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We are aware of the existence of a number of websites purporting to provide sample A&O Shearman application forms and actual interview and assessment questions, including our situational Judgement Test (SJT). Some of these websites offer to provide these for a fee.
A&O Shearman takes cases of plagiarism and copyright extremely seriously, and will investigate them thoroughly. We would therefore strongly caution potential applicants against using, or paying for, unofficial sources claiming to provide information on the A&O Shearman application process. Our scenario-based assessment approach is designed to help candidates demonstrate their true potential and we would therefore encourage every potential candidate to review our website for details of our application process and a sample SJT.
If you have any further questions on the A&O Shearman application process, or if you wish to discuss or report such a website, please contact us at earlycareersuk@aoshearman.com. Please note, all applications will close at 5pm on the closing date.
B.U.I.L.D. at A&O Shearman
Eligibility
The programme is open to Black undergraduate students and graduates from all backgrounds.
Application window
6 January 2025 - 17 March 2025
Scheme dates
Coming soon
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Winter Vacation Scheme 2024
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome final- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree.
Application window
5 August 2024 - 16 September 2024
Scheme dates
2 December 2024 - 6 December 2024
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Summer Vacation Scheme 2025
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome final- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree.
Application window
9 September 2024 - 28 October 2024
Scheme dates
7 July 2025 - 18 July 2025
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Training Contract - March 2027 and September 2027
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome final- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree.
Application window
30 September 2024 - 18 November 2024
Scheme dates
Coming soon
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Law Tech & Operations Graduate Programme 2025
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome final-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree.
Application window
16 December 2024 - 3 February 2025
Scheme dates
Coming soon
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Solicitor Apprenticeships 2025
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome anyone with a minimum of AAB (or equivalent) at A-level and 7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English).
The programme is for non-graduates only.
Application window
16 December 2024 - 19 February 2025
Scheme dates
Coming soon
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A&O Shearman First Year Programme 2025
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome students in their first year of a three-year (or second year of a four-year) undergraduate degree from any degree discipline.
Application window
6 January 2025 - 10 February 2025
Scheme dates
Coming soon
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US Summer Associate Program - London
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome 1L and 2L law students studying at US universities.
Application window
Coming soon
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