A&O Shearman Verified
Interested in a career in the legal profession with a top 5 UK law firm?
Since the two legal powerhouses – Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling – joined forces in May 2024, A&O Shearman has proven to be an unparalleled combination: a new type of industry leader with truly global capabilities. With over 4,000 lawyers, across 48 offices in 29 countries, you will be able to work on the most interesting, high-profile legal work, helping the world’s leading businesses to grow, innovate, and thrive. In today’s ever-changing world, A&O Shearman continue to break new ground, working with companies, organisations and governments on the most complex legal issues and building strong and enduring client relationships.
A&O Shearman are here to rewrite the rules of the legal industry – developing and delivering innovative solutions that push their clients and industry forwards. They are proud to have the resources, the vision, and the mind-set to equip their people to operate in the legal landscape of the future. With them, you’ll be constantly learning and growing, benefitting from exceptional professional and personal development.
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Upcoming events
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National: A&O Shearman, Law Application Masterclass
Thu 23rd Jan 2025 @ 10:00 AM
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National: A&O Shearman, Law Work Experience Day
Wed 25th Jun 2025 @ 10:00 AM
London
Upcoming placements
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A&O Shearman: Excel in the Application Process (Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme) virtual Q&A
Application deadline: Mon 20th Jan 2025 Placement start date: Mon 20th Jan 2025
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A&O Shearman: Solicitor Apprenticeship, London
Application deadline: Sat 1st Feb 2025 Placement start date: Fri 1st Aug 2025
London
What do A&O Shearman look for in their employees?
Early Careers opportunities
- Global Virtual Work Experience Programme
- First Year Programme
- Vacation Schemes
- Apprenticeship Programme (working towards an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice and a Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship)
- Training Contract
- B.U.I.L.D at A&O Shearman
- Law Tech and Operations Graduate Programme
- Graduate Consulting Programme
Choose a global career with unique opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. A&O Shearman will help you develop into an exceptional lawyer and learn to perform at the highest possible standard – whether or not you have a degree in law. Challenge the status quo with A&O Shearman, and you’ll find a career where you can really excel. This is your chance to find your start and change things for the better.
Benefits of working at A&O Shearman
- Season ticket and cycle-to-work loans
- Health and wellbeing centre including in-house GP, physiotherapist, dental plan
- On-site fitness centre and sports hall
- In-house beauty and wellbeing therapies
- Access to a wide range of discounted goods and services
In the UK, A&O Shearman currently provide access to support through their Employee Advice Line and Private Medical Insurance. All trainees globally have free access to their health and wellbeing apps (Headspace, Help@hand and Unmind.)
Find out more:
LinkedIn: A&O Shearman
Instagram: @aoshearmanearlycareersuk
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