Ashurst Training Contract (Start 2027/2028) – Open to Penultimate, Final Year Students & Graduates

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Ashurst Training Contract (Start 2027/2028) – Open to Penultimate, Final Year Students & Graduates

Application Criteria

You should be on track to achieve a strong 2:1 (or equivalent) in your undergraduate degree. If you haven't met this criterion and there are mitigating circumstances, there will be an opportunity for you to provide us with this information in your application. (These may need to be evidenced by a doctor, where relevant, and an academic reference). This information will be requested of you at the appropriate time.

Application Process

• Step 1: Complete an online application form
• Step 2: Once all applications close on 28 March 2025 you will be sent a link to complete our online testing.
• Step 3: Online assessment centre where you will be asked to complete a written case study
• Step 4: In person interview with HR and an Associate/Senior Associate
• Step 5: You will be invited to attend an interview with 2 of our Partners. This will also include a task involving a case study to test your commercial awareness

(Please note that steps 4 and 5 will take place in person in our London office).

Notes

• Applications are open to final year students and graduates of all degree disciplines, as well as penultimate year law students.
• Assessment centres and interviews will commence in May and June 2025.
• Training contracts will commence in September 2027 and March 2028.

Salary

• We offer a competitive salary of £52,000 in your first year, increasing to £57,000 in your second year 
• Online testing links will be sent after the closing date of Friday, 28 March 2025. You will be given a set period of time to complete the assessment.
• We are unable to provide any extension to this timeline unless there are extenuating circumstances.
• If you do not complete the tests within the timeframe, we will be unable to proceed with your application.
• Should you require adjustments please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be on hand to assist.
• We do not recruit on a rolling basis and will look at all applications after the deadline.
• If you have already made an application for our Winter Vacation Scheme 2024 or Summer Vacation Scheme 2025 and have been unsuccessful, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.
• We would ask that you reapply again in the next recruitment window which will be August 2025 onwards.

Find out more about us

If you would like to find out more about Ashurst and develop your skills, why not consider undertaking one of our virtual experience programmes before applying to us. You may also wish to visit our Emerging Talent Hub which has many resources available regarding our application process along with lots of insights from our people.

We will also be running a virtual mini series called Ashurst in Action during January and February. The series will give you the opportunity to connect with our lawyers, trainees and early careers team which will give you further insight into our work, culture and values. Visit our UK Events page to sign up to attend. Candidates are encouraged to attend as many sessions as they wish and sign up is quick and easy.

For further information on candidate eligibility, our application and assessment process, key dates as well as general FAQs please visit our website.

About Ashurst 

Multinational law firm Ashurst LLP is headquartered in London and is a member of the 'Silver Circle of the UK's leading law firms. Founded in 1822 they are the 11th largest law firm based on revenue (£550 million).

With their technical expertise, local knowledge and international network, they deliver an experience for their clients that other law firms struggle to match. They are also committed to being a sustainable global law firm, having positive impacts for their clients, employees, profession, the environment and the communities in which they are based.

To be as successful as possible they bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to create a bespoke team to best meet the needs of each client they deal with.

Ashurst has an in-depth understanding of their clients and is committed to providing exceptional customer service, this has helped to ensure they are a trusted adviser to corporate and financial institutions globally.

Aim beyond pure legal knowledge, beyond commercial awareness. Be the expert in more: clarity of thought and an instinct for problem-solving that can influence leading businesses and organisations all around the world.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.