Access Ashurst
Through our Access Ashurst programme, our London office provide up to 22 Year 12 students with access to a programme of paid work experience, skills workshops and mentoring support each year. The programme is based on the principles of PRIME and aims to increase access to law for young people experiencing disadvantage.
Remuneration & benefits
- Students on the programme will receive the London Living Wage for their two week placement. Students are expected to attend everyday of both work experience weeks (see programme overview).
- Full travel expenses will be covered for all of our students. For students who live more than 1.5 hours commute away from our London office, we require that you stay with a suitable supervising adult (i.e. family member or family friend) for the duration of the programme. We will require your parent/guardian's written permission in this instance.
- Lunch and refreshments will be provided for both work experience weeks.
What you need to know
All you need to know about the entry requirements for our Access Ashurst programme in London.
Applications for our 2023/24 programme are now closed. Applications for our 2024/25 programme will open on 2nd October 2023.
To search and apply for vacancies and read more detailed job descriptions, visit our jobs portal using the "Search and apply" box at the bottom of this page.
Access Ashurst: Programme Insights
Watch this short video to learn more about our Access Ashurst programme and the benefits of taking part. Hear from some of our Access Ashurst alumni and representatives from Ashurst involved in the programme.
Virtual Tour of our London office
Join two of our solicitor apprentices, Matthew and Coinneach, on a virtual tour of our London office, where our Access Ashurst programme takes place.
Testimonials on Access Ashurst

Key Contact
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