Ashurst Clerkship Application
Founded in 1822, this 200‑year‑old firm blends tradition with cutting‑edge legal innovation.
Program Overview
- Criterion: Analytical ability and attention to detail - Criterion: Adaptability and learning agility - Criterion: Motivation and resilience - Criterion: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills - Criterion: Curiosity and commercial awareness - Criterion: Works well in a team - Criterion: Passionate about law - Mentoring: Allocated buddy, supervising partner and lawyer throughout programme - Mentoring: Ongoing support, training and mentorship from senior legal practitioners - Development: Comprehensive induction programme and practice area events - Development: Drafting, research, client meetings, briefs to counsel - Development: Award‑winning Learning & Development programmes - Pathway: Clerkship often converts to graduate positions within Ashurst - Program: One or two rotations depending on office (Sydney has two)
Locations
- NSW
- VIC
- QLD
- WA
- ACT
Firm Values
- - Identity: Global law firm founded in 1822
- operating as Ashurst Perkins Coie since June 2026 merger with US firm Perkins Coie
- - Identity: Top 20 global law firm with 950+ partners across 52 offices in 20 countries
- - Identity: Presence in ACT NSW QLD VIC WA and international markets
- - Values: Outpacing Change
- - Values: Innovative mindset aligned with client needs
- - Values: Commitment to diversity inclusion and flexible delivery
- - Values: Passion for pro bono and social impact
- - Culture: Collaborative teamwork environment
- - Culture: Mentoring through dedicated partner mentor and lawyer buddy
- - Culture: Continuous feedback from Early Careers Team
- - Differentiator: Integrated technology driven legal solutions
- - Differentiator: Pro bono net zero carbon commitment
- - Differentiator: Award‑winning innovation in client experience
Awards & Recognition
- - Award: Most Innovative Firm in Asia‑Pacific FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2025
- - Award: Most Effective Pro Bono Partnership LawWorks Awards 2023
- - Award: Top Graduate Employer 2026
- - Matter: Advised Pontegadea on A$11.7B consortium acquisition of Qube Holdings Corporate & M&A
- - Matter: Advised Sembcorp Industries on A$6.5B acquisition of Alinta Energy Energy & Resources
- - Matter: Advised EQT on A$5.2B take‑private of AUB Group Corporate & M&A
- - Matter: Advised Bid Consortium on A$4B take‑private of National Storage REIT Real Estate
- - Recognition: Innovation in Improving Client Experience FT Innovative Lawyers Europe 2024
- - Recognition: European Legal Innovation & Technology Awards Future of Legal Services Innovation Large Private Practice 2025
Community & Pro Bono
- Program: Global pro bono practice with five priority areas - Focus: Citizenship and displacement support - Focus: Climate change legal assistance - Focus: Gender rights and diversity advocacy - Focus: Modern slavery prevention initiatives - Focus: Racial justice casework - Initiative: Net zero carbon commitment for pro bono operations - Impact: Awarded Most Effective Pro Bono Partnership 2023 - Partner: LawWorks Pro Bono Awards collaboration