Singapore - Summer Internship 2027

A&O Shearman; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship from legal professionals

Potential Training Contract

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Singapore invites penultimate and final-year students and recent graduates to its three-week Summer Vacation Scheme. This internship offers a structured experience in an industry-leading international law firm, with rotation through two legal practice areas and exposure to global deal-making and disputes.

Participants gain practical skills, mentorship from experienced lawyers, and the potential to secure a Training Contract based on performance during the scheme, within a

Qualifications

• On track for a 2:1 (or equivalent) and at least 136 UCAS points at A-level (AAB or equivalent).
• Demonstrates open-mindedness, innovative thinking, collaboration and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience through a three-week Summer Vacation Scheme.
• Rotate through two legal practice areas during the scheme.
• Potential to secure a Training Contract based on performance.

Skills

Open-minded

Innovative

Collaborative

Critical thinker

Education

2:1 (or equivalent) and 136 UCAS points

Job description

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.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Overview

Our three-week Summer Vacation Scheme is for penultimate and final-year students, as well as recent graduates, from any degree discipline.

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.

If you successfully gain a place on the internship you will have the opportunity to rotate through two legal practice areas and all students will be considered for an England & Wales Training Contract in our Singapore office at the end of the programme.

Benefits:

• Gain hands on experience in an industry-leading law firm
• Develop practical skills and knowledge
• Receive mentorship from experienced legal professionals
• Potential to secure a Training Contract and further your career with us based on your Vacation Scheme performance

Requirements:

Education:

• On track for a 2:1 (or equivalent) and at least 136 UCAS points at A‑level (AAB or equivalent).

Skills:

• Open-minded
• Innovative
• Collaborative
• Critical thinker

Key Dates

• Applications open on 1 October 2026 and close on 31 December 2026 at 5pm SGT.
• The Scheme will take place from 12 July 2027 to 30 July 2027, so please ensure you are available to participate, should you be successful in securing a place on the Scheme.

Inclusion at A&O Shearman

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.