Ashurst Law Training Contract (2027/28 start) - Open to Penultimate, Final Year Students & Graduates

Ashurst Law Training Contract (2027/28 start) - 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.

Application Process

1. Online Application Form - Submit your application by 28 March 2025.
2. Online Testing - After applications close, you will receive a link to complete our online assessments.
3. Online Assessment Centre - Complete a written case study.
4. In-Person Interview - Meet with HR and an Associate/Senior Associate at our London office.
5. Final Interview with Partners - Includes a case study task to assess your commercial awareness. This will take place in person at our London office.

Eligibility

• Open to final-year students and graduates from all degree disciplines, as well as penultimate-year law students.
• Assessment centres and interviews will take place in May and June 2025.
• Training contracts 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.

Important Notes

• Online testing links will be sent after the closing date of Friday, 28 March 2025. You will have a set period to complete the assessment.
• Extensions will only be granted in cases of extenuating circumstances.
• Failure to complete the tests within the timeframe will result in your application not progressing further.
• If you require adjustments, please contact us so we can provide appropriate support.
• Applications are not reviewed on a rolling basis; all will be assessed after the deadline.
• If you have previously applied for our Winter Vacation Scheme 2024 or Summer Vacation Scheme 2025 and were unsuccessful, you are not eligible to apply for this role.
• You may reapply in the next recruitment window, beginning August 2025 onwards.

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).

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.

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.