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Winter Vacation Scheme 2026

A&O Shearman

2027Vacation SchemeUK · London, United KingdomLawOpen
Deadline: 7 Sept 2026 (3d)

One-week winter vacation scheme, 30 November-4 December 2026, London. For final-year students only. Deadline 7 September 2026, 5pm UK time (closes in days).

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The scheme is a unique opportunity, designed to show you exactly what it's like to tackle exciting challenges every day in an industry leading law firm. You'll have the chance to develop real and valuable skills and experience global success as part of our friendly, supportive and dynamic culture. Throughout the scheme, you'll have a range of learning tools at your disposal that will show you what it takes to excel as an international commercial lawyer. Eligibility: our one week Winter Vacation Scheme is for final year students only from any degree discipline. If you are successful in receiving a Training Contract offer, this will be for our Spring intakes. Academic requirements: minimum grades of AAB (136 UCAS points) or equivalent at A-Level, and on-track for/achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree. Also requires 7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including maths and English). Pay: £500/week. Scheme dates: 30 November-4 December 2026. Assessment days week commencing 5 October 2026.

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