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 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
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
Register your interest.
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
Register your interest.
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
Register your interest.
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
Register your interest.
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
Register your interest.
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
Register your interest.
Smart Start Programme
Eligibility
We’re able to welcome year 12 students for Smart Start Week and Smart Applications.
Application window
January/February 2025
Register your interest.
Step into Law Scheme
Eligibility
You'll need minimum predicted grades of AAB at A level or equivalent.
Application window
2 January 2025 - 28 February 2025
Register your interest.