The St Andrews Law Review is thrilled to announce our upcoming partnership with Allen & Overy. A&O is one of the world's leading law firms and a top choice employer for United Kingdom-based graduates interested in law.
Allen & Overy will be supporting the Law Review as well as providing unique opportunities for students to learn more about what a career with the firm could look like for them. Find out more about what Allen & Overy has to offer and how to get involved.
Who are Allen & Overy and what do they do?
A&O is one of the largest law firms in the world and, as one of the five most prestigious and well-paying firms in London, is a member of the UK’s “Magic Circle” of law firms.
The group specialises in banking, finance, mergers and acquisitions, funds, intellectual property and other business solutions. They handled transactional deals worth US$ 1.6 trillion (GBP 1.2 trillion) in 2019 alone. The firm currently has offices in 31 different countries and works with over 2,700 Associates and 550 Partners.
What can Allen & Overy Offer the St Andrews Law Review's Followers?
As one of the largest and most experienced law firms, not only in the UK but globally, Allen & Overy is a top choice for graduates and can provide unique opportunities for excellent students interested in working in law. In 2021, the firm was voted second best law firm in the United Kingdom for graduate careers by students in TargetJobs’ annual "UK300" poll of 71,000 UK-based students and graduates.
Those interested in learning more about a career with A&O and meeting representatives from the firm will be provided the chance to do so at an upcoming event hosted by Allen & Overy in St Andrews, in association with the Law Review. Details will be announced soon so keep a close eye on the Law Review’s Facebook and Instagram.
How do I connect with Allen & Overy?
In addition to the events listed above, you can learn more about working with the firm by visiting Allen & Overy’s Virtual Campus 2021. The Virtual Campus includes up-to-date information for students on the firm’s work, available student programs and other career opportunities.
Interested students can also attend the upcoming online Inclusivity Series on Social Mobility on 14 October 2021, the Virtual Law Fair on 4 November 2021 and the Aspiring Solicitors Diversity Law Fair for First Years on 16 November 2021.
You can also find more new information and follow the firm’s work by following A&O on Twitter.