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Placement details

Overview

Location: London - Bishops Square

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)

Applications deadline: Friday 30th May. 

Start date: 1st September 2025

Application Criteria:

A&O Shearman welcome anyone in year 13 or who is a school leaver without a university degree. You must have 5 GCSEs at Grade 6 or above (including Maths and English).

Any mitigating circumstances will be taken into consideration.

Key skills:

• Passionate about social impact and sustainability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Motivated
• Flexible and adaptable
• Excellent team player who can also use own initiative

How to Apply: click 'apply' at the top of this page! 

 

About the opportunity

The Social Impact & Environment Sustainability Apprentice will provide administrative support across both the Social Impact and Environmental Sustainability Teams. The role will provide support for their Access to Education and Employment programmes, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Foundation (A&O Shearman Foundation), Global Decarbonisation and Environmental Impact Mitigation programme and act as a link between both teams to support common initiatives.

 

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

Click 'apply' at the top of this page!