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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Ashurst. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Hiring Now

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 3-4 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Ashurst. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Ashurst. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

Welcome to the Ashurst Advance Job Simulation! We are so excited to have you here!

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Ashurst Advance is the NewLaw division of the firm that works alongside Ashurst's legal experts to solve our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of an Ashurst team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Advance team does every day. You’ll learn how to shape and manage a NewLaw service delivery model for a client's lending project.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Ashurst!

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Skills you will learn and practice:

Commercial Awareness

Teamwork

Project Management

Innovation

Research Methods

Communication Skills

Email Communication

Contract Technology

Process Documentation

Attention to Detail

How it works

Introduction from Ashurst

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Tasks in this program

Task One: Help Your Client Plan a New Major Project

30-60 mins

Introductory

Learn about NewLaw service models and advise your client at a project kick-off meeting.

What you'll learn

NewLaw service models

What you'll do

Advise a client on a project kick-off meeting

Reviews

Over 200

5 Star Reviews

"As an English Literature student, I knew this program would be challenging. I have no prior experience in constructing complex flowcharts, but now feel I have a much firmer grounding in this skill. I feel, overall, that I have not only challenged myself and attempted something out of my comfort zone, but know first-hand what Ashurst Advance is, and..."-- Student from University of Oxford

"I liked that this programme posed a real-life scenario and informed me of the type of work I would be doing with Ashurst. I liked the research part of the task 2"-- Student from University of Leeds

"I highly appreciated the opportunity to do real tasks in different roles to get a better idea of what i would like to do in terms of law careers. I liked the range of tasks to highlight one’s strengths."-- Student from My institution is not listed

"The interactive sections were really great, replicating a video call was relevant to the new working world and felt like a good insight into client relations"-- Student from University of Exeter

"Very up to date and a little bit different to expected. I learnt things relevant to a modern law firm that I would not necessarily cover in detail in my legal education."-- Student from The University of Law

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