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.

Spring Internship Programme
February 2025 – April 2025

Everything you’re aiming for
It can be difficult trying to differentiate one firm from another. That’s why our Internship Programme is a great way to experience our cutting-edge work and collaborative culture. As part of the Programme, you’ll gain real and valuable experience from day one, working alongside our lawyers on live deals and cases. There are a plethora of events and presentations to attend where you’ll learn about key elements of our practice while developing the skills you need to be a successful international commercial lawyer. But it’s not all work and no play. There’s plenty of time to socialize with our trainees, lawyers, and partners as well as the other students on the Programme - broadening your knowledge of the firm and building your network.

The Programme aims to give you an insight into our people and culture, alongside giving you exposure to the work we do and a taster of the responsibility you can have as a student.

What we look for
We look for individuals with potential: open-mindedness, innovation, collaboration, and critical thinking. These skills will set your application apart and set you up for success. There isn’t one ‘type’ of person we’re looking for: we welcome applications from all students who are passionate about commercial law and innovation, regardless of the university they attend.

Our clients rely on us for more than just outstanding legal advice – they trust us to guide them through uncertain times, deliver business growth and advise them on the future. If you have the ability, ambition and determination to make that happen, then you’ll thrive as an Internship Programme candidate.

Our academic requirements are

• at least four completed semesters of legal studies;
• Hungarian language knowledge; and
• excellent written and spoken English.

Outstanding academic track record, voluntary/extracurricular activities (e.g. Erasmus, law students’ association, moot court, work/internship experience, if any, etc.) will be considered as an advantage.

What we offer

• a fixed-term employment contract for a three month period;
• competitive monthly salary with benefits; and
• 20 working hours/week

Application
You can send your application by e-mail to allenoverybudapest@aoshearman.com until 6 December 2024. Please attach your CV and cover letter in English.

Interview process
January 2025

If your application is successful and you are selected as a suitable candidate, the first stage will be an in-person translation or comprehension exercise.

The next stage will be a one-on-one interview. During the interview, you will be asked a series of questions based on scenarios you may encounter as an intern.

After your interview, we will review your performance across both the exercise and the interview and aim to get back to you with a decision as quickly as possible.

Place of work: 1123 Budapest, Alkotás u. 55-61., Hungary