Deadline:
February 10, 2025
Location(s)
United Kingdom
London
Overview
A&O Shearman is an international law firm providing legal services for global business and industry. At a time of significant change in the legal industry, we are determined to continue leading the market as we have done throughout our 86-year history.
If you think a career in commercial law could be for you and are keen to find out more, then A&O First is a great place to start.
Details
Exceptional begins here
If you think a career in commercial law could be for you and are keen to find out more, there’s no better place to learn about the legal world than our First Year programme, in our transformational global firm.
Our First Year programme is more than just work experience. It’s a programme with various touch points across the year and gives you access to a global support network designed to give you all the information, contacts and experience you need to decide whether a legal career at A&O Shearman is right for you.
The programme is packed full of insights, experiences and exposure to the work we do through work-shadowing and networking. During the scheme, we will help you boost the skills we look for in future trainees, such as technology and commercial awareness. You will see first-hand what it’s like to be part of our supportive community and get a sense of what we could help you achieve when you join us.
As part of the scheme you will have:
- Advice and guidance from our graduate recruitment team
- A two-day insight scheme in April and an assessment centre masterclass in September where we will immerse you in the firm and all our offerings
- Ongoing support from a trainee buddy
- Peer support – you will get to know students from other universities and degree disciplines also on the scheme
- The opportunity to be fast-tracked to assessment centre for either a Vacation Scheme or Training Contract
A&O Shearman
Since the two legal powerhouses – Allen & Overy, and Shearman & Sterling – joined forces in May 2024, A&O Shearman has proven to be a force to be reckoned with, a new type of industry leader with truly global capabilities. And as our clients navigate an increasingly complex world, we continue to rise and meet that challenge.
With offices in a vast range of global locations, here, you’ll be able to work on the most complex, high-profile, interesting legal work for the world’s biggest businesses. We are the only firm with this strength and depth, giving you the perfect platform to learn, develop your skills and show what you’re capable of at the highest levels.
As your career develops with us, you’ll benefit from being part of our global community of world-class lawyers – with a shared culture that will support you to be your best and thrive wherever your career takes you.
This firm is built for the future of law, and for your future too.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What we look for
We’ll be looking for your drive and commitment to thrive in a legal career, alongside curiosity to find out more about the firm, our culture, the clients we work with and the sectors we operate in. If you’re prepared to tackle every challenge that comes your way, we’ll provide you with all the legal knowledge you need to excel.
Our academic requirements are AAB (136 UCAS points) or equivalent at A-Level and on track for/achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree. We do take into account mitigating circumstances, including those relating to a disability, which may have affected your grades either at school or university and there is a space on the application form to include these.
Dates
Deadline: February 10, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
- During the scheme participants will get the opportunity to build their network at A&O Shearman and develop the skills we are looking for in future trainees.
- There is also the chance to be fast-tracked to interview for either a vacation scheme or training contract following completion of the scheme.
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