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Introduction to Shipping Finance Law

Location: United States
Experience Type: Virtual Experience Courses
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Navigate complex shipping finance transactions and protect client interests at Watson Farley & Williams

Welcome to the Watson Farley & Williams Shipping Finance Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

Watson Farley & Williams is a leading law firm with a strong focus on sectors that drive the global economy, including maritime and energy. With a reputation for excellence in shipping finance, we provide expert legal services to clients around the world, helping them navigate complex transactions and regulatory landscapes.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to explore work undertaken by our trainees and apprentice solicitors, and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Shipping Finance team does every day. You’ll learn key skills used in transactions in the shipping finance industry, such as legal document drafting and due diligence.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your CV as you explore career options and a potential career at Watson Farley & Williams.

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

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Due diligence in shipping finance transactions
    Understand fundamental shipping finance legal concepts and the importance of due diligence

    • Legal Research
    • Attention to Detail
    • Due Diligence
    • Data Analysis
    • Critical Thinking
  • Drafting a manager’s undertaking
    Develop your legal drafting skills

    • Legal Drafting
    • Contract Analysis
    • Critical Thinking
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

Sponsor
Watson Farley & Williams LLP
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Career Center in the Mungo Exchange
Michael S. Brown Village Center
160 Evins Street

Spartanburg, SC 29303-3663

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T Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
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