Introduction from White & Case

HK Private Equity and M&A

Step into the world of cross-border deals with our Private Equity and M&A team in Hong Kong

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 1-2 hours and self-paced.
Stand out in your application to White & Case. 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 White & Case. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

No assessments

Intermediate

Welcome to White & Case’s Private Equity & M&A virtual learning programme! We are thrilled to have you here.

During this programme, you will step into the shoes of a White & Case Trainee Solicitor and take on tasks that replicate the work our Private Equity & M&A team does every day.

You’ll develop key skills in legal due diligence, issue spotting, coordination across specialist teams and local counsels, and professional communication in a fast-paced, cross-border deal environment. We hope this programme serves as a valuable resource to build your skills and strengthen your CV as you explore career options and a potential future at White & Case.

This programme is:

Open access and free for undergraduates, graduates of any degree discipline, and career changers
No application required and accessible online from anywhere in the world
Self-paced with no deadlines

No prior legal knowledge or work experience is required to participate in this course, and your work will not be used for assessment purposes.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at White & Case. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your CV 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

Communication and Coordination

Due Diligence

Prioritization

Problem Identification

Project Management

Time Management

Written Communication

Introduction from White & Case

Tasks

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

Act as a trainee solicitor in the Private Equity & M&A team at White & Case Hong Kong.
Support associates and partners on a live acquisition matter.
Review documents, liaise with specialist teams and local counsel, and track progress.
Contribute to the preparation of a legal due diligence report for the client.

Your goal

Develop skills in legal due diligence and issue spotting.
Learn how to coordinate workflows and manage competing priorities.
Practise effective communication in a cross-border, team-driven environment.
Experience the day-to-day responsibilities of a trainee in a top international law firm.

Intro & Scenario

Background context and your project team

Your role

Act as a trainee solicitor in the Private Equity & M&A team at White & Case Hong Kong.
Support associates and partners on a live acquisition matter.
Review documents, liaise with specialist teams and local counsel, and track progress.
Contribute to the preparation of a legal due diligence report for the client.

Your goal

Develop skills in legal due diligence and issue spotting.
Learn how to coordinate workflows and manage competing priorities.
Practise effective communication in a cross-border, team-driven environment.
Experience the day-to-day responsibilities of a trainee in a top international law firm.