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Allen & Overy

(see also Allen & Overy training contract and Allen & Overy interview process)

Allen & Overy is a magic circle London based international law firm which currently employs approximately 5,000 staff in 31 offices worldwide. The firm is primarily involved in finance, although it has recently developed its corporate and commercial forces.

ALLAN & OVERY

Posted 16 March 2011 - 11:06am by melissa_j

I've had success with this firm. The application form was very similar to that of other magic circle firms but once I got past that hurdle I was on to the interview challenge. I found the critical reasoning most difficult but I was able to practice a lot beforehand which enabled me to pass.

Allen & Overy Open Days & Careers Fairs

Open Days


(also see Allen & Overy Vacation Placements)

On an open day you will get the opportunity to meet a number of partners, associates and trainees who work in various departments.

Your day will includes talks and workshops which provide details about specific practice areas, Allen & Overy's clients, the Allen & Overy training contract, and skills you will need to develop and improve, if you are to become a successful commercial lawyer.

Allen & Overy Training Contract Application Process

Applying to Allen & Overy

Applicants are invited to submit their application via the Allen & Overy website.

If your application for a training contract is successful, you will be invited to an assessment day which usually consists of two interviews with a partner or senior associate.

Application Tips

  • Think about what you may have learned and observed from your work experience and use this in your application. For example, you may have improved a process or made a useful suggestion for a previous employer.

Allen & Overy Working Culture

There are several employee benefits to working at A&O:

Work/Life Balance

Of all the Magic Circle law firms, it's probably Allen & Overy who have made the most effort at addressing lifestyle issues and reducing associate attrition.

Insurance

Allen & Overy provide life, permanent health and private medical insurance for staff members.

Pension Scheme

A&O offer a contributory pension scheme for staff.

Season Ticket Loan

A&O provides a season ticket loan to all staff who require it.

Holidays

Allen & Overy Vacation Placements

Vacation Placements


(also see Allen & Overy Open Days & Careers Fairs)

Allen & Overy offer 65 Vacation placements each year. Allen & Overy placements offer current students and graduates the chance to experience life working as solicitors at the firm's London office. This period of experience is paid and offers excellent training, teaching and social benefits.

Vacation placements look fantastic on the CV of anyone aspiring to become a solicitor.

Allen & Overy Training Contract Interview Questions

Training Contract Interview Process

The Training Contract interview procedure at A&O is as follows:

Partner / Associate Interview

This is based on your application form. You will be interviewed by a partner or an associate who will assess your skills and knowledge, as well as your reasons for applying to Allen and Overy and your general commercial awareness.

Allen & Overy Training Contract

Training Contract

By all accounts the training offered by A&O is some of the best available in the city. The firm offers 105 Training Contracts each year and the graduate recruitment team interview approximately 10% - 15% of the 2,500 annual applications.

The training is quite flexible, although you do have to do at least two seats in the core practice areas of Finance (banking or ICM) and Corporate (12 months total in two of the three departments). The rest of the training is up to you (within the needs of the business).

Allen AND Overy Interview!!!!

Posted 18 December 2007 - 12:05pm by Lawboy

...also need help with an interview at Allen and Overy for the training contract. Has anyone ben through this process before? Can anyone give me any pointers?

Thanks peeps!!