Rory Whelan

Legal Assistant at Freeths

Farnham, England, United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Legal Assistant at Freeths
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • University of Nottingham (3 yrs)
    • Graduate
      Jul 2025 - Aug 2025 · 2 mos

    • Law LLB Student
      Sep 2022 - Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Agency Worker at Profiles Personnel
    Aug 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs

    -Hospitality waiter for Owners and Trainers at Ascot Racecourse and at Southampton Football Club. -Part of the setup and breakdown team at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre for the British Motor Show.

  • Insight Day at Freeths
    Jun 2023 - Jun 2023 · 1 mo

    - Learned about Freeths 3 core values, desired qualities and clients - Presentations developed my understanding of areas including banking & finance and property litigation - Received valuable advice regarding progression through the Early Talent Pathway - Discovered how to grow and market my personal brand - Asked 'how best to answer the question of why Freeths?' to the Q+A panel

  • First Year Insight Scheme at White & Case LLP
    May 2023 - May 2023 · 1 mo

    - Shadowed trainees in M&A and Capital markets seats - Exposed to due diligence, legal billing software and collaboration within a shared office - Practice area panels developed my understanding of tasks including drafting, researching and concise client communication - A decision-making game enhanced my leadership, communication and teamwork skills - Gained important advice regarding future applications - A commercial awareness workshop illustrated the challenges facing law firms advising on deals such as the Microsoft-Activision acquisition