I really love it! I have wondered on how day-to-day lawyer work would look like and this program has given me so much insight. Although I stumbled pretty much the whole way, it was eye-opening. Despite living in a completely different legal system, the way the program was designed was very understandable. Thank you so much!
- Job Simulations
- US Cross-Border Transactions
Introduction from White & Case
Hear Jack Pace, Partner at White & Case at White & Case, introduce the simulation.Tasks
Task One: Project Finance
Help our Project Finance team with due diligence and preparing the bankability report
What you'll learn
- Analyze material project agreements, specifically the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Agreement.
- Identify and articulate risks associated with contract clauses, such as termination for convenience.
- Compose a short paragraph for a bankability report addressing specific risks in a project agreement.
What you'll do
- Review the EPC Agreement of CopperCo, focusing on the Termination for Convenience clause.
- Draft a concise paragraph for a bankability report highlighting potential risks and concerns related to the identified clause.
- Apply critical thinking skills to assess the implications of contractual terms on the Consortium's financing decision and communicate findings effectively.
Task One: Project Finance
Help our Project Finance team with due diligence and preparing the bankability report
What you'll learn
- Analyze material project agreements, specifically the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Agreement.
- Identify and articulate risks associated with contract clauses, such as termination for convenience.
- Compose a short paragraph for a bankability report addressing specific risks in a project agreement.
What you'll do
- Review the EPC Agreement of CopperCo, focusing on the Termination for Convenience clause.
- Draft a concise paragraph for a bankability report highlighting potential risks and concerns related to the identified clause.
- Apply critical thinking skills to assess the implications of contractual terms on the Consortium's financing decision and communicate findings effectively.
Reviews
The White & Case US Cross-Border Learning Programme is an exceptional gateway for legal professionals eager to deepen their expertise in international commercial law and cross-border transactions. This programme stands out for its dynamic curriculum, which seamlessly integrates theoretical foundations with practical insights into the complexities of global legal frameworks.
I liked that I was able to gain hands on experience into the issues White & Case lawyers handle everyday. This program also provided me the opportunity to test myself on if this is the type of work that I would want to become involved in during my career and it most certainly is. I am very thankful for the US Cross Border Program experience White & Case offers.
