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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