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Job Title Access Law 2024/25
Location London
Description

Role:
Access Law Participant

Reporting to:
Social Impact Team
Duration:
Throughout the 2024/25 school year

Who is Ashurst?
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years. Our strategy is to put Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging at the heart of everything we do. Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging is key to Ashurst's vision of being the most progressive global law firm. It allows us to offer exceptional service to our clients and create an extraordinary place for our people to work.

What does this opportunity involve?

Through a series of interactive panel discussions, you will learn more about what a career in law entails, the skills and knowledge needed to navigate law firm recruitment processes and tips for thriving at university and/or in the world of law.

The programme will be run virtually ensuring that all students, no matter their geographic location can benefit from the opportunity. Participants will require access to the internet, a computer/laptop or mobile device (such as tablet or mobile phone) to take part in this programme.

Programme overview:

Programme dates can be found on our w ebsite .

  • Session 1: An Insight into Commercial Law, Career Pathways, and Job Roles
  • Session 2: Recruitment top tips: Application forms and online assessments
  • Session 3: Recruitment top tips: Preparing for an interview or assessment centre
  • Session 4: What is commercial awareness, and why is it important?
  • Session 5: Social mobility: Harnessing your strengths
  • Session 6: Preparing for university and the workplace

Who are we looking for?

  • You must be in Year 12/13 (England and Wales), S5/S6 (Scotland), Lower Sixth/Upper Sixth (Northern Ireland) or 5th Year/6th Year (Republic of Ireland).
  • You are attending a state-run or state-funded school or independent / fee-paying school on a 100% bursary.

You must also meet one or more of the 'Additional criteria' outlined on our Access Law webpage.

Apply now

  • Visit our website to learn more about this opportunity and the application process.
  • Click 'Apply Now' to begin/continue your application.

The deadline for applications is 8 October 2024 - midday.
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Ashurst is committed to ensuring an accountable workplace culture. Candidates are encouraged to report any ethical or conduct concerns to our confidential email address: ethics.counsel@ashurst.com. Please note that this email address should not be used for general enquiries about, or applications for, job positions available at Ashurst as they will not be passed onto the relevant team. Any recruitment enquires should be directed to globalresourcing@ashurst.com.