GLOBAL CORPORATE LAW MASTERCLASS
World-class Legal Training for Future Leaders
Designed and delivered by former professionals from leading firms, including Latham & Watkins
“The Global Corporate Law Masterclass has absolutely affirmed that I want to go into commercial law.”
— Rafael, Epsom College
★ Ever wondered what a global law firm actually does?
★ Want to learn how corporate lawyers shape deals & solve problems?
★ Curious how law interacts with business, finance, & geopolitics?
★ Thinking about a legal career in the City?
This course breaks it all down - clearly, practically, and with real-world examples.
What You’ll Gain
Deep, practical understanding of corporate law & international legal practice
Insider insights from real experience at elite global firms and chambers
Personalised career guidance (CVs, LinkedIn, interviews, & networking)
Core skills: critical thinking, persuasive speaking, & commercial awareness
Digital certificate awarded upon completion
Who It’s For
Ambitious students curious about law, business, and international affairs - particularly those considering careers at top-tier global law firms, Magic Circle / BigLaw, prestigious barrister chambers, or in international commercial practice.
Whether your goal is to study law at a leading university, understand how corporate lawyers lead and manage major transactions, or secure vacation schemes, pupillages, and training contract pathways, this course equips you with the insider understanding, strategic thinking, and career game plan to stand out.
Format & Structure
8 × 90-minute live online sessions (12 hours total)
Small-group format, highly interactive - including M&A Negotiation Simulation
Limited cohort sizes to ensure personalised attention
Optional weekly homework includes curated readings, documentaries films, and short presentations designed to develop analytical thinking and communication skills
Course Directors
Will Chen
Will graduated from the University of Oxford with a double First in Law. He qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and trained and worked at Latham & Watkins in London and Singapore, with experience in M&A and finance. He founded lawprof.co, the UK’s largest law notes platform, and is now working on a legal AI venture.
Miriam Lo
Miriam is a First Class LLB and LLM graduate of the London School of Economics and is currently pursuing a career at the Bar. She has completed multiple mini-pupillages at leading London chambers and represented LSE in prestigious international mooting competitions, including the Philip C. Jessup Moot.
Course Details
2026 Cohort Options (UK time)
Summer Intensive:
Early Summer: 30 June - 23 July 2026
Mid Summer: 21 July - 13 August 2026
Late Summer: 4 August - 27 August 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm or 5pm
Michaelmas Term
27 September - 6 December 2026 (Includes half-term break)
Sundays at 12pm, 3pm, or 5pm
Fees
Standard: £165 — if booked by 1 June 2026; £200 thereafter
Includes 12 hours of live teaching, personalised CV and LinkedIn feedback, access to the GCL Network, ongoing email and WhatsApp support throughout the programme.
Priority: £275
Includes all Standard features, plus flexible scheduling across cohorts, a one-to-one session, priority support, and access to catch-up recordings for missed sessions, where required.
What Our Students Say
“Definitely do it, it covers all aspects of the subject”
“It has hugely increased my understanding, especially of concepts which I had heard used before, but did not know their true meaning or application. My interest was already high at the start but this largely consolidated my preference towards corporate law rather than criminal.
Definitely do it, it covers all aspects of the subject but still to a deep level without being overly technical or dry. It is especially helpful for future advice on how to appeal to employers and universities, even if you are not sure about which course or career.”
— Ollie, St Paul’s School
Gaining clarity on whether corporate law is the right path
“I am much more sure now that Corporate Law is something that I want to do, particularly over any other sectors that I was thinking about.”
— Emma, Nottingham High School
“I would highly recommend taking this course. It not only gave me clarity that this career was the one I wanted to pursue but it also helped me gain an understanding of the work of a corporate lawyer.”
— Kate, Nottingham High School
“It has absolutely affirmed that I want to go into commercial law.”
— Rafael, Epsom College
Building real understanding of the legal world
“Understanding pathways into law and the full M&A process - it has greatly strengthened my understanding of the legal processes”
— Brychan, Christ College Brecon
Developing the skills top law firms look for
“Helped me understand what skills I need to develop further before beginning applications, namely commercial awareness.”
— Sixth Form Student, Sale Grammar School
Consistently rated highly by students
100% of our students across leading UK schools rated the Masterclass as very valuable or extremely valuable, citing improved career clarity, stronger commercial awareness, and a deeper understanding of corporate law.