A&O TRA IN ING CONTRACT 15
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When you join us, you may have some idea of where you want to specialise, but we believe it’s important to give you as broad an exposure to our business as possible. From day one, you’ll be performing important tasks and taking on meaningful responsibility, with as much client time as possible. The standards and expectations are high but you’ll be well supported by professionals who recognise that it’s people like you who represent the future success of our firm. You will sit with a supervisor – usually a partner or senior associate – and actively contribute to the day-to-day operation of that department, working on transactions and cases, taking real responsibility and gaining plenty of client exposure. Your A&O Training Contract will consist of four six-month rotations – known in the legal profession as ‘seats’.
You will spend a minimum of 12 months of your A&O Training Contract in at least two of our three main transactional practice areas (Corporate, Banking and International Capital Markets) and you can express your preference for your first seat prior to joining. As you go through the A&O Training Contract and gain experience, your level of responsibility will increase. Your professional development is a continuing priority for us and we will deliver training and support in a variety of ways, including mentoring from your supervisors and department-specific courses. People in every part of the firm will help you; there is a good balance between support and supervision, and being encouraged to work independently. Whatever your future holds, your A&O Training Contract will give you a platform of skills and experiences on which to build a long-term career.
Find out about the opportunities available: aograduate.com/training-contract
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