Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

ABOUT HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) is a leading global law firm with deep roots in London and a reputation for advising clients on their most complex and significant legal matters. Its London practice combines market-leading disputes and transactional expertise with broad sector knowledge and an international perspective.

HSF Kramer’s UK team works across the full range of legal services, supporting major businesses, financial institutions, investors, governments and other organisations on high-value transactions, complex disputes and sensitive regulatory matters. The practice is particularly recognised for its strength in dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration, alongside corporate, M&A, finance and private capital work. Boasting an impressive global network, the London team works seamlessly with colleagues across Europe, Asia Pacific and the US, bringing international reach to matters with a cross-border dimension.

Following the 2025 combination of Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin, HSF Kramer brings together complementary international capabilities and a shared commitment to collaboration, innovation and outstanding client service. Its practice combines the resources of a global firm with the commercial focus and deep market knowledge expected of a leading City law firm.

OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR

(All application forms can be found on the HSF Kramer website linked below).

VACATION SCHEMES:

Spring Vacation Scheme

Eligibility: penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates from any discipline.
Application Dates: 1 September - 1 December 2026
Scheme dates: 7 June - 25 June 2027 OR 5 July - 23 July 2027

Summer Vacation Scheme

Eligibility: penultimate-year students, finalists and graduates from any discipline.
Application Dates: 1 September - 1 December 2026
Scheme dates: 7 June - 25 June 2027 OR 5 July - 23 July 2027

FIRST YEAR WORKSHOPS:

Eligibility: first-year students from any discipline.
Application Dates: 1 January - 1 February 2027
Workshop dates: 31 March - 1 April 2027 2027 OR 7 April - 8 April 2027

OPEN DAYS:

Intellectual Property, Cyber and Technology Open Day

Eligibility: graduates holding a 2.1 in a STEM degree or current students on track to a 2.1 in a STEM discipline.
Application Dates:
Open Day Date: 15 October 2026

Social Mobility Open Day

Eligibility: graduates holding a 2.1 or current students on track to a 2.1 in any discipline.
Application Dates: 1 September - 1 October 2026
Open Day Date: 20 October 2026

MyPlus Open Day

Eligibility: graduates holding a 2.1 or current students on track to a 2.1 in any discipline who have a disability and/or long-term health condition.
Application Dates: 1 September - 12 October 2026
Open Day Date: 27 October 2026

Black Talent Open Day

Eligibility: graduates holding a 2.1 or current students on track to a 2.1 in any discipline with a black heritage background.
Application Dates: 1 September - 12 October 2026
Open Day Date: 29 October 2026

LGBT+ Open Day

Eligibility: graduates holding a 2.1 or current students on track to a 2.1 in any discipline.
Application Dates: 1 September - 12 October 2026
Open Day Date: 3 November 2026

ROGER LEYLAND SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: first-year students.
Application Dates: 1 October - 1 February 2027
Open Day Date: 3 November 2026

Application forms can be found through the following link: https://careers.hsfkramer.com/global/en/uk/early-careers/opportunities