I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (Belfast, Northern Ireland) in Aug 2020
Interview
The interview consisted of walking through your CV followed by 6 scenario based questions. It took one hour and was via WebEx. At the end, I had the opportunity to ask more about the firm.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you handle the scenario where you were very busy and a partner approached you with an extra project they would like you to work on?
I applied online. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (Belfast, Northern Ireland) in Feb 2026
Interview
1. Online Application Process
2. Online Blended Assessment
3. In Person Case Study Interview (40 minutes prep time + 1 hour interview) & Competencies Interview (1 hour) on the same day
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
Interview
The interview process was very long. Initial application, situational judgement test, maths test, English test, work simulation and finally an interview with competency and situational questions. I received a phone call a month or so after the interview to be told that they were no longer offering the job.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A case you read recently that intrigued you? Tell me about a mistake you made and what you would have done differently?
I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at A&O Shearman in May 2023
Interview
5 stages spanning from January to offer in may. Application form, psychometric testing, online test and then a final stage interview with two senior associates. Interview was 1 hour long and a mix of competency based questions with normal interview questions.