Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme

Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme

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

Are you interested in helping clients overcome complex and high-profile challenges? In joining a collaborative, team-focused culture spread around the world? In doing some of the best work of your life in an environment that encourages you to be you?

Our virtual experience programme gives you a chance to learn more about our firm and the type of work we do. It’s part of our ongoing effort to develop and offer meaningful mentoring and training to our lawyers as well as to those just starting their legal careers.

It begins with you!

Benefits of this Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme

Earn a CertificateWhen you complete the Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme, you’ll earn a personalised completion certificate to share with prospective employers and your professional network.

Learn direct from Latham & WatkinsThis Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme has been created by leaders at Latham & Watkins. You’ll receive instructions from the Latham & Watkins team and compare your work with real model solutions from Latham & Watkins.

Make your LinkedIn stand outYou’ll be able to include this certification on your LinkedIn profile. Demonstrate that you’re ambitious, hardworking and have developed valuable practical skills.

Set yourself up for successNo more applying for jobs without knowing what the role involves. Build the confidence and practical skills that employers are looking for.

Gain real work experienceThroughout the Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme, you’ll develop deep insights into what it is actually like to work at Latham & Watkins.

Do it in your own timeFit the Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme in with your busy schedule. Learn at your own pace and reach your personal goals.

What will you do in this Mergers & Acquisitions Virtual Experience Programme?

Kick-off the transactionGet started in Project Reno, a high-stakes M&A transaction, by reviewing an NDA and preparing your client's negotiating position on key drafting changes.

Review the customer agreementUsing AI in the due diligence process, analyze three key customer contracts and consider their implication on the drafting of the Merger Agreement.

Offer shareholder adviceProvide urgent advice to the client's board regarding the emergence of a new bidder in the transaction.

Negotiate the transactionPrepare a presentation to the Board summarizing the key mechanics of the earn-out provisions as contained in the Sale & Purchase Agreement.

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

About Latham & Watkins

Latham is dedicated to working with clients to help them achieve their business goals and overcome legal challenges anywhere in the world. From a global platform spanning 14 countries, Latham lawyers help clients succeed.

How to apply

To apply for this experience and to find out more, please click on the apply button.