Students and graduates
Seize the opportunity to build your future by doing empowering work on a global scale.
We’re a law firm that is at the very forefront of legal practice, continuing to expand internationally and supporting major national and global businesses in executing the decisions that will define their future.
Join us in South Africa and you’ll find a diverse group of people who are extremely committed, and who enjoy working together as a team for the benefit of our clients. It sounds obvious, but one of the defining qualities of our firm is the spirit our people bring to their work. We thrive on the challenges of an intensely competitive business landscape and we enjoy helping clients to be successful.
Are we right for you?
What to expect during our selection process.
What we offer
Articles
Becoming a Candidate Attorney with Allen & Overy is just the beginning of what will be a stimulating and rewarding legal career.
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At Allen & Overy we recognise that choosing the right career is a big decision.
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The Programme is aimed at equipping promising legal graduates with practical legal knowledge, specific skills and applied competence to complement their formal LLB studies and help them prepare for the demands of a career in law.
Read more Legal graduate development programmeWe’re clear in our own minds that globalisation is here to stay. There is a tremendous opportunity for us to serve our clients’ needs through our strategy of ‘global reach, local depth’ which has already seen us build the biggest and most integrated network of offices of any top-tier law firm.
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Learning and development
We want to provide everyone, from graduates and junior lawyers, through to Senior Associate level practitioners and partners, with constant learning opportunities. Qualifying as a lawyer is an important milestone, but your growth and development at A&O will continue far beyond that. A career with us provides a platform to open doors and brings opportunities you wouldn’t find anywhere else.
The A&O Business School will provide you with the commercial and personal skills that you need to navigate through an ever-changing business landscape, while helping you build the skills you need for your career - whether that is at A&O or elsewhere.
The Business School offers a variety of excellent courses relevant to your career stage, with an emphasis on practical skills and business insight to complement advanced legal knowledge. The school also offers a unique opportunity to interact with and learn from partners and gain valuable insights from the world of business. From cutting-edge content to world-class coaches, our partners work on the design of the courses and act as faculty members to share their experience and expertise.
Throughout your journey with us, we'll equip you for today and tomorrow – providing you with opportunities to enhance your skills and build your confidence. At A&O, you'll get the challenge and support required for a successful career at the highest level.
Benefits
We’ll equip you for the future, both yours and ours, whatever it may bring. We believe that enjoyment and satisfaction at work go hand in hand. That’s why we’re proud to offer a competitive and innovative employment package that’s committed to the health, success and well-being of all of our people.
Application process
What we look for
We’re looking for great all-rounders and will look favourably on applications that show a high level of commitment to extra-curricular activity or work experience as well as excellent academic performance.
All candidates must be studying for, or have completed, an LLB Law degree, and have at least one year's academic results to be eligible for consideration.
Applicants must have of the necessary work authorisation for South Africa.
How to apply
You can apply via our career site by clicking the 'Find a vacancy' button above. Kindly include the following attachments with your online application:
- Curriculum vitae and motivational letter
- Copy of full academic transcripts of your LLB qualification to date
- Copy of matric results
- Copy of I.D
Please be aware that early applications are strongly advised and encouraged.
Ensure that you are available to start your Articles on the date that the vacancy is advertised, and your academic commitments will be completed.
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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