Weil Private Equity and Finance

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Weil. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.

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

Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is an international law firm specialising in Corporate, Restructuring, and Finance law, and our London office is a leading player in the UK legal market. The Firm supports a varied client base of European, US and global private equity houses, corporates, and financial institutions on domestic and cross-border matters.

As a Trainee Associate at Weil, you will work on some of the most complex and sophisticated matters. The work will be varied, exciting and from the very start, you will be in the spotlight – helping to tackle the problems our clients face.

Our Virtual Experience Programme will allow you to gain hands-on experience of the type of tasks a Trainee Associate would get involved in while working in our Private Equity, Banking & Finance and Restructuring teams.

This Virtual Experience Programme is:
• Open to school students, undergraduates/graduates from any degree discipline and career changers
• There are no deadlines as the programme is self-paced. It takes 5-6 hours to complete
• No prior legal knowledge or work experience is required to participate in this programme, and your work will not be assessed

Skills you will learn and practice:

Critical Thinking

Legal Writing

Transaction Analysis

Legal Research

Verbal Communication

Presentation Skills

Legal Application

How it works

Introduction from Weil

Tasks in this program

Task One: Drafting an NDA

1-2 hours

Intermediate

Assisting our Private Equity team with drafting an NDA for a potential acquisition

What you'll learn

How law firms assist clients in evaluating potential acquisitions, including the review of legal documents like NDAs
How NDAs serve as contracts outlining the rights and obligations of parties involved during transaction evaluations.
The legal and ethical obligations of handling confidential information

What you'll do

Review of an NDA with regards to the potential acquisition of Harland & Co, a major international retailer with headquarters in London specializing in clothing and home products
Provide a mark-up of certain key provisions of the NDA (in line with the client’s guidelines) and upload it

Reviews

Over 1550

5 Star Reviews

"It provided me with a great insight into the tasks of a trainee solicitor and helped me develop practical skills that will be invaluable throughout my career."-- Student from University of Durham

"This programme offered a great range of tasks, and mediums with which to complete the tasks. My only criticism would be to offer a non-audio alternative to the final voice memo task, as not all users would have access to recording devices"-- Student from University of Southampton

"I liked how it was focused on one case, so you could see how the firm really is a full service firm."-- High School Student

"I really enjoyed taking part in the tasks. I found them to be really accessible especially given I have very little legal knowledge or experience. The tasks provide enough information so that anyone should be able to take part."-- High School Student

"I enjoyed the fact that I get to work at my own pace and the tasks were as real as possible. It gave me the feel of what it is like working at Weil."-- Student from The Nigerian Law School

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges Virtual Experience Programme