request a Demo
    For Educators
    • Sign In
    • Educator Resources
    • Register as an Educator
    About Us
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • Careers
    • FAQs
    Support
    • Help Center
    • Privacy Notice
    • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
    • Terms of Use
    • Responsible Disclosure Program
    • Sitemap
    © 2026 Forage, Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Job Simulations
    • Jobs
    • For Enterprise
    • For Educators
    Sign UpSign In

    Reviews

    Over 750
    5 Star Reviews
    "It gave me an insight of what a Shepherd and Wedderburn's real work experience looks like, it gave practical work, that requires critical reasoning, and solutions to the problem accrued in each task."-- Student from University of South Africa
    "No got a specific time bar on it - the indication of time needed is good. Having a stopwatch counting down is intimidating and distracting from the task at hand. Also not how it works in the real work with phone calls and other office based distractions."-- Student from University of Strathclyde
    "I was sceptical about how a virtual placement would compare to one that was in person however i was taken by surprise. This dug into areas of knowledge i didnt expect and i got to try and learn some new skills (creating a due diligence report and calculation redundancy scenarios). This really allowed me to put my theoretical knowledge into practise..."-- Student from Edinburgh Napier University
    "It helps me in understanding how intellectual property works and how infringement of a intellectual property rights are protected."-- Student from Quaid-i-Azam University
    "While completing the tasks of this program, I was involved in the process, I almost forgot that I was a law student and felt like I was a Shepherd and Wedderburn Associate working on an actual project. This feeling helped me produce the best results that I could. Secondly, post completion of the task, I was provided with the Model Answer, which hel..."-- Student from Chandigarh University
    Swirl Background
    Company Logo

    Introduction from Shepherd and Wedderburn

    Law
    Law

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Trade Mark Dispute
    1-2 hours
    Intermediate
    Advise your client on a possible trade mark infringement and their best course of action.
    What you'll learn
    • How to evaluate a trade mark infringement claim.
    • Understand the steps to take in a trade mark dispute and the solutions.
    What you'll do
    • Analyze a trade mark infringement claim and suggest an action plan with solutions, based on your analysis.
    • Write an email to the client using a provided template, summarizing your analysis and suggestions about the trade mark dispute.

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Shepherd and Wedderburn. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

    Welcome to the Shepherd and Wedderburn Law Virtual Job Simulation! We are so excited to have you here!

    In the highly competitive business world, ideas, innovation and branding provide significant opportunities to set one company apart from another. At Shepherd and Wedderburn, our specialist team helps clients protect, manage and commercialise this vital intellectual property (IP). From semi-conductors to historical novels, drinks branding to confidential formulae, our clients constantly present us with original ideas and interesting problems.

    During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a lawyer at Shepherd and Wedderburn and complete tasks that replicate the work that our specialist teams do every day. We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Shepherd and Wedderburn!

    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Commercial Awareness
    Problem Identification
    Attention to Detail
    Client Communication
    Critical Analysis
    Verbal Communication

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Shepherd and Wedderburn. 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.
    hero background

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Shepherd and Wedderburn. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to Shepherd and Wedderburn. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
    Company Logo

    Law

    Advise a multinational beverage company on various legal matters with our specialist teams.

    Law Free 750+ 5 Star Reviews