Our Programmes
Belong. Excel.
Whether you’re a school leaver or a graduate, we have all kinds of opportunities for ambitious talent to join our firm. From apprenticeships to training contracts, below you can discover the programmes we offer.
Winter Vacation Scheme 2025
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome final- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree.
Application window
To be confirmed
Scheme dates
To be confirmed
Register your interest for future programmes.
Summer Vacation Scheme 2026
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome final- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree.
Application window
To be confirmed
Scheme dates
To be confirmed
Register your interest for future programmes.
Training Contract - March 2028 and September 2028
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome final- or penultimate-year students or graduates from all universities with any degree.
Application window
To be confirmed
Scheme dates
To be confirmed
Register your interest for future programmes.
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
August / September 2025
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
2 December 2024 - 19 February 2025
Scheme dates
August / September 2025
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
April 2025
US Summer Associate Program - London
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome 1L and 2L law students studying at US universities.
Application window
Coming soon
Scheme dates
May 2025
Register your interest.
A&O Shearman Black Student Lawyer Programme
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome students in their first year of a 3-year undergraduate degree (or second year of a 4-year degree) across any discipline.
Application window
6 January – 17 March 2025
Scheme dates
23 June - 27 June 2025
Smart Start Programme
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome year 12 students for Smart Start Week and Smart Applications.
Application window
Early 2025
Scheme dates
14 July - 18 July 2025
Step into Law Scheme
Eligibility
You'll need minimum predicted grades of AAB at A level or equivalent.
Application window
6 January 2025 - 28 February 2025
Scheme dates
To be confirmed