About Herbert Smith Freehills

At Herbert Smith Freehills, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambition. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.

We're a high-profile, respected and renowned leading international law firm. This means you’ll be working on important or leading matters and markets, with colleagues who are respected in their field. You'll have the opportunity to gain international exposure, by engaging in cross-border deals and transactions as well as by experiencing different cultures and offices through an international secondment on the London Trainee Associate Programme. Your diverse perspective will be welcomed, whatever your background and experience and whether your degree is in law or something different. Despite our prominent position in the sector, we’ve never been complacent, we’re ambitious and focused on growth. From our sector specialisms, to our commitment to digital legal delivery, you’ll be part of a team that’s actively engaging with the future.

Your opportunity

Are you a first-year student on a three-year course or a second-year student on a four-year course? Our two-day workshops offer a comprehensive introduction to Life@HSF and what a career with us could look like. Hosted at our London office, you'll engage in interactive sessions covering corporate negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, and our impactful pro bono work. Plus, you'll get an insider's view of the firm and our work through an exclusive careers fair.

But that's not all! You'll also get to shadow a trainee associate for an afternoon, followed by a fun-filled evening social event. We only host two of these immersive workshops each spring, so seize the opportunity and apply today.

Remember, it's never too early to start crafting a career you can be proud of. Join us at one of our first-year workshops and kickstart your journey into law.

Workshop 1 dates: 1-2 April 2025
Workshop 2 dates: 8-9 April 2025

What we're looking for
Our First Year Workshops are open to first-year students on a three-year course or a second-year students on a four-year course.

You don’t need to study law to attend. We consider applicants from any degree discipline, with a keen interest in commercial law.

When to apply

Applications close on 31 January 2025 (23:59 GMT), so make sure you've completed and submitted your online application form by then. Please note that all applications will be reviewed after the deadline.

Inclusivity

We value diverse perspectives and embrace difference. We’re proud of our achievements, committed to building on our good work, as well as our awareness of and focus on well-being. You’ll be supported to bring your whole and best self to work in an environment that is not only professional, but also connected and caring. We’re renowned for our culture. We balance being human, bold and outstanding and you’ll find these are more than our values: a lived experience. At the heart of this, you’ll be supported to grow, achieve your ambitions and play a part in helping us achieve the firm’s. So as a graduate, by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together.

Application deadline:
Friday 31 January 2025 at 23:59 (UTC)
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