THE BIG DEAL
The Big Deal is aimed at first year students from all backgrounds. It’s a hugely successful annual event that has been widely praised by everyone, including the national press. We now hold this event in London, Birmingham and Leeds.
You’ll be taking part in a realistic simulation of big business by working on a deal involving several parties. The parties want to merge and, depending on who you represent, you’ll be involved in activities ranging from brokering agreements and creating marketing strategies, to hosting a press conference. The day ends in the boardroom where everything is, hopefully, thrashed out to a successful conclusion.
Along the way, you’ll learn an enormous amount about commercial reality, teamwork, the law and the art of persuasion.
Comments from the Big Deal 2009
“It was a valuable, worthwhile and thoroughly enjoyable event.”
“The Big Deal has to be the best learning experience a wanna-be lawyer can have.”
“The set up was far far more enjoyable and valuable than any talk or lecture could be about life as a commercial lawyer.”
“I didn't quite know what to expect, but once I got there, the format, exercises and staff were brilliant!”
“The staff were incredibly helpful and diverse. People I would definitely enjoy working with.”
“Thank you for this rare opportunity.”