Black Student Lawyer Programme Review
at A&O Shearman
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Law
London
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
It was a split between presentations about the firm to gain insight, and shadowing the associate you have been allocated in their practice area.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was very interesting to learn about the law firm as a business, and seeing the ins-and-outs of daily life was also insightful, as it highlighted that there a lot more people employed at law firms than just the lawyers themselves.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have learned a lot about AOS, about life at a commercial firm in general and what type of skills are needed to succeed in a corporate environment.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
4/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The general atmosphere of the firm was friendly and very inviting. A lot of people would ask to go for coffee and get to know you, and it felt as if they had a genuine interest in you as a person and not just your capabilities or previous achievements.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thought it was a very good insight week, and there is not much I would change to be honest.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at A&O Shearman
5/5
Would you recommend A&O Shearman to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to A&O Shearman
Be yourself, be curious and show a genuine interest in their work.
