Ashurst early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Ashurst's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Ashurst. How we check
At a glance
- Training Contracttraining contractNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Sponsors6 stages
- UK Winter Vacation Schemevacation schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
- UK Summer Vacation Schemevacation schemeOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published7 stages
- First Year Insight Dayspring weekOpenVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
Training Contract
How Ashurst recruits
Direct training contract window 1 February to 26 March 2027. 6 stages, from Ashurst's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Ashurst names them.
Application
Application form
Online application form covering motivation, industry insight and knowledge of the firm.
“Our online application form allows you to showcase your talent, your passion for the industry and your knowledge of our firm.”
Online tests
Immersive assessment
Untimed online assessment of critical reasoning and behavioural strengths with trainee scenarios, about 60 minutes, seven days to complete, feedback report given. Provider not named.
- about 60 minutes
“After the application closing date, we will ask you to complete an online assessment. The assessment measures a range of critical reasoning and behavioral strengths that align to a trainee role at Ashurst Perkins Coie.”
Online assessment center
Case study
Online assessment centre: a written case study facilitated by the Early Careers team, testing analysis and problem-solving.
- Early Careers team member
“If you meet the requirements of the online tests and application, you may be invited to book a place at an online assessment centre. You will complete a written case study facilitated by a member of the Early Careers team.”
In-person interview and group exercise
Assessment centre
In-person assessment day with trainee Q&A and office tour.
“If you reach the benchmark at the assessment center, you will be invited to the final stage, which involves attending an in-person assessment day at our office.”
Group exercise
Group exercise
Group exercise on teamwork and problem-solving.
“The process includes a group exercise to assess your teamwork, collaboration, and further analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an interview with an Associate and a member of the Early Careers team.”
Interview
Final interview
Interview with an associate and an Early Careers team member.
- Associate and Early Careers team member
“The process includes a group exercise to assess your teamwork, collaboration, and further analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an interview with an Associate and a member of the Early Careers team.”
UK Summer Vacation Scheme
How Ashurst recruits
Summer Vacation Scheme 28 June to 16 July 2027 (applications 28 September to 11 December 2026). 7 stages, from Ashurst's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Ashurst names them.
Online application form
Application form
Online application form.
“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 on your application.”
Online tests
Immersive assessment
Untimed online assessment of critical reasoning and behavioural strengths with trainee scenarios, about 60 minutes, seven days to complete, feedback report given. Provider not named.
- about 60 minutes
“After the application closing date, we will ask you to complete an online assessment. The assessment measures a range of critical reasoning and behavioral strengths that align to a trainee role at Ashurst Perkins Coie.”
Online assessment center
Case study
Online assessment centre: a written case study facilitated by the Early Careers team, testing analysis and problem-solving.
- Early Careers team member
“If you meet the requirements of the online tests and application, you may be invited to book a place at an online assessment center. You will complete a written case study facilitated by a member of the Early Careers team.”
In-person interview and group exercise
Assessment centre
In-person assessment day with trainee Q&A and office tour.
“If you reach the benchmark at the assessment center, you will be invited to the final stage, which involves attending an in-person assessment day at our office.”
Group exercise
Group exercise
Group exercise on teamwork and problem-solving.
“The process includes a group exercise to assess your teamwork, collaboration, and further analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an interview with an Associate and a member of the Early Careers team.”
Interview
Final interview
Interview with an associate and an Early Careers team member.
- Associate and Early Careers team member
“The process includes a group exercise to assess your teamwork, collaboration, and further analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as an interview with an Associate and a member of the Early Careers team.”
Guaranteed Training Contract interview
Partner interview
All scheme participants get a training contract interview with two partners at the end of the scheme.
- two partners
“We guarantee all Summer Vacation Scheme participants the opportunity to interview for a Training Contract with two of our partners at the end of your scheme.”
First Year Insight Day
How Ashurst recruits
2027 intake. 3 stages, from Ashurst's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Ashurst names them.
Application form
Application form
Candidates submit an application to the First Year Insight Day programme.
“Applications open 4 January 2027”
Online testing
Online tests
Online testing is sent to applicants after the application closes to assess suitability for the insight day.
“Online testing will be sent on 26 February 2027”
Insight Day
Assessment centre
Selected candidates attend a face-to-face insight day at Ashurst's London office with workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
“Takes place on Thursday 8 April 2027”
Visa sponsorship
Training Contract
States it will sponsor Skilled Worker visas for those who secure a training contract
“will sponsor skilled worker visas for those who secure... training contracts.”
UK Winter Vacation Scheme
Ashurst (now trading as Ashurst Perkins Coie) pays £650 a week for its Winter Vacation Scheme but does not publish a visa sponsorship statement on the scheme page.
“We guarantee all Summer Vacation Scheme participants the opportunity to interview for a Training Contract with two of our partners at the end of your scheme.”
UK Summer Vacation Scheme
Ashurst Perkins Coie's Summer Vacation Scheme pays £650 a week with no visa sponsorship statement published on the scheme page.
First Year Insight Day
Ashurst offers a one-day insight programme for first-year law and non-law students in London in April 2027.
Ashurst on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Ashurst training contract application process?
- Ashurst's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Application, then Online tests, then Online assessment center, then In-person interview and group exercise, then Group exercise, then Interview.
- Does Ashurst sponsor visas for graduates?
- States it will sponsor Skilled Worker visas for those who secure a training contract
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