Why apply to Ashfords?

Ashfords is a full-service law firm providing legal and commercial support to both corporate and private clients.

We have a strong international, national and regional client base, providing us with high-quality and interesting work across all of our Departments (Businesses and Individuals) and Sectors.

We are committed to providing all of our lawyers with a challenging and well-rewarded career structure.

We all live and work in one of the best parts of the country, with access to the countryside, moors and the coast.  This means that we can play hard as well as work hard!

We treat our Trainees as potential future Partners of the firm.  This means that our Trainees:

• Receive excellent training in legal practice and client skills;
• Are supported throughout their Training Contracts;
• Are actively involved in all areas of work the firm carries out;
• Are encouraged to work together as a team; and
• Are regarded as an integral part of the Ashfords Team.

What are the benefits of completing a Training Contract with Ashfords?

"A major benefit of a Training Contract at Ashfords is the variety, ideal for a Trainee looking to obtain a wide-ranging experience.  Ashfords is a full-service firm and actively encourages Trainees to undertake a diversity of seats across its various 'core areas'.  The firm also attracts a variety of clients.  I have worked with a major overseas insurance group acquiring a UK public limited company, but also with local, rural landowners. 

"In my experience across three different Departments and two offices, Ashfords Trainees also benefit from being given challenging, meaningful work to carry out.  The Partners are keen to involve Trainees on the front line.  In my first year I met clients, participated in significant conference calls and attended an on-site, all-parties meeting for a large-scale regeneration project."

Tom Potts, Trainee Solicitor