Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie - pre-penultimate program
Gain an insight into commercial law at a top tier global law firm.
Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie is an introductory program that gives you the opportunity to explore a career in commercial law with a global law firm. Uncover the intricacies of the work, delve into our business operations and practice areas, and receive practical advice to kickstart your career with confidence.
Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie is open to all second and third year undergraduate law students or first year Juris Doctor students.
What we can offer you
Insight into Ashurst Perkins Coie
Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie provides you with the opportunity to learn more about our firm, meet our people, and see our offices.
Demystify commercial law
Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie will demystify the commercial law industry and what a commercial law firm does.
An opportunity to build your network
You will have the opportunity to meet with lawyers and senior members of the firm to ask questions and seek practical advice from experienced legal professionals.
The recruitment process
To apply for Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie, please review the key dates section below to see the relevant opportunities in each State. We will ask you for your CV, as well as a short response around why you would like to participate in our program - it's that simple.
Key dates
Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie – Sydney
Program date: September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 from 5:30pm
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Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie– Perth
Program date: October 22, 2026 from 5:00 pm
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Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie – Brisbane
Program date: June 2, 2026 from 5:00pm
Registration is now closed.
Ahead at Ashurst Perkins Coie– Melbourne
Program date: June 2, 2026 from 5:00pm
Registration is now closed.
Applicant Resource Hub
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Diversity, Inclusion & Opportunity
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Agencies
Agency submissions and candidate introductions will only be accepted with prior approval from a member of the Ashurst Perkins Coie Talent Acquisition team. To submit or introduce a candidate, an agency must have valid agreed terms of business in place with Ashurst Perkins Coie. Any agency submissions or candidate introductions made without prior approval or without the agreed terms of business in place will be considered invalid.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work in Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and to the youth who are working towards a brighter tomorrow.