What does a trainee at Allen and Overy do?
Allen & Overy offer trainees a number of client based secondments, which enable trainees to spend time in another working environment and experience the clients’ side of business, working alongside client’s staff in client’s offices.
How many trainees does Allen and Overy?
We recruit approximately 80 trainees a year and have two intakes, one in March and another in September. You will therefore join a cohort of approximately 40 trainees, providing you with a strong support network of peers from day one.
Is Allen and Overy a good place to work?
Allen and Overy is a nice place to work – they treat their employees with respect, the salary and reward is good and the workforce are very diverse but enjoyable to work with. The only con is that there is not much opportunity for progression.
Do Allen and Overy recruit on a rolling basis?
Applications are open and we are recruiting on a rolling basis! Please NOTE: we have changed the way that we recruit this year and what we offer so please review the website carefully.
What is Allen Overy known for?
Allen & Overy is known for innovation in the market. We structured the first Eurobond deal in 1963 and the first PPP transactions in the 1990s. A tech innovation space where A&O lawyers and technologists work with clients and start-ups to bring cutting-edge technology solutions to life.
Who are Allen and Overy competitors?
Top Competitors of Allen & Overy
- Slaughter and May. 3,200. $544 Million.
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. 6,000. $1 Billion.
- Linklaters. 5,340. $913 Million.
- Lovells. 3,040. $578 Million.
- Clifford Chance. 6,500. $1 Billion.
- Simmons & Simmons. 1,600. $272 Million.
- Allens. 2,074. $384 Million.
- Paul Hastings. 3,000. $567 Million.
How much do Allen and Overy lawyers earn?
Money. Newly qualified (NQ) solicitors at Allen & Overy receive a salary of £107,500. Outside of London, A&O offers a GDL grant of £8,000.
What does Allen & Overy look for?
Essentially, in your application we are looking for evidence of teamwork, motivation and drive, communication skills, planning and organisation, critical thinking, commercial awareness and commitment – both to a career in law and to a career with Allen & Overy.
How do you get into Clifford Chance?
Candidates must be in at least the penultimate year of a law degree or the final year of a non-law degree to apply for the Clifford Chance training contract. Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they have achieved 340 UCAS points at A Level (or equivalent) and have obtained, or are on target to achieve, a 2:1.
What makes Allen and Overy different?
Allen & Overy stands for quality and innovation. In addition to our all-round expertise, transparency and building long-term relationships with our clients founded on mutual trust are the keys to our success.
How many partners does Allen and Overy have?
Allen & Overy
| Headquarters | One Bishops Square, London, England E1 6AD United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| No. of offices | 44 worldwide in 31 countries |
| No. of lawyers | Partners: approximately 554 Associates: approximately 2,768 |
| No. of employees | approximately 5,500 |
| Major practice areas | General practice |
What is Allen and Overy best known for?
Allen & Overy is known for innovation in the market. We structured the first Eurobond deal in 1963 and the first PPP transactions in the 1990s. We have won the FT Innovative Lawyers Award six times.