Internship applicants have rated the interview process at A&O Shearman with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 80% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Internship roles take an average of 19 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at A&O Shearman overall takes an average of 26 days.
Common stages of the interview process at A&O Shearman as a Internship according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
IQ intelligence test: 17%
Presentation: 17%
Background check: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at A&O Shearman
Interview
I had a 30 minute screenout interview over the phone. The interviewer explained the context of work. He asked several basic questions and it was easy to answer. You need to prepare to explain your background and questions to ask the interviewer, but it is not difficult. The interviewer is polite and created a good atmosphere.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (Bangkok) in Oct 2024
Interview
30 minute interview with each candidate, Questions about problem solving skills and legal matters. (i.e. tell me about yourself, what's your strength & weakness, can you transfer someone's debt over to somebody.)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you prioritize speed or perfection in your work?
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (Paris) in Feb 2024
Interview
Candidature sur le site - réponse par mail 3 semaines plus tard pour une proposition d’entretien avec 2 avocats - un seul entretien sur place d’une quarantaine de minutes - offre dès le lendemain
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- présentation de mon parcours
- questions techniques en lien avec ce dont je parlais et ce qui était écrit sur mon CV
I applied online. I interviewed at A&O Shearman (Hong Kong) in Aug 2023
Interview
They asked me scenario-based questions, with one HR and one associate. Quite relax and they are friendly as well. And they will ask you follow up questions, so be prepared.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Challenge you have faced in your life. Any experience in dealing with difficult clients.