Ashurst LLP |

With 30 offices in 18 countries and 11 time zones, Ashurst offers the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. 

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do, and we place strong emphasis on fostering impactful relationships that support their success. We collaborate closely with our clients, helping them navigate their most important business challenges and opportunities with practical, forward-thinking advice. As a firm at the forefront of legal technology innovation, we can provide clients with the digital capabilities and latest technology to deliver creative, effective solutions tailored to their needs.

Our global reach provides numerous opportunities for our people to transfer between jurisdictions or undertake overseas secondments with leading international organisations across the world. 

We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels able to be themselves and geniunely values a breadth of individual perspectives and new, innovative ideas. It's a strong, shared culture that will enable you to bring your absolute best to work, apply your intellect, develop yourself and thrive as an international commercial lawyer. 

A training contract at Ashurst will move your mind beyond technical knowledge of the law. Ultimately, we want to help you become a thought leader with a reputation for clear, perceptive and influential advice – a professional in whom governments and leading businesses the world over can place their trust. 

This isn’t an easy route to take. You’ll need to become a shrewd negotiator, have an ability to read both balance sheets and behaviours, and become a commercial strategist with a deep understanding of specific industries. 

Our training contract will start you on that road. We will plan closely with you four seats of six months each, that will broaden your world view and hone your talents. At least one seat will be in a finance practice and we will also encourage you to join an overseas office or go on secondment to one of our most valued clients.

Mini-series of Early Career podcasts with trainees giving their insights

We expect a lot of ourselves – and so, as you would expect, you will need to be comfortable with challenges and pressure. You should also be able to express yourself confidently on paper and out loud, whether that’s among your team or in a client’s boardroom. 

Alongside all the hard work, we also have fun. We’re incredibly proud of our culture: we thrive when we’re collaborating; we care about our standards of client service; we’re willing to explore ideas and be accountable for their success; and as people, we’re good company. We will expect all of that from you, too. 

The best way to learn what it’s really like to work at Ashurst is to meet us at an event or join one of our vacation schemes. Have a look at our website to find out which scheme would be best for you. The below will also give you an insight into what your life could be like as an Ashurst trainee.