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The firm With 28 offices in 16 countries, Ashurst offers the reach and insight of a global network, combined with the knowledge and understanding of local markets. Our 1600 partners and lawyers work across 11 different time zones, responding to our clients wherever and whenever they need us. Our clients are at the heart of our thinking and our ambition is to be the most progressive global law firm. We are able to achieve this by being at the forefront of legal technology innovation with initiatives such as Ashurst Advance Digital, which is dedicated to designing, developing and delivering technology-based solutions for our clients’ ever-evolving needs. We build strong partnerships with our prestigious client base, working closely together on large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions to deliver incisive commercial solutions. Our global reach provides opportunities for our people to work in numerous jurisdictions with leading international organisations across the world. We also foster an inclusive working environment which genuinely values the breadth of individual perspectives and contributions that we gain from having a diverse workforce. It’s a strong, shared culture that will enable you to apply your intellect, develop yourself and thrive as an international commercial lawyer. Types of work Banking and finance, capital markets, commercial property/real estate, company and commercial, competition and EU law, construction and engineering, corporate finance/mergers and acquisitions, corporate tax, dispute resolution, employment, pensions and incentives, energy and natural resources, financial services, insolvency/restructuring, insurance/reinsurance, intellectual property, Islamic finance, projects/project finance, shipping and trade, and technology, media and telecommunications. Who should apply All disciplines considered - law students, non-law students, graduates or career changers. Training programme You will undertake four seats of six months each. We have two compulsory seats, one in our finance, funds and restructuring practice and one in our corporate practice. You will also have the opportunity to apply to undertake a six-month international or client secondment. When and how to apply Complete an online application form addressed to Nick Wong, early careers partner. We will be accepting training contract applications to start in March and September 2023 from 4 January to 25 June 2021. Work placements Winter vacation scheme - 7 - 11 December 2020 (deadline 19 October 2020 at midday)
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Training contract deadline 25 June 2021
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Starting salary £46,000
Minimum qualifications 2.1 degree
Sponsorship CPE/GDL LPC
Offices Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Brisbane, Brussels, Canberra, Dubai, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Hong Kong, Jakarta (associated office), Jeddah (associated office), London, Luxembourg Madrid, Melbourne, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Perth, Port Moresby, Riyadh Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo
Spring Ahead with Ashurst - 12 - 16 April 2021: First year lawyers or penultimate year non-law students (deadline 8 January 2021)
Summer vacation scheme - 21 June - 9 July 2021, the summer programme includes two seat rotations (deadline 29 January 2021)
Sponsorship We sponsor fees for the GDL and LPC and provide a maintenance grant whilst studying both.
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