Ashurst Perkins Coie Who are we? 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. As a firm we are committed to diversity and inclusion and passionately believe that a young person’s success in life should be determined by how hard they work and the skills and talents they possess, rather than their background or family income. Where are we? London Fruit & Wool Exchange: 1 Duval Square, London, E1 6PW Glasgow Central Exchange: 20 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6DB. ACCESS COMMERCIAL LAW 2026/27 Year groups(s) England – Year 12 England – Year 13 Scotland – S5 Scotland – S6 Northern Ireland – Lower Sixth Northern Ireland – Upper Sixth Republic of Ireland – 5th Year Republic of Ireland – 6th Year Timings Webinars will take place from October to March and the mentoring will run from the start of November to the end of December. Course format Virtual Remuneration Unpaid Programme details ACCESS Commercial Law is a virtual programme for secondary school students interested in law. You’ll get the chance to find out what a career in law is really like through a series of online events and one-to-one mentoring. Through interactive panel discussions, you’ll hear directly from legal professionals about what the job involves day to day, how to stand out when applying to law firms, and how to make the most of your time at university or in the legal world. You’ll also be paired with a mentor who works in law, delivered in partnership with mentoring organisation Zero Gravity. Everything takes place online, so you can join no matter where you are in the country. All you need is access to the internet and a computer, laptop, tablet, or phone. Sessions are scheduled during term time, just after the school day finishes, so you can join from home or school — whatever works best for you. Key dates Session 1: Part A: An Insight into Commercial Law and Career Pathways | Part B: Zero Gravity Mentee Training: 3rd November 2026, 16:00 – 17:30 Session 2: Application Forms and Online Assessments: 17th November 2026, from 16:30 – 17:15 Session 3: Preparing for an Interview or Assessment Centre: 8th December 2026, from 16:30 – 17:15 Session 4: What Is Commercial Awareness, and Why…
