Summer Internship 2026

A&O Shearman

  • Brussel
  • Training
  • Voltijds
  • 1 maand geleden
Job descriptionA&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.Summer Internship - July/August 2026Training contract
Each year we organise one-month (paid) summer internships during July and August in our offices in Brussels and Antwerp.We will not only provide you with a variety of assignments to learn from, but also give you a flavour of life at the office, organise a thorough induction and give you opportunities to network while you are here.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (Brussels/Antwerp)
  • Antitrust (Brussels)
  • Litigation & Investigations (Brussels/Antwerp)
  • Debt Finance (Brussels/Antwerp)
  • Financial Services Regulatory & Capital Markets (Brussels/Antwerp)
  • Real Estate (Brussels/Antwerp)
  • Digital, Data, IP & Technology (Brussels/Antwerp)
  • Environmental, Administrative & Regulatory (Brussels)
  • Employment Litigation (Brussels/Antwerp)
  • Tax (Brussels)
What we look for
  • You are currently studying a Belgian Master in Law and achieve outstanding academic results;
  • You are planning to start working in the legal industry as from 2027 or later;
  • You have excellent language skills (English/French/Dutch);
  • You like to work in a team but you are equally able to work independently as required;
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Application window
Please upload your application by clicking 'apply for job'. Thank you for adding your CV, cover letter and Bachelor and Master transcripts to support your application. Please do not hesitate to contact Tamara Nouwen (tamara.nouwen@aoshearman.com) in case you would need any advice on the application process or if it would be helpful to speak to any of our current trainees.Please note that a Belgian law degree and (future) qualification are required for most of our departments. For our Antitrust practice, we welcome applications from any (future) EU-qualified lawyer. We kindly encourage you to clarify your areas of interest and qualification plans in your cover letter.Area of expertiseStudents & GraduatesOfficeBelgium - BrusselsWorking arrangementOffice based role

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