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Corporate Law

Location: United States
Experience Type: External Programs
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Analyze risk disclosures and perform due diligence as a corporate lawyer.

Welcome to the Kilpatrick Job Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

We help leaders create, expand, and protect the value of their companies and most prized assets by bringing an equal balance of business acumen, technical skill, and creative thinking to the opportunities and challenges they face.

Our attorneys and staff are committed to our clients’ success. We take the time to understand our clients’ businesses, and work collaboratively with them to achieve their business goals — whether managing complex transactions, tackling global compliance, succeeding in litigation, or protecting their intellectual property. By investing in their success, we have helped clients make their businesses better, smarter, and more protected.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Kilpatrick team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Corporate Law team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in: 

The fundamentals of common securities law compliance documentsContract drafting and revision The mechanics of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions transactionsEffective communication 

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

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

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Investment management – risk disclosures
    Draft essential elements of a common securities law document

    • Research
    • Communication
    • Securities Law
  • Agreement redlines
    Draft revisions to a contract to align its text with your client’s stated needs

    • Communication
    • Contract Drafting
    • Negotiation
  • Due diligence
    Examine documents from a proposed acquisition to determine if your client has enough information to evaluate the transaction

    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Document Review
    • Due Diligence
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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(607) 255 5296
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career@cornell.edu
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http://career.cornell.edu
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103 Barnes Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853

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