Ela Oluwole
About Ela Oluwole
Ela Oluwole is a Future Trainee Solicitor with extensive experience in various legal roles across prominent firms. She studied Law at The London School of Economics and Political Science and holds a Master’s degree in Law, Business, and Management from The University of Law.
Current Role at Linklaters
Ela Oluwole is currently employed at Linklaters as a Future Trainee Solicitor. She has held this position since 2020, accumulating four years of experience in this role. Linklaters is a prominent international law firm known for its expertise in various legal sectors, including corporate law, finance, and dispute resolution.
Previous Experience in Law
Ela Oluwole has gained substantial legal experience through various roles prior to her current position. She worked at Norton Rose Fulbright as a Vacation Scheme participant for 11 months in 2019. Additionally, she held a Training Contract Offer at Hogan Lovells for 8 months in 2020. Her experience also includes a month-long role as a Head Start Attendee at Shearman & Sterling LLP in 2018 and a Summer Internship at the Government Legal Department in 2019.
Educational Background
Ela Oluwole studied Law at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2017 to 2020. Following this, she completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) with a Master of Science in Law, Business and Management at The University of Law in 2021. Her foundational education includes A-levels in Economics, Biology, History, and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) from Mander Portman Woodward Limited (MPW) from 2015 to 2017.
Internship Experience
Ela Oluwole has participated in several internships that have contributed to her legal expertise. In 2016, she interned at Babalakin & Co. Legal Practitioners in Lagos, Nigeria, for one month. She also gained experience during a Barclays Legal Experience Week in 2018, which lasted one month. These internships provided her with practical insights into the legal field and enhanced her understanding of various legal practices.