Ashurst Perkins Coie Clerkship Application
Founded in 1822, this 200‑year‑old firm blends tradition with cutting‑edge legal innovation.
Program Overview
The Ashurst Perkins Coie clerkship is a 12-month graduate program structured as 3 x four-month rotations across different practice groups, offering broad exposure to corporate, finance, disputes, and advisory work. Clerks are assigned a dedicated partner mentor and junior lawyer buddy, and participate in formal training, practice insight sessions, and networking events. The program provides a clear pathway to a graduate position within Ashurst Perkins Coie.
Locations
- VIC
- NSW
- QLD
- WA
Firm Values
- - Identity: Global law firm founded in 1822 with 200‑year heritage
- - 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
Ashurst Perkins Coie has a global pro bono practice committed to five priority areas: citizenship and displacement, climate change, gender rights and diversity, modern slavery, and racial justice. The firm was recognised with the Most Effective Pro Bono Partnership award at the LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2023.