Legal Trainee Vacancies at Allen & Overy

Job description

• Our Vacation Scheme will offer you the opportunity to experience first-hand what it's like to work for A&O.  
• You will work on real deals and getting hands-on insight into the truly international nature of what we do and also get the opportunity to interview for Articles.

Key requirements

• Third year (LLB) student.
• Must have South African Citizenship.
• Outstanding academic credentials with a minimum 70% average.
• Resilient, self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge.
• Evidence of a keen interest in and knowledge of the legal framework surrounding general financing transactions.
• Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail.
• A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility.

Documents required

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Latest Full Academic Record
• Matric Certificate
• South African ID Copy
• Character References (not applicable)

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Training contract

• Trainee rotation every six months so you will gain experience across various legal sectors: Corporate, Banking, Litigation, and Projects
• Dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be a part of a leading international law firm
• Access to our international knowledge platform
• Varied, interesting work and the opportunity to work with other departments, both in the Republic of South Africa and internationally
• Dedicated local and global training programmes and professional training in communication, IT skills, management and business development skills
• Personal contact with local and international clients
• Career progression and a very competitive salary

Key requirements

• South African undergraduate or postgraduate degree (BCom Law, BA Law or LLB). An additional degree would be an asset. Must have South African Citizenship.
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge
• Evidence of a keen interest in and knowledge of the legal framework surrounding general financing transactions
• Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills
• Clear and concise verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail
• Entrepreneurial drive
• Strong commercial/business acumen
• Willingness to be admitted as a notary public
• A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility

Mandatory documents required:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Latest Academic Record
• Matric Certificate
• South African ID Copy
• Character References (not applicable)