1. The Best and Worst things about working for Ashurst LLP
Best: It sounds cliché, but Ashurst has a knack for hiring great people and it really contributes to a relaxed and friendly culture. As a trainee, you are also likely to get a good amount of responsibility including client contact, which is great for your personal development. Worst: The hours can be brutal. Solicitor, Corporate Projects at Ashurst LLP
Best: Exposure to high profile work. Friendly and approachable environment. Worst: Office split across two buildings. Limited availability of secondments. Trainee Solicitor at Ashurst LLP
Best: The people. I have enjoyed working in all the departments and all the teams which I have been in. I am close with the trainees from my intake and have been since law school. There is a really supportive and friendly culture here. Worst: The work/life balance (as with other similar firms) can be poor. Working here can be very all consuming at times. Trainee Solicitor, Real Estate at Ashurst LLP
2. Average Working Hours 9.00am – 8.00pm 3. Average Graduate Salary £39,000 – £41,000 4. Interview Tips
Application Advice: Show your commitment and interest in an international environment. Be specific and always give examples in applications. Interview Advice: Maintain a good balance between being relaxed and showing your passion. Think of a question to ask at the end. Read the City A.M. or Financial Times for at least a week before the interview. Trainee Solicitor at Ashurst LLP
Application Advice: Make sure you understand exactly what the firm does and the type of work you will be doing at your level. Interview Advice: Know why you are applying for a job at Ashurst over and above other law firms and be up to date with the current market. Solicitor, Corporate at Ashurst LLP
Application Advice: Be yourself in the interview, you’ll get to see how the firm reacts and whether you will in fact fit into that environment. This is both good for you, your career and the firm. Interview Advice: Prepare. I always bring a folder with notes, a spare CV/copy of my application and background research to an interview. I even offer the spare copy of my CV to my interviewers “in case they would like a hard-copy”. This immediately shows the interviewer you are organised, prepared and go that little bit further. Trainee Solicitor at Ashurst LLP
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