Scott Geelan
About Scott Geelan
Scott Geelan is an Associate at Linklaters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has worked since 2024. He has previous experience as an Associate at Gowling WLG and holds degrees from The University of Law and the University of Oxford.
Work at Linklaters
Scott Geelan has been employed at Linklaters as an Associate since 2024. He is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he has been contributing to the firm for a duration of 7 months. His role involves providing legal support and advice, leveraging his previous experience in the legal field.
Previous Experience at Gowling WLG
Before joining Linklaters, Scott Geelan worked at Gowling WLG for a total of 2 years, from 2022 to 2024. He held the position of Associate during this time and was involved in various legal matters. Prior to that, he served as a Trainee Solicitor at Gowling WLG from 2020 to 2022, gaining practical experience in the legal profession. He also completed a Vacation Student placement at the firm in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Scott Geelan studied at The University of Law, where he completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Law, Business & Practice from 2019 to 2020. He also obtained a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from the same institution from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from the University of Oxford, studying there from 2015 to 2018.
Internship Experience
Scott Geelan has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as an Intern at Moore & Tibbits for one month in 2017, where he was exposed to legal practices. Additionally, he served as a Student Intern at The Times for one month in 2018, which provided him with insights into the media and journalism sectors.
Educational Background
Scott Geelan completed his secondary education at King Edward's School in Birmingham, where he studied from 2008 to 2015. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic pursuits in law and history.