Students & graduates
Seize the opportunity to build your future by doing empowering work on a global scale.
Join a first-class training programme, gain global experience, work on cutting-edge deals and learn from lawyers who are leaders in their field of practice.
Operating from a dedicated office in Bratislava, A&O continues to be a market leader in the Slovak legal market and the practice of choice for numerous high-profile Slovak companies. Our reputation in the country is built on the blend of global and local knowledge we offer, combined with high quality services and commitment.
What we offer
Trainee contract (koncipientska prax)
We offer a friendly, challenging, motivating and enthusiastic international working environment with highly attractive remuneration and conditions. You will have the opportunity to learn from leaders in their field and work with top clients on the most complex and attractive deals and cases. We also provide regular training programs and opportunities for international secondments.
Application process
Candidates should have graduated with a Slovak law degree from one of the Slovak universities. Previous working experience in the legal field is essential as well as English language skills (level C1 and higher). Applications should be submitted online or sent directly to our contact email.
Successful candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. We run a 3-stage interview process in both Slovak & English:
- Personal interview
- Technical written test (for successful candidates from the 1st round)
- Interview with partners (for those who succeeded in the 2nd round - test).
For students (in 2nd or 3rd year of their studies) who are interested in a student/paralegal job, we run a two stage interview process which is usually done over the course of one day. The process is in both Slovak and English, and includes a personal interview and written test.
Employee stories
Working environment
At Allen & Overy you will join a friendly and expanding team and work with some of the brightest, most experienced people in the industry.
Our Bratislava office is located in the Eurovea business centre where we moved in October 2010. Our people enjoy great views over the Danube, as well as the buzzing riverside atmosphere. Our new offices are a pleasant attraction for clients and staff: we enjoy access to the Eurovea Shopping Gallery as well as still having the Old Town close by.Our locations
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Europe
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Africa
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Asia Pacific
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Middle East
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North America
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Latin America
In addition to countries where we have offices, we also have a number of International Desks advising clients on large scale international transactions in Europe.
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