I applied through an employee referral. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (Belfast, Northern Ireland) in Sep 2025
Interview
The interview lasted two hours and included a role-specific assessment. The panel asked a mix of experience-based and situational questions, and provided a comprehensive overview of the firm, the team structure, and the key projects that successful candidates would be supporting. I received a response very promptly following the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a time when you had to manage competing reporting priorities? How did you ensure timely communication with relevant stakeholders throughout the process?