Question 1

Does A&O Shearman pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, A&O Shearman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at A&O Shearman. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at A&O Shearman?

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70% of A&O Shearman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated A&O Shearman 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at A&O Shearman?

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Associate (192), Paralegal (30), Stagiaire (26), Senior Associate (25), Legal PA (24), Legal Professional (24), Intern (20), Lawyer (20), Legal Assistant (16), Trainee Solicitor (15), Associate Attorney (12), Manager (12), Administrative Assistant (11), Analyst (11), Associate Lawyer (10)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at A&O Shearman according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people to work with" ((in 106 reviews)); "good benefits (not monetary)" ((in 62 reviews)); "Great workplace and culture." ((in 57 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with" ((in 55 reviews)); "Pay and good name that opens doors" ((in 54 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at A&O Shearman according to real employee reviews?

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"Long hours at peek periods (which is more of a industry con in general)" ((in 89 reviews)); "You will have long hours and a lot will be expected of you all of the time." ((in 24 reviews)); "No career progression unless fee earner" ((in 15 reviews)); "Senior managers have also left in numbers and new managers are sinking fast" ((in 12 reviews)); "What about us!! Pay needs to improve massively and also decent bonuses." ((in 8 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about A&O Shearman layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about A&O Shearman layoffs and their outlook for job security at A&O Shearman in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed A&O Shearman locations?

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New York, Washington, Melville, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Arlington, Fairfax, Jackson Heights, Ronkonkoma, Phoenix, Dallas, Flower Mound, Houston, Palo Alto, Ukiah, Miami, Tampa

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