Resources to help lawyers | A&O Shearman careers

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).

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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 that aspiring commercial lawyers read Christopher Stoakes’ book All You Need To Know About The City because it breaks down every institution you need to 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.

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The Firm Rundown - A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman’s Mark Levy KC 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.

Remember, these are just a few of our recommendations and there are a lot more out there that can help you prepare for your career as a lawyer. Take a look at 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!

Tips, insights and advice, direct from our team

Who better to learn from than the people already here? Our videos feature tips, insights and advice straight from our colleagues, helping you navigate applications, interviews and everything in between. Real people, real experiences, real advice to set you up for success.

The anatomy of a deal

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.

Hervé Ekué

Hervé shares three of the cases that have shaped his journey, from specialising in debt capital markets and derivatives through to becoming global managing partner of the firm. Hear the cases that define a hugely successful career in global law.

Sarah Henchoz

At A&O Shearman, you work on cases that define the world. Sarah walks us through some of the most complex and exciting cases of her career, including a reality TV star’s employment, a high-stakes poaching case, and a large-scale discrimination case.

Jan Skuhravy

Jan, a partner in Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure, was always interested in how the law intersected with the tangible realities of life. Listen to Jan share what he’s learnt throughout his career.

Arno Chakrabarti

Litigation and disputes partner Arno shares three cases that have had an impact on his career at A&O Shearman. All three have something in common - no clear path - which allows him the freedom to think creatively to find the solution.

Ffion Flockhart

Ffion explains the complexity of a ransomware attack and how she advises clients on their legal exposure and how they can stay legally compliant. This is the story of her career and the cases which defined her as a lawyer.