NQ Salary
~£140,000
TC Salary
~£57,000 / £62,000 (year 1 / year 2)
Annual Intake
c.40–55 per year (London)
Seats
4 seats
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A leader in infrastructure and project finance, with a strong track record advising on major energy and PPP transactions globally. Particularly well-regarded across Australia and Asia-Pacific. Now combining with US firm Perkins Coie to form Ashurst Perkins Coie (expected Q3 2026), adding significant US tech, regulatory and litigation capability.
Culture & Values
Entrepreneurial and collegial, with trainees consistently describing an approachable partnership and meaningful early client contact. The firm has made significant strides in its international integration following the combination with Blake Dawson, creating genuine cross-border deal opportunities.
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Method
“Provider: Criteria (formerly Revelian). Cognify: up to 6 mini-games (~30 mins) testing problem-solving, critical thinking, and verbal knowledge. Emotify: (~20 mins) emotional intelligence through scenario-based games. Values Fit: cultural alignment assessment. Stage: after applications close (sent in batch).”
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For Year 12 students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Provides two weeks of paid work experience in the summer following Year 12, skills workshops, and ongoing mentor support through final year of studies.
Applications open October · placements run summer
Virtual programme for penultimate and final year secondary school students from low socioeconomic backgrounds across the UK. Develops knowledge of legal careers and professional skills.
Applications open August
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