Advise our clients on legal issues.
Jones Day is a truly global Firm, with a distinctive non-rotational training contract and a formidable reputation in disputes and transactions… but what is it actually like working here?
We understand how difficult it can be to really understand the role of a corporate lawyer and whether it might be the career for you.
This programme will allow you to step into the shoes of a Jones Day, London trainee and try your hand at realistic work, all through the lens of our non-rotational training contract. You’ll work through a transaction which is typical for our London lawyers – a dynamic, international client, buying a joint venture. You will be able to appreciate the interconnectivity of our practices and the level of responsibility our trainees are afforded, picking up crucial legal skills along the way, including legal drafting and commercial awareness.
So, what’s in it for you?
You’ll discover if Jones Day is a good fit for you.You’ll learn essential legal skills for free, completely at your own pace.You’ll receive a certificate of completion from Jones Day and experience to enhance future applications
To complete this programme and earn a completion certificate, please finish any 3 of the 5 tasks.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 6-7 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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Complete a Suite of Corporate Authorisations
Draft a set of corporate authorisations for the Borrower approving their entry into the transaction.- Drafting
- Commercial Awareness
- Attention to Detail
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Real Estate Due Diligence
Review the terms of a commercial lease affecting a property in the portfolio.- Legal Analysis
- Client Awareness
- Working Effectively
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Drag-Along and Tag-Along
Amend the joint ventures articles of association to include drag-along and tag-along rights for minority shareholders.- Legal Drafting
- Commercial Awareness
- Attention to Detail
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UK Merger Assessment
Consider whether your client’s proposed acquisition falls within the remit of UK merger control regulation.- Legal Research
- Email Drafting
- Critical Thinking
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Pro-Bono – Bonus Task
Help a pro-bono client prepare a pro-forma employment contract.- Pro-Bono
- Contract Drafting
- Attention to Detail
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Finish Line
