Lucy Smith
About Lucy Smith
Lucy Smith is an Associate at A&O Shearman, having previously worked as an Associate at Allen & Overy. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Sheffield and has experience in various legal roles, including as a Trainee Solicitor and Vice President at ELSA.
Work at A&O Shearman
Lucy Smith currently holds the position of Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. Her role involves providing legal support and expertise in various matters, contributing to the firm's reputation in the legal sector. Prior to this position, she gained substantial experience at Allen & Overy, where she worked as an Associate from 2022 to 2024.
Education and Expertise
Lucy Smith's educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from The University of Sheffield, where she studied Law with French Law from 2015 to 2019. She also completed a year at Université de Bordeaux, focusing on Propriété intellectuelle, and achieved a degree in Droit in 2018. Additionally, she completed her A levels in French, Chemistry, and English Literature at Old Swinford Hospital School from 2013 to 2015.
Background
Lucy Smith's professional journey began with her role as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the University of Sheffield School of Law in 2017. She served as Vice President for ELSA in Sheffield from 2016 to 2017, where she contributed to the organization’s initiatives. Her early legal experience includes participating in vacation schemes at Allen & Overy and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in 2018.
Career Progression
Lucy Smith's career in law has progressed through various roles. After her vacation schemes in 2018, she joined Allen & Overy as a Trainee Solicitor from 2020 to 2022. Following her training, she continued as an Associate at Allen & Overy until 2024, before transitioning to her current role at A&O Shearman.