Job TitleBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Our Social Mobility CommitteeLocationLondonDescriptionBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie - Our VirtualEvent Series for Students and GraduatesBehind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is here! Join us for ourseries of virtual events designed to give you an exclusive look atwhat life is really like at our firm. Through interactive virtualsessions, 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 ourfirm, our culture, and the opportunities we offer. Each session iscarefully designed to pull back the curtain on the day-to-dayrealities of working at a leading global law firm, with real stories,honest reflections, and practical guidance from our lawyers, traineesand early careers team.
Who Can Attend?
Behind the Scenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie is open to allstudents and graduates interested in a legal career, regardless ofyour degree subject or background.
Whether you are just starting university, in your final year, orhave already graduated, you are welcome to join us and discover moreabout Ashurst Perkins Coie.
The series is especially valuable for those considering applyingfor 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 leadingglobal law firm and learn about the legal industry from those whoknow it best.
Develop your commercial awareness, legal knowledge, andprofessional skills to enhance your employability and future career prospects.
Meet and network with our colleagues from across different areasof the business, who will share their personal journeys and offerpractical advice.
Take part in interactive sessions designed to be informative,enjoyable, and tailored to your interests.
Event 4: Meet our Social Mobility Committee Date: 3rd December 2026Time: 12pm - 1pmAre you interested in a career in law? Would you like to hear honest,first-hand stories from legal professionals at Ashurst Perkins Coiewho have built their careers from a lower socio-economic background?
If you answered yes, we're delighted to invite you to Behind theScenes with Ashurst Perkins Coie: Social Mobility. This session isopen to all students and graduates, whatever your background, and is aunique opportunity to learn more about Ashurst Perkins Coie and thedifferent routes into the legal profession.
What's This Session About?
The event will feature a panel discussion with colleagues from acrossthe business who identify as coming from a lower socio-economicbackground. You will hear about their personal and professionaljourneys, their experiences of working at Ashurst Perkins Coie, andtheir advice for aspiring lawyers. You will also have the chance toput your own questions to the panel.
What We'll Cover: Our panellists will begin by sharing their career journeys, includingwhat they studied, where they went to university and the paths theircareers have taken, before discussing what motivated them to pursuelaw, when they made that decision and whether they considered otherpaths along the way. You'll pick up practical advice on standing outin applications and interviews, as well as the key skills that canhelp you succeed in a legal career. The panel will also talk about theprogrammes and initiatives they found most helpful, and share how youcan build networks, find mentors and access opportunities that may notbe readily available. You'll hear how they overcame the challengesthey faced on their way into the profession, including how theyhandled imposter syndrome.
Why Should You Join?
This is a rare opportunity to gain insights and tips fromprofessionals who have overcome barriers and excelled in their careersat Ashurst Perkins Coie. Whether you identify as coming from a socialmobility background, want to be a better ally, or are simply curiousabout different paths into law, you'll take away valuable advice. Youwill also learn more about the firm's culture, values and commitmentto diversity and inclusion. Whether you are studying law or anothersubject, whether you are in your first year or your final year,whether you have applied to Ashurst Perkins Coie or not, and whateveryour background, this session is for you.
How to Join:
This session will be hosted via Zoom. A meeting link will be sent toyou the day before the event.
Register today and take a positive step towards your future careerwith Ashurst Perkins Coie.
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