ABOUT US:
Herbert Smith Freehills – The future of law is here.
We’re a leading, full-service, global law firm working on some of the world’s biggest cases and deals at the forefront of the world’s most exciting sectors. With an award-winning depth of expertise across a wide variety of sectors, geographies and legal specialisms, we’re the firm where you can build your future in law.
By combining perspectives and potential from diverse backgrounds, we can offer our clients pioneering solutions. With our innovative and inclusive culture, we’re building a law firm ready to lead the future. Our progressive approach allows us to continually break new ground; whether it’s a complex international dispute or a billion-pound, cross-border deal. You’ll add your insight and expertise from day one.
OPPORTUNITIES AND VACATION SCHEME DEADLINES 2021/22
Trainee Associate Programme
Applications open: 13 September - 4 December 2021
Vacation Schemes
Immerse yourself in our work and interview for a training contract at the end of the scheme.
Winter Vacation Scheme
(Finalists and graduates)
Applications open: 13 September – 1 October 2021
Scheme: 29 November – 10 December 2021
Spring Vacation Scheme
(Penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates)
Applications open: 13 September – 3 December 2021
Scheme: 4-14 April 2022
Summer Vacation Scheme
(Penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates)
Applications open: 13 September – 3 December 2021
Scheme: 13 June – 1 July 2021 and 4 – 22 July 2022
First Year Opportunities
Roger Leyland Memorial Scholarship
(First-year Rare Candidates)
Applications open: 1 October 2021 – 31 January 2022
First year workshops
(First-year students and second-year students on a four-year course)
Applications open: 1 January – 31 January 2022
Scheme: 11 – 12 April 2022 and 25 – 26 April 2022
Campus ambassadors
(First-year students)
Applications open: 1 January – 31 January 2022
Open Days
Build in-depth knowledge at HSF's open days.
Social Mobility Foundation Open Day
20 September 2021 (virtual event)
LGBT+ Open Day
11 October 2021 (virtual event)
Applications open 1 September- 26 September 2021
MyPlus Students' Club Open Day
19 October 2021 (virtual event)
Applications open 1 September – 26 September 2021
Innovation Open Day
10 November 2021 (virtual event)
Applications open 13 September – 17 October 2021
Intellectual Property, Cyber and Technology Open Day
17 November 2021 (virtual event)
Applications open 13 September - 17 October 2021
Disputes Open Day
24 November 2021 (virtual event)
Applications open 13 September - 17 October 2021
For more information, please visit https://careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com/uk/grads/
Social media links:
Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/company/herbert-smith-freehills/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hsfgraduatesuk/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HSFgraduatesUK
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvu-KIT5vRRa1n7d9aQyjQ