A&O Shearman: Solicitor Apprenticeship, London In person placement

Important dates

  • Application deadline date:

  • Placement start date:

Placement locations

  • London

Placement details

Overview

Location: London - Bishops Square

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

Application Criteria:

Allen and Overy welcome anyone with a minimum of AAB (or equivalent) at A-level and 7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English).

Any mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration.

Key skills:

  • Ambition 
  • Collaboration
  • Resilience
  • Passionate

Applications open: Monday 2nd December. 

Application Deadline: February 2025

How to Apply: Applications are not yet open. Find out more now by clicking 'apply' at the top of this page! 

 

About the opportunity

Over six years, you will immerse yourself in the world of law, with your time divided between working with A&O Shearman colleagues and focused study time. The programme is designed and balanced to provide everything you need for a successful career in law. 

  • Four days of each week will be spent working in practice groups on real projects, live deals, and interesting cases for clients.

  • One day per week will be spent studying with our training provider, BPP University, where you will work towards an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice and a Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. We will cover your entire tuition fee and you will also earn a salary during your training. 

£28,000 in the first year, in addition to a £3000 sign-on bonus. Salary increases annually. 

 

About the company

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.

Next steps

Applications open Monday 2nd December 2024. Find out more now by clicking 'apply' at the top of this page!

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