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    "I liked that you could work at your own pace without the pressure of exams. I also liked the videos provided as it made me feel included in the culture of the firm."-- Student from The University of Law
    "I enjoyed learning more about employment law and learning more about what the process is like for redundancy and how to format emailing clients."-- Student from University of Liverpool
    "The program offered a practical and hands-on experience to better learn and understand what a career at A&O Shearman looks like. The experience's wide breadth of tasks gave me the opportunity to develop my abilities across many different areas in the industry."-- Student from University of York
    "I enjoyed the interview question, it really helps us prepare for the nature of the video interview in the application process at the firm."-- Student from University of Kent
    "I liked how it was laid out simply and it was made in a very easy to understand way. Which is so important when you are looking for a trainee role."-- Student from University of Kent
    Employment Law
    Employment Law

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Participate in a professional job interview
    1-2 hours
    Gain practical experience in the job recruitment process
    What you'll learn
    • The importance of the job interview process and the value in self-reflecting on qualifications, strengths, and weaknesses
    • How to gain confidence in job interview preparation
    What you'll do
    • Use the workbook to enhance your interview skills
    • Record a two-minute video explaining why you should be considered for the Legal Officer role

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at A&O Shearman. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

    Welcome to our programme! We are so excited to have you here.

    A&O Shearman is a global law firm that helps the world’s leading businesses to grow, innovate and thrive. For almost a century, we have built a reputation for our commitment to think ahead and bring original solutions to our clients’ most complex legal and commercial challenges.

    This programme will prepare you for gaining employment and understanding basic employment rights, as well as give you an idea about what it's like to work for A&O Shearman.

    You’ll learn how to: 

    • successfully conduct a job interview
    • familiarise yourself with the requirements of an employment contract
    • deepen your knowledge of employment law issues
    • provide legal advice on employment law to a client.

    We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career pathways and a potential career at A&O Shearman.

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    Training Contract - March 2027
    Training Contract - March 2028
    Cooperative Training Intern
    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Verbal Communication
    Organizational Skills
    Attention to Detail
    Organization
    Problem Solving
    Information Collection
    Written Communication
    Document Drafting
    Legal Presentation

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at A&O Shearman. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to A&O Shearman. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
    Hiring Now

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to A&O Shearman. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Employment Law

    Advise our clients with our Employment and Benefits Team

    Law Free 1200+ 5 Star Reviews