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Global Virtual Work Experience Program

Work experience

At A&O Shearman, we work with some of the biggest clients on complex business problems. By completing our virtual work experience, you’ll get to see what it’s really like on the inside of a transformational global law firm.

Program overview

What you’ll gain

Whether you’re completely set on your chosen career path or want to find out whether it’s the right one for you, work experience helps you gain valuable insight into this path by exposing you to some of the tasks and responsibilities you would face in the role, and start developing the skills to help make you successful. It can make the decision that will impact your future much easier.

Work experience

At A&O Shearman, we recognize legal work can be difficult to obtain at times, which is why we’ve partnered with Forage to design a globally accessible virtual work experience. The self-paced, modular experience will provide you with an important understanding of the day-to-day tasks a commercial lawyer at A&O Shearman will face.

Growth and development

This is the best place for you to learn about our industry, while learning a bit about yourself and your career goals too.

Program details

Academic qualifications

This program is open to all and there are no minimum requirements to join.

Personal skills

Communication, problem solving, teamwork, time management, attention to detail, adaptability.

Start your virtual work experience today

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