Early careers - Netherlands | A&O Shearman careers

Explore opportunities you can’t find anywhere else

At A&O Shearman in Amsterdam you will work on international matters that have a real impact on businesses and markets around the world.

With almost 50 offices in 29 countries, we combine top legal talent with cutting-edge technology. This creates an environment where you can learn quickly, develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution.

Right from the start, you will be working with teams across offices, countries and cultures on complex international deals, making your work both challenging and varied.

Join us and discover a place where you’ll be challenged, supported and able to be yourself.

Together, we bring out the best in each other.

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Take your first step with us

At our Amsterdam office you get everything you need to build your career in law. Challenging work. Strong training. Continuous support.

Whether you are still studying or (almost) graduated - if an international legal career excites you, there is a place for you here.

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To excel, we must belong

This is a place to grow; as a professional and as a person.

From student intern to partner, everyone is supported to perform at their best. As a student intern, you might draft a first version of client advice; as a junior associate, you could present it in the meeting. Your ideas don't just matter - they make it into the work.

With mentorship, approachable colleagues and an inclusive culture you will quickly feel part of the team.

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More than just a place to work

You do your best work when you feel your best. That is why we create an environment where you can grow, perform and be yourself.

Our office in the iconic Apollo House combines sustainability with modern ways of working - a space that gives you energy and helps you stay focused.

What you can expect:

Flexible spaces for teamwork and quiet focus;
A strong focus on well-being, with green areas and inspiring surroundings;
A central coffee hub where people meet, connect and recharge.

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We invest in you

Your development is at the centre of everything we do.

Training, coaching, hands-on support - it's all here. Mentors and colleagues dedicated to you surround you, so you never stop learning.

Curious what this looks like in practice? Our junior associates and interns will tell you: the growth is real, and it starts immediately from day one.

Our opportunities

Student internships

Our two-month internship immerses you in real legal work, embedding you with our team right from the start.

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Junior associates

As a junior associate, you will join a practice group immediately, taking on real responsibility and building your skills from the beginning.

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Where you’ll work

Our Amsterdam office, located in the iconic Apollo House, is where you will spend your working days. With excellent facilities, we support our people and our clients to perform at their best.

A space designed for you:

A variety of spaces for collaboration, focused work and quiet concentration;
Well-being woven into the workplace, with greenery and quiet areas throughout;
A curated art collection that adds character and inspiration;
A lively café at the heart of the office for informal meetings and social events.

Modern, sustainable and welcoming - it's a place that gives you energy.

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