A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman was formed in 2024 through the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling. The firm describes a global network of 48 locations across 29 countries and nearly 4,000 lawyers and specialists. Vacatory separately records the Perth Advanced Delivery and Solutions centre, producing 49 location records: 48 offices or associated offices plus one delivery centre. Student opportunities are recorded separately by programme, office, jurisdiction and recruitment cycle so that current and legacy pages are not combined.
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Italy - Stagiaire Global Financial Markets - Finanza Strutturata
Type: Internship
Location: Italy: Milan
- Duration: Three months
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Law students meeting the current vacancy requirements.
- Eligibility: Law student; university exam average at least 28/30; English C1.
- Academic requirements: University exam average of at least 28/30; English at C1 level.
- Application process: Apply through the official A&O Shearman vacancy; vacancy-specific selection process.
Poland - Praktyki w zespole Banking & Finance
Type: Internship
Location: Poland: Warsaw
- Programme dates: Start date is vacancy-specific and is not published.
- Duration: Initially three months; possible extension
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Start date is vacancy-specific and is not published.
- Who can apply: Fourth-year law students.
- Eligibility: academic performance: Strong academic performance availability: At least four days per week language: Very good English study stage: Fourth-year law student
- Academic requirements: Strong academic performance is required.
- Application process: Application English-language verification Banking & Finance and HR interview
- Assessments: English-language verification Banking & Finance and HR interview
France - Stage juridique Tech & Data - Janvier 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
United Kingdom - London Open Day - 17th September 2026
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-08-03
- Closing date: 2026-08-31 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Application timing: Applications opened 3 August 2026 and close 31 August 2026 at 17:00 Europe/London; reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if capacity is reached.
- Programme dates: 17 September 2026.
- Duration: One day
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications opened 3 August 2026 and close 31 August 2026 at 17:00 Europe/London; reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if capacity is reached.
- Programme: 17 September 2026.
- Who can apply: Students meeting the published academic requirements and interested in A&O Shearman’s London early-careers routes.
- Eligibility: Published academic requirements apply; mitigating circumstances, including disability-related circumstances, are taken into account.
- Academic requirements: AAB (136 UCAS points for international qualifications) or equivalent at A-Level; on track for/achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree; 7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English.
- Application process: Short online application; rolling review; outcome aimed for by week commencing 31 August 2026.
- Progression: Insight and application preparation for future vacation scheme/training contract applications.
- Expenses: Travel reimbursement available up to £150.
- Travel support: Travel reimbursement available up to £150.
Singapore - Training Contract - Singapore
Type: Training Contract
Location: Singapore: Singapore
- Duration: Two years
- Status: no_application
- Who can apply: Candidates selected through the Singapore Summer Vacation Scheme.
- Eligibility: academics: 2:1 or equivalent; 136 UCAS/AAB or equivalent route: Only through Singapore Summer Vacation Scheme
- Academic requirements: 2:1 or equivalent and at least 136 UCAS points/AAB or equivalent.
- Progression: England and Wales training contract based in Singapore.
- Funding: Qualification fees and maintenance support are confirmed, but current amounts are not published. maintenance grant: Confirmed; current amount not published pgdl fees: Confirmed where required sqe fees: Confirmed
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
France - Stage juridique Tax - 2028
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Programme dates: January-June 2028 or July-December 2028.
- Duration: Six months
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: January-June 2028 or July-December 2028.
- Who can apply: Trainee lawyers and relevant Master's graduates specialising in business law and tax.
- Eligibility: language: Excellent English specialism: Business law and tax study stage: Relevant Master's graduate and/or trainee lawyer
- Application process: Online application Applicants should state their availability
France - Stage juridique Funds & Asset Management - 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
Netherlands - A&O Shearman Experience
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Closing date: 2026-10-24
- Application timing: Registration closes 24 October 2026; exact closing time not published.
- Programme dates: 29 October 2026, 12:00–21:00 local time.
- Duration: One day
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Registration closes 24 October 2026; exact closing time not published.
- Programme: 29 October 2026, 12:00–21:00 local time.
- Who can apply: Advanced bachelor and master students in Law, Notarial Law and Tax Law; students with demonstrable interest in Finance, ICM or Real Estate are also welcome.
- Eligibility: Advanced bachelor/master students in Law, Notarial Law or Tax Law; students with demonstrable interest in Finance, ICM or Real Estate are also welcome.
- Application process: Apply through the official event posting; CV, unfiltered grade lists and any internship evaluations are requested.
- Progression: Insight into Amsterdam practice groups and legal careers at A&O Shearman.
United Kingdom - First Year Programme - London
Type: Insight Programme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2027-01-04
- Closing date: 2027-02-01 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: 30 to 31 March 2027
- Duration: Two days
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2027-01-04; Close 2027-02-01 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: 30 to 31 March 2027
- Who can apply: First-year students on a three-year degree or second-year students on a four-year degree.
- Academic requirements: Check the current official page for full academic criteria.
- Application process: Application Selection Programme Online application Published selection process
- Progression: Insight and preparation for later vacation-scheme applications.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
France - Stage juridique Droit social - 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
Italy - Corporate M&A Stagiaire - post laurea
Type: Internship
Location: Italy: Milan
- Application timing: No application deadline is published on the current vacancy.
- Programme dates: 3+3 month internship; exact start date not published.
- Duration: 3+3 months
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- No application deadline is published on the current vacancy.
- Programme: 3+3 month internship; exact start date not published.
- Who can apply: Law graduates meeting the current vacancy requirements.
- Eligibility: Law graduate; degree grade at least 105/110; English C1; some prior Corporate experience.
- Academic requirements: Law degree grade at least 105/110; English C1; some prior Corporate experience.
- Application process: Apply through the official A&O Shearman vacancy; vacancy-specific selection process.
- Progression: Possible subsequent employment, as stated in the official vacancy.
Indonesia - Graduate Internship Program
Type: Internship
Location: Indonesia: Jakarta
- Programme dates: February and August intakes.
- Duration: Six months
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: February and August intakes.
- Who can apply: Recent Indonesian law graduates.
- Application process: February intake: apply 1 November to 31 December August intake: apply 1 May to 30 June Selection and offer
United Kingdom - Black Student Lawyer Programme - London
Type: Access Programme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2027-01-04
- Closing date: 2027-03-01 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: 14 to 18 June 2027
- Duration: One week
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2027-01-04; Close 2027-03-01 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: 14 to 18 June 2027
- Who can apply: Black undergraduate students meeting the published study-stage criteria.
- Eligibility: academics: AAB/equivalent, seven GCSEs at grade 6+, 2:1 trajectory positive action group: Black students study stage: First year of a three-year degree or second year of a four-year degree
- Academic requirements: AAB or equivalent; seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English; on track for a 2:1. Mitigating circumstances, including disability-related circumstances, are considered.
- Application process: Application Selection Programme Vacation-scheme assessment-centre preparation Online application Published selection process
- Assessments: Application-based selection
- Progression: Preparation and support for a vacation-scheme assessment centre.
- Disability support: Mitigating circumstances including disability-related factors may be disclosed and considered.
Poland - Praktyki w zespole Real Estate
Type: Internship
Location: Poland: Warsaw
- Programme dates: Start date and closing date are not published.
- Duration: Three months with possible extension; minimum four days per week.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Start date and closing date are not published.
- Who can apply: Law students in Years III–IV.
- Eligibility: availability: At least four days per week experience: Some prior work experience language: Very good English study stage: Years III–IV
- Academic requirements: Very good English; previous initial work experience; motivation, organisation, collaboration and availability for at least four days per week.
- Application process: Online application English-language verification interview Real Estate and HR interview Further selection if required Offer Apply through the official vacancy English-language verification interview Interview with Real Estate team representatives and HR Further stages communicated to selected candidates
- Assessments: English-language verification interview Real Estate and HR interview
- Funding: Paid internship from PLN 37 gross per hour. hourly rate from pln gross: 37
France - Stage Juridique - Arbitrage - Juillet 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Programme dates: Begins July 2027; exact day is not published.
- Duration: Six months
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Begins July 2027; exact day is not published.
- Who can apply: Master 1, Master 2 students and trainee lawyers.
- Eligibility: internship agreement: Convention de stage required languages: Excellent French and English study stage: Master 1, Master 2 or trainee lawyer
- Application process: Online application Applications reviewed as received
Luxembourg - Legal Internship - Digital, Data, IP & Tech. - Second semester 2027
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Duration: Posting-specific internship duration.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact official vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Vacancy-specific selection
Luxembourg - Legal Internship - Digital, Data, IP & Tech. - September to Dec. 2026
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Duration: Posting-specific internship duration.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact official vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Vacancy-specific selection
Luxembourg - Summer internship - Tax - From August to September 2026
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Duration: Posting-specific internship duration.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact official vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Vacancy-specific selection
Netherlands - Studerend medewerker Criminal Defense & Investigations
Type: Internship
Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Programme dates: Start date and closing date are not published.
- Duration: At least three months, minimum two days per week.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Start date and closing date are not published.
- Who can apply: Advanced bachelor’s or master’s law students interested in financial-economic criminal law.
- Eligibility: availability: At least two days per week for at least three months interest: Financial-economic criminal law study stage: Advanced bachelor’s in law Master’s in law
- Academic requirements: Strong academic profile; interest in financial-economic criminal law; socially skilled, proactive, curious, accurate and organised.
- Application process: Complete online application Application review Interview Assessment Offer Upload CV Upload cover letter Upload transcripts Upload any internship assessments Interview Assessment
- Assessments: Interview Assessment
Spain - Training Contract - Spain
Type: Training Contract
Location: Spain: Madrid
- Programme dates: Recruitment September to December during the applicant’s master’s year; successful applicants join the following September.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Recruitment September to December during the applicant’s master’s year; successful applicants join the following September.
- Who can apply: Applicants in their master’s year.
- Academic requirements: Strong academic record and high English proficiency.
- Application process: Recruitment begins in September Selection concludes in December Join the following September
- Progression: Madrid training contract.
France - Stage juridique contentieux des affaires - 2027/2028
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
United Kingdom - Smart Applications
Type: School Programme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Programme dates: June or July cycle; exact current dates are not published.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: June or July cycle; exact current dates are not published.
- Who can apply: Year 12 students; check the official page for full eligibility.
- Application process: Virtual application-support programme
Canada - Toronto Summer Program
Type: Summer Associate
Location: Canada: Toronto
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: 1L and 2L law students.
Indonesia - G&R Advance
Type: Insight Programme
Location: Indonesia: Jakarta
- Applications open: 2027-06-01
- Closing date: 2027-08-31
- Programme dates: Runs annually in October.
- Duration: Four days
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2027-06-01; Close 2027-08-31
- Programme: Runs annually in October.
- Who can apply: Third and final-year law students.
- Application process: Application 1 June to 31 August Selection October programme
- Progression: Successful candidates receive a Golden Ticket to the Graduate Internship Program after graduation.
Singapore - International Arbitration Internship - Asia
Type: Internship
Location: Singapore: Singapore
- Programme dates: Internships commence from May 2026 onwards.
- Duration: Three months
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Internships commence from May 2026 onwards.
- Who can apply: Law graduates with an LLM or equivalent; prior arbitration interest or experience preferred.
- Academic requirements: Law degree plus LLM or equivalent.
- Application process: Online application through the official vacancy Recruitment review and interview stages as notified
- Right to work: Applicants must be legally able to live and work in the relevant location.
- Disability support: Adjustment requests can be made in the application form.
France - Stage juridique Restructuring - Juillet 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
Spain - Vacation Scheme - Spain
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: Spain: Madrid
- Programme dates: June and July; exact dates vary by cycle.
- Duration: Two months
- Places: Approximately 12 to 15 students.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: June and July; exact dates vary by cycle.
- Application process: Application February to April Selection June and July programme
United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-09-14
- Closing date: 2026-11-09 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: 5 to 16 July 2027
- Duration: Two weeks
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-09-14; Close 2026-11-09 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: 5 to 16 July 2027
- Who can apply: Penultimate-year students of any degree discipline and university.
- Eligibility: academic thresholds: AAB/136 UCAS or equivalent; seven GCSEs at grade 6+ including Maths and English; 2:1 degree discipline: Any mitigating circumstances: Considered study stage: Penultimate year
- Academic requirements: AAB or 136 UCAS points, or equivalent; seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English; on track for or achieved a 2:1. The firm states that mitigating circumstances are considered.
- Application process: Online application covering work and education history Untimed online experience taking approximately 45 minutes Situational judgement assessment Verbal reasoning assessment Numerical reasoning assessment Two recorded video motivation questions Assessment day with two one-to-one interviews Commercial case-study presentation and discussion Scenario-based interview about trainee work and life Offer decision and feedback
- Assessments: Situational judgement Verbal reasoning Numerical reasoning Video motivation questions Commercial case study Scenario interview
- Progression: Consideration for a September/Autumn London Training Contract intake.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
Luxembourg - Legal Internship - Funds & Asset Management - January to June 2027
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Programme dates: January to June 2027; exact days not published.
- Duration: Six months
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: January to June 2027; exact days not published.
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the official Funds & Asset Management internship requirements.
- Eligibility: practice area: Funds & Asset Management study stage: Master’s LL.M. Bar preparation Gap year or comparable stage
- Application process: Online vacancy application Screening Interview or further selection if invited Apply through the official Luxembourg early-careers vacancy route Vacancy-specific screening and interview
Poland - Praktyki w zespole Global Financial Markets
Type: Internship
Location: Poland: Warsaw
- Programme dates: Start date and closing date are not published.
- Duration: Three months with possible extension; minimum four days per week.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Start date and closing date are not published.
- Who can apply: Law students in Years III–V.
- Eligibility: availability: At least four days per week experience: Some prior work experience language: Very good English study stage: Years III–V
- Academic requirements: Very good English; previous initial work experience; motivation, organisation, collaboration and availability for at least four days per week.
- Application process: Online application English-language verification interview Global Financial Markets and HR interview Further selection if required Offer Apply through the official vacancy English-language verification interview Interview with Global Financial Markets team representatives and HR Further stages communicated to selected candidates
- Assessments: English-language verification interview Global Financial Markets and HR interview
- Funding: Paid internship from PLN 37 gross per hour. hourly rate from pln gross: 37
France - Stage juridique Propriété Intellectuelle - juillet 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
Italy - Stagiaire Restructuring
Type: Internship
Location: Italy: Milan
- Application timing: No application deadline is published on the current vacancy.
- Programme dates: Three-month curricular internship with expected start September 2026; exact start date not published.
- Duration: Three months
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- No application deadline is published on the current vacancy.
- Programme: Three-month curricular internship with expected start September 2026; exact start date not published.
- Who can apply: Law students meeting the current vacancy requirements.
- Eligibility: Law student; university exam average at least 28/30; English C1.
- Academic requirements: University exam average of at least 28/30; English C1.
- Application process: Apply through the official A&O Shearman vacancy; vacancy-specific selection process.
Poland - Paid Internship - Warsaw
Type: Internship
Location: Poland: Warsaw
- Duration: Three months, with possible extension
- Places: Places depend on business need.
- Status: rolling
Netherlands - Studentstage Tax
Type: Internship
Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Duration: Two months unless the posting states otherwise.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the Tax vacancy requirements.
United Kingdom - Legal Professionals Graduate Programme - Belfast
Type: Graduate Programme
Location: United Kingdom: Belfast
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Closing date: 2026-12-31 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: August 2027.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01; Close 2026-12-31 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: August 2027.
- Who can apply: Final-year law students and law graduates.
- Application process: Online application covering work and education history Untimed online experience taking approximately 45 minutes Situational judgement assessment Verbal reasoning assessment Numerical reasoning assessment Two recorded video motivation questions Assessment day with two one-to-one interviews Commercial case-study presentation and discussion Scenario-based interview about trainee work and life Offer decision and feedback Online application Online experience and assessments Assessment-day interviews
- Assessments: Situational judgement Verbal reasoning Numerical reasoning Video motivation questions Commercial case study Scenario interview
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
United Arab Emirates - Training Contract - UAE
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- Status: no_application
- Who can apply: Candidates selected through the UAE Summer Vacation Scheme.
- Application process: Apply through the UAE Summer Vacation Scheme Vacation-scheme assessment Training-contract consideration
- Progression: UAE training contract.
- Funding: Course fees, maintenance support, relocation assistance and medical insurance are confirmed; amounts are not published. course fees: Covered or reimbursed for SQE and PGDL where relevant maintenance grant: Available medical insurance: Confirmed relocation assistance: Confirmed
- Right to work: Visa sponsorship is confirmed for the UAE training-contract route. scope: UAE training-contract route status: confirmed
France - Stage juridique - Programme Légal à Égal - 2026, 2027, 2028
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
Luxembourg - Legal intern - global financial markets - July to December 2027
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Programme dates: July to December 2027; exact days not published.
- Duration: Six months
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: July to December 2027; exact days not published.
- Who can apply: Students preparing a master’s in law, LL.M. or bar qualification in a European jurisdiction.
- Eligibility: knowledge: Banking and finance law languages: French English study stage: Master’s in law LL.M. Bar preparation in a European jurisdiction
- Academic requirements: Fluent French and English with strong writing skills; strong banking and finance law knowledge.
- Application process: Online vacancy application Screening Interview or further selection if invited Apply through the official vacancy Vacancy-specific screening and interview; exact stages not published
United Kingdom - Winter Vacation Scheme
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-08-03
- Closing date: 2026-09-07 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: 30 November to 4 December 2026
- Duration: One week
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-08-03; Close 2026-09-07 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: 30 November to 4 December 2026
- Who can apply: Final-year students of any degree discipline and university.
- Eligibility: academic thresholds: AAB/136 UCAS or equivalent; seven GCSEs at grade 6+ including Maths and English; 2:1 degree discipline: Any mitigating circumstances: Considered study stage: Final year
- Academic requirements: AAB or 136 UCAS points, or equivalent; seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English; on track for or achieved a 2:1. The firm states that mitigating circumstances are considered.
- Application process: Online application covering work and education history Untimed online experience taking approximately 45 minutes Situational judgement assessment Verbal reasoning assessment Numerical reasoning assessment Two recorded video motivation questions Assessment day with two one-to-one interviews Commercial case-study presentation and discussion Scenario-based interview about trainee work and life Offer decision and feedback
- Assessments: Situational judgement Verbal reasoning Numerical reasoning Video motivation questions Commercial case study Scenario interview
- Progression: Consideration for a March/Spring London Training Contract intake.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
Global Virtual Work Experience Program
Type: Virtual Experience
- Programme dates: Available year-round.
- Duration: Self-paced; duration varies by simulation.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Available year-round.
- Who can apply: Students and learners globally.
- Eligibility: location: Global minimum academic requirement: None published
- Application process: Access an A&O Shearman simulation through Forage Complete the modules at your own pace
- Progression: Skills development and career exploration.
- Funding: Free virtual work experience.
Saudi Arabia - Cooperative Training Program - Saudi Arabia
Type: Internship
Location: Saudi Arabia: Riyadh
- Programme dates: Applications September to November 2026; start December 2026 or January 2027 depending on university term dates.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Applications September to November 2026; start December 2026 or January 2027 depending on university term dates.
- Who can apply: University students completing a COOP placement.
- Academic requirements: Arabic fluency and business-English proficiency required.
- Application process: Application September to November Rolling interviews in November and December Start aligned with university term dates
- Progression: Performance may lead to a trainee-associate role.
Singapore - Summer Vacation Scheme - Singapore
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: Singapore: Singapore
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Closing date: 2026-12-31
- Programme dates: July 2027; exact dates not published.
- Duration: Three weeks
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01; Close 2026-12-31
- Programme: July 2027; exact dates not published.
- Who can apply: Applicants from any university or degree background.
- Academic requirements: On track for a 2:1 or equivalent.
- Application process: Online application Published assessments and interviews
- Progression: Consideration for an England and Wales training contract in Singapore.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
United Kingdom - Summer Vacation Scheme - Belfast
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Kingdom: Belfast
- Applications open: 2026-10-01
- Closing date: 2026-12-31 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: Summer 2027; exact dates TBC.
- Duration: Exact current duration should be checked on the official page.
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-10-01; Close 2026-12-31 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: Summer 2027; exact dates TBC.
- Who can apply: Penultimate-year law students.
- Application process: Online application covering work and education history Untimed online experience taking approximately 45 minutes Situational judgement assessment Verbal reasoning assessment Numerical reasoning assessment Two recorded video motivation questions Assessment day with two one-to-one interviews Commercial case-study presentation and discussion Scenario-based interview about trainee work and life Offer decision and feedback Online application Online experience and assessments Assessment-day interviews
- Assessments: Situational judgement Verbal reasoning Numerical reasoning Video motivation questions Commercial case study Scenario interview
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
France - Stage juridique financial services regulatory - 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
France - Stage juridique Concurrence - 2028
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
Netherlands - Student internships - Netherlands
Type: Internship
Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Duration: Two months
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Law students meeting vacancy-specific requirements.
- Application process: Apply to current Amsterdam vacancy Vacancy-specific selection
Belgium - Discovery day (October 14)
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: Belgium: Brussels
- Closing date: 2026-09-25
- Programme dates: 14 October 2026
- Duration: One day
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Close 2026-09-25
- Programme: 14 October 2026
- Who can apply: Belgian law students beginning their first or second Master's degree who plan to begin their legal career from 2028 onwards.
- Eligibility: career timing: Planning to begin a legal career from 2028 onwards study stage: First or second Master's degree in law
- Academic requirements: No separate numerical grade threshold is published on the checked vacancy.
- Application process: Online application CV English cover letter Academic transcripts
- Progression: The event precedes recruitment for the Belgium Summer Internship 2027.
France - Stage juridique Dettes et Dérivés (DCM) - 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Programme dates: Published 2027 internship periods.
- Duration: The vacancy describes a six-month internship.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Published 2027 internship periods.
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the current Paris DCM internship requirements.
- Application process: Online application Vacancy-specific selection process
Hong Kong - Training Contract - Hong Kong
Type: Training Contract
Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong
- Programme dates: Training contracts start in September each year.
- Duration: Training-contract duration should be confirmed on the official page.
- Status: no_application
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Training contracts start in September each year.
- Who can apply: Candidates selected through the Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme.
- Application process: Apply to the Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme Vacation-scheme assessment Training-contract offer
- Progression: Hong Kong training contract beginning in September.
- Funding: Published Hong Kong support includes PCLL fee reimbursement and a HKD 70,000 maintenance grant.
China - Internship Programme - Shanghai
Type: Internship
Location: China: Shanghai
- Duration: Three months
- Status: rolling
- Who can apply: Students or graduates meeting the office requirements.
- Application process: Submit Chinese and English CV Submit cover letter Submit academic transcripts Office selection process
Indonesia - G&R First
Type: School Programme
Location: Indonesia: Jakarta
- Applications open: 2027-04-01
- Closing date: 2027-05-31
- Programme dates: Runs annually in July.
- Duration: Two weeks
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2027-04-01; Close 2027-05-31
- Programme: Runs annually in July.
- Who can apply: First and second-year law students.
- Application process: Application 1 April to 31 May Selection July programme
Luxembourg - Legal Internship - Funds & Asset Management - Sept. to December 2026
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Duration: Posting-specific internship duration.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact official vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Vacancy-specific selection
Luxembourg - Legal internship - Tax - First semester 2027
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Programme dates: Starting January 2027 for six months; exact dates not published.
- Duration: Six months
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Starting January 2027 for six months; exact dates not published.
- Who can apply: Master’s students in business law specialising in tax law.
- Eligibility: additional language: German is an asset languages: French English study stage: Master’s student subject: Business law with tax specialisation
- Academic requirements: Master’s in business law with tax-law specialisation; fluent French and English; German is an asset.
- Application process: Online vacancy application Screening Interview or further selection if invited Apply through the official vacancy Vacancy-specific screening and interview; exact stages not published
France - Stage juridique Droit public - juillet 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
Luxembourg - PPI Legal internship - Employment - First semester 2027
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Programme dates: January to June 2027.
- Duration: Six months
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: January to June 2027.
- Who can apply: Students meeting the Employment Litigation internship requirements.
- Eligibility: languages: Strong French and English study stage: Third-year or Master's student subject: Business law or comparable relevant legal course
- Application process: Online application Vacancy-specific selection process
United Arab Emirates - Summer Vacation Scheme - UAE
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai
- Status: rolling
- Who can apply: Penultimate-year students, final-year students and recent graduates from any university or degree background.
- Eligibility: arabic: Preferred but not mandatory degree discipline: Any english: Fluent study stage: Penultimate year, final year or recent graduate
- Academic requirements: AAB/136 UCAS points or equivalent; 2:1 or equivalent; seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English. Mitigating circumstances are considered.
- Application process: Online application Applications reviewed after the window closes Published assessments and interviews
- Progression: Only route to a UAE training contract.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
Luxembourg - PPI Legal intern - Financial Services Regulatory - First semester 2027
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Programme dates: Starting January 2027 for six months; exact start date not published.
- Duration: Six months
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Starting January 2027 for six months; exact start date not published.
- Who can apply: Applicants currently preparing for a Master in Law, LL.M, or a bar in a European jurisdiction and seeking an internship as part of a master’s degree, gap year or French Bar PPI.
- Eligibility: Master in Law, LL.M, European bar preparation, master’s internship, gap year or French Bar PPI; fluent French and English.
- Academic requirements: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and strong interest in banking regulatory law; fluent French and English required.
- Application process: Apply through the official A&O Shearman vacancy; vacancy-specific selection process.
France - Stage juridique Corporate Immobilier transactionnel - 2027
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Duration: Generally three to six months; the official posting controls.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact practice-specific vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Practice-specific selection and interview process
Luxembourg - Legal intern - Litigation and investigations - First semester 2027
Type: Internship
Location: Luxembourg: Luxembourg
- Duration: Posting-specific internship duration.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the exact official vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply through the official vacancy Vacancy-specific selection
China - Internship Programme - Beijing
Type: Internship
Location: China: Beijing
- Duration: Three months
- Status: rolling
- Who can apply: Students or graduates meeting the office requirements.
- Application process: Submit Chinese and English CV Submit cover letter Submit academic transcripts Office selection process
Netherlands - Legal Lattes - 8 september
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Programme dates: 8 September 2026, 10:00–12:00.
- Duration: Two hours
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: 8 September 2026, 10:00–12:00.
- Who can apply: Law students interested in meeting associates from the Amsterdam practice groups.
- Eligibility: practice preferences: Applicants state preferred practice groups study stage: Law student
- Application process: Online event application Application review Attendance confirmation Apply through the official event posting State preferred practice groups Upload CV, transcripts and any internship assessments
Belgium / United Kingdom - London LL.M. Event (October 1-2, 2026)
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: Belgium: Brussels; United Kingdom: London
- Closing date: 2026-09-13
- Programme dates: 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-02.
- Duration: Two-day event
- Status: open
Published application and programme dates
- Close 2026-09-13
- Programme: 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-02.
- Who can apply: Law students or lawyers planning to pursue an LL.M. in the United Kingdom in 2026–2027 and interested in Belgian-office careers.
- Eligibility: antitrust: Future EU-qualified lawyers accepted audience: Law students or lawyers planning an LL.M. in 2026–2027 qualification: Belgian law degree and/or future Belgian qualification for most departments
- Academic requirements: A Belgian law degree and/or future Belgian qualification is required for most departments; Antitrust accepts future EU-qualified lawyers.
- Application process: Online event application Application review Event invitation Submit CV Submit cover letter clarifying practice interests and qualification plans Submit yearly transcripts
Czech Republic - Junior Lawyer/Trainee
Type: Traineeship
Location: Czech Republic: Prague
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Law graduates.
Germany - Apprentices
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: Germany
- Programme dates: Start date and location depend on the individual apprenticeship vacancy.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Start date and location depend on the individual apprenticeship vacancy.
- Who can apply: School leavers and applicants seeking vocational training in Germany.
- Eligibility: route: Legal, notarial or commercial vocational training
- Application process: Check current apprenticeship vacancies Apply to the relevant vacancy
- Progression: The firm states that successful training may lead to permanent employment opportunities.
Belgium - Bar Traineeship 2027
Type: Traineeship
Location: Belgium: Antwerp, Brussels
- Programme dates: Expected start September or October 2027.
- Duration: Belgian Bar traineeship
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Expected start September or October 2027.
- Who can apply: Law graduates meeting the relevant Belgian Bar and practice requirements.
- Eligibility: antitrust: EU Master's in law accepted for Antitrust as specified by A&O Shearman qualification: Belgian Master's in law for most practices
- Application process: Online application Practice-specific selection process
- Progression: Junior associate development within the relevant Belgian practice.
United Kingdom - Training Contract - London
Type: Training Contract
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-09-01
- Closing date: 2026-10-05 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: March 2028 intake; exact start day not published.
- Duration: Two years
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-09-01; Close 2026-10-05 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: March 2028 intake; exact start day not published.
- Who can apply: Applicants eligible for the published direct London training-contract intake.
- Eligibility: law school provider: BPP for the prescribed route where applicable qualification route: England and Wales solicitor
- Academic requirements: Published academic criteria and mitigating-circumstances rules apply; check the live page before applying.
- Application process: Online application Situational judgement, verbal and numerical reasoning Video motivation questions Commercial case-study interview Scenario interview Offer Online application Online experience and assessments Assessment-day interviews Offer and pre-employment checks
- Assessments: Situational judgement Verbal reasoning Numerical reasoning Video motivation questions Commercial case study Scenario interview
- Progression: Qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales, subject to completion and regulatory requirements.
- Funding: The current official material confirms financial assistance for law-school study but does not publish complete current maintenance figures. course fees: Financial assistance and prescribed BPP route confirmed; exact current amounts not published maintenance support: Available in principle; exact current amount not published
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
Netherlands - Studerend medewerker litigation
Type: Internship
Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Programme dates: Start date and closing date are not published.
- Duration: At least six months, two or three days per week.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Start date and closing date are not published.
- Who can apply: Advanced bachelor’s or master’s law students.
- Eligibility: availability: Two or three days per week for at least six months study stage: Advanced bachelor’s in law Master’s in law
- Academic requirements: Interest in litigation and investigations; socially skilled, proactive, curious, accurate and organised.
- Application process: Online application Screening Interview or further assessment if invited Apply through the official vacancy Vacancy-specific selection; exact stages not published
Italy - Trainee - Investigations and Compliance - Milan
Type: Traineeship
Location: Italy: Milan
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the current vacancy requirements.
United States - Summer Associate Program - United States
Type: Summer Associate
Location: United States
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: 1L and 2L law students.
- Disability support: A dedicated HR contact and telephone route is published for applicants requesting disability-related assistance.
Netherlands - Studentstage Criminal Defense & Investigations
Type: Internship
Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Duration: Two months unless the posting states otherwise.
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the vacancy requirements.
Belgium - Summer Internship 2027
Type: Internship
Location: Belgium: Antwerp, Brussels
- Programme dates: July or August 2027; exact dates not published.
- Duration: One month
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: July or August 2027; exact dates not published.
- Who can apply: Master's law students meeting the published Belgian eligibility requirements.
- Eligibility: degree: Belgian Master's in law; an EU Master's is accepted for Antitrust as stated by the firm study stage: Master's law student
- Application process: Online application Vacancy-specific selection process
- Progression: Experience relevant to later Belgian Bar Traineeship recruitment.
Vietnam - Summer Internship - Vietnam
Type: Internship
Location: Vietnam
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Students with “technical backgrounds”, using the exact wording on the official page.
Slovakia - Paralegal / law student
Type: Student Role
Location: Slovakia: Bratislava
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Law students meeting the current vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Submit CV in English Submit motivation letter in English Slovak documents optional Vacancy selection process
France - Stage juridique Funds & Asset Management - Septembre à décembre 2026
Type: Internship
Location: France: Paris
- Application timing: No application deadline is published on the current vacancy.
- Programme dates: Four-month full-time internship starting September 2026; exact start date not published.
- Duration: Four months
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- No application deadline is published on the current vacancy.
- Programme: Four-month full-time internship starting September 2026; exact start date not published.
- Who can apply: Élève avocat and/or holder of a specialised Master in banking and finance law or equivalent.
- Eligibility: Élève avocat and/or specialised Master in banking and finance law or equivalent; prior law-firm or in-house experience preferred.
- Application process: Apply through the official A&O Shearman vacancy; vacancy-specific selection process.
- Funding: Competitive internship stipend; amount not published.
United Kingdom - Law Tech and Operations Graduate Programme - London
Type: Graduate Programme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-12-14
- Closing date: 2027-02-01 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: August or September 2027; exact start date is not published.
- Duration: Two years
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-12-14; Close 2027-02-01 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: August or September 2027; exact start date is not published.
- Who can apply: Graduates meeting the current published eligibility criteria.
- Academic requirements: Check the current official page for full academic criteria.
- Application process: Online application Online assessments Interview or assessment centre Offer
- Progression: Career in law technology and operations.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
China - Shanghai IP intern
Type: Internship
Location: China: Shanghai
- Programme dates: Start date is vacancy-specific and not published.
- Duration: At least three months, minimum four days per week.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Start date is vacancy-specific and not published.
- Who can apply: Law students with a strong interest in intellectual property.
- Eligibility: availability: At least four days per week for at least three months graduation: 2026 or later location: Based in Shanghai preferred: IP-related study or internship experience programme: LL.M. or JD
- Academic requirements: Strong legal research, factual analysis and drafting skills; IP study or internship experience is preferred.
- Application process: Online vacancy application Document review Selection process; further stages not published Submit an application through the official vacancy Include transcripts, GPA or equivalent, TOEFL or equivalent and PRC bar examination score
United Kingdom - Solicitor Apprenticeships - London
Type: Apprenticeship
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2026-12-01
- Closing date: 2027-02-17 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: August or September 2027
- Duration: Six years
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2026-12-01; Close 2027-02-17 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: August or September 2027
- Who can apply: Year 13 students and school leavers.
- Eligibility: a levels: AAB gcses: Seven at grade 6+ including Maths and English residence: Lived in the UK for the previous three years right to work: Permanent right to live and work in the UK throughout the programme school stage: Year 13 or school leaver
- Academic requirements: AAB; seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English.
- Application process: Application Assessment Interview/assessment centre Offer Funding and right-to-work checks Online application Online assessments Assessment centre or interview stages Offer and apprenticeship eligibility checks
- Assessments: Online assessments Interview or assessment centre
- Progression: Solicitor qualification subject to successful completion and applicable requirements.
- Funding: Tuition fees are covered through the apprenticeship route. study time: One study day each week tuition fees: Entire tuition fee covered
- Right to work: Applicants must satisfy the published UK residence and permanent right-to-work requirements for the programme.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
Hong Kong - Summer Vacation Scheme - Hong Kong
Type: Vacation Scheme
Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong
- Programme dates: June and July 2027; exact dates not published.
- Duration: Four weeks per scheme
- Places: Approximately 20 interns annually; up to eight training-contract offers subject to business need and performance.
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: June and July 2027; exact dates not published.
- Who can apply: Penultimate and final-year law students and final-year non-law students in specified common-law jurisdictions.
- Academic requirements: 2:1 or equivalent for a law degree or JD; Chinese language skills ideally required.
- Application process: Online application Rolling interviews and offers
- Progression: Potential Hong Kong training-contract offer; approximately up to eight subject to business need and performance.
Germany - Referendariat - Germany
Type: Clerkship
Location: Germany: Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
- Status: rolling
- Who can apply: Legal trainees completing the German Referendariat.
United Kingdom - Step into Law scheme - London
Type: School Programme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Applications open: 2027-01-04
- Closing date: 2027-03-01 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme dates: Three sessions between April and July 2027; exact reliable session dates are not consistently published.
- Duration: Three touchpoints
- Status: upcoming
Published application and programme dates
- Applications open 2027-01-04; Close 2027-03-01 at 17:00:00 Europe/London
- Programme: Three sessions between April and July 2027; exact reliable session dates are not consistently published.
- Who can apply: Year 13 students meeting the programme eligibility criteria.
- Academic requirements: Check the current official page for the full school and contextual eligibility rules.
- Application process: Application Selection Workshop and mentoring sessions Online application Eligibility and selection review Three programme touchpoints
- Progression: Application skills and preparation for future legal-career programmes.
- Travel support: Return travel to the London office is covered.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
United Kingdom - Smart Start Programme - London
Type: Access Programme
Location: United Kingdom: London
- Application timing: December 2026; exact opening and closing dates not published.
- Programme dates: July 2027; exact dates not published.
- Duration: Programme length not reliably published on the checked current page.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- December 2026; exact opening and closing dates not published.
- Programme: July 2027; exact dates not published.
- Who can apply: Year 12 students meeting the published social-mobility criteria.
- Academic requirements: Contextual and social-mobility eligibility applies; check the official page for the full criteria.
- Application process: Online application Eligibility review Programme selection
- Progression: Early legal-career insight and skills development.
- Travel support: Travel costs are reimbursed for Smart Start week; lunches and refreshments are provided free of charge during the week.
- Disability support: Recruitment adjustments are available. Applicants are asked to raise requirements as early as possible; disability-related discussions are treated confidentially.
Germany - Student internships - Germany
Type: Internship
Location: Germany: Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich
- Duration: Four to twelve weeks
- Status: rolling
- Who can apply: Students meeting the office and practice requirements.
- Application process: Apply to the relevant office or vacancy Office selection process
Netherlands - Junior associates - Netherlands
Type: Graduate Programme
Location: Netherlands: Amsterdam
- Application timing: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Duration: Standing graduate route
- Status: rolling
Published application and programme dates
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Who can apply: Graduates or near-graduates meeting the Dutch qualification requirements for the relevant practice.
- Eligibility: Relevant Dutch-law Master's qualification depending on practice.
- Application process: CV; motivation letter; academic transcripts; relevant internship evaluations where applicable; online assessment; HR interview; partner interviews.
- Assessments: Online assessment; HR interview; partner interviews.
- Progression: Junior Associate and applicable Dutch trainee-lawyer development route.
United Kingdom - A&O Shearman Access to Justice Scholarship
Type: Scholarship / Bursary
Location: United Kingdom: Belfast
- Application timing: Current scholarship initiative; next application dates are not published on the official A&O Shearman page.
- Programme dates: Support is linked to the Masters degree in Access to Justice at Ulster University.
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Current scholarship initiative; next application dates are not published on the official A&O Shearman page.
- Programme: Support is linked to the Masters degree in Access to Justice at Ulster University.
- Who can apply: Postgraduate students completing a Masters degree in Access to Justice at Ulster University.
- Eligibility: The official A&O Shearman page confirms the scholarship supports postgraduate students completing a Masters degree in Access to Justice at Ulster University.
- Application process: The current official firm page does not publish a direct application route; applicants should follow the university scholarship process when available.
- Funding: Scholarship funding is provided by the A&O Shearman Foundation through the Belfast Grants programme; the current official firm page does not publish an individual award amount.
Belgium - Legal Internship Programme - Belgium
Type: Internship
Location: Belgium: Antwerp, Brussels
- Duration: Two months
- Status: unknown
- Who can apply: Applicants meeting the practice-specific Brussels vacancy requirements.
- Application process: Apply to the current practice-specific vacancy Vacancy selection process
Belgium / United States - New York LL.M. Event (September 10-11, 2026)
Type: Open Day / Event
Location: Belgium: Brussels; United States: New York
- Closing date: 2026-08-16
- Programme dates: 2026-09-10 to 2026-09-11.
- Duration: Two-day event
- Status: closed
Published application and programme dates
- Close 2026-08-16
- Programme: 2026-09-10 to 2026-09-11.
- Who can apply: Law students or lawyers planning to pursue an LL.M. in the United States in 2026–2027 and interested in Belgian-office careers.
- Eligibility: antitrust: Future EU-qualified lawyers accepted audience: Law students or lawyers planning an LL.M. in 2026–2027 qualification: Belgian law degree and/or future Belgian qualification for most departments
- Academic requirements: A Belgian law degree and/or future Belgian qualification is required for most departments; Antitrust accepts future EU-qualified lawyers.
- Application process: Online event application Application review Event invitation Submit CV Submit cover letter clarifying practice interests and qualification plans Submit yearly transcripts
Hong Kong - First-Year Program (international) - Hong Kong
Type: Insight Programme
Location: Hong Kong: Hong Kong
- Programme dates: Two-day April insight programme with optional one-week August work experience; exact 2027 dates are not published.
- Duration: Two insight days plus one week of work experience
- Status: unknown
Published application and programme dates
- Programme: Two-day April insight programme with optional one-week August work experience; exact 2027 dates are not published.
- Who can apply: First-year students on a three-year degree or second-year students on a four-year degree at a UK university.
- Academic requirements: Any degree discipline; on track for a 2:1. Chinese proficiency preferable.
- Application process: Typical January to February application period Selection April insight and August work experience
- Progression: Strong performers may be fast-tracked to a Hong Kong vacation-scheme interview.
United Kingdom support
UK Visa and Funding
UK qualification funding, maintenance support and published visa-sponsorship or right-to-work information for joining the firm in the United Kingdom.
UK visa sponsorship and right to work
The official London early-careers pages checked do not publish a general visa-sponsorship statement for the London Vacation Scheme or Training Contract. The Solicitor Apprenticeship requires the relevant UK residence and right-to-work position. A&O Shearman's published sponsorship wording for UAE opportunities does not establish its UK policy.
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Pay, qualification funding and practical support
Funding and paid support are stored programme by programme; there is no safe universal firm-wide amount.
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Areas of work
Practice areas
The legal services and capabilities listed by the firm.
Advisory and regulatory
A&O Shearman's advisory and regulatory team advises blue-chip corporates, financial institutions and investment funds on complex legal, regulatory and governance issues around the world. Official capabilities listed by the firm include: • Administrative and public law • Antitrust • Artificial intelligence • Business and human rights • Cybersecurity • Data privacy and data protection • Environmental • Family office • Financial services advisory and regulatory • Foreign direct investment and CFIUS • Funds and asset management • Global employment and compensation • Private client • Public company advisory and corporate governance • Restructuring, insolvency and capital solutions • Sanctions and international trade • Tax • White-collar defense and global investigations
Capital markets
A&O Shearman describes its global capital markets team as one of the strongest and most sophisticated in the world. The team advises investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, corporates, foreign private issuers and domestic companies across debt, equity, derivatives, structured finance, securitizations, CLOs and corporate trust and agency work. Official capabilities listed by the firm include: • Asset finance • Corporate trust and agency • Debt capital markets • Derivatives • Emerging growth • Emerging markets finance • Equity capital markets • Financial services advisory and regulatory • Funds and asset management • Fund liquidity solutions • Global employment and compensation • Insurance • Islamic finance • Markets Innovation Group • Private equity • Public company advisory and corporate governance • Real estate • Restructuring, insolvency and capital solutions • Sovereign debt • Structured finance, securitizations and CLOs • Sustainable finance • Tax
Corporate and M&A
A&O Shearman advises leading companies, investment funds and financial institutions on corporate and M&A transactions globally. The firm states that its M&A lawyers work with antitrust, regulatory, foreign direct investment, capital markets, finance, tax and disputes teams on major and complex transactions. Official capabilities listed by the firm include: • Administrative and public law • Antitrust • Artificial intelligence • Business and human rights • Complex commercial transactions • Cybersecurity • Data privacy and data protection • Digital assets • Emerging growth • Environmental • Equity capital markets • Financial services advisory and regulatory • Foreign direct investment and CFIUS • Global employment and compensation • Insurance • Intellectual property • M&A, JVs and corporate reorganizations • Private equity • Project development and finance • Public company advisory and corporate governance • Real estate • Restructuring, insolvency and capital solutions • Sanctions and international trade • Tax • Technology transactions
Disputes
A&O Shearman's disputes practice covers complex contentious work across litigation, arbitration, investigations and enforcement. The firm presents disputes as one of its core global expertise areas, supporting clients on high-stakes and often cross-border matters. Official capabilities listed by the firm include: • Administrative and public law • Antitrust • Artificial intelligence • Asset tracing and recovery litigation • Business and human rights • Construction disputes • Corporate and commercial litigation • Cybersecurity • Data privacy and data protection • Digital assets • Environmental • Financial services litigation • Global employment and compensation • Intellectual property • International arbitration • Insurance • M&A litigation • Political law • Project development and finance • Public company advisory and corporate governance • Restructuring, insolvency and capital solutions • Sanctions and international trade • Securities litigation and enforcement • Tax • White-collar defense and global investigations
Finance
A&O Shearman describes its finance team as one of the strongest and deepest in the world, with lawyers in major markets advising on complex domestic and cross-border finance matters. Official capabilities listed by the firm include: • Asset finance • Derivatives • Emerging growth • Emerging markets finance • Financial services advisory and regulatory • Funds and asset management • Fund liquidity solutions • Global loans and structured debt solutions • Insurance • Islamic finance • Leveraged finance and high yield • Project development and finance • Real estate • Restructuring, insolvency and capital solutions • Sovereign debt • Structured finance, securitizations and CLOs • Sustainable finance • Tax • Trade, commodity and export credit finance
Legal innovation
A&O Shearman describes its legal innovation work as combining technology, resourcing and end-to-end solutions to help clients manage risk, reduce cost and work more efficiently. The firm highlights Fuse, its technology incubator, and the Markets Innovation Group as part of this offering. Official capabilities listed by the firm include: • Artificial intelligence • Delivery expertise • Flexible specialist resourcing • Fuse • Markets Innovation Group • Innovation
Offices
Locations
Office locations and the student opportunities available in each location where confirmed.
United Kingdom, Belfast
Legal office
68 Donegall Quay, Belfast BT1 3NL, United Kingdom
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United Kingdom, London
Legal office
One Bishops Square, London E1 6AD, United Kingdom
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Australia, Perth
Legal office
Level 12, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Australia, Perth Advanced Delivery and Solutions
Delivery centre
Level 1, 146 Colin Street, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
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Australia, Sydney
Legal office
Level 15, 33 Alfred Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Belgium, Antwerp
Legal office
Uitbreidingstraat 72/b3, B-2600 Antwerp, Belgium
Belgium, Brussels
Legal office
Avenue de Tervueren 268A / Tervurenlaan 268A, 1150 Brussels, Belgium
Brazil, São Paulo
Legal office
Av. Pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 360, Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo - SP, 04543-000, Brazil
Canada, Toronto
Legal office
199 Bay Street, Commerce Court West, Suite 4405, Box 247, Toronto, Ontario M5L 1E8, Canada
China, Beijing
Legal office
46th Floor, China World Tower A, No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Beijing 100004, China
China, Shanghai
Legal office
15F, Phase II, Shanghai IFC, 8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China
Czechia, Prague
Legal office
Karolinská 707/7, Karlín, Prague 8, 186 00, Czech Republic
France, Paris
Legal office
32 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris, France
Germany, Düsseldorf
Legal office
Dreischeibenhaus 1, 40211 Düsseldorf, Germany
Germany, Frankfurt
Legal office
Große Gallusstraße 14, 60315 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Germany, Hamburg
Legal office
Ballindamm 17, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
Germany, Munich
Legal office
Leopoldstraße 7, 80802 Munich, Germany
Hong Kong
Legal office
9th Floor, Three Exchange Square, Central, Hong Kong SAR
Hungary, Budapest
Legal office
Alkotás u. 55-61, 1123 Budapest, Hungary
Indonesia, Jakarta
Associated office
The Energy Building, 15th Floor, Sudirman Central Business District, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
Ireland, Dublin
Legal office
53 Merrion Square South, Suite 201, Dublin D02 PR63, Ireland
Italy, Milan
Legal office
Via Ansperto 5, 20123 Milan, Italy
Italy, Rome
Legal office
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 284, 00186 Rome, Italy
Japan, Tokyo
Legal office
JP Tower 22F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-7022, Japan
Luxembourg
Legal office
5 Avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Kirchberg, Luxembourg
Morocco, Casablanca
Legal office
Anfaplace, Centre d’Affaires, Immeuble A, Boulevard de la Corniche, 20180 Casablanca, Morocco
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Legal office
Apollolaan 15, 1077 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Poland, Warsaw
Legal office
Grzybowska 56, 5th Floor, 00-844 Warsaw, Poland
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Legal office
5th Floor, Laysen Valley, East Tower (Tower 9), King Khalid Branch Road, West Umm Al Hamam District, 8068 Muhammad Ibn Fuhayd, Riyadh 12329, Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Legal office
2 Central Boulevard, #45-01 West Tower, IOI Central Boulevard Towers, Singapore 018916
Slovakia, Bratislava
Legal office
Eurovea Central 1, Pribinova 4, 811 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
South Korea, Seoul
Legal office
Level 16, Two IFC, 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 07326, South Korea
Spain, Madrid
Legal office
Serrano 73, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Thailand, Bangkok
Legal office
23rd Floor, Sindhorn Tower III, 130-132 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Türkiye, Istanbul
Associated office
River Plaza, Floor 17, Büyükdere Caddesi, Bahar Sokak No. 13, 34394 Levent, Istanbul, Turkey
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Legal office
5th Floor, Al Mamoura Building B, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 7907, United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Legal office
11th Floor, Burj Daman Building, Al Mustaqbal Street, DIFC, Dubai, P.O. Box 506678, United Arab Emirates
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United States, Austin
Legal office
300 West 6th Street, Suite 2250, Austin, TX 78701, United States
United States, Boston
Legal office
One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108, United States
United States, Chicago
Legal office
1045 W Fulton Street, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
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United States, Dallas
Legal office
The Link at Uptown, 2601 Olive Street, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
United States, Houston
Legal office
800 Capitol Street, Suite 2200, Houston, TX 77002, United States
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United States, Los Angeles
Legal office
1900 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 425, Century City, Los Angeles, CA 90067, United States
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United States, New York
Legal office
599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022, United States
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United States, San Francisco
Legal office
140 New Montgomery, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States
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United States, Silicon Valley
Legal office
1460 El Camino Real, 2nd Floor, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States
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United States, Washington, D.C.
Legal office
1101 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
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Vietnam, Hanoi
Legal office
Room 538, 5th Floor, Leadvisors Place Building, 41A Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
Legal office
39th Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Career paths
Roles
Early-career routes, legal careers, knowledge and innovation roles, legal support and specialist leadership titles.
Legal Practice Assistant
Legal support role assisting lawyers and practice teams.
Location: Global
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Summer Clerk
Australian student legal role.
Location: Sydney and Perth
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Trainee Solicitor
Early-career legal role reached through a training-contract route.
Location: London and relevant international offices
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Legal Project Manager
Specialist managing legal matters, resources and delivery.
Location: Global
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Associate
Qualified lawyer role after training and admission.
Location: Global
Special Attorney
Jurisdiction-specific senior legal title.
Location: Selected offices
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Summer Associate
US and Canadian student legal role.
Location: United States and Canada
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Of Counsel
Senior or specialist legal title.
Location: Selected offices
Partner
Owner or senior lawyer role leading matters, clients and teams.
Location: Global
Solicitor Advocate
Qualified solicitor with relevant higher-rights advocacy status.
Location: United Kingdom
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Managing Partner
Firm, regional or office leadership title.
Location: Global or regional
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Professional Support Lawyer
Knowledge and practice-support lawyer role.
Location: Global
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Managing Associate
Senior associate-level lawyer title used by the firm.
Location: Selected offices
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Legal Operations Specialist
Specialist supporting efficient legal-service delivery.
Location: Global
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Legal Intern
Student or graduate legal internship role used across several international offices.
Location: International offices
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Law Tech and Operations Graduate
Graduate role rotating through law, technology and legal operations.
Location: London
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Global Managing Partner
Global firm leadership title.
Location: Global
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Legal Technology Lawyer
Lawyer working at the intersection of legal work and technology.
Location: Global
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Senior Counsel
Senior legal title used in some jurisdictions.
Location: Selected offices
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Solicitor Apprentice
School-leaver earn-while-you-learn route leading toward solicitor qualification.
Location: London
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Senior Partner
Senior firm leadership title.
Location: Global
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Paralegal
Legal support role working with lawyers and matters.
Location: Global
Knowledge Lawyer
Lawyer specialising in legal knowledge, training and practice development.
Location: Global
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Counsel
Senior lawyer role below or alongside partnership depending on jurisdiction.
Location: Global
Senior Associate
Experienced qualified lawyer role.
Location: Global
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Access and inclusion
EDI
Recruitment adjustments, disability support, disability-specific programmes, mentoring, networks, partnerships and wider inclusion work.
Black Student Lawyer Programme
Positive-action programme for eligible Black undergraduates, including mentoring, shadowing and vacation-scheme assessment-centre preparation.
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Smart Start Programme
Year 12 social-mobility work-experience and skills programme.
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Step into Law
Year 13 access programme with workshops, mentoring, application clinics and interview preparation.
Aspiring Solicitors partnership
Officially described partnership providing coaching, mentoring, diversity events, work experience and recruitment support for underrepresented candidates.
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REACH Buddy Scheme
Race and Ethnicity Network buddy scheme open to participants on the London vacation schemes.
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Recruitment adjustments
A&O Shearman publishes support for candidates who require adjustments during recruitment.
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Disability-related mitigating circumstances
Certain student programme pages expressly allow mitigating circumstances, including disability-related circumstances, to be disclosed where they affected grades.
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Singapore recruitment adjustments
The Singapore early-careers material confirms that applicants can request recruitment adjustments.
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US applicant disability assistance
US vacancy pages publish a dedicated HR contact and telephone route for applicants who require assistance because of a disability.
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Dedicated disability-specific student programme check
No current disability-only internship, vacation scheme, insight programme, scholarship, mentoring route or recruitment pathway was identified on the official pages checked during this audit.
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Community and legal access
Pro bono
The firm’s published pro bono work, community projects, access-to-justice programmes and official partnerships.
Justice Without Borders migrant-worker justice work
Published pro bono work supporting migrant workers and access to justice.
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Welfare-benefit appeals
Pro bono representation in first-tier tribunal appeals following denial of sickness or disability benefits.
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School exclusions legal support
Published pro bono support relating to school exclusions and children’s legal rights.
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Veterans legal services
Published legal support for veterans through the firm’s pro bono work.
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Firm research
Firm highlights
Published awards, sectors, notable work, clients and other information that helps students understand the firm.
Ethnicity initiative recognition
Recognition referenced by A&O Shearman on its official inclusion materials.
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Parker Review recognition
Recognition referenced by A&O Shearman on its official inclusion materials.
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Official firm platforms
Links & Socials
Verified official websites, careers and application platforms, office directories and social-media accounts.
Official firm website
Official global website.
A&O Shearman careers
Official global careers website.
Early careers
Official global early-careers landing page.
Search jobs and applications
Official careers search and application portal.
Global office directory
Official global-coverage and office directory.
London early careers
London student and graduate routes.
Belfast early careers
Belfast student and graduate routes.
Australia early careers
Australian clerkships and early-career routes.
China early careers
China internship information.
Hong Kong early careers
Hong Kong student and trainee routes.
Indonesia students and graduates
Official Indonesia student and graduate programmes.
Singapore early careers
Singapore vacation scheme, training contract and internship information.
UAE early careers
UAE student and trainee routes.
France early careers
Paris legal internships and entry-level routes.
Germany early careers
German internships and Referendariat information.
Netherlands early careers
Amsterdam student internships and junior routes.
Spain early careers
Madrid vacation-scheme and training-contract information.
United States early careers
US summer-associate information.
Canada early careers
Toronto summer-programme information.
A&O Shearman on LinkedIn
Official firm LinkedIn page.
A&O Shearman Early Careers UK on Instagram
Official UK early-careers Instagram account identified by the firm.
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A&O Shearman Early Careers UK on YouTube
Official UK early-careers YouTube channel identified by the firm as @AOShearmanGraduates.
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