Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries – Stepping Up as a Senior Associate

In the third and penultimate episode of our ‘Life at the Magic Circle Miniseries’, our host Robert Hanna welcomes Paul Sampson back on the show.

Currently a Funds & Asset Management Partner at Allen & Overy, Paul has spent time working at all levels of the law, and shares his experiences and advice in this exclusive miniseries.

This episode covers:

The skills and attributes needed to make the leap from an associate to a senior associate
Some typical responsibilities of a senior associate’s role
The need for associates to better understand the business realities of a law firm
Why becoming a senior associate is easier than you think
Why networks are crucial for firms as well as individuals

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