Looking to kickstart your legal career with a meaningful clerkship experience? At Ashurst, we're looking for students like you with a rare mindset: an openness to the way you work, an agility and curiosity to the way you think, and a strong desire to keep evolving as a professional.
Imagine stepping into the world of Ashurst—a global legal firm with a renowned legacy spanning over two centuries and 31 offices across the globe. Here, you'll find yourself at the forefront of legal excellence, advising corporates, financial institutions, and governments on a wide range of legal matters, from finance to mergers and acquisitions.
Here's where your story begins—a narrative of ambition, resilience, and boundless opportunity. As a trusted advisor, Ashurst's influence spans the breadth of Disputes, Investigations & Advisory, Corporate transactions, Projects & Energy transition, Real Estate and Finance. Ashurst is not just a law firm, but a canvas upon which to paint your legal masterpiece.
Picture yourself diving into real-world legal challenges, gaining hands-on experience in diverse practice areas, and honing your skills alongside top legal professionals. Our clerkship program is designed to provide you with the exposure and opportunities you need to thrive in your legal career.
But it's not all work! Join us for engaging workshops, team-building activities, and social events that foster camaraderie and connection. At Ashurst, we believe in nurturing talent and building lasting relationships.
Ashurst values diversity and seeks individuals with a variety of backgrounds and strengths, united by their passion for law and exceptional skills in communication, analysis, commercial awareness, teamwork, and resilience.
If you're a penultimate or final year law student with Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, take the next step in your legal journey with Ashurst and unlock exciting opportunities for growth and development. If you want to enrich and expand your worldview, grow your skills and influence new ways of thinking, all within a global law firm, we'd like to hear from you!
Applications:
We are accepting applications for our 2025/2026 seasonal clerkships in our Brisbane office until Friday 8 August 2025 (AEST 11:59).
Please click on the "apply" button to submit an application. Your application should include your CV, recent unofficial academic transcript and responses to short answer questions. Cover letters are not required.
Applications submitted via email will not be considered.
Please contact us if you require any adjustments to the online application process due to a disability or long-term health condition by emailing us at earlycareers@ashurst.com
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