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  1. Amma Usman

    A&O Shearman - Summer Vacation Scheme 2026

    Summer Vacation Scheme 2026
  2. T

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A&O Shearman is now a rejection.
  3. testing123

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    that is really good to know, shame though that it comes down to luck when people put in so much effort to apply. Can i ask, what exactly is their view on US firms? As someone who has never applied to this process before this cycle, i am still trying to figure out what the dynamics are. thanks :)
  4. L

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any news from A&O Shearman for WWS?
  5. W

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Congrats! Do you mind me asking when you applied? Hoping to hear back soon, but I stumbled quite a lot on the video section of the SJT so I have my doubts 🙃
  6. TrainingContract2024

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is anyone still waiting for a&o Shearman post app? thanks.
  7. Bottega_Veneta

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hii! Do you know roughly Sidley’s response time once you submit your application? 😊
  8. R

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Does anyone know if A&O Shearman DTC 2028 AC is also week of 15 December? I've booked a holiday from next week and not sure if I should cancel it :(
  9. S

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That's crazy, The questions asked in my A&O Shearman AC was completely geared towards understanding the dynamics of commercial law with some probing on financial analysis e.g "What's the EBITDA based on this financial statement." I think that they will only ask you legal questions if you give...
  10. M

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    When did you apply?
  11. K

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Clifford Chance rejection for direct TC after passing the WG. Nothing yet from AG, A&O Shearman or HL (I know they recruit VS first).
  12. D

    A&O Shearman Assessment Day

    The case study: mine was a Private Equity client looking to acquire startup (vac scheme AC but I imagine it would be similar for direct TC). The SJT interview is very calm, just use examples where possible from your own experience
  13. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    lol same
  14. omnium

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congrats!!!
  15. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys, does anybody have experience/advice in completing the Assessment Centre for Linklaters' Vacation Scheme that they would be willing to share? I have experience at AO Shearman, CMS, Reed Smith, and Dechert that I would be happy to give in return. Thanks.
  16. addy2004

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2024-5

    Imagine receiving a PFO from A&O Shearman for their TC last week, just to receive a second PFO on a Saturday morning 💀happy weekend everyone
  17. Z48

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    A&O Shearman are non-rolling, Milbank was non-rolling last year (not sure if that will change)
  18. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HSFK: PFO post SJT this Monday, so no news is good news! Best of luck! DLA: Pre TI stage, completed WGT 2 days ago. RS: Applied yesterday, no news Links: Applied in Oct, no news since WGT MoFo: Applied in Nov, no news
  19. Thom&as

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi @Jessica Booker , at the end of the A&O Shearman SJT I think there's a video interview question along the lines of 'why do you want to be a commercial lawyer at A&O Shearman?'. When answering something like this, I don't know whether to prioritise 'Why A&O Shearman?' or 'Why commercial law?'...
  20. Ram Sabaratnam

    Where firms recruit from (Vacation Scheme vs Direct TC applications) 2024-2025

    Hiya @alfyundercat A&O Shearman typically has both vac scheme and direct training contract routes. As their recruitment process has undergone some changes since their merger, it's difficult to say what proportion of their trainees come directly through the vac scheme versus the direct training...

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