The vacation scheme involved talks with different legal departments in AampO as well as Fuse and ADampS 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 oneonone 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 AampO 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 DampI policies
During the first two days in April we heard from Partners about the impact of ESG Technology and AI on Commercial Law completed a banking session on the timeline of a transaction and had a session on project finance entailing the importance of ESG co
Spring Days Two days of interactive talks quizzes and networking opportunities delivered virtually These activities offered an opportunity to immerse yourself in the firms culture and build legallyrelevant competencies Returners Day A day long of
The scheme involved various talks from lawyers at the firm as well as interactive exercises and networking which all provided insight exposure and experience into the work done by the firm
Virtual sessions networking interactive workshops virtual mock tasks
The programme consisted primarily in talks from members of the firm which covered practice area introductions ESGrelated topics Diversity and Inclusion and the firms networks and practical application guidance among others There were also interact
Received presentations from representatives of different practice groups and teams within the Firm Had the opportunity to ask questions and to meet with trainee buddies to get an insight into all aspects of Allen amp Overy
Attending presentations by lawyers and other professionals at AampO engaging in group and individual assessed tasks social events with fellow vacation schemers
The week long virtual vacation scheme consisted of a series of Q and A sessions workshops as well as a group project and research task The days typically ran from 95
An excellent insight into the culture at the firm and the work that the lawyers do daytoday Each day would comprise 34 interactive presentations with group project work between them The project involved speaking with staff across the firm to unders
Day to day involved attending different workshops interviewing different members of staff research task and group task both assessed
Talks events group task independent research task
A fantastic opportunity giving an insight into the work which the lawyers do but also importantly the supportive culture at the firm Each day there were many opportunities to ask questions during talks reach out to individuals within the firm and spe
