Step into the role of a Goodwin associate and learn how to guide startups through the legal side of early-stage financing.
Welcome to Goodwin’s Advising Startups on Early-Stage Financing Program! We are thrilled to have you here.
We are a firm of insiders relentlessly focused on understanding the pulse within six industries: healthcare, investment funds, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technology. This means that we deliver unprecedented client value through a unique combination of industry knowledge, legal excellence, and business advisory expertise – all powered by our high-performance culture.
Goodwin’s Tech and Emerging Companies/Venture Capital (ECVC) team partners with entrepreneurs, startups, and investors to drive growth from formation through exit. By combining deep legal knowledge with commercial insight, we help clients navigate fundraising, structure deals, and build the foundations for long-term success.
During this program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Junior Associate and complete tasks that replicate the work our Tech and ECVC team does every day. You’ll learn key skills in:
Explaining financing instruments in clear, client-ready languageDrafting board consents and working with legal precedentsConducting diligence by spotting key provisions in contracts and summarizing risks
We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore your options, including a potential career at Goodwin.
This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
Skills Learned:
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Intro & Scenario
Background context and your project team -
Explaining convertible notes to a startup founder
Turn complex financing instruments into clear, client-ready advice- Client Communication
- Legal Writing
- Commercial Awareness
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Drafting a board consent for financing approval
Build precision and confidence by drafting the legal documents that make deals possible- Legal Drafting
- Corporate Governance
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Identifying key provisions through diligence
Spot the red flags in contracts and communicate risks like a trusted deal team member- Contract Review
- Due Diligence
- Risk Identification
- Professional Communication
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Finish Line
