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Then & Now
Our A&O Lawyers all started from somewhere. From all kinds of backgrounds. Through every stage of their life, from personal to professional and the challenges along the way, our lawyers look back on the journeys that got them where they are today.
Growing up in Jordan with a genetic condition, Ghazi learned to live life despite limitations. With the grades, curiosity and interest, there was nothing to lose and everything to gain. His story shows anything is possible.
Jennifer has experienced a world, career and life that she never thought would be in her reach. Hear how a summer school for low-income backgrounds changed Jennifer’s perspective on what she could achieve.
Born in Nigeria, Mitch believes nothing is impossible. Now a partner at A&O and mum of three, she has surrounded herself with the right people and has had support from her family every step of the way.
Life Experience
At A&O, we value real life experiences just as much as work experience. It’s not something to shy away from on your application. It makes you who you are. Here’s how some of our people have brought their life experiences to a career at A&O.
Aastha has supported to develop and nurture her passion for art at A&O. She believes being creative has helped her become a better lawyer.
Growing up in a close-knit working-class area of London was a unique experience for Alexander. At 15, when developers threatened the area, his research saved the local community. That, in turn, meant he went on to study law.
A road traffic accident at a young age left Betty with a muscle condition and chronic pain. It’s made her who she is, and she brings that resilience to work every day.
What's law got to do with it?
You don’t have to study law to be a lawyer. Hear from some of our people as they explain how their degree skills transferred to a career in commercial law.
What do pirates, smuggling and witchcraft have to do with law? Watch as Euan explains how transferable skills – including persuasive writing, evaluating sources and understanding motivations behind actions – have been essential to his career at A&O.
Imagination and collaboration are as essential to mechanical engineering as they are to a career in a law, explains Jade. Find out how a growth mindset has been applicable to becoming a trainee solicitor at A&O.
For Ollie, studying papyrology at university was the perfect fit for going on to a career in law. Listen as he explains how piecing together events, making connections and finding the thread he needs, give him a different perspective for life at A&O.
A&O Explained
Our firm harnesses technology and drives transformation for clients across the world. Our legal expertise spans a wide range of practices and sectors. Find out more about the scale of innovative work you could be involved in and the ambitious teams you’ll do it with.
Our firm collaborates with clients across the world to solve legal matters, our expertise span across a wide range of practices and sectors. Find out more about the type and scale of work we do.
Discover how our culture of innovation and cutting-edge technologies are transforming our industry. Find out about the four rotations you could undertake on the LawTech Graduate Programme.
Consulting is about problem-solving. Every client is unique, and so are the challenges they face. Watch to find out about the strategic and regulatory advice that our consulting team offers, and discover why creativity, innovation and agility are so important.
Me&You Series
When we belong, we bring our best to everything we do. We stand together as part of a team and feel empowered to lead the way. The journey to belonging often starts with feeling accepted by others – knowing that they see you for who you really are. So we asked four of our people to share their experiences of working with another colleague – and it all ended with an unexpected twist for them.
Working in Law Tech & Operations
This programme is on the frontline of defining what every part of law will look like in the future and will give you the opportunity to shape it.
From the start, you’ll play a pivotal role in our transformation as well as driving innovation. Hear from our people to get an insight into what the programme is all about and the opportunities it has to offer.
We’re investing in the fusion of technology and law to shape how the industry utilises the latest innovation. We provide our trainees with the skills, support and resources to succeed in re-defining the role of tech in law.
If you are someone who wants to be a part of an industry that’s at the cutting-edge of technology, this programme is for you. Hear from people at A&O on what their experience and highlights in the field of legal tech has been so far.
& Me Series
Wherever your interests lie – whether you’ve been dreaming of being a lawyer since you were a child, have a musical talent, or are a first-generation university student – there’s a path to becoming a lawyer at A&O. Hear from some of our people and how they made their unique journey to us.
