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Introduction to Finance

Location: United States
Experience Type: Volunteer Opportunities
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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

Sponsor
Mayer Brown
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Contact & Location

Phone
202-885-1908
Email
kogodcareers@american.edu
Address

Kogod Suite 122
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

Career Service Hours

M Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
T Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
W Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
TH Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
F Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Graduate Student Drop-In/Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri @ 12-1pm EST in KSB 122 or virtually: ksb-careers.biz/grad-visits

Undergraduate Students Drop-Ins: General: Tuesday 5:30-7:30PM, Thursday 6-8PM, KSB 114. Finance: Monday/Wednesday, 6-8PM, KSB 114.  114. BAE and Marketing: Monday 3-5PM, Wednesday 11AM-1PM, KSB 122

Meet the Team

Cynthia O'Brien Meet Cynthia
Andrea Carpenter Meet Andrea
Robin Marks Meet Robin
Caroline Figueiredo Hausmann Meet Caroline
Kelli Carroll Meet Kelli
Gabriel Pickett Meet Gabriel
Jessetta Ray Meet Jessetta
Brandy Rodgers Meet Brandy
Jim Waite Meet Jim
Riley Woolston Meet Riley
Nicole DeCastro Meet Nicole
Bennett Rosenow Meet Bennett
Diane Roznowski Meet Diane
Ray Ruiz Meet Ray
Maya Williams Meet Maya
Nini Asikin Meet Nini
Ken Rigberg Meet Ken
Kaitlyn Gibbens Meet Kaitlyn
Phone
202-885-1908
Email
kogodcareers@american.edu
Address

Kogod Suite 122
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

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