Allen & Overy LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP will merge to create a global legal powerhouse after 99% of partners at the firms voted in favour of the deal. 

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Magic circle giant Allen & Overy has become the first law firm to join the government's new social mobility initiative which gets companies to offer internships to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Matt Maciejewski, an associate in A&O Shearman’s private equity and M&A team, speaks about the important role non-legal work experience had on his legal career, the work/life balance at the leading London law firm and how to find out if a legal career is the right choice for you.   

Mega firm A&O Shearman has released guidance for students on the use of AI in training contract and vacation scheme applications.

It’s A-level results day and the good news is that whatever your results, there is a whole range of options open to you beyond the traditional university route if you are considering a career in law.

A-level students will be offered virtual work experience at magic circle firm Linklaters, after lockdown saw 18,000 undergraduates enrol on the firm’s digital internship programme.

Advocates for International Development is an international charity that provides legal support to help communities fight poverty and improve their basic services and amenities.

A quartet of firms is now taking applications for summer vacation schemes through Apply4Law. Apply yourselves!

The University of Law and the American Bar Association are holding an International Legal Education Summit at ULaw’s London Moorgate centre on Saturday 19 October.

The American Bar Association has decided not to accredit foreign law schools, a decision that has been eagerly anticipated for nearly two years.