WHAT WE LOOK FOR 09
Hit the ground running. We welcome people who are brave, entrepreneurial and agile. People who aren’t afraid to go beyond their comfort zone, and want to work at the forefront of their profession. You should be ready to embrace dramatic change, have a talent for problem-solving,
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate strong academic performance – we expect you to be heading for at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent), and to have at least 340 UCAS points (AAB) at A-level (or equivalent). However, we mean it when we say that your university and degree subject are not relevant to our selection process – we do not have a shortlist of preferred universities and around half of our trainees did not study law.
and be keen to develop broad commercial awareness outside your chosen specialism.
There’s no such thing as a typical Allen & Overy candidate. We’re open-minded and are interested in people who share that quality.
You’re fascinated by the business and commercial world in which our clients operate, anticipating the impact that decisions and outcomes will have on them.
You love reading around a subject and finding innovative solutions to problems. You’re quick to identify patterns and trends, and you know how to put your knowledge to practical use.
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You value the relationships you’ve built with your colleagues and you want to support them. You’re always ready to collaborate where it’s needed, as well as share knowledge to help the team. You articulate your ideas clearly, and you’re receptive to new ones.
You aim for great results, and you don’t give up until you achieve them. You adapt quickly to sudden changes of direction and unexpected challenges.
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You’re good at dealing with competing demands on your time. You know the difference between urgent and important, and you keep track of deadlines and expectations.
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