Ashurst

Ashurst 2026/2027 Seasonal Clerkship Program

Ready to start your legal career with a clerkship that offers meaningful work, practical learning and genuine support? At Ashurst, we're looking for students who are open to new ways of working, curious and agile in the way they think, and committed to growing as professionals.

Ashurst is a global law firm with a renowned legacy spanning more than two centuries and 31 offices around the world. Here, you'll find yourself at the forefront of legal excellence, advising corporates, financial institutions and governments on complex and high-profile matters across a broad range of sectors and practice areas.

Here's where your story begins - a narrative of ambition, resilience, and boundless opportunity. During your clerkship, you'll learn how our teams work across Disputes, Investigations & Advisory; Corporate Transactions; Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources; Real Estate; and Finance. You'll also see how we collaborate across practices and jurisdictions to help clients solve important legal and commercial challenges.

You'll be involved in real-world legal work, gain exposure to diverse practice areas and develop your skills alongside top legal professionals. Our clerkship program is designed to give you the insight, support and opportunities you need to build confidence and take the next step 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, building relationships and helping clerks feel part of the team from day one.

Ashurst values diversity and welcomes applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and strengths. We're looking for students who are passionate about law and can demonstrate strong communication, analytical thinking, commercial awareness, teamwork and resilience.

If you're a penultimate or final year law student with sufficient lawful working rights to work in Australia during the period of your clerkship, we encourage you to apply. 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 contribute to new ways of thinking within a global law firm, we'd like to hear from you!

A full job description is available via the link under 'Additional Documents' below.

Applications:

We are accepting applications for our 2026/2027 seasonal clerkships in our Sydney office until Sunday 12 July 2026 (AEST 11:59).

Please click the "apply" button to submit your application. Your application should include your CV, a recent unofficial academic transcript and responses to the 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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