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    AS Excel is a bespoke legal coaching programme in partnership with A&O for AS first year members currently studying at any UK Non-Russell Group university who intend to apply to A&O’s market-leading A&O First programme.

    If you are successful on A&O’s First scheme, you could be fast-tracked to interview for either a Vacation Scheme or Training Contract at the firm.

    The purpose of the AS Excel programme is to help you get onto A&O’s First programme.

    The programme is delivered by AS coaches, one of whom is a former A&O lawyer.

    What can I gain from joining AS Excel?

    A&O First participants are fast-tracked for assessment for a vacation scheme or training contract in their penultimate year of undergraduate study.

    From the 2022 cohort, 11 programme participants went on to secure a vacation scheme or training contract in 2022/2023.

    Programme content

    The programme will include:

    • A&O First application reviews by AS expert coaches (16 January-2 February 2024)
    • Mock interview preparation (26-29 February 2024)

    How can I apply?

    If you meet the eligibility criteria listed below, please complete the application form on this page. To be considered for the programme, you must:

    • Explain why you are motivated to become a commercial solicitor at A&O.
    • Name two key skills that you are looking to develop during the AS Excel coaching programme and explain how you think these will be important in helping you to secure a place on A&O First.

    Sign up deadline

    Applications will be screened and considered on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is 31 December 2023.

    Eligibility

    Please ensure that you meet the following eligibility requirements for A&O’s First programme before applying. To be eligbile, you must:

    • Be in your first year of a three-year undergraudate degree (any degree discipline); or
    • Be in your second year of a four-year undergraduate degree (any degree discipline); and
    • Have achieved at least AAB (or equivalent) at A-levels (we do take into account mitigating circumstances); and
    • Have serious intention to apply to A&O’s 2024 First programme (A&O First applications open 8 January 2024 - 9 February 2024).