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I attended an insight which involved plenty of activities, from case workshops to networking. This was an introduction to the firm and to the legal sector in general. The insight focused on giving us an understanding of the different practices the firm is...
We spent five days with the firm which involved various networking drinks and events, a number of talks on the different areas of the business, a group innovation challenge, a Q&A with the managing partner and time spent with a lawyer in our chosen ar...
Interactive sessions with various aspects of the firm - various practice groups as well as internal departments such as trainee training. Time spent with trainers in our specific department where we got exposure to the specific practice area we asked to s...
Scheme was organised by Graduate Recruitment. Was a mixture of work experience, presentations, networking, and social opportunities.
One-week placement in offices. Mornings began with networking sessions over breakfast/coffee, which then led into informational sessions (i.e. 'Overview of Training Contract', 'Introduction to IP'). Afternoons were spent with a trainer in their practice a...
Day-to-day, we would have presentations in the morning from different practice areas from across the firm or inspiring speakers, followed by time spent on live deals and cases with our own trainer. There would often be social events in the evenings, givin...
I learnt something new every day - whether that be through the organised talks or through networking with colleagues throughout the firm. Every day involved a scheduled talk in the morning/early afternoon (usually an introduction of one of the firm's pra...
We were provided with a comprehensive timetable for each day. The structure involved mornings of engaging with talks from different practice groups or senior partners (including the global managing partner) of the firm. We then spent the afternoons on our...
In the morning we would have talks from various departments and initiatives, followed by work on our sustainability group project, then followed by work with our trainer in our allocated department. The scheme gave me real insight into the brilliant cultu...
Morning - typically attending talks from the firm on practice areas and other legal topics of significance. Early Afternoon - typically worked on week-long innovation challenge within groups. Late Afternoon/Early Evening - typically shadowed associate (...
My role involved attending presentations, workshops and working on various tasks. During my time on the scheme I completed a timed assessed research exercise and a non-assessed team work project. I also had the chance to speak to a number of people across...
Ample opportunity to gain insights into different departments at the firm. Also received feedback on submitted work, completed a group presentation and various feedback sessions.
The vacation scheme involved talks with different legal departments in A&O, as well as Fuse and AD&S. There was also a group project that candidates had to work on over the duration of the scheme. I also had tasks given to me by my supervisor, one...
We would start the day by receiving some highly informative talks and presentations from some of the solicitors at the firm about their different specialist areas. We also had some tasks to complete for the firm which would serve as a method of assessment...
Working on the innovation challenge, attending presentations and networking with mentors.
The week was filled with different sessions involving insights into each practice area, as well as talks by Partners themselves. These were very insightful and informative and told me a lot about what being a lawyer involves and the culture of the firm. T...
Since it was virtual this mostly involved attending various presentations and networking events. There were many opportunities for one-on-one virtual coffees to get to know people across the firm, while also working within a team across the five days to d...
- Presentations on practice areas, diversity networks and technology at A&O - Research task - Group presentation
There were introductions to the firm and its various policies. There was one group task, and one individual task undertaken.
Learning about the firm! This included learning about its work, its people, and its D&I policies.
