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ACCESS Commercial Law 2026/2027
Location
London
Description
Job TitleACCESS Commercial Law 2026/2027LocationVirtual programmeDescription Role:
ACCESS Commercial Law Participant
Reporting to:
Social Impact Team
Duration:
Throughout the 2026/2027 school year
Who is Ashurst Perkins Coie?
Ashurst Perkins Coie is a global commercial law firm with over
3,000 solicitors worldwide. Our solicitors give advice on
business-related issues to large organisations, including global
banks, tech firms, and government organisations. We regularly help
our clients expand into new countries and develop major projects
like roads, railways, and buildings. As a truly global firm, we work
with people across the world in places like Tokyo, Sydney, and New
York, and our work often appears in the press.
What does this opportunity involve? Participating in our ACCESS Commercial Law
programme will enhance your understanding of commercial law and
equip you with essential skills for your path to becoming a
commercial solicitor. The programme includes a series of virtual
panel discussions on key topics and provides you with the
opportunity to be matched with a career mentor from Ashurst Perkins
Coie or one of our clients.
The programme will be run virtually,
ensuring you can participate no matter your geographic location. You
will require access to the internet and a computer, laptop, or
mobile device (such as a tablet or mobile phone) to take part in
this programme. All sessions will take place during school term-time
and just after the school day, meaning you have the option to join
from home or school.
If you are interested in the programme but
have any concerns about being able to access it, please
contact us. We are committed to supporting you to
access this opportunity and would be happy to discuss ways in which
we can support you.
Programme overview: Programme dates can be found on
ACCESS
Commercial Law webpage.
Session 1: Part A: An Insight into
Commercial Law and Career Pathways | Part B: Zero Gravity Mentee TrainingSession 2: Application Forms and Online AssessmentsSession 3: Preparing for an Interview or
Assessment CentreSession 4: What Is Commercial Awareness,
and Why Is It Important?
Session 5: Social Mobility - Harnessing
Your StrengthsSession 6: Preparing for university and
the workplaceWho are we looking for?
You must be in Year 12/13 (England and
Wales), S5/S6 (Scotland), Year 13/14 Northern Ireland, or 5th
Year/6th Year (Republic of Ireland). You are attending a state-run or
state-funded school or independent / fee-paying school on a 100%
means-tested bursary.
Additional criteriaYou must also meet one or more of the following: You have been, or are currently, in local authority care.
You are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, free
school meals, Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance and/or
16 to 19 Bursary.
You are, or have been, a full-time or part-time carer.
You came to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker.
You grew up in a household where the occupation of the main earner
is categorized as a routine or manual occupation. For further
details please click here.
You are attending a state school or college with: below average A-Level or Higher point score and/orlow rate of progression to higher education (PRIME
Work Experience School Eligibility Criteria).You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended university.
For more information visit our ACCESS
Commercial Law webpage.
Use of generative AI in your applicationAt Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition. We encourage
the responsible use of generative AI across the firm to explore
opportunities, improve the ways we work, enhance the capabilities of
our people, and create new client-facing services. We recognise that AI, when used appropriately, can be a valuable tool
for improving the creation and quality of your application. While we
support the use of emerging technologies we expect that any AI altered
content is thoroughly reviewed and appropriately edited prior to
submission. This is important to uphold the ethical standards of
honesty and authenticity expected by the firm.
Its use is only to complement your efforts to authentically and
accurately represent yourself, your experience and your enthusiasm for
the role, rather than replace your thoughts or create them for you.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please contact
if you have any questions.
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ACCESS Commercial Law 2026/2027 in Vauxhall employer: Ashurst
At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our London office provides flexible working options, comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement through global exposure and award-winning learning programmes. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that is shaping the future economy with cutting-edge technology solutions.
