Gain hands-on experience supporting complex Capital Markets transactions at a leading global law firm.
Welcome to the Freshfields Capital Markets Job Simulation.
In this experience, you will take on the role of a summer associate in Freshfields’ US Corporate Capital Markets team. You will work through realistic assignments involving documentary due diligence, public company disclosure, SEC filing review, and communication with a supervising associate.
Freshfields is a leading international law firm with a significant US presence across New York, Washington, DC, Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Boston, and Raleigh. Its US lawyers advise clients on complex corporate, regulatory, and litigation matters, including domestic and cross-border transactions.
Freshfields’ Capital Markets practice advises companies, investors, and financial institutions on a broad range of equity, debt, and hybrid transactions. The team works on matters including initial public offerings, direct listings, investment-grade and high-yield debt offerings, convertible notes, and ongoing public company reporting. Freshfields also brings together lawyers across major financial centers to support clients navigating complex disclosure requirements and regulatory expectations.
By completing this simulation, you will gain insight into how junior lawyers contribute to sophisticated Capital Markets matters. You will strengthen your ability to review complex documents, identify material legal and disclosure issues, apply regulatory guidance, prioritize risks, and communicate your findings clearly and professionally.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
- Intro & Scenario
Background context and your project team - Documentary due diligence review
Assess company materials, identify materials risks, and deliver clear findings to the transaction team.- Due Diligence
- Attention to Detail
- Risk Assessment
- Professional Judgment
- Legal Writing
- Organization
- Form 10-Q review
Review a draft From 10-Q, identify disclosure issues, and prepare comments for the transaction team.- Legal Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Legal Compliance
- Legal Drafting
- Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
