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A&O Shearman: does its first-year programme, london sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyFirst-Year Programme, London

Unconfirmed. A&O Shearman publishes no sponsorship policy for its first-year programme, london, so we cannot state a firm answer. The programme page does not mention visa sponsorship or immigration status.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
spring week
2027 cycle
Applications open 4 January 2027 and close 1 February 2027 at 5:00pm; scheme dates 30 to 31 March 2027
Confidence
high

A&O Shearman First-Year Programme, London: at a glance

A&O Shearman's London First-Year Programme is a programme of two insight days across the year for students early in their degree who are considering a career in commercial law: a two-day insight scheme and an assessment centre masterclass in September. It includes workshops, networking, advice from the early careers recruitment team, a trainee buddy and peer support, and participants are fast-tracked to an assessment centre for the summer vacation scheme. Applications open on 4 January 2027 and close at 5pm on 1 February 2027. Source

Duration
Two-day insight scheme, plus an assessment centre masterclass“A two-day insight scheme in April and an assessment centre masterclass in September”Source
Start date
30 March 2027Source
Who can apply
First-year students on a three-year degree, or second-year students on a four-year degree, in any discipline“We’re able to welcome students in their first year of a three-year (or second year of a four-year) undergraduate degree from any degree discipline”Source
Locations
LondonSource
Degree requirement
Any discipline; AAB at A-level (or equivalent), on track for a 2:1, and seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and EnglishSource
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application form
  2. Video-based situational judgement test with verbal and numerical reasoning
  3. Video interview with a brief commercial case study
“If your application is successful, the next stage will be a video interview, which should take no longer than 30 minutes and will include a brief commercial case study.”Source

Every programme and stage at A&O Shearman

The catch: The application window is short (4 January to 1 February 2027). The page says both 'a two-day insight scheme in April' and scheme dates of 30 to 31 March 2027, so confirm the dates when you apply.
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What A&O Shearman publishes about this programme

Checked against A&O Shearman's own careers pages on 2026-10-12. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Common questions

Does A&O Shearman sponsor visas for its first-year programme, london?

Unconfirmed. A&O Shearman publishes no sponsorship policy for its first-year programme, london, so we cannot state a firm answer. The First-Year Programme in London is a programme of two insight days for students in the first year of a three-year degree (or second year of a four-year degree), from any discipline. It combines a two-day insight scheme with an assessment centre masterclass in September, ongoing support from a trainee buddy and guidance from the early careers recruitment team, with workshops on skills such as technology and commercial awareness. The firm states AAB at A-level (or equivalent), on track for a 2:1, and seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above. The programme page does not mention visa sponsorship or immigration status.

What is the A&O Shearman first-year programme, london?

A&O Shearman's London First-Year Programme is a programme of two insight days across the year for students early in their degree who are considering a career in commercial law: a two-day insight scheme and an assessment centre masterclass in September. It includes workshops, networking, advice from the early careers recruitment team, a trainee buddy and peer support, and participants are fast-tracked to an assessment centre for the summer vacation scheme. Applications open on 4 January 2027 and close at 5pm on 1 February 2027.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with A&O Shearman?

The application window is short (4 January to 1 February 2027). The page says both 'a two-day insight scheme in April' and scheme dates of 30 to 31 March 2027, so confirm the dates when you apply.

When do applications open for the A&O Shearman first-year programme, london?

Applications open 4 January 2027 and close 1 February 2027 at 5:00pm; scheme dates 30 to 31 March 2027. Checked on 2026-10-12 against A&O Shearman's own site.

How long is the A&O Shearman first-year programme, london?

Two-day insight scheme, plus an assessment centre masterclass, according to A&O Shearman's own careers information.

When does the A&O Shearman first-year programme, london start?

30 March 2027, according to A&O Shearman's own careers information.

Who can apply for the A&O Shearman first-year programme, london?

First-year students on a three-year degree, or second-year students on a four-year degree, in any discipline, according to A&O Shearman's own careers information.

Where is the A&O Shearman first-year programme, london based?

London, according to A&O Shearman's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the A&O Shearman first-year programme, london?

Any discipline; AAB at A-level (or equivalent), on track for a 2:1, and seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English, according to A&O Shearman's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the A&O Shearman first-year programme, london?

Online application form, Video-based situational judgement test with verbal and numerical reasoning, Video interview with a brief commercial case study, according to A&O Shearman's own careers information.

How should I confirm A&O Shearman's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on A&O Shearman's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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