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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
    • 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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Contact & Location

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(713) 313-7541
Email
placementservices@tsu.edu
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http://cpc.tsu.edu
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Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center – The Hub of TSU Life (2nd floor)
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

Career Service Hours

M Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
T Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
W Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
TH Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
F Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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For more information please contact Jeff Wallace or Bea Emanuel-Sims in the Office of Development at 713.313.6747.

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(713) 313-7541
Email
placementservices@tsu.edu
Website
http://cpc.tsu.edu
Address

Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center – The Hub of TSU Life (2nd floor)
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

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