Step into the role of a Goodwin associate and learn how to guide startups through the legal side of early-stage financing.
- Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.
- Stand out in your application to Goodwin. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
About the Virtual Work Experience Programme
We are a firm of insiders relentlessly focused on understanding the pulse within six industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. This means that we deliver unprecedented client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise – all powered by our high-performance culture.
Goodwin’s Tech and Emerging Companies/Venture Capital (ECVC) team partners with entrepreneurs, startups, and investors to drive growth from formation through exit. By combining deep legal knowledge with commercial insight, we help clients navigate fundraising, structure deals, and build the foundations for long-term success.
During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Junior Associate and complete tasks that replicate the work our Tech and ECVC team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:
- Explaining financing instruments in clear, client-ready language
- Drafting board consents and working with legal precedents
- Conducting diligence by spotting key provisions in contracts and summarizing risks
We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill as you explore your options, including a potential career at Goodwin.
