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ABOUT US:

 

Herbert Smith Freehills – The future of law is here.

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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.

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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.  

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OPPORTUNITIES AND VACATION SCHEME DEADLINES 2021/22

Trainee Associate Programme

Applications open: 13 September - 4 December 2021

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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

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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

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Intellectual Property, Cyber and Technology Open Day

17 November 2021 (virtual event)

Applications open 13 September - 17 October 2021

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Disputes Open Day

24 November 2021 (virtual event)

Applications open 13 September - 17 October 2021

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For more information, please visit https://careers.herbertsmithfreehills.com/uk/grads/

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Social media links:

Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/company/herbert-smith-freehills/

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Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HSFgraduatesUK

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgvu-KIT5vRRa1n7d9aQyjQ

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