Ashurst Perkins Coie

2 opportunities

Australia

5001-10,000 employees

Company Overview

Website: https://www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

But we're more than the work we do. We're a community of curious, ambitious people who value collaboration, integrity, and doing things differently. Here, you'll be encouraged to think creatively, challenge convention, and bring your whole self to work - whatever your background or path into the profession.

We invest in our people from day one. As a graduate or clerk, you'll gain hands-on experience alongside some of the sharpest legal minds in the market, supported by structured learning, genuine mentoring, and real responsibility on meaningful matters. Whether your interest lies in transactions, disputes, or advisory work, you'll have the opportunity to explore different practice areas and build a career that's truly your own.

If you're looking to launch your legal career somewhere that combines global reach with a genuine commitment to your growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Process

When applying for a clerkship at Ashurst Perkins Coie, you will be asked for your CV and an academic transcript. You will also be required to complete short answer questions and psychometric testing. Depending on the office you are joining there are either one or two rounds of interviews that we would endeavour to conduct in-person, however, we have the capability to adapt and conduct online should the need arise. You will also be invited to attend some clerkship information events during the interview process.

There's absolutely no Ashurst Perkins Coie "type". We want to actively involve a broad range of minds with a broad range of backgrounds, all united by a common set of strengths. These strengths include a passion for Ashurst Perkins Coie and commercial law. Outstanding communication skills, analytical ability, commercial awareness, teamwork and resilience.

Some tips for the process:

The interview process is as much a chance for you to get to know us, as it is us getting to know you. Be genuine, we are really keen to get to know you better. We want you to be able to be yourself at work and during the recruitment process.
Take your time to research the firms and prepare a tailored cover letter that clearly articulates why you are a good fit and why you want to join that firm.
During interviews listen carefully to the questions asked and take your time before responding this will show thoughtfulness and you're more likely to give a considered response.
Have well-researched questions to ask the interviewers which will demonstrate motivation and being well prepared.
Attend as many virtual or face to face events as possible to get a better sense of the firms and their culture.
Participate in our free Virtual Experience Program to gain an insight into life at Ashurst Perkins Coie.

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