Early careers - Italy | 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 realise 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.

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Build your career here

Whether your interests lie in legal practice or business operations, our early careers opportunities provide the chance to gain meaningful experience in a collaborative and internationally connected environment.

From day one, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals on matters and projects that support our clients, our people, and the continued growth of the firm. You’ll develop practical skills while contributing to work that has real impact.

We place strong emphasis on learning and professional development, offering structured training, know-how programs, and English language courses to support your growth and help you build a strong foundation for your future career.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome high-performing graduates with excellent Italian and English language skills who bring curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset. We value strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, a results-oriented approach, and a genuine interest in legal and business environments. Additional experience, certifications, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate motivation and ambition are also highly regarded.

EXPLORE OUR EARLY CAREERS JOBS

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Well-being

Among the various initiatives introduced over the years, we have the Wellness Program in collaboration with Sport Senza Frontiere. This program encompasses a range of activities, including seminars on topics such as nutrition, the importance of sleep, and mindfulness. Virtual tours and guided visits to historical monuments, pastry courses, yoga, pilates, and functional training sessions are also part of the program.

Collaborating with organizations such as AIRC (Italian Association for Cancer Research) and the National Cancer Institute, we have hosted seminars on the significance of nutrition and physical activity in preventing oncological diseases.

Most recently, we organized a self-defence training to enhance our psychological safety and, consequently, promote our mental well-being.

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Learning and development

We are committed to attracting the best talent and supporting professional and personal growth together. In addition to the opportunity to undergo continuous training through legal and know-how training programs, we also provide courses in cross-functional and soft skills.

During the traineeship, we offer the possibility to temporarily suspend activities at the firm for the preparation of the bar exam and provide financial support for specific training.

In order to enhance exchanges within the global network, we provide the opportunity for secondment, ranging from two weeks to six months.

We have recently introduced Empower Her, a project that aims at fostering robust connections between our women lawyers and clients. This initiative seeks to create a space for collaboration and mutual empowerment, facilitating meaningful interactions that contribute to the professional growth and success of both our legal team and our clients.

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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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Shaping success together

For more than 25 years, we have been recognized as one of Italy’s leading law firms. With offices in Milan and Rome and a team of more than 100 lawyers, many qualified across multiple jurisdictions including the UK and the U.S., we combine strong local knowledge with international capability.

Our understanding of the Italian market, supported by the reach of our global network, allows us to deliver sophisticated legal advice across jurisdictions and a broad range of practice areas.

We are known for advising on innovative and market-leading transactions, helping clients navigate complex business challenges and high-stakes disputes in Italy and around the world.

Our capabilities span key areas including corporate and M&A, banking and finance, capital markets, antitrust, dispute resolution and investigations, employment, intellectual property, private equity, projects and infrastructure, real estate, restructuring, tax, regulatory matters, and compliance.

LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKING IN ITALY

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We know how important it is to feel supported to succeed as a candidate. We will guide you through your application process with us.

How to apply

Submit your CV, including your degree grade and graduation date, list of exams taken, covering letter, and professional experience by clicking 'Apply' on your chosen job.