Not the worst place to start out your legal career... - Associate A&O Shearman Employee Review

4.0
Jul 13, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people. Hard workers. Teams tend to be like little tight-knit families. Lots of very well-respected subject matter experts in the partnership.

Cons

Like with any Big Law firm, long hours are just par for the course. Can also be cut-throat depending on the practice you end up in.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2025
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Pros

Great managers and positive team work environment

Cons

A lot of changes in team, culture, management

3.0
Feb 4, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Work in progress not yet there.

Cons

Inequality across the board. Lots of work to do.

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