The Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Foundation.

What to know before applying

Global, London and Belfast programmes have different eligibility. The Global route requires a named staff champion and work in an area of considerable need. Confirm geography and repeat-application rules.

How to approach

Confirm the programme and eligibility with a staff champion. The firm does not arrange introductions to champions.

Timing

No fixed deadline verified. Check current application timing.

No confirmed live deadline recorded.

Evidence & original sources

Imported research; recheck source · Research dated 2026-10-05. Imported profiles have not been independently reverified by Okapenny. Always check the original guidance.

• A&O Shearman: programmes, champion requirement and current closure