A&O Shearman Brand Ambassador

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Allen & Overy Shearman Brand Ambassador

We are now accepting applications to become the next Allen & Overy Shearman Brand Ambassador! You will be paid £13 per hour for this role. You will be required to work approximately 2 hours per week over a 16 week period starting in mid September 2024 - February 2025.

We are hiring 30 Brand Ambassadors for our 2024/25 campaign from the below universities:

★ Bath

★ Birmingham

★ Bristol

★ Cambridge

★ Cardiff

★ Durham

★ East Anglia

★ Edinburgh

★ Exeter

★ Glasgow

★ Imperial

★ Kent

★ Kings College London

★ Lancaster

★ Leeds

★ Leicester

★ Liverpool

★ LSE

★ Manchester

★ Newcastle

★ Nottingham

★ Oxford

★ Queen Mary

★ Queens Belfast

★ Sheffield

★ Southampton

★ St Andrews

★ Surrey

★ UCL

★ Warwick

★ York

Responsibilities of an Allen & Overy Shearman Brand Ambassador

• Work towards objectives and targets set by On-Campus Promotions and A&O Shearman
• Collaborate with clubs and societies to raise awareness of A&O Shearman
• Carry out promotional activities on campus to raise awareness of A&O Shearman, such as “Meet the Brand Ambassador” events, lecture shout-outs, event stalls and more
• Utilise social media channels to share information about A&O Shearman
• Promote engaging content such as newsletters, reels, and graphics to support the A&O Shearman campaign
• Gather feedback from students and provide insights and reports to the On-Campus Promotions team

Role Requirements

• You must be a 2nd or penultimate year student as of September 2024 - we will not be accepting final year applications
• You must be on track for a 2:1 & have gained AAB or equivalent at A-Level
• Availability to work 2-3 hours per week both on and off campus from September - February
• Comfortable working independently, both on campus and on social media
• Ability to maintain regular communication with your On-Campus Promotions manager via our mobile app
• Passionate about the law industry and helping others achieve their career goals with A&O Shearman
• You ideally will be a member of your university Law Society, other society memberships are also preferable
• You must be confident producing social media content, including short form video content
• We are especially interested in candidates who understand the significance of DE&I, particularly in engaging with and inspiring commitment from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
• You must be able to think outside the box and always seek out new opportunities

Benefits of Becoming an Allen & Overy Shearman Brand Ambassador 

• Get exclusive access to undergraduate/graduate opportunities at A&O Shearman and gain valuable insights into the application process
• Build useful skills for your CV such as public speaking, networking and time management
• Get paid £13 per hour + bonuses
• Receive personalised training from A&O Shearman including a two day training programme at the A&O Shearman office in London
• Regular calls and group catch ups with On-Campus Promotions and other Brand Ambassadors to ensure you are supported throughout
• Gain valuable marketing and promotional experience

About A&O Shearman

Since the two legal powerhouses – Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling – joined forces in May 2024, A&O Shearman has proven to be an unparalleled combination: a new type of industry leader with truly global capabilities. With over 4000 lawyers, across 48 offices in 29 countries, here you’ll be able to work on the most interesting, high-profile legal work, helping the world’s leading businesses to grow, innovate, and thrive. In today’s ever-changing world, we continue to break new ground, working with companies, organisations and governments on the most complex legal issues and building strong and enduring client relationships.

We also know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people are truly supported and feel that they belong. Whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work to grow our dynamic and inclusive culture. We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which means you’re cared about for who you are, every bit as much as you’re valued for what you do. Together, we work as a team, listening and learning from one another to achieve results we could never achieve on our own.

We’re here to rewrite the rules of the legal industry – developing and delivering innovative solutions that push our clients and industry forwards. We’re proud to have the resources, the vision, and the mind-set to equip our people to operate in the legal landscape of the future. With us, you’ll be constantly learning and growing, benefitting from exceptional professional and personal development. For trainees, this means an in-house training programme characterised by flexibility and choice. In each of your seats, you’ll support a senior associate or partner with exposure to work that crosses departments and borders. A lot of the firm’s work involves two or more jurisdictions, and our trainees also have the chance to spend six months in one of our international offices, or on secondment to one of our clients.

This is a global career with unique opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We will help you develop into an exceptional lawyer and learn to perform at the highest possible standard – whether or not you have a degree in law. Challenge the status quo with us, and you’ll find a career where you can really excel. This is your chance to find your start and change things for the better.andard. We provide a supportive learning environment and encourage you to challenge the status quo.

What is the application process?

Step one: Register with On-Campus Promotions & apply for the Single-Employer Brand Ambassador role

Step two: If eligible, you will be invited to complete a content creation task specific to A&O Shearman

Step three: If successful, you will then be asked to create a 2 minute video specific to A&O Shearman's campaign objectives

Step four: What you've been waiting for! Attend a 20 minute virtual interview with OCP & A&O Shearman

The deadline to apply to become an A&O Shearman Brand Ambassador is Wednesday 31st July 2024.

Upon a successful application, you will be invited to the A&O Shearman London office in August for a 2 day training programme. You must be available to attend on the 20th and 21st August 2024.