Ashurst Perkins Coie SHL Assessment and Tests
Ashurst Perkins Coie asks early careers applicants to sit online tests before interview. In Australia the assessment is from SHL; in the UK you get seven days to complete it. Here is what to expect and how to prepare
SHL tasks Ashurst Perkins Coie uses
The SHL practice areas Ashurst Perkins Coie tells Australian graduate applicants to focus on.
- Inductive reasoning
- Deductive reasoning
- Numerical reasoning
- Behaviour-based assessment
- Biodata
Source: Ashurst Perkins Coie applicant resource hub, checked 2026.
Ashurst Perkins Coie in Australia: the SHL assessment
Ashurst Perkins Coie, the firm formed when Ashurst and Perkins Coie combined, recruits clerks and graduates in Australia through an online application followed by an online, job-focused assessment. Its applicant resource hub names SHL as the assessment provider and tells applicants which areas to practise.
You need Australian citizenship or permanent residency to apply. Because graduate offers go to former clerks, the clerkship application, and the SHL assessment that comes with it, is the stage that matters most.
What to practise for the SHL assessment
The firm asks applicants to focus on five areas when they use SHL's practice material:
- Inductive reasoning: spotting the rule in a sequence of shapes. See our SHL Verify inductive reasoning page.
- Deductive reasoning: drawing conclusions from given rules and facts. See SHL Verify deductive reasoning.
- Numerical reasoning: reading tables and charts and working out the answer. See SHL Verify numerical reasoning.
- Behaviour-based assessment: questions on how you prefer to work, with no right answers. Our SHL situational judgement and OPQ32 pages cover the SHL formats of this kind.
- Biodata: questions about your background and experience. Answer accurately and consistently with your application.
The firm does not publish the exact mix of tests, the number of questions or a pass mark. Inductive reasoning is the one most law applicants have not met before, so start there.
Ashurst Perkins Coie in the UK: online psychometric tests
UK early careers applicants also sit online psychometric tests after applying, and have seven days to complete them. The firm's UK pages do not name the test provider. Applications are reviewed after the closing date, which falls at noon, and you can make one application per recruitment cycle, so plan your tests before the deadline rather than after it.
The firm asks for a strong 2:1 and sets no minimum A-level grades. International students can apply, and the firm sponsors skilled worker visas for the training contract. Interviews take place at the London office, with travel costs reimbursed up to £150. Trainees prepare for the SQE, which the firm sponsors, at the University of Law before a full 24-month training contract.
How to prepare
Frequently asked questions
Does Ashurst use SHL?
Yes, for its Australian early careers recruitment. Ashurst Perkins Coie names SHL as its assessment provider and refers applicants to SHL's helpdesk for technical support.
Does Ashurst use Watson Glaser?
The firm's published guidance does not mention it. In Australia it points applicants to inductive, deductive and numerical reasoning, behaviour-based questions and biodata.
How long do I have to complete the Ashurst UK tests?
Seven days from the invitation.
What is the pass mark for the Ashurst assessment?
Not published.