Direct Training Contract 2026/2027

Ashurst

Mar 26

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Legal
London

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

We will be accepting applications to start in September 2026 and March 2027 from 8 January 2024.

Application Process

Step 1: Complete an online application form
Step 2: Within 7 days of submitting your application form, we will send you 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).
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 2024. Training contracts will commence in September 2026 and March 2027.

Ashurst

In a changing world, our vision is to be the most progressive global law firm.

Law

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Ashurst is a leading global law firm and for 200 years we have been advising local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments on their most complex transactions, disputes and projects. With 31 offices in 18 countries and a best-friend referral relationship with an Indian law firm, we offer the international insight of a global network combined with local market knowledge. Client focused service: our clients can access deep local knowledge and on-the-ground support wherever they do business, from people they know and trust. We build teams that are specific to our clients' needs, combining specialist legal skills, industry experience and regional know-how. We have a track record of successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions and projects. Our focus is on getting to the heart of clients' legal needs and delivering practical, commercial solutions. You can find our legal notices at ashurst.com/legal-notices.