Elena A.
About Elena A.
Elena A. is an Associate currently working at A&O Shearman, having previously held positions at Allen & Overy and other organizations. She studied Law at Durham University and The University of Law, achieving her LPC and LLB degrees.
Current Role at A&O Shearman
Elena A. currently serves as an Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. In this role, she engages in various legal tasks and responsibilities typical of an associate in a prominent law firm. Her experience in the legal field contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Prior to her current role, Elena A. worked at Allen & Overy as an Associate from 2021 to 2024. She also completed a two-year tenure as a Trainee Solicitor at the same firm from 2019 to 2021. Her time at Allen & Overy provided her with substantial experience in legal practice and client management.
Education and Qualifications
Elena A. studied Law at Durham University, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2015 to 2018. Following this, she attended The University of Law, completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2018 to 2019. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices.
Early Career and Work Experience
Elena A. began her career in various roles before entering the legal field. She worked as a Sales Assistant at John Lewis for three months in 2014, and as a Cashier for Compass Group from 2016 to 2019 at AELTC Wimbledon. Additionally, she gained legal experience through a month-long work placement at Langleys Solicitors LLP in 2016 and a vacation scheme at CMS UK in 2017.
Academic Background
Elena A. completed her secondary education at Bootham School in York, where she studied English, French, History, and Latin, achieving GCSEs and A-Levels from 2009 to 2014. This academic foundation prepared her for her subsequent studies in law and her professional career.