The programme took place over two days where trainees partners and external speakers spoke to us about a career in law We got to do interactive legal workshops as well and even had a fun night out playing indoor golf
We attended workshops and talks which provided insight into the work carried out at Allen amp Overy It was an extremely helpful and insightful experience which developed my understanding of the firm as well as practicing commercial law
Learning about the firms work and getting involved attending talks and presentations networking with employees across the firm completing a group task which will culminate in a presentation
Attended a number of insightful presentations providing information on departments as well as initiatives with in the firm We were also matched with a trainer who gave us tasks to complete similar to that of an actual trainee We were also able to ask a
We had talks from different departments in the day and then also spend time working in our allocated teams Over the week we also prepared a presentation in groups about how to lessen environmental impacts of firms
For the entire duration of the scheme I sat in the corporate team assisting them with drafting and research I also attended many presentations about AampO hosted by the firm as well as socials HR organised
Days varied between being with our assigned supervisor or having activities planned by the graduate recruitment team With my supervisor tasks were arranged by him which included researching sitting in on calls going to court etc On days where we were
Daily talks from different sectors of the firm followed by work in an assigned department in my case financial regulation
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 QampA 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
Oneweek placement in offices Mornings began with networking sessions over breakfastcoffee which then led into informational sessions ie Overview of Training Contract Introduction to IP Afternoons were spent with a trainer in their practice a
Daytoday 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 morningearly afternoon usually an introduction of one of the firms 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 weeklong innovation challenge within groups Late AfternoonEarly 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 nonassessed 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
