Global Advanced Law Virtual Experience Programme

by King & Wood Mallesons

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Deadline: 18th July 2023
Salary: Free
Length: Internship (1 Month+)
Roles: Legal/Law
Location: East Midlands, East of England, International, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humberside

Global Advanced Law Virtual Experience Programme

Take this free virtual opportunity to upskill yourself get a true feel of what it’s like to work at King & Wood Mallesons.

Learn what it is like working at one of the world’s leading international law firms and build skills required to excel as a commercial lawyer.

Why join this Virtual Experience Programme?

King & Wood Mallesons have designed this programme to provide insight into life as a KWM Graduate. You will get to complete similar work that our graduates do and experience what it is like working at one of the worlds leading international law firms.

The content in this programme is available in English or Chinese (simplified).

Do this programme if you are:

  • Midway through or have completed your law degree
  • Looking to build skills that will fast-track your career
  • Keen to understand more about the global nature of life as a commercial lawyer

Benefits of this Global Advanced Law Programme

Earn a Certificate
When you complete the Global Advanced Programme, you’ll earn a personalised completion certificate to share with prospective employers and your professional network.

Set yourself up for success
No more applying for jobs without knowing what the role involves. Build the confidence and practical skills that employers are looking for.

Gain real work experience
Throughout the Global Advanced Programme, you’ll develop deep insights into what it is actually like to work at King & Wood Mallesons.

Discover if this career is for your
Nearly 50% of the hours you are awake are spent at work. Discover if this is the right career path is for you.

Make your CV and LinkedIn stand out
You’ll be able to include this experience on your CV and Linkedin profile. Demonstrate that you’re ambitious, hardworking and have developed valuable practical skills.

Do it in your own time
Fit the Global Advanced Programme in with your busy schedule. Learn at your own pace and reach your personal goals.

What will you do in this Global Advanced Law Programme?

Business Development
Help the KWM team pitch to land a role as the legal advisor to a large Chinese-based company.

Transactional sub-task 1
Guide our client through the due diligence process in relation to an acquisition of a UK company and consider issues relating to Chinese investment in foreign entities.

Transactional sub-task 2
Guide our client through the due diligence process in relation to an acquisition of a UK company and consider issues relating to Chinese investment in foreign entities.

Innovation
The use of technology is changing the way legal services are delivered. Learn about how technology can be used in the world of contracts.

Option 1: US
Advise our client on company structures commonly adopted by a technology company as it considers participating in a Series C capital raise.

Option 2: Australia
Advise our client on company structures commonly adopted by a technology company as it considers participating in a Series C capital raise.

Option 3: Hong Kong
Advise our client on company structures commonly adopted by a technology company as it considers participating in a Series C capital raise.

Cross-border disputes
Provide assistance to your client by navigating the options available in a potential dispute under a sale and purchase agreement.

This programme is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.

About King & Wood Mallesons

Recognised as one of the world’s most innovative law firms, King & Wood Mallesons offers a different perspective to commercial thinking and the client experience. With access to a global platform, a team of over 2400 lawyers in 28 locations around the world works with clients to help them understand local challenges, navigate through regional complexity, and to find commercial solutions that deliver a competitive advantage for our clients.

As a leading international law firm headquartered in Asia, we help clients to open doors and unlock opportunities as they look to Asian markets to unleash their full potential. Combining an unrivalled depth of expertise and breadth of relationships in our core markets, we are connecting Asia to the world, and the world to Asia.

We take a partnership approach in working with clients, focusing not just on what they want, but how they want it. Always pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved, we are reshaping the legal market and challenging our clients to think differently about what a law firm can be.

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