Zaynab A.
About Zaynab A.
Zaynab A. is a Trainee Solicitor currently working at A&O Shearman in London. She studied Law at the University of Oxford and has held various roles in the legal field, including leadership positions in student organizations and volunteer work.
Work at A&O Shearman
Zaynab A. currently works as a Trainee Solicitor at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. This position is based in the London Area, United Kingdom. Her role involves engaging in various legal tasks and gaining practical experience in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Zaynab A. studied Law at the University of Oxford, where she completed her degree from 2019 to 2022. She also attended BPP Law School, achieving her Legal Practice Course (LPC) in 2023. Prior to her university education, she attended Southend High School for Girls, where she completed her GCSEs and A Levels between 2011 and 2018.
Background
Zaynab A. has a diverse background in the legal field, having volunteered at Turpin & Miller LLP as an Oxford Legal Assistance Volunteer from 2020 to 2021. She also served as President of the Oxford Women in Law Student Society from 2019 to 2021, where she led initiatives to support women in the legal profession.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Zaynab A. gained experience at Allen & Overy, where she worked as a Trainee Solicitor for eight months from 2023 to 2024. She also participated in various programs at Allen & Overy, including the Winter Vacation Scheme and A&O First Scheme, which provided her with early exposure to the legal profession.
Volunteering and Initiatives
Zaynab A. has actively engaged in initiatives aimed at promoting diversity in the legal sector. She participated in the Rare Recruitment Articles Programme and served as a Linklaters Oxford Law Access Ambassador, focusing on enhancing access to legal education at the University of Oxford.