The insight involved panels from different teams within the firm as they discussed their recent cases the clients they deal with and the work they normally undertake There was also the opportunity for QampA with current trainees to answer questions ab
Participating in panel discussions of each practice area giving the opportunity for questions on any deals and personal experiences of the area Networking lunches to get to know your cohort and the opportunity to receive a trainee buddy as a contact poi
It was a great experience to find out what Allen amp Overy do You can expect to spend time with your supervisor learning about the type of work they complete whilst completing tasks for them to get more experience There also are daily learning sess
Usually the day would start with a talk from one of the lawyerspartners introducing you to their specific practice areas these are often quite interactive and a great opportunity to ask questions You would then get some time to go to your office the o
The scheme included a twoday visit to the London office in which there were numerous panels to learn about the various practice areas of the firm There were also trainee QampAs and opportunities to learn about the culture of the firm There was a soc
We were introduced to some of the firms various practice areas We also got to hear about trainee life hearing some tips from current trainees on the application process and were also paired with a trainee buddy who is a great touch point throughout the
Each day there were several presentations to understand the work that AampO undertook There were also several networking sessions to get to know the cohort graduate recruitment team and trainee solicitors The trainee panels were extremely helpful an
There were multiple workshops and talks provided which allowed for members of the scheme to gain exclusive insight into both the firm and the practice areas discussed For example we were provided talks on banking and commercial law which provided inde
I assist the legal team with any work that a nonqualified lawyer can do This often involves managing work streams to ensure that everyone is on track as well as carrying out administrative tasks like document production or recordkeeping
My role as a brand ambassador included managing a social media account creating engaging informational posts about Allenamp Overy forming partnerships with societies to advertise my events coordinating bespoke AampO events such as a trainee panel w
During my vacation scheme each day was different but I primarily focused on tasks assigned by my supervisor These included researching recent legal updates and preparing PowerPoint presentations for upcoming workshops I also had the opportunity to par
I had a training partner who was a senior associate and responsible for giving me my daily tasks She was very friendly helpful and made sure I felt comfortable with the team from the very start I was able to work on a few ongoing matters that helped m
All days began with a talk that was an introduction to a practice area delivered by partners or an associate During the afternoon and evening you would spend time with your trainer usually a senior associate in the chosen department doing live wor
I had a fantastic experience on the vacation scheme Each day began with a talk about one of the departments followed by time with our trainer We also had time to work on our group project
I had to perform legal tasks such as completing a due dilligence report doing legal research reviewing facility agreements and term sheets We were also attending talks and presentations on topics such as the core practices of the firm and their DEI and
My winter vacation scheme provided me with a great insight into the workings of a corporate law firm I sat in C5 Corporate MampA from Monday to Friday in the office of a senior associate We reviewed contracts and I was given the opportunity to draft
During the scheme I sat in Private Equity I had two trainers in my desk a Senior Associate and Trainee They set me a variety of tasks over my four days with them This included drafting share transfer documents director resignation letters and board
It involved a lot of work and fun and
A range of activities were included Partnerled presentations time spent working with associates and trainees in the office and a numerous social events
We would usually start with interactive seminars in the morning led by partners who introduced different practice areas at the firm Then we would go to our associate mentors039 offices to help them with any tasks they039ve assigned us as well as