Lauren Mc Brien
About Lauren Mc Brien
Lauren Mc Brien is a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters, having previously worked as a Future Trainee Solicitor and completed various internships in law. She studied Law with Politics at Queen's University Belfast and has been actively involved in youth development through her role with the National Citizen Service Trust.
Work at Linklaters
Lauren Mc Brien currently serves as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she participated in the Summer Vacation Scheme at Linklaters in 2019, which provided her with valuable insights into the operations of a major law firm. Her journey with Linklaters began as a Future Trainee Solicitor from 2019 to 2021, where she gained foundational experience in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Mc Brien completed her undergraduate studies in Law with Politics at Queen's University Belfast from 2016 to 2019. She then pursued further legal education at The University of Law, where she achieved the Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification from 2020 to 2021. Her academic achievements include A*AA at A-Level from Mount Lourdes Grammar School, where she studied from 2009 to 2016.
Background
Before entering the legal profession, Lauren gained experience in various roles. She worked as a Cashier at Costcutter Supermarkets Group Limited from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she completed a Summer Internship at A&L Goodbody in 2018, which lasted one month and took place in Belfast. She also participated in a Financial Services Legal Programme at Citi in Belfast for four months from 2017 to 2018, where she focused on financial services law.
Achievements
Lauren has been actively involved with the National Citizen Service Trust since 2015, serving as a Northern Ireland Regional Youth Board Member. This role highlights her commitment to youth development and community service. Her participation in the Summer Vacation Scheme at Linklaters in 2019 further demonstrates her dedication to gaining practical experience in the legal field.