Early careers
Our opportunities Whatever graduate pathway you choose, at Herbert Smith Freehills you’ll learn from the very best. Whether you join our Digital Legal Delivery team or advise blue-chip clients in Competition, Regulation and Trade, you’ll hone your skills under the supervision of expert lawyers and attorneys.
Learning and development
Our success as a firm will be defined by your development. Your training programme with us is designed to give you exposure to a varied and interesting set of experiences that will help you reach your potential. As well as day-to-day learning from leading legal minds, we ensure you’re always supported and given the tools to take control of your learning and development.
What diversity & inclusivity means to us
​​​​​​​We strive to reflect the diverse societies we live and work in, and believe that excellent work results from different perspectives and ideas. At HSF, you’ll find a diverse, inclusive culture which truly values you for who you are.

Awards

We’re proud to be recognised as leaders in the legal industry. At HSF, you’ll join a driven, talented and globally respected team. 
Global Law Firm of the Year in Europe 2021 The Lawyer
Litigation and Dispute Team of the Year 2021 British Legal Awards
Band 1 Global-wide Litigation Services 2022 Chambers and Partners
M&A Team of the Year 2021 British Legal Awards
Ranked for 10 consecutive years: Africa-wide Power Chambers Global 2020 – 2023
Ranked for 10 consecutive years: Africa-wide Dispute Resolution Chambers Global 2014 – 2023
Band 1 for Africa-wide Oil and Gas Chambers Global 2023
Africa Project Finance Team of the Year IFLR Africa Awards 2021
Band 1 for 5 consecutive years: Africa-wide Corporate and Commercial (OHADA Specialists) Chambers Global 2016-2020
Ranked for 3 consecutive years: Africa-wide Capital Markets Chambers Global 2021-2023
Band 1 for Global-wide Environmental, Social and Governance Risk Chambers Global 2022-2023
Alternative Services Provider of the Year (HSF Johannesburg Digital Legal Delivery team) African Legal Awards 2021 and 2022
Band 1 for 12 consecutive years: Africa-wide Mining and Minerals Chambers Global 2012-2023
Litigation and Dispute Team of the Year 2021 British Legal Awards
Africa-wide International Law Firm of the Year: Projects and Energy Chambers Africa Awards 2022 and 2023
Band 1 for 15 consecutive years Africa-wide Projects and Energy Chambers Global 2009-2023
Ranked for 15 consecutive years: Africa-wide Corporate/M&A & Private Equity Chambers Global 2009-2023
Ranked for 8 consecutive years: Africa-wide TMT Chambers Global 2016-2023
Ranked 1 for 5 consecutive years: Global-wide Business and Human Rights Chambers Global 2019-2023