Frequently asked questions
We've listed below our most frequently asked questions which we're asked on a regular basis. If you have a question that's not covered below, please check your relevant location page.
Common questions
Academic qualifications
I DON'T HAVE A CONSISTENTLY STRONG ACADEMIC RECORD. CAN I STILL APPLY? |
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You can, but think carefully about whether it’s worth it before spending time making an application. We look for the strongest candidates and we receive many applications each year from people who are academically strong. If there are mitigating circumstances surrounding your grades, please let us know in the relevant section of our application form. We’ll ask for supporting documentation later. Please see our UK pages for specific advice regarding UK qualifications. |
Campus visits and sponsorship
I AM SEEKING SPONSORSHIP FOR A UNIVERSITY CLUB/SOCIETY. WHO DO I CONTACT? |
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Please email any proposals directly to the graduate recruitment team. |
YOU DON'T VISIT MY UNIVERSITY. DOES THAT MEAN YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED IN AN APPLICATION FROM ME? |
No, not at all. Current employees studied at literally hundreds of different universities and we value the diversity of thought this brings. We want applications from people who are likely to excel here, regardless of where they’ve studied |
Reasonable adjustment for disabled candidates
Work experience
CAN I ARRANGE AD HOC WORK EXPERIENCE? |
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Unfortunately we’re not able to take on students for informal work experience. Eligible candidates are encouraged instead to apply for a place on one of our schemes or programmes. Please see our UK work experience page for details of our Access Ashurst programme, available to Year 12 students in London. |
DO YOU RECRUIT CASUAL PARALEGALS? |
Our paralegal rosters co-ordinate with university semester timetables. We maintain relationships with, and emphasise our commitment to, former attendees on our schemes or programmes by giving them priority for paralegal work in their final year of study. Our schemes and programmes meet most of our paralegal needs, however, we do occasionally recruit paralegals outside this and advertise any vacancies on our website. |
Application process
Interviews
Career changers and overseas lawyers
DO YOU ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY HAVE A CAREER AND ARE LOOKING TO SWITCH TO LAW? |
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We encourage applications from anyone who has the appropriate experience and qualifications, which includes mature graduates and those who are changing career. |
I WORK FULL TIME AND AM NOT ABLE TO UNDERTAKE A SCHEME OR PROGRAMME; HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FIRM? |
We host evening events in a number of our offices. Check your relevant locations page for upcoming events. |
I'M AN OVERSEAS LAWYER WANTING TO WORK IN THE UK - HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION? |
Please see our UK pages for specific information on the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme and more. |

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