Early careers - Vietnam | A&O Shearman careers

At A&O Shearman, we lead the market by finding new ways to meet the challenges our clients face.

Whatever your area of expertise and wherever your ambitions lie, we provide you with the platform to develop your career and the challenges to help you realize your full potential. But we're offering more than just exciting work.

We care about our people, which is why we foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging. When you start your career with us, you'll be learning from the best in an environment that celebrates your individuality.

Internship

A&O Shearman offers summer internship opportunities to students with technical backgrounds.

As an intern, you can pursue your interests and passions, while discovering new possibilities and opportunities for your professional growth and development.

Interns have opportunity to enjoy our firm’s diverse culture and benefits, including flexible hours and social events.

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Learning and development

At A&O Shearman, you will be able to engage in variety of training programmes that will help you to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge in areas such as research, analysis, communication, problem-solving and teamwork which are essential for your future career success.

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Welcome to our law career guide

Whether you’re applying to A&O Shearman, or any other law firm, this hub will provide you with advice, tips and key information on application processes, interview preparation, and assessment days.

EXPLORE OUR LAW CAREER GUIDE

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Excel through collaboration

Vietnam is an important part of our global network and plays a central role in our regional practice. We advise clients across sectors including financial services, energy, consumer and retail, and fintech, combining international experience with strong local market insight.

Our teams support clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters, including acquisitions, financings, project development, and capital markets transactions. Working across jurisdictions and alongside colleagues throughout our global network, we help clients navigate complexity and deliver strategic outcomes in one of Asia’s most dynamic and fast-growing markets.

Our legal teams work with a diverse client base, from multinational corporations to high-growth businesses, supporting priorities that drive commercial success and long-term growth.

Those joining our business teams contribute to the day-to-day delivery and continued transformation of our operations.

Whatever your role, collaboration across teams and shared expertise are central to delivering the firm’s strategy and ambitions.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKING IN VIETNAM