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42 firms, by next closing date

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Collected from firms’ own pages, last checked 30 Oct 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

Firm Tracker

2026–27 Season

A&O Shearman

Schemes

Scheme	Opens	Closes	Status
Vacation SchemeClosed	14 Sep 2026	Closed 9 Nov 2026	Closed
Training ContractClosed	1 Sep 2026	Closed 5 Oct 2026	Closed

From another of the firm’s pages. Checked 30 Oct 2026.

Online Test

Online experience: situational judgement, verbal and numerical reasoning, plus two short video questions

Practise verbal reasoning questions Practise numerical reasoning questions

Test Rules

When It’s Set: Finished by the application deadline
Time to Finish: Not found on the firm’s pages
Reapplying: Not found on the firm’s pages

Interview and Stages

Recorded video interview

Selection stages, in order (the assessment day only)

Assessment day: partner case study interview
Assessment day: scenario-based interview
Assessment day: Q&A with trainees

From two other pages of the firm’s, checked 4 Nov 2026 and 4 Nov 2026.

From the firm’s own pages. Checked 30 Oct 2026.

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