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.
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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
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.
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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
Register your interest.
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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
August / September 2025
Register your interest.
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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
2 December 2024 - 19 February 2025
Scheme dates
August / September 2025
Register your interest.
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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
April 2025
Register your interest.
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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
Scheme dates
May 2025
Register your interest.