Zara Khanche
About Zara Khanche
Zara Khanche is a Trainee Solicitor with extensive experience in commercial contracts, intellectual property, technology, and data protection. She has worked at notable firms including Travers Smith and Shearman & Sterling LLP, and has a strong academic background in law and business.
Work at A&O Shearman
Zara Khanche is currently employed as a Trainee Solicitor at A&O Shearman, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is gaining hands-on experience in various legal matters, contributing to her professional development in the legal field.
Previous Experience at Travers Smith
Zara Khanche has extensive experience from her time at Travers Smith, where she worked in various capacities. She served as a Legal Administrator/PA for four months in 2018, followed by an eight-month tenure as a Research Assistant in Commercial law. From 2019 to 2020, she worked as a Paralegal focusing on Intellectual Property, Technology, and Data Protection, further enhancing her expertise in these areas.
Education and Expertise
Zara Khanche studied at BPP Law School, where she achieved a Graduate Diploma in Law. She completed her LPC with an MSc at The University of Law in 2021. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Business, Law, and Management from the University of Law. Her educational background is complemented by a focus on gender studies through Hollywood film during her undergraduate studies at UCL, where she studied History.
Legal Experience and Pro Bono Work
Zara Khanche has a diverse legal background, including her role as a Legal Assistant at North Kensington Law Centre, where she supported Grenfell casework for two years. She has also engaged in pro bono work and is enthusiastic about Energy Innovation and Legal Technology, reflecting her commitment to social responsibility within the legal profession.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Before her legal career, Zara Khanche worked in various roles that contributed to her professional development. She was a Market Researcher at GDCC for three months and held a Corporate Front of House position at 20 Fenchurch Street for two months. Additionally, she participated in a mini-pupillage at the Crown Prosecution Service and was a Corporate Banking Competition Finalist at Citi in 2015.