In a series of interviews and panel discussions, this podcast explores the many routes to becoming a lawyer as well as the options available during and after a career in law. Hosted by Bianca Vasilache, an A&O associate and former trainee, the guest speakers share their stories and practical advice for potential applicants and current practitioners alike.
Episodes
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
We connect with two current trainees from law and non-law backgrounds who previously participated in vacation schemes in the City. We also catch up with Emma Barker, who is a member of the graduate recruitment team and leads on our early engagement programmes.
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Series 2 Episode 4 - Solicitor Diaries: Life In A Tech Start-Up
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
We connect with Ricky Cohen, former General Counsel and Legal Product Architect at Nivaura, a Fuse start-up that delivers capital markets automation solutions. As an A&O alumni, Ricky explores the transition from working in a global law firm to life in a tech start-up.
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Series 2 Episode 3 - Legal Tech - from buzzword to graduate opportunities
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
We connect with one of A&O’s legal tech specialists, a trainee who went on secondment to our ideas and innovation team, and a participant in our advanced delivery graduate scheme. They discuss legal tech use and development as well as graduate opportunities in this space.
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Series 2 Episode 2 - What Does It Mean To Be An In-House Lawyer?
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
We connect with Chantal du Toit, a Senior Legal Counsel at Shell and former A&O Associate in Arbitration. She talks about her transition from private practice to in-house and her experience as an in-house lawyer at a high-profile global company.