Create your story at Ashurst
At Ashurst you have the opportunity to start developing your career from day one. You'll work alongside industry experts to solve problems for leading international clients, using your creativity and diligence.
We are committed to the growth and development of our people and can offer extensive and international career opportunities for students and graduates.
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Our one day programme gives you a first-hand look at what a global law firm is like on the inside, and what your day-to-day life as a lawyer could look like.
Our 2 week First Nations Legal Internship lets you experience what it’s like to work in a top tier firm, our culture and the type of work we do.
Our Clerkship lets you experience what it’s like to work in a top tier firm, our culture and the type of work we do.
Our 12 month Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on real cases and transactions.
The Legal Analyst team in Brisbane is the core of the Advanced Solutions team of Ashurst Advance. The role will give you great exposure to high quality commercial legal work and provide you with the opportunity to apply and develop your skills across a broader range of practice areas, clients and industries than what you would traditionally have access to in a legal role.
As an Ashurst IT Intern you'll join a team aligned to your interests and expertise. We want you to develop your IT and business skills, and get insight into working within a technology team at a global, top tier law firm.
Our 12 month programme gives you access to real work, aligned to your skills and expertise, and the opportunity to rotate through three teams so you can experience the breadth of our expertise.
Our Graduate Internship offers you the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working with a leading Competition and EU law team in an international law firm for 6 months.
Our 6-week Internships are intended for law students in their fourth semester of study, or after their intermediate examination. They are designed to give you legal experience and a realistic insight into the life of a lawyer.
As a Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeit we offer you a wide range of opportunities to put into practice, and build on, what you have learned during your studies.
As a Referendar you will experience the work of a lawyer first-hand, giving you a comprehensive and authentic insight into the way we work and the culture at Ashurst.
We offer you an environment where you work in a professional, global team, based on exceptional collaboration. You will be challenged and encouraged to take on responsibility, develop your skills, and get involved with clients and their work from day one.
If you're a law student in your penultimate year or beyond, you can find out what it's like to work in our Hong Kong office with our 4-week Vacation Scheme.
If you're a law student in your penultimate year or beyond, you can apply for our 2-year Training Contract.
Our Internship is aimed at students pursuing a Master's degree or holding an LL.M who would like to gain first-hand experience with a leading law firm.
Our 4-week internship is available to rising third year law students and offers you the opportunity to join an international law firm, and from day one, collaboratively work on commercial and multijurisdictional matters.
Our bespoke Training Contract has been designed to provide you with the opportunities and skills needed to become a confident and competent legal professional.
Our summer vacation programme offers students in their penultimate or final year of their Bachelor or Double Bachelor of Laws a month long experience working in a global law firm and getting to know what it's like being a lawyer.
Our Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to join an international law firm, and from day one, collaboratively work on commercial, multijurisdictional matters.
Our Access Ashurst programme has been designed to increase access to law for young people from low socio-economic backgrounds. The programme provides students with the opportunity to take part in 2 weeks of paid work experience and skills workshops in the summer of year 12, while receiving mentor support throughout their final year of study.
The Access Law programme aims to increase access to law for young people from low socio-economic backgrounds and is targeted at penultimate and final year secondary school students studying in the UK. It’s a virtual programme which will develop students' knowledge and understanding of what a career in law entails and the key skills required to succeed in the profession.
We are looking for proactive, driven and organised individuals to represent Ashurst and promote our Early Careers opportunities on university campuses across the country.
We have removed our past events, however, please keep on the lookout for upcoming events and opportunities.
Our Insight Days are open to first year law and non-law students (or second year students of a 4 year degree) and will give you an insight into life at Ashurst.
You will step into the shoes of a trainee at Ashurst while spending time getting to know our practice groups over the course of 3 weeks. This opportunity allows you to learn more about the work we do, the clients we work with and most importantly, you get to experience Ashurst culture.
You will step into the shoes of a trainee at Ashurst while spending time getting to know our practice groups over the course of one week. This opportunity allows you to learn more about the work we do, the clients we work with and most importantly, you get to experience Ashurst culture.
Our bespoke Training Contract has been designed to provide you with the opportunities and skills needed to become a confident and competent legal professional.
Ashurst's structured Solicitor Apprenticeship programme gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career as a solicitor by gaining hands-on legal work experience while earning a salary, alongside studying part time with The University of Law.
The Legal Analyst team in Glasgow is the core of the Advanced Solutions team of Ashurst Advance. The role will give you great exposure to high quality commercial legal work and provide you the opportunity to apply and develop your skills across a broader range of practice areas, clients and industries than what you would traditionally have access to in a legal role.
Our 10 week program will expose you to multiple practice areas and work with both US and global teams. We provide a stimulating and rewarding experience and present a realistic picture of life as a junior associate.
Emerging Talent Hub and Virtual Experience Programmes
Our Emerging Talent Hub gives you insight into the world of commercial law. There is open access to virtual legal internships and programmes that focus on your employability skills, and other resources.
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Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging
Our inclusive and diverse culture stands at the heart of everything we do. For more information on our initiatives and the support we provide please follow the link below.
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Agency submissions and candidate introductions will only be accepted with prior approval from a member of the Ashurst Talent Acquisition team. To submit or introduce a candidate, an agency must have valid agreed terms of business in place with Ashurst. Any agency submissions or candidate introductions made without prior approval or without the agreed terms of business in place will be considered invalid.
Diversity
We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for our employees and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. With diversity and inclusion at the heart of what we do we place a strong emphasis on working with people from diverse communities and aim to make a positive impact through our Social Impact programmes.
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Ashurst is committed to ensuring an accountable workplace culture. Candidates are encouraged to report any ethical or conduct concerns to our confidential email address: ethics.counsel@ashurst.com.
Please note that this email address should not be used for general enquiries about, or applications for, job positions available at Ashurst as they will not be passed onto the relevant team. Any recruitment enquires should be directed to globalresourcing@ashurst.com.