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Introduction to Finance

Location: United States
Experience Type: Forage (Virtual Job Simulations)
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Navigate complex financial transactions and become a finance expert with Mayer Brown’s Banking and Finance team

Welcome to the Mayer Brown: Introduction to Finance programme! We are thrilled to have you here.

Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in major financial centres around the world. Our firm is renowned for its expertise in a wide range of legal disciplines, including banking and finance, corporate law, real estate, and litigation. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on client service, Mayer Brown provides innovative legal solutions to some of the world’s largest and most influential organisations.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a trainee solicitor and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Banking and Finance team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:

Financial analysis and due diligenceLegal drafting and documentationRegulatory compliance and risk assessment

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Mayer Brown.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Acquisition finance
    Secure the success of a major corporate acquisition through thorough financial analysis, meticulous legal due diligence, and strategic risk mitigation

    • Financial Analysis
    • Legal Analysis
    • Documentation and Drafting
    • Risk Management
    • Attention to Detail
  • Real estate finance
    Ensure financing and compliance for UrbanCo’s real estate project with expert financial analysis and legal drafting

    • Legal Drafting
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • Attention to Detail
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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Mayer Brown
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Contact

Phone
304-293-2221
Email
careercenter@mail.wvu.edu
Website
https://careercenter.wvu.edu/
Address

The Mountainlair
Room #133
1550 University Ave./P.O. Box 6008
Morgantown, WV 26506-6008

Career Center Hours

M Monday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
T Tuesday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
W Wednesday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
TH Thursday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
F Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON 1:1 Appointments Available 

Access virtual help — anytime, anywhere!

Meet the Team

Erica LaRue, MBA Meet Erica
Ali Anderson Meet Ali
Caleb Arnold Meet Caleb
Khrystyna Pelchar Meet Khrystyna
Cole Newland Meet Cole
Anna Belan Meet Anna
Kelly Stewart Meet Kelly
Jason Walker Meet Jason
Robert Barricelli Meet Robert
Danica Ryan Meet Danica
Kellie McMillen Meet Kellie
Courtney Pletcher Meet Courtney
Mallory Napolillo Meet Mallory
West Virginia University Career Services logo
Phone
304-293-2221
Email
careercenter@mail.wvu.edu
Website
https://careercenter.wvu.edu/
Address

The Mountainlair
Room #133
1550 University Ave./P.O. Box 6008
Morgantown, WV 26506-6008

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