Internship and training contract
Our 4-week internship is for rising third-year law students; it is designed to give you practical legal work experience. You will have the opportunity to work within several practices and will be supervised by a qualified solicitor.
A series of legal training workshops and sharing sessions are available as part of the program. They will enhance your legal skills and increase your industry knowledge to help you gain an in-depth firsthand understanding of our practice areas. You can also expect a networking session during these 4 weeks to help enrich the connections you make during your time with us.
2026 summer internship dates:
- 1 to 26 June 2026
Training contract
Participants in our summer internship program (held jointly with ADTLaw, our Formal Law Alliance partner) will be considered for a practice training contract, which is offered to those who have performed exceptionally well and met the requirements expected of a trainee.
During your internship, you will be asked to complete a written assignment and, if short-listed, you will be invited for a practice training contract interview. Our training program is 24 months long: you will complete a 12-month practice training contract with ADTLaw before embarking on a 12-month post-qualification training program with Ashurst Perkins Coie. The latter consists of seat rotations and, potentially, an international secondment.
Please note that the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) has implemented a moratorium on training contract applications. You must apply for a training contract within one year of your becoming eligible for the Part B Course intake. In accordance with SILE's guidelines, applications submitted earlier than this will not be considered.
Training contract benefits
Competitive monthly honorarium during your practice training contract and the Part B Bar Course and Examination.
Reimbursement of the Part B Bar Course and Examination fees, subject to the terms and conditions of your contract.
What we can offer you
Welcoming culture
Our people make our culture! It's a culture of collaboration, communication, and equality at all levels.
Real working experience
We provide you with a real experience of what it's like to be a lawyer at Ashurst Perkins Coie. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to work on legal matters with lawyers, partners, and clients.
Learning and Development
Each week, we provide in-depth training with our expertise lawyers to help you grow in confidence and improve your technical, written, and verbal skills. Our internship is also the path to a practice training contract after you graduate.
The recruitment process
Rising third-year law students only
Strong academic record
Eligible to undertake your training contract with us in 2029
Available to start your internship in June 2026
If there are mitigating circumstances, please tell us about this in your application.
You will need to submit a short application, including your CV, most recent academic transcripts, and a short cover letter to help us understand who you are and why you're interested in the role.
You will meet face-to-face with a partner and members of our people and culture team for an interview designed to assess your personal and technical skills.
It’s also an opportunity for you to find out more about us, so please prepare some questions.
Key dates
Applications open
1 November 2025
Applications close
31 December 2025
Interviews conducted
January/February 2026 TBC
Start date
1 June 2026
Testimonials
"The Ashurst Perkins Coie internship was an eye-opening experience and gave me an insight into the workings of a global international law firm. I am grateful for an internship where I was able to develop my skills outside the university seminar rooms and form lovely connections. To my fellow juniors, do come and join us for an internship, and experience the Ashurst Perkins Coie culture firsthand!"
Chan Jia Fen, Intern in 2019
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