Student internships - Netherlands | A&O Shearman careers

Experience what it’s like to be a lawyer from day one

During your internship at A&O Shearman Amsterdam, you are fully immersed in the practice from the start. From day one, you work on real matters, learn from experienced colleagues and discover what it’s like to be a lawyer in an international firm.

Programme overview

Your internship begins with a two-day induction and then you immediately become part of the team. Over the course of two months, you will gain hands-on experience and build a strong understanding of both the profession and our firm.

What you’ll do

During your internship you work with lawyers on active matters, contribute ideas, take ownership of allocated tasks and see your work directly shape the outcome.

You might, for example:

Research a point of EU competition law for a cross-border case.
Draft a section of legal advice for a corporate client.
Help prepare court submissions for an upcoming hearing.

You are supported by both a mentor and a buddy, who help you settle in quickly and make the most of your time with us.

Explore our practice

You will get to know different practice groups and discover where your interests lie.

We offer internship opportunities in the following practice areas:

Competition.
Corporate M&A.
Employment and Benefits.
Finance and Real Estate.
International Capital Markets.
Litigation (including Arbitration, Corporate Litigation and Intellectual Property).
Notary (Corporate, Real Estate, ICM).
Tax.

Programme details

Your background

You are a law student (LLB or LLM) at a Dutch university.

Your profile

You recognise yourself in (some of) the following:

Strong analytical skills;
Curious and eager to learn;
Good communication skills;
A team player;
Proactive and detail-oriented.

Application window

You can apply year-round.

Explore our internship opportunities

Professionals collaborating during a work discussion.

Growth and development

Every day with us brings something new. The work itself is your best teacher, but there's plenty of structured support too.

You will:

Attend training sessions and workshops;
Receive personal guidance and feedback;
Actively build your legal and professional skills.

And it's not all work. Sports, team events, drinks - the social side of our firm is just as much part of the experience.

A professional working outside of the office.

What to expect

During your internship you can expect:

An internship allowance;
Travel reimbursement;
Daily lunch and great coffee from our baristas;
Access to training, workshops and social activities.

Many of our junior associates started their career at A&O Shearman after a successful student internship - and yours could be next.

Application process

Online application

Upload your CV, cover letter (including your preferred practice area and start date), transcripts and any internship evaluations.

Assessment and interview

If selected you will complete an online assessment (analytical skills and personal profile), followed by an interview with one of our recruiters and an associate from your preferred practice area.

Offer

After the interview we will get back to you as soon as possible with our decision.

Regardless of the outcome you’ll always receive constructive feedback to support your development.

Meet our recruiters

We know how important it is to feel supported to succeed as a candidate. We will guide you throughout your application process with us. Our candidate charter lays out our commitment to you. We look forward to sharing your journey with us.

Applications are only accepted via our career website. If you have any questions or seek additional guidance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our recruitment team.