Held and excluded from affirmative claims. The observation could not be independently re-verified against the official source and is withheld from the public register until it can be.
United Kingdom / London · 2027 First-Year Programme · First-year degree-stage eligibility · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30
A partner case-study interview gives candidates 40 minutes to analyse a fictional case and prepare responses.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe assessment day starts with a partner case study interview; you'll be given a case study along with some questions 40 minutes before your partner interviewer joins. In this time, you will read the case study and prepare responses to the questions given. These could be emails, financial statements etc. that form the basis of a fictional case.
Simulation · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-017 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman publishes an 'assessment framework' of attributes and skills for applications, interviews and assessment days; on the page these attributes are grouped under Change agility, People agility, Mental agility and Solutions agility headings.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceEvery law firm will have a set of attributes and skills that they look for in a candidate. At A&O Shearman, we call this the assessment framework. Here, you can access our assessment framework and use it to help you create a high-quality application or prepare for interviews or assessment days.
Competency model · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-018 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A first-year programme can fast-track participants to the summer vacation-scheme assessment centre.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAs part of the scheme you will have: Advice and guidance from our early careers recruitment team; A two-day insight scheme in April and an assessment centre masterclass in September where we will immerse you in the firm and all our offerings; Ongoing support from a trainee 'buddy'; Peer support - you will get to know students from other universities and degree disciplines also on the scheme; and You will be fast tracked to an assessment centre for the summer vacation scheme.
Fast track · Observed 9 September 2026 · Verified 9 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-019 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman states that candidates may use AI responsibly to complement rather than substitute their skills, including refining CVs, applications and written responses, while requiring honest representation of skills and experience.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceA&O Shearman says AI can help refine a CV, application and written responses, but should complement rather than substitute the candidate's voice and capabilities and must not misrepresent skills.
United Kingdom · Early careers recruitment · AI preparation and application · Observed 13 September 2026 · Verified 13 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-117 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's London early-careers FAQ states that it does not use AI at any point during its recruitment process and that all assessments and decisions are made by its team.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe do not use AI at any point during our recruitment process; all assessments and decisions are made by our team.
London · Early careers recruitment · Employer AI and human decision · Observed 13 September 2026 · Verified 13 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-118 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's London early-careers FAQ states that candidates can apply for only one opportunity in each recruitment cycle.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceCandidates can only apply for one opportunity each recruitment cycle.
London · Early careers programmes · Application limit · Observed 13 September 2026 · Verified 13 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-118 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's London training-contract page publishes an online application followed by an online experience containing situational judgement, verbal and numerical reasoning and two video motivation questions; successful candidates then attend an assessment day with two one-to-one interviews, including a commercial case-study presentation and a scenario-based interview.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOnline application; online experience with SJT, verbal and numerical reasoning and two video motivation questions; assessment day with two one-to-one interviews, including a commercial case study and scenario questions.
London · Training Contract · Training contract selection architecture · Observed 13 September 2026 · Verified 13 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-119 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's London training-contract process explicitly places two one-to-one interviews after the online application and online experience, providing current official evidence of human assessment after digital stages.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf the application is successful, the next stage is an assessment day comprising two one-on-one interviews.
London · Training Contract · Human judgement after digital assessment · Observed 13 September 2026 · Verified 13 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-119 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Training Contract page lists being on track for, or having achieved, a 2:1 undergraduate degree.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAAB (136 UCAS points) or equivalent at A-Level and on track for/achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree.
London · Training Contract - London · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-119 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Vacation Schemes page states that its academic requirements include being on track for, or having achieved, a 2:1 undergraduate degree.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOur academic requirements are AAB (136 UCAS points) or equivalent at A-Level and on track for/achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree.
London · Vacation Schemes - London · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-168 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London First-Year Programme page lists being on track for a 2:1 at university.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAAB (or equivalent) at A-level and on track for a 2:1 at university. We require seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English)
London · First-Year Programme - London · University grade requirement · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-019 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London early careers page states that candidates who fail the online experience must wait until the next cycle to reapply.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you do not pass the online experience, you will have to wait until the next recruitment cycle to reapply.
London · Early careers - London (all programmes) · Application limits · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-118 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Vacation Schemes page states that all vacation scheme participants will be considered for a training contract.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAll those successful in gaining a vacation scheme place will be paid GBP500 per week and will be considered for a training contract.
London · Vacation Schemes - London · Conversion route · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-168 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Vacation Schemes page states that the Winter 2026 scheme requires applicants to be in their final year of any degree discipline.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor our Winter 2026 Vacation Scheme, you will need to be in your final year of study in any degree discipline.
London · Winter 2026 Vacation Scheme · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-168 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Vacation Schemes page states that the Summer 2027 scheme requires applicants to be in their penultimate year of any degree discipline.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFor our Summer 2027 Vacation Scheme, you need to be in your penultimate year in any degree discipline.
London · Summer 2027 Vacation Scheme · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-168 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London First-Year Programme page states that the programme is for students in their first year of a three-year, or second year of a four-year, undergraduate degree.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcestudents in their first year of a three-year (or second year of a four-year) undergraduate degree
London · First-Year Programme - London · Degree timing · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-019 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Training Contract page lists AAB (136 UCAS points) or equivalent at A-level.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAAB (136 UCAS points) or equivalent at A-Level and on track for/achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree.
London · Training Contract - London · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-119 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Training Contract page states that seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English are required.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe also require seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English). We do take into account mitigating circumstances.
London · Training Contract - London · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-119 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London early careers page states that mitigating circumstances, including disability-related ones, affecting school or university grades are taken into account via a space on the application form.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe do take into account mitigating circumstances, including those relating to a disability, which may have affected your grades either at school or university and there is a space on the application form to include these.
London · Early careers - London (all programmes) · School-level grades · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-118 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Training Contract page states that applications close on Monday 5 October 2026.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications close: Monday 5th October 2026
London · Training Contract - London · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-119 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Vacation Schemes page states that Summer 2027 applications close on Monday 9 November 2026.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications close: Monday 9th November 2026
London · Summer 2027 Vacation Scheme · Application timing and deadlines · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-168 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official London Training Contract page states that graduates from all universities with any degree are welcome.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceWe're able to welcome graduates from all universities with any degree.
London · Training Contract - London · University access · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-119 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official guidance page on using AI responsibly in the application process states that directly inputting questions into AI and using the responses word for word, or asking AI to answer test questions, isn't advisable.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceDirectly inputting questions into AI, then using the responses word for word or asking AI to answer test questions for you isn't advisable
Not stated (firm AI guidance page) · Early careers recruitment · AI policy · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-117 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's current official guidance page on using AI responsibly in the application process states that candidates who have used AI in their application or preparation should be ready to discuss this, including the questions they asked AI and how they refined its responses.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceIf you've used AI in your application and/or preparations, be ready to discuss this with us. We're interested in the questions you asked AI and how you refined the responses from it.
Not stated (firm AI guidance page) · Early careers recruitment · AI policy · Observed 16 September 2026 · Verified 16 Sep 2026 · Source SRC-117 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Untimed approximately 45-minute online experience includes verbal/numerical reasoning and two video motivation questions.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe online experience is untimed and should take around 45 minutes.
Singapore · 2027 Summer Internship · Assessment · Observed 16 October 2026 · Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-398 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Online experience must be submitted by 31 December 2026, 5pm Singapore time.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAll parts of the online experience must be completed and submitted by the deadline.
Singapore · 2027 Summer Internship · Completion integrity · Observed 16 October 2026 · Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-398 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Singapore summer vacation scheme is the sole formal trainee recruitment route; direct training contracts outside it are not offered.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcesole route through which we recruit trainees
Singapore · Early careers / 2027 summer vacation scheme · Access route · Observed 19 October 2026 · Employer-declared official FAQ 19 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-406 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Candidates may apply for one opportunity per recruitment cycle.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceonly apply for one opportunity each recruitment cycle
Singapore · Early careers / 2027 summer vacation scheme · Application limit · Observed 19 October 2026 · Employer-declared official FAQ 19 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-406 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Singapore applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceapplications are not reviewed on a rolling basis
Singapore · Early careers / 2027 summer vacation scheme · Review timing · Observed 19 October 2026 · Employer-declared official FAQ 19 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-406 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Candidates who do not pass the online experience must wait until the next recruitment cycle to reapply.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcewait until the next recruitment cycle to reapply
Singapore · Early careers / 2027 summer vacation scheme · Assessment reapplication · Observed 19 October 2026 · Employer-declared official FAQ 19 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-406 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Summer vacation scheme expects a 2:1-equivalent and AAB/136 UCAS points with mitigating circumstances considered.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceacademic requirements for the summer vacation scheme
Singapore · Early careers / 2027 summer vacation scheme · Academic screen · Observed 19 October 2026 · Employer-declared official FAQ 19 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-406 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Candidates without a law degree or a UK university degree may apply.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceI didn't study law or at a UK university
Singapore · Early careers / 2027 summer vacation scheme · Degree access · Observed 19 October 2026 · Employer-declared official FAQ 19 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-406 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
The three-week scheme accepts penultimate-year students, final-year students and recent graduates from any degree discipline.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe three-week scheme accepts penultimate-year students, final-year students and recent graduates from any degree discipline.
Singapore · 2027 Singapore Summer Internship · Cohort eligibility · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-420 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Interns rotate through two legal practice areas and all participants are considered for an England & Wales training contract in the Singapore office.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceInterns rotate through two legal practice areas and all participants are considered for an England & Wales training contract in the Singapore office.
Singapore · 2027 Singapore Summer Internship · Training contract pathway · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-420 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
English fluency required; Arabic preferred, not mandatory.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceArabic proficiency is preferred but not mandatory
UAE · 2027 Middle East Vacation Scheme · Language · Observed 16 October 2026 · Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-399 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Non-rolling review after 31 December 2026 deadline, 5pm GMT.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcewe do not recruit on a rolling basis.
UAE · 2027 Middle East Vacation Scheme · Review timing · Observed 16 October 2026 · Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-399 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Only one application per recruitment cycle.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceyou can only make one application per recruitment cycle.
UAE · 2027 Middle East Vacation Scheme · Application limit · Observed 16 October 2026 · Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-399 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Penultimate-year law students from any university; AAB-equivalent A levels and 2:1; mitigating circumstances considered.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcepenultimate-year law students from all universities.
Belfast UK · 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme · Eligibility · Observed 16 October 2026 · Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-400 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Untimed approximately 45-minute online experience includes SJT, verbal/numerical reasoning and two video motivation questions.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceincludes situational judgement questions
Belfast UK · 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme · Assessment · Observed 16 October 2026 · Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-400 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Assessment day: commercial case-study presentation/discussion followed by scenario-based interview.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceassessment day comprising two one-on-one interviews.
Belfast UK · 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme · Interviews · Observed 16 October 2026 · Verified 16 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-400 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
An untimed immersive video-based situational judgement test contains verbal and numerical reasoning items and is estimated to take 30-40 minutes.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcevideo-based Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
London UK · First-Year Programme · Psychometric assessment · Observed 19 October 2026 · Official employer source observed 19 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-407 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Successful applicants progress to a video interview of no more than 30 minutes containing a brief commercial case study.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceinclude a brief commercial case study
London UK · First-Year Programme · Video interview and case study · Observed 19 October 2026 · Official employer source observed 19 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-407 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Penultimate-year students from any discipline eligible; AAB/136 UCAS A-level equivalent, on-track/achieved 2:1 and seven GCSEs grade 6+ including Maths and English; mitigation considered.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcePenultimate-year students from any discipline eligible; AAB/136 UCAS A-level equivalent, on-track/achieved 2:1 and seven GCSEs grade 6+ including Maths and English; mitigation considered.
London UK · 2027 London Summer Vacation Scheme · Academic and cohort eligibility · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-421 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Deadline 9 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time; applications reviewed after deadline, with assessment days planned for week commencing 7 December 2026.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceDeadline 9 November 2026 at 17:00 UK time; applications reviewed after deadline, with assessment days planned for week commencing 7 December 2026.
London UK · 2027 London Summer Vacation Scheme · Review timing · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-421 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Untimed approximately 45-minute online experience includes verbal/numerical reasoning and two video motivation questions.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceUntimed approximately 45-minute online experience includes verbal/numerical reasoning and two video motivation questions.
London UK · 2027 London Summer Vacation Scheme · Online assessment · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-421 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Online application requires work and education history, CV, cover letter and most recent academic transcript.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceOnline application requires work and education history, CV, cover letter and most recent academic transcript.
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme / 2029 TC · Application documents · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-418 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Untimed approximately 45-minute online experience contains verbal and numerical reasoning items and two short video motivation questions.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceUntimed approximately 45-minute online experience contains verbal and numerical reasoning items and two short video motivation questions.
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme / 2029 TC · Online assessment · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-418 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis after all online-experience components are submitted; completion within one week of invitation is recommended.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis after all online-experience components are submitted; completion within one week of invitation is recommended.
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme / 2029 TC · Rolling review · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-418 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Shortlisted applicants are invited to a business case-study interview.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceShortlisted applicants are invited to a business case-study interview.
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme / 2029 TC · Case interview · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-418 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Accepts penultimate- and final-year law students and final-year non-law students from Hong Kong, UK, Australia, New Zealand and other common-law jurisdictions; expects at least 2:1-equivalent in law degree/JD and eligibility for 2029 TC.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceAccepts penultimate- and final-year law students and final-year non-law students from Hong Kong, UK, Australia, New Zealand and other common-law jurisdictions; expects at least 2:1-equivalent in law degree/JD and eligibility for 2029 TC.
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme / 2029 TC · Eligibility · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-418 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Training-contract offers require Hong Kong PCLL completion; overseas law/JD graduates require conversion exams, with first-attempt exam fees reimbursed after accepting the TC.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceTraining-contract offers require Hong Kong PCLL completion; overseas law/JD graduates require conversion exams, with first-attempt exam fees reimbursed after accepting the TC.
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme / 2029 TC · Qualification conditions · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-418 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Spoken Mandarin and Cantonese and written simplified or traditional Chinese are highly desirable; other Asian languages are relevant.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceSpoken Mandarin and Cantonese and written simplified or traditional Chinese are highly desirable; other Asian languages are relevant.
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme / 2029 TC · Language preferences · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-418 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Applications close 7 December 2026 at 17:00 Hong Kong time; two four-week schemes run in June and July.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications close 7 December 2026 at 17:00 Hong Kong time; two four-week schemes run in June and July.
Hong Kong · 2027 Hong Kong Summer Vacation Scheme / 2029 TC · Application deadline · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-418 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
The two-week scheme accepts penultimate-year students, final-year students and recent graduates from any university or degree discipline.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceThe two-week scheme accepts penultimate-year students, final-year students and recent graduates from any university or degree discipline.
Dubai UAE · 2027 Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme · Cohort eligibility · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-419 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Requires AAB/136 UCAS A-level equivalent, on-track 2:1 and seven GCSEs grade 6+ including Maths and English; mitigating circumstances considered.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceRequires AAB/136 UCAS A-level equivalent, on-track 2:1 and seven GCSEs grade 6+ including Maths and English; mitigating circumstances considered.
Dubai UAE · 2027 Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme · Academic screen · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-419 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Untimed approximately 45-minute online experience includes verbal/numerical reasoning and two video motivation questions.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceUntimed approximately 45-minute online experience includes verbal/numerical reasoning and two video motivation questions.
Dubai UAE · 2027 Middle East Summer Vacation Scheme · Online assessment · Observed 21 October 2026 · Official primary source observed 21 Oct 2026 · Source SRC-419 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
The Riyadh Winter 2026 Co-op requires current undergraduate enrolment in Law and a strong cumulative GPA; the posting gives no numeric GPA threshold.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceCurrently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Law. A strong cumulative GPA
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Winter 2026 Co-op internship · Academic eligibility · Observed 25 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-25 · Source SRC-441 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Riyadh Winter 2026 Co-op applicants must pass a designated assessment or test; the posting does not identify the test type or scoring threshold.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcemust successfully pass a designated assessment or test
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Winter 2026 Co-op internship · Assessment gate · Observed 25 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-25 · Source SRC-441 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
The Riyadh Winter 2026 Co-op requires spoken and written fluency in both English and Arabic.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceFluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Winter 2026 Co-op internship · Language eligibility · Observed 25 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-25 · Source SRC-441 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Successful Riyadh Winter 2026 Co-op candidates must provide a university letter confirming that Co-op training is a graduation requirement, alongside official transcript and ID/Iqama.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceCOOP training should be a graduation requirement by the University or College.
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Winter 2026 Co-op internship · University route eligibility · Observed 25 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-25 · Source SRC-441 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
The Riyadh Winter 2026 Co-op online application requests work-experience details and written answers to several questions.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceonline application detailing your work experience, together with answers to a number of written questions.
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Winter 2026 Co-op internship · Application questions · Observed 25 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-25 · Source SRC-441 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Riyadh Winter 2026 Co-op applications close 30 November 2026 at 17:00 (time zone not stated on the page); recruitment and interviews are rolling, with interviews scheduled throughout November and December.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceclose on 30 November 2026 at 5pm ... recruit on a rolling basis.
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Winter 2026 Co-op internship · Review timing · Observed 25 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-25 · Source SRC-441 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
The Riyadh Winter 2026 Co-op listing says participants may be considered for a future full-time Trainee position; this is not a guaranteed offer.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcePotential to be considered for a full time Trainee position in the future
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Winter 2026 Co-op internship · Progression opportunity · Observed 25 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-25 · Source SRC-441 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman's Saudi Training Contract requires Saudi nationality and an LLB or equivalent law degree with GPA 3.25/4 or 4.25/5.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceSaudi National Candidate
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Saudi Arabia Training Contract · Nationality and academic eligibility · Observed 1 November 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-11-01 · Source SRC-492 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Eligible Saudi Training Contract applicants are invited to complete a Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) after the online application.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceLaw School Admissions Test (LSAT)
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Saudi Arabia Training Contract · Named admissions test · Observed 1 November 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-11-01 · Source SRC-492 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
Saudi Training Contract selection includes an interview requiring preparation of a short commercial case-study presentation followed by discussion.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceprepare a short presentation
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Saudi Arabia Training Contract · Commercial case interview · Observed 1 November 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-11-01 · Source SRC-492 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
A&O Shearman lists a subsequent Saudi Training Contract interview involving scenarios candidates might encounter as trainees.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourcescenarios you may encounter as a trainee
Saudi Arabia / Riyadh · Saudi Arabia Training Contract · Scenario-based interview · Observed 1 November 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-11-01 · Source SRC-492 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
The London Law Tech & Operations Graduate Programme requires AAB/136 UCAS points or equivalent at A-level, an achieved or predicted 2:1 degree, and seven GCSEs at grade 6+ including Maths and English.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceseven GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English)
United Kingdom / London · 2027 Law Tech & Operations Graduate Programme · Law technology graduate academic screen · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-477 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
The London Law Tech & Operations Graduate Programme lists applications opening 14 December 2026 and closing 1 February 2027.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications open: Monday 14th December 2026
United Kingdom / London · 2027 Law Tech & Operations Graduate Programme · Law technology graduate application window · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-477 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
London First-Year Programme applications are scheduled for 4 January to 1 February 2027, closing at 17:00 on 1 February.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceApplications close: Monday, February 1, 2027, 5:00pm
United Kingdom / London · 2027 First-Year Programme · First-year application deadline · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-478 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
For London vacation schemes, the assessment day includes two individual interviews: a prepared commercial case-study presentation and discussion, then scenario-based questions about trainee situations.
Evidence passage recorded against the sourceassessment day comprising two one-on-one interviews
United Kingdom / London · 2027 Summer Vacation Scheme · London assessment-day interview architecture · Observed 30 October 2026 · Official employer primary source reviewed 2026-10-30 · Source SRC-479 (careers.aoshearman.com) · source record
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