Law Career Guide
Resources to help aspiring lawyers hit the ground running
There are a lot of resources out there for aspiring lawyers including our other blogs. These can really help you build up your knowledge, put yourself in the best position to ace applications or hit the ground running as a trainee. We’ve collated a few of the resources we frequently recommend when asked by candidates how they can start learning more about the world of law.
LittleLaw – Free Weekly Newsletter
Commercial awareness is a vital trait for any successful lawyer. Developing it starts with being curious. That’s why the LittleLaw newsletter is a must-subscribe for aspiring lawyers. Every week, they share topical, three-minute long legal and business updates that are a perfect way to build your commercial awareness with real and current news examples. Their explanations are thorough and will help you develop an inquisitive approach - and these emails may become the ones you look forward to the most (aside from the one confirming your training offer).
All You Need To Know About The City – Christopher Stoakes
You probably know that there’s more to being a lawyer than just knowing the law. A lot of A&O Shearman’s work is directly and indirectly impacted by what happens in the city. That means you need to know how it all works. Current Associate, Alex Denny told us that he always recommends aspiring commercial lawyers read Christopher Stoakes’ book All You Need To Know About The City because it breaks down every institution you need know, why they matter and how they work.
Full Disclosure – Newsletter
Another newsletter, this time from the Corporate Law Academy. They share their breakdowns on how to differentiate between law firms, curate the industry’s weekly news and host free online workshops with experienced lawyers and recruitment teams to help you get to know firms better. It’s free, it’s weekly and it’s invaluable for you if you want to understand the legal landscape and opportunities better.
Subscribe here.
The Firm Rundown – A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman’s Mark Levy KC’s is a Partner in International Arbitration. That makes him the ultimate guide to take you through what compels someone to succeed in a highly competitive practice area and build a long-standing career at A&O Shearman.
Listen on Spotify here.
Legal Voices For The Future
Interested in climate and how law intersects with it? Legal Voices for the Future (LVF) is a collaborative forum that runs monthly workshops for junior lawyers and law students to encourage fresh perspectives and innovation on issues like climate change in a legal context. A lot of the work we do at A&O Shearman engages with green issues including green bonds and financing for renewable infrastructure projects.
Follow LVF on LinkedIn here and see our work in renewables here.
And last but not least
We’ve produced a number of videos to explain more about A&O Shearman and the industry we are in. Here is just one great resource that breaks down the complexities of a transaction to show how all the parts fit together for corporate lawyers.
Allen & Overy - The anatomy of deal
Remember, these are just a few of our recommendations and there’s a lot more out there that can help you prepare for your career as a lawyer. Take a look at our the rest of our law career guide for more advice and tips, and make sure you make the time to find your own. Good luck!
