International arbitration internship - Asia

Job description

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

The internship (3 months)

The international arbitration internship offers a unique chance to delve into the dynamic world of arbitration in an office in Asia. Interns will work closely with our esteemed partners and associates, engaging in a variety of tasks and projects that serve our diverse clientele.

We are on the lookout for self-motivated individuals who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and ideally possess prior experience in arbitration. The ideal candidates will be team players with excellent organizational and communication skills, ready to contribute to our collaborative and high-performing work environment. A monthly stipend will be provided to those successful in securing a place.

We are currently recruiting for the next intake, with internships commencing from May 2026 onwards.

Eligibility and application process

To be eligible for our internship program, you must be a law graduate with an LLM degree or equivalent. Priority will be given to those with a keen interest and prior experience in arbitration. Additionally, you should be able to live and work legally in the respective location. We will work with you to determine which office location has available vacancies, based on business needs and your right to live and work in that location.

We require a commitment to the full 3-month internship to ensure you can fully benefit from this opportunity. If you need any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application form. Additionally, please indicate your preferred internship period in your application. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Kindly note that only successful candidates will be contacted.