Arina Stelmokaitė
About Arina Stelmokaitė
Arina Stelmokaitė is a Solicitor Apprentice currently working at A&O Shearman in London. She has a diverse background, having previously held positions at notable firms and actively promotes social mobility and inclusion in the legal field.
Work at A&O Shearman
Arina Stelmokaitė is currently employed as a Solicitor Apprentice at A&O Shearman, a position she has held since 2024. She works in the City of London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, she is gaining practical experience in the legal field while pursuing her professional qualifications.
Previous Experience in Law
Before joining A&O Shearman, Arina worked as a Solicitor Apprentice at Allen & Overy from 2022 to 2024. She also held various positions, including a Bright Spark at Stephenson Harwood LLP for one month in 2021, and an ACCESS Intern at Clifford Chance from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she gained insight into the banking sector through a month-long program at Morgan Stanley in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Arina studied at Rochester Grammar School, where she achieved an International Baccalaureate Diploma from 2020 to 2022. She is currently pursuing an LLB (Hons) in Law and Legal Practice at BPP University, expected to complete in 2027. Her studies include a focus on Real Estate Finance during her second year of the Solicitor Apprentice program.
Community Involvement and Advocacy
Arina is actively involved in initiatives that promote social mobility, diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession. She serves as an Events Coordinator for GROW Mentoring and is a member of the Strategy Sounding (SASS) Board at City Century. Her commitment to these causes reflects her dedication to fostering a more inclusive legal community.
Background and Identity
Arina identifies as a first-generation immigrant and is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Her background is characterized by social mobility, and she has an unconventional route into law, which she enjoys discussing. This perspective informs her approach to her work and advocacy within the legal field.