A&O SHEARMAN
Legal Interns - January to June 2026
Internship contract
Experience a six-month internship at A&O Shearman from January to June 2026, where you will become an integral part of a team, work alongside accomplished lawyers, and actively participate in local and cross-border legal cases.
Join one of the following departments :
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate M&A
- Global Financial Markets
- Litigation & Investigations
- Insurance Regulatory
- Financial Services Regulatory
Role purpose
Conducting legal research
Participating in due diligence exercises
Translating, drafting and proofreading legal documents
Assisting in preparing client correspondence and presentations
Key requirements
- You are currently preparing for a Master in Law, LL.M, or preparing for a Bar in any European jurisdiction.
- You are looking for an internship as part of your Master's degree, gap year, or your PPI at the French Bar (this is not a CCDL traineeship)
You are fluent in French and English and have good writing skills in both languages.
You are proactive, curious and eager to learn.
Please specify on your CV which department you would like to join and add your cover letter and transcripts.
What we offer
You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment with an international dimension. We greatly value our unique culture, which combines high-quality client service with a real focus on people and teamwork. In our firm, positive attitude matters. We believe it defines the way in which we work, both with clients and with colleagues.
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 diversity, equity and inclusion 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.
Belong. Excel.
