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Job Title EVENT: Ashurst in Action - How to build your commercial awareness - 30 January
Location London
Description

Event: Ashurst in Action: A Virtual Experience for Students and Graduates

Join us for a series of interactive webinars and workshops to learn more about life at Ashurst .

What is Ashurst in Action?

  • Ashurst in Action is a virtual miniseries that gives you the opportunity to connect with our lawyers, trainees and early careers team, and gain insights into our work, culture and values.
  • This series consists of six sessions, each focusing on a different aspect of our firm and the legal profession. You can choose to attend one or more sessions, depending on your interests and availability.
  • The sessions are designed to be interactive, engaging, and informative. You will have the chance to ask questions, participate in polls and quizzes, and network with our people.

Who can attend?

  • The series is open to all students and graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in law, regardless of your degree discipline or background.
  • Whether you are in your first year of university or have already graduated, you are welcome to join us and learn more about Ashurst.
  • The series is also suitable for those who are considering applying for our vacation schemes, training contract or first year insight day.

What are the benefits of attending?

  • By attending the series, you will gain a deeper understanding of Ashurst and the legal industry and discover what makes us a leading global law firm.
  • You will also develop your skills and knowledge and enhance your employability and career prospects.
  • Most importantly, you will have fun and meet some of our friendly and inspiring people, who will share their experiences and advice with you.

Event 2: How to build your commercial awareness

Date: Tuesday, 30 January 2024

Time: 12pm to 1pm

Learn how to impress by developing your business acumen and market knowledge

Commercial awareness is a key skill that all law firms look for when recruiting graduates to their business however is one of the main areas where candidates fall down at interview. Do you want to learn how to demonstrate your commercial awareness? If so, join us for our Ashurst in Action Commercial Awareness session, where you will learn:

  • What is commercial awareness and why it matters for your career
  • How to apply your commercial awareness to real-life scenarios and case studies

Don't miss this chance to boost your commercial awareness and stand out from the crowd.

This session will be hosted via Zoom and a meeting link will be circulated the day before the event.

Speak up!

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.