Are you a year 12 or 13 student who is curious about a career in commercial law? Do you want to find out more about the different pathways to join A&O Shearman, one of the world's leading law firms? If so, you are invited to our Sixth Form Open Day in our London office on Tuesday 22nd July!
For those considering their options, this is a great opportunity to learn about the different opportunities available. You will hear from some of our lawyers and our early careers team, who will share their insights and experiences of working in a global and diverse firm. You will also have the chance to ask questions, network with other students and staff, and participate in some interactive activities to develop your skills and knowledge.By attending this event, you will gain a better understanding of what commercial law is, what we do at A&O Shearman, and what we look for in our future talent. You will also go home with lessons learned, skills to take forward, and the start of a relationship with us.
To register for this event, please fill in the online form by 1st July 2025. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. We will confirm your attendance and send you further details closer to the date. We appreciate our attendees may be travelling some distance to meet us. We will happily cover your reasonable travel expenses! Keep a hold of your travel receipts, and you will hear from our early careers team closer to the event with instructions on how to submit these expenses.

Legal Cheek is hosting a virtual event on Tuesday 22 July 2025 from 4pm to 6pm, in partnership with The University of Law, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. Representatives from our firm, alongside lawyers from Macfarlanes, Osborne Clarke, and a legal tech specialist from ULaw, will discuss how generative AI is transforming legal work and the skills students will need in the future. The event features a panel discussion and virtual networking with speakers, early careers teams, and ULaw’s employability team. It is an excellent opportunity for students and graduates interested in law and legal technology to gain valuable insights and learn more about ULaw’s postgraduate programmes.

Are you a university student or graduate interested in commercial law? Join us at A&O Shearman for a day designed to give you real insight into life at our firm.

During the Open Day, you will:

• Hear from our recruitment team about the opportunities available at A&O Shearman
• Meet our lawyers and trainees, who will share their experiences and answer your questions
• Take part in an interactive legal challenge to get a taste of the work we do
• Network with fellow attendees and members of the firm

We will happily cover your reasonable travel expenses - just keep your travel receipts, and our early careers team will be in touch with instructions on how to claim.

Whether you are exploring your options or ready to apply, this Open Day is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about a career in law at A&O Shearman. To attend, you must apply for a place on the open day. The deadline to apply is Monday 4th August 2025 at 1pm. We will review all applications on a rolling basis and communicate outcomes within a week of submission.

Apply now to secure your place and take the next step towards a career in commercial law.