About the course

Sept 19 - Nov 14, 2023

Tuesdays from 7:00-8:15 pm EST (no class on Oct 31)

Course price includes applicable taxes ($995 + HST)

This course is our 101 course taken to the next level, with dataroom simulations, tons of mini-fact patterns, and a focus on the practical. It's not enough as an associate to identify that there's a red flag in the dataroom or in your searches; instead, you need to know what to do next and where to focus your time and energy.

Taking this course will help your junior associates to perform at a higher level and will leave the senior associates and partners wondering how they upskilled their abilities so quickly.

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FAQ

  • Who should take this course?

    This course is designed for 1st and 2nd year associates (anyone called to the bar this year or in the 2 previous years). However, we welcome others to join us if they are interested.

    M&A due diligence is largely consistent across Canada, so no matter which province you're from, we're confident you'll find this course extremely helpful!

  • Is this course offered online?

    All sessions will be conducted by Zoom. But unlike virtual law school, these are actually going to be fun and extremely interactive. You definitely won't be bored!

  • Does this course qualify for CPD hours?

    For Ontario lawyers, this course contains 10 hours of Substantive Content. For B.C. lawyers, this course has been approved for 10 hours of CPD.

  • I'm already so busy. How will I have time to attend class each week?

    We know how busy you are. And as practicing lawyers, we're really busy too!

    One of the things we've learned is that if you understand WHAT you're being asked to do and WHY you're being asked to do it, you'll actually be able to get your work done much faster.

    So sure - you might be investing 75 minutes next week. But with everything we'll teach you, we're pretty confident you'll end up saving multiple hours the following week.

    Trust us - you're actually going to get time back by taking this course!

  • Is tax included in the price?

    Yes - tax is included in the price. We are registered for GST/HST. Unfortunately, Thinkific doesn't allow us to easily add tax to the price, so tax is included. This makes the list price look higher than it is.

    If you are located on the East Coast, then technically you're paying a little less for the course (since tax rates are higher). We'll eat that difference on our end.

    If you're located in a province that doesn't have HST, then we inadvertently charged you a little bit extra (since prices are based on the assumption that 13% tax is included).

    If you're paying out of pocket (i.e. not getting reimbursed by your employer), then just shoot us an email after you register ([email protected]) and we'll refund you the difference.

    It's not the most elegant solution, but it's a temporary one that's equitable at least!

  • If I drop the course, can I get a refund?

    See our Terms of Service (linked in the footer of this website) for our full refund policy.

    If you request a refund within 24 hours after signing up for a class, we'll grant it. After 24 hours, we'll use our discretion a little more.

  • Who do I contact if I have any questions?

    Contact [email protected] if you have any questions about this course.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Part 1: Minute Books

    • Minute Books

    • Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

  • 2

    Part 2: Corporate and Litigation Searches

    • Corporate and Litigation Searches

  • 3

    Part 3: SPAs

    • SPAs

  • 4

    Part 4: Due Diligence Requests

    • Due Diligence Requests

  • 5

    Part 5: Dataroom Review - Part 1

    • Dataroom Review - Part 1

  • 6

    Part 6: Dataroom Review - Part 2

    • Dataroom Review - Part 2

  • 7

    Part 7: Contract Review + Kira

    • Contract Review + Kira

    • Kira Set-up (Before Class)

  • 8

    Part 8: Connecting the Dots

    • Connecting the Dots