Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Meet The Early Careers Team

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Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie - Our Virtual Event Series for Students and Graduates

Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is here! Join us for our series of virtual events designed to give you an exclusive look at what life is really like at our firm. Through interactive virtual sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore commercial law, develop your skills, and connect with our people.

What is Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is our event series, created to give students and graduates a genuine insight into our firm, our culture, and the opportunities we offer. Each session is carefully designed to pull back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of working at a leading global law firm, with real stories, honest reflections, and practical guidance from our lawyers, trainees and early careers team.

Who Can Attend?

Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is open to all students and graduates interested in a legal career, regardless of your degree subject or background.
Whether you are just starting university, in your final year, or have already graduated, you are welcome to join us and discover more about Ashurst Perkins Coie.
The series is especially valuable for those considering applying for our vacation schemes, training contract, or first year insight day.

Why Attend Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie?

Gain a deeper understanding of Ashurst Perkins Coie as a leading global law firm and learn about the legal industry from those who know it best.
Develop your commercial awareness, legal knowledge, and professional skills to enhance your employability and future career prospects.
Meet and network with our colleagues from across different areas of the business, who will share their personal journeys and offer practical advice.
Take part in interactive sessions designed to be informative, enjoyable, and tailored to your interests

Event 2: The Early Careers Team, Ashurst Perkins Coie

Date: 18 November 2026

Time: 12pm - 1pm

We're delighted to invite you to Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Applications Hints and Tips. Your guide to crafting a standout application. This session is designed to help you approach every stage of the application process with clarity and confidence, offering practical advice from the people who review applications every day.

What's This Session About?

Applying for opportunities in the legal sector can feel daunting, particularly when you're unsure what recruiters are really looking for. At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we want every candidate to have the chance to present themselves at their best. Our Early Careers Team will lift the lid on what makes a strong application, sharing insider insights to help you showcase your genuine strengths, experiences and motivations.

What We'll Cover:

Getting Started: Learn how to research the firm and the opportunity effectively, so that your application is focused, well informed and tailored to Ashurst Perkins Coie.
Answering Application Questions: Discover how to understand what each question is really asking, structure your answers clearly and support your points with relevant examples.
Showcasing Your Experiences: Find out how to draw on your academic, work and extracurricular experiences, and how to demonstrate the skills they have helped you develop, even if they are not legal.
Demonstrating Your Motivation: Explore how to communicate why you want a career in law, and why Ashurst Perkins Coie in particular, in a way that is authentic and compelling.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid: Hear about the most frequent mistakes our team sees, from missed deadlines to generic answers, and how to make sure your application stands out for the right reasons.
Ask the Early Careers Team: Put your questions directly to our Early Careers Team and receive tailored guidance from those who know the Ashurst Perkins Coie recruitment process inside out.

Why Should You Join?

This is your opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how applications are assessed. You'll walk away with practical hints and tips and the confidence to submit an application that truly represents you.