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Ashurst

Ashurst is a leading global multinational law firm and a trusted adviser to corporates, financial institutions, and governments. With 30 offices worldwide, over 400 partners, and 3,500 employees, Ashurst combine the reach and insight of a global network with the knowledge and understanding of local markets.

Top three things they look for in graduates

  • Commercial instinct
  • Motivation drive and determination
  • Communication skills

Recruitment cycle dates

Applications for their Direct Training Contract 2027/28 open on Monday 6 January 2025 and close 12 midday on Friday 28 March 2025.

Vacation Scheme
Summer: Applications open Monday 30 September 2024 and close 12 midday on Friday 13 December. The vacation scheme runs from 23 June – 11 July 2025
Winter: Applications open in August for a December vacation scheme

For further information about their application process, please visit their website here.

Moving from the LPC to the SQE: Their first set of trainees going through the SQE route will join in 2024 for their training contract.

How to contact them

Name of recruiter: Kimberley Harvey, HR Consultant Early Years – email [email protected]

For more information visit their website: https://www.ashurst.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates/uk/graduate-programmes