Welcome to the Ashurst (Australia) Commercial Law Virtual Experience Program. Develop your skills and learn what it’s like to work in a Top Tier Global Law Firm.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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Urgent Search Warrant Review
Your client is facing a surprise inspection by the ACCC (a dawn raid), urgently review the relevant search warrant.- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
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Research Planning & Preparation
Prepare a research strategy on a discreet legal issue regarding a joint venture contract negotiation- Conducting Research
- Commercial Awareness
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Attend a Client Meeting
Engage with colleagues, assist in a client meeting and create a file note to experience a day in the life of an Ashurst graduate.- Client Meetings
- Note Taking
- Drafting Skills
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Elevator Pitch
Create a good first impression by confidently engaging with your supervising Partner after your last day of the clerkship at Ashurst.- Networking
- Elevator Pitch
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Commercial Negotiation Strategy
Identify the core commercial considerations for the client in a challenging joint venture.- Commercial Awareness
- Client Communication
- Negotiation Skills
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Shadow an ACCC Investigation
Prepare a strategy to quickly respond in a situation where the ACCC may potentially be copying privileged information.- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
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Conduct Research
Assess the benefits of Safe Harbour laws for our client in mitigating potential future claims and liabilities.- Drafting Advice
- Research Skills
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Substantiate Privilege
Prepare a summary of the possible privilege claims that may be available to the client.- Interpersonal Skills
- Research
- Substantiating advice