Ashurst

About Us

As a global law firm with a rich history spanning 200 years, we’ve established ourselves as a leading adviser to corporates, financial institutions and governments, on all areas of the law including finance, M&A, disputes and competition.

Our people are our greatest asset. We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the expertise, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our clients need. As a global team we have a reputation for successfully managing large and complex multi- jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects, and for delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

What is unique about the firm?

Our passion to be the most progressive law firm and to achieve this we offer our clients legal led consulting. Not only do we offer the best legal advice but our Risk Consulting team are able to operationalise that advice. We then use Ashurst Advance (new law) to deliver efficient, cost effective and technologically savvy solutions.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging are an integral part of who we are as a firm and why our culture is unique. By valuing differences and creating a safe space for colleagues to be themselves and thrive in their careers, we ensure our people experience a sense of belonging.

Our practice areas

  • Corporate Transactions

  • Digital Economy Transactions

  • Dispute Resolution

  • Employment

  • Competition

  • Intellectual Property

  • Tax

  • Global Loans

  • Insolvency

  • Projects and Infrastructure

  • Real Estate

  • Planning, Access and Environment

  • International Projects Group

What qualities does the firm looks for in clerks?

We are looking for diverse candidates with a broad range of backgrounds, all united by a common set of strengths. A passion to develop a career in a leading global commercial law firm, outstanding communication skills, analytical ability, motivation, determination and drive. Commercial awareness, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Clerkship Program

Our clerkship is a great opportunity to work with a supervising partner, a lawyer and a buddy who’ll get you involved in real work. You will have the opportunity to rotate through two different teams and we will take into consideration your preferences.

You’ll also attend team insights and workshops, as well as get a chance to take part in team social events. The work undertaken by clerks is varied and depends on the team you are in. Tasks include case law research, drafting legal expertise updates, note-taking during meetings and contract review. There will also be opportunities to be involved in attending court, getting involved in pro bono work and participating in interform clerk sport.

At the end of your clerkship, you will be considered for a place on our graduate program.

For more information visit our website https://www.ashurst.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates/australia.