Job description

A&O Shearman was formed in 2024 via the merger of two historic firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.

With nearly 4,000 lawyers globally, we are equally fluent in English law, U.S. law and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets. This combination creates a new kind of law firm, one built to achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients on their most complex, multijurisdictional matters – everywhere in the world. A firm that advises at the forefront of the forces changing the current of global business and that is unrivalled in its global strength.

We look for the same skill set in each of our practice areas. In all cases, you should:

have a strong academic record
superior written and verbal English language skills
have a commercial approach
be able to think laterally
be pragmatic and well organised
be able to adapt to different cultural settings
be able to cope well under pressure
a sense of responsibility and commitment to a high standard of work

If you choose us as a graduate – what can you expect?

We see that you are quickly integrated into our network with excellent training and development opportunities. In this paid opportunity, gain a chance to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience as you build your career. You’ll need to embrace change and innovation and be ready to challenge yourself. You will be rewarded with access to quality and interesting work, interactions with clients at an early stage, and collaboration with colleagues around the world who are the best at what they do. Once you’ve gained some experience locally, secondment opportunities to explore our extensive global network are on offer, as well as first-class training programmes offered domestically and globally for all levels of lawyers.

Our graduate training will comprise of three four-month rotations in different practice areas (M&A, Banking & Finance and Litigation & Investigations). During each rotation, you will work alongside a partner and our lawyers and actively contribute to the day-to-day work of that team – working on transactions and cases, taking real responsibility and gaining plenty of client exposure.

Applications must include your CV and your academic transcript(s).

* All applications for this position will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable law.

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