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We are now accepting applications to become the next A&O Shearman Brand Ambassador!
You will be paid £14.15 per hour for this role
You will be required to work approximately 2 hours per week from early September 2025 until early March 2026.
We are hiring Brand Ambassadors for our 2025/26 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
★ Sheffield
★ Southampton
★ St Andrews
★ UCL
★ Warwick
★ York
WHO ARE 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 a force to be reckoned with, a new type of industry leader with truly global capabilities. And as our clients navigate an increasingly complex world, we continue to rise and meet that challenge.
With offices in a vast range of global locations, here, you’ll be able to work on the most complex, high-profile, interesting legal work for the world’s biggest businesses. We are the only firm with this strength and depth, giving you the perfect platform to learn, develop your skills and show what you’re capable of at the highest levels.
As your career develops with us, you’ll benefit from being part of our global community of world-class lawyers – with a shared culture that will support you to be your best and thrive wherever your career takes you.
This firm is built for the future of law, and for your future too.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN A&O SHEARMAN BRAND AMBASSADOR
Work towards objectives and targets set by OCP 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. You must be comfortable with regular lecture shout outs, Meet the Brand Ambassador events, hosting workshops on campus, and collaborating regularly with societies to increase our brand awareness on campus.
Utilise social media channels to share information about A&O Shearman. You must be proficient in using LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok to create and promote engaging content to support the A&O Shearman campus campaign.
Gather feedback from students and provide insights and reports to the OCP team.
Take a look at the types of things that you would be doing as an A&O Shearman Brand Ambassador:
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
You must be a 2nd or penultimate year student as of September 2025 - we will not be accepting final year applications, and we will not be accepting applications from those studying abroad for the year.
You must be on track to achieve 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 – March.
Comfortable working independently, both on campus and on social media. You must be confident producing social media content, including short form video content.
Ability to maintain regular communication with your OCP manager via our mobile app.
Passionate about the legal industry and helping others achieve their career goals with A&O Shearman.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
You must be a member of your university Law Society. Other society memberships and extra-curriculars are also required.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have an interest in inclusion and widening access to the legal industry.
You must be able to think outside the box and seek out new opportunities.
You must be available to attend in-person training for your new role at the A&O Shearman London office on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September.
THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN A&O SHEARMAN BRAND AMBASSADOR
Get exclusive behind the scenes access to life at A&O Shearman, hints and tips for successfully applying for our opportunities, exclusive group chats where ideas and information is shared, and gain valuable insights into the world of corporate law.
Build useful skills for your CV such as public speaking, networking, content creation, and time management.
Get paid £14.15 per hour + bonuses
Receive personalised training from A&O Shearman
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
What is the application process?
Step one: Register with OCP & apply for the Single-Employer Brand Ambassador role.
Step two: Complete an online application for the A&O Shearman role and submit a 30 second clip of content in the style of your current favourite socials trend.
Step three: If your application has been successful, you will be invited to attend a 20-minute virtual interview with OCP and A&O Shearman.
Step four: OCP will let you know the outcome of your application.
Important to note: If successful following your interview, you will be invited to attend compulsory training days in A&O Shearman’s London office on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd September.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be offered the opportunity to join a virtual call with the A&O Shearman team who will give you exclusive hints and tips for our Vacation Scheme applications.
Applications close on Friday 4th July.