A&O Shearman Winter Vacation Scheme - Playbook (2025)
All the research you need to impress in your Ashurst Vacation Scheme application.

A&O Shearman's Winter Vac Scheme deadline is fast approaching on 15 September and we’ve got a fresh Playbook to make sure you stand out and impress them.
This Playbook (3,618 words) covers:
- What is A&O Shearman's strategy for growth?
- Which practice areas is A&O Shearman boosting and why?
- What do A&O Shearman's recent hires tell us?
- Must-Know data from A&O Shearman's financial results
Plus how to use this information to stand out in applications and interviews!
⏱️ Vac Scheme Deadline: 15 September
🧠 Practice Area Strategy
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In short: A&O Shearman is focusing on its core strengths – high-end M&A, finance, and disputes – while targeting six key industry sectors for growth. The merged firm’s strategy is to leverage its broader platform to dominate areas like energy & infrastructure, private capital (including PE), technology, and life sciences.
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