Ashurst HireVue Questions & Practice
4-5 questions, 30 seconds prep, 2-3 minutes per question. Typically no retakes. Check instructions at the start.. Practise with AI-scored feedback.
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Format
What the Ashurst HireVue looks like
4-5 questions
Questions
30 seconds
Prep time
2-3 minutes per question
Answer time
Allowed
Retakes
Sent 2-3 weeks after test.
Mix of behavioural and motivational questions with commercial awareness elements.
AI and human reviewers evaluate responses — focus on clarity, structure, and commercial awareness.
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You can pause between questions but cannot return to previous answers.
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Ashurst's video interview reflects a firm that sits at the intersection of Magic Circle prestige and a more approachable culture. With a strong presence in energy, resources, and infrastructure — alongside traditional corporate and finance work — Ashurst's questions test commercial awareness beyond the usual M&A headlines. Their video format is standard, but Ashurst puts noticeable weight on "adaptability" in their scoring: they want trainees who can move between practice areas and geographies with genuine enthusiasm.
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Question types
Ashurst HireVue question breakdown
Competency / Behavioural
~40%Questions about past experiences — teamwork, attention to detail, problem-solving. "Tell me about a time you showed initiative."
Motivational
~30%"Why Ashurst?" and "Why commercial law?" questions. They want specific reasons tied to the firm's practice areas, deals, or culture.
Commercial awareness
~30%Questions testing knowledge of current affairs, the legal market, and Ashurst's recent deals or matters.
Real questions
Ashurst HireVue questions
Motivational
- 1Why Ashurst?
- 2What commercial development interests you?
- 3Why commercial law?
- 4What do you know about Ashurst's key sectors?
- 5What practice area interests you?
- 6Why law?
Behavioural
- 1Tell me about a time you showed initiative.
- 2Describe a time you demonstrated teamwork.
- 3Tell me about a commercial trend.
- 4Describe a time you adapted to change.
Scoring
How Ashurst scores your HireVue
Ashurst evaluates video interview answers using a combination of AI-assisted analysis and human reviewers. Partners and recruitment teams make the final decision.
Sector interest
Ashurst is strong in energy, resources, infrastructure, and digital. Show genuine sector interest.
Commercial awareness
Know what's happening in energy transition, infrastructure development, and ESG.
Australian connection
Ashurst merged with Blake Dawson. Show awareness of their Asia-Pacific reach.
Analytical skills
Written exercises test legal reasoning.
Teamwork
Collaborative AC. Support others in group exercises.
Drive
Ashurst is growing fast. They want ambitious people who want to grow with the firm.
Tips
Ashurst HireVue tips
Ashurst's energy and infrastructure expertise is their differentiator. Reference it.
The Australian merger gives them unique Asia-Pacific capabilities.
Ashurst is growing — position yourself as someone who wants to build, not coast.
Less formal than MC firms — show personality in interviews.
Know Ashurst Advance — their legal technology arm.
Reference a specific Ashurst deal or matter in your "Why Ashurst?" answer. Check their press releases or Chambers rankings for recent work.
Demonstrate attention to detail in your speech — avoid filler words and maintain clear, precise language throughout.
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