Summary
A&O Shearman is recruiting undergraduate Law students for its 7-month Co-op Internship Program at its Riyadh office, with intakes in January and August. Interns will assist lawyers with legal research, drafting and documentation, and support client presentations, transactions and dispute resolution work. Applicants need a strong cumulative GPA, fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic, and must pass an assessment. The program offers a monthly expense allowance, and applications close on 30 November 2026 at 5pm.
The posting
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A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.
We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses, to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.
Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.
What truly defines a career with us?
We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.
The Program
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to join our Co-op Internship Program at A&O Shearman’s Riyadh office. Our Co-op program is designed to help bridge the gap between university education and the real professional legal environment This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a top-tier law firm, work alongside experienced legal professionals, and contribute to high-profile cases and transactions in Saudi Arabia and across the region.
Our Riyadh office offers a dynamic, multicultural working environment where interns are given hands-on experience working on major legal projects. This gives students an opportunity to apply their knowledge, develop essential skills, and deepen their understanding of the legal sector to prepare them for future careers.
The Co-op internship will last for a period of 7 months with intakes in January and August.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist lawyers with legal research, drafting, and documentation.
- Support teams in legal opinions, and client presentations.
- Participate in team meetings, client interactions, and strategy discussions.
- Collaborate on corporate transactions, dispute resolution cases, and other legal matters.
- Provide administrative support and handle ad-hoc tasks as required.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Law.
- A strong cumulative GPA that demonstrates academic excellence.
- Candidates must successfully pass a designated assessment or test as part of the selection process.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and research abilities.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Fluent in English and Arabic (spoken and written).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
What we offer
- Mentorship from experienced legal professionals.
- Exposure to real-life projects and legal transactions.
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the legal field.
- A certificate of completion at the end of the internship.
- Potential to be considered for a full time Trainee position in the future, at the Firm.
- Monthly expense allowance.
Successful candidates will need to provide the following before the start of their Co-op Internship:
- A copy of the national ID/Iqama is required.
- A copy of the official transcript.
- A letter from the university - COOP training should be a graduation requirement by the University or College.
Application Process
As part of the application process, you will need to submit an online application detailing your work experience, together with answers to a number of written questions.
Key Dates
Applications open 14 September 2026 and close on 30 November 2026 at 5pm.
Please be advised we recruit on a rolling basis. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis throughout November and December.