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Introduction to Finance

Location: United States
Experience Type: Employer Shadows
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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
    • Drafting and Documentation
    • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
    • 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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Contact & Location

Email
careercenter@columbusstate.edu
Address

Schuster Student Success Center, 2nd floor
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907

Career Service Hours

M Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
T Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
W Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TH Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
F Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meet the Team

Patrick Keebler Meet Patrick
Laurie Aiken Meet Laurie
Theresa Donahoe Meet Theresa
Reggie Gooden Meet Reggie
Allison Hay Meet Ali
Randy McCoin Meet Randy
Daphne Bryant Meet Daphne
Jayde Colson Meet Jayde
Ally Williams Meet Ally
Julia Ildefonso Meet Julia
Bryan Lucas Meet Bryan
Columbus State University Center for Career Coaching
Email
careercenter@columbusstate.edu
Address

Schuster Student Success Center, 2nd floor
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907

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